Srinath Sarman
Brampton,Canada
Summary
Highly regarded professional in the Azure field, known for consistently delivering reliable and scalable cloud solutions. Demonstrated expertise in cloud migration and infrastructure automation, with notable achievements to showcase. Thrives in collaborative environments, adept at adapting to evolving project needs and prioritizing team success. Strong proficiency in DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency in all endeavors.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Azure Engineer
EY
03.2016 - 10.2023
- Played a pivotal role in various phases of web applications, including planning, implementation & monitoring, both on-premises and in Azure Cloud
- Plan, manage, and oversee infrastructure projects from initiation to completion, ensuring tasks are completed on time, within budget, and quality standards
- Established, updated & maintained Azure Security Standards and GRC Solutions across Azure domain
- Reviewed clients' cloud security postures and provided recommendations for improvement
- Actively participated in Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning
- Monitored Cloud environments using SIEM, Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP), and Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP)
- Executed migration of on-premises applications and infrastructure to Azure Cloud Environment and integrated CI/CD with existing applications using Azure DevOps, Ansible etc
- Integrated existing Azure cloud Infrastructure with Grafana as part of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) and observability
- Showcased excellence in managing Azure Storage, Azure Identity and Access Management (IAM), Azure Key Vault, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
- Pivotal in conducting IT controls validation and testing, as well as identifying control deficiencies
- Effectively delivered Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) services utilizing various monitoring tools such as AppDynamics, Splunk, and Grafana
- Acquired understanding of Information Risk Management, IT Security, Compliance, Security Controls and Audits
- Experience in setting up Azure Monitoring Alerts and Dashboards using Azure Application Insights & Azure Log Analytics Workspace
- Created, updated and maintained Azure security standards and best practices across Azure domain.
WebSphere/Middleware Administrator
Cognizant
09.2015 - 03.2016
- Led migration of application and web servers along with other middleware components as the Application Transition Lead
- Strategized & executed high-level plans for datacenter and application migration across various middleware components, including WebSphere, WebLogic, Apache, Tomcat, and JBoss
- Monitored system and application performance to ensure optimal functionality
- Headed the Operations Team to maintain operational excellence and deliver superior customer service
- Conducted risk analysis and internal audits to uphold compliance and mitigate potential issues
- Coordinated with vendors and support teams to address product-specific issues as needed.
Middleware/Linux Engineer
CGI
11.2011 - 09.2015
- Played a crucial role in supporting PCI compliance for applications hosted on WebSphere, WebLogic, Tomcat, and Apache in a Linux environment
- Regularly conducted application code deployments, fix pack updates, and SSL/TLS certificate installations & monitoring
- Ensured availability, performance, scalability, and security of production systems
- Effectively maintained PCI-DSS compliance by adhering to security standards and interfaced with the external auditors
- Conducted risk analysis, internal audits, and facilitated vulnerability management and remediation steps in line with PCI-DSS compliance requirements
- Reduced downtime and improved system reliability by monitoring server health, diagnosing issues, and performing timely maintenance.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication
Anna University
06.2006
Skills
- Microsoft Azure
- Identity Access Management (IAM)
- Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)
- DevOps
- Docker/Kubernetes/OpenShift
- Azure Sentinel (SIEM)
- Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS)
- GIT/Ansible /Azure DevOps
- Red Hat Linux/Windows Administration
- Bash/PowerShell
- ISO 27001/PCI-DSS
- Continuous integration & Continuous deployment (CI/CD)
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Azure Site Recovery
- Azure Security Technologies
- Azure Networking
Certification
- Microsoft Certified Azure Solution Architect AZ -305
- Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator AZ -104
- Microsoft Certified Azure Security Engineer AZ-500
- Microsoft Certified DevOps Engineer AZ-400
- Certified Ethical Hacking (CEH 10)
- ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
- ITIL V3 Foundation Certification
- ITIL Intermediate Certificate: IT Service Operation
- WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment V8.0, Core Administration
- Sun Certified System Administrator for Solaris 10 OS
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/20/85
- Visa Status: Canada Open Work Permit
Timeline
Senior Azure Engineer
EY
03.2016 - 10.2023
WebSphere/Middleware Administrator
Cognizant
09.2015 - 03.2016
Middleware/Linux Engineer
CGI
11.2011 - 09.2015
- Microsoft Certified Azure Solution Architect AZ -305
- Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator AZ -104
- Microsoft Certified Azure Security Engineer AZ-500
- Microsoft Certified DevOps Engineer AZ-400
- Certified Ethical Hacking (CEH 10)
- ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
- ITIL V3 Foundation Certification
- ITIL Intermediate Certificate: IT Service Operation
- WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment V8.0, Core Administration
- Sun Certified System Administrator for Solaris 10 OS
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication
Anna University
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