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Vinay Kumar J

Toronto,ON

Summary

AWS Cloud Engineer with over 7+ years of hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and managing AWS cloud solutions. Possessing a high level of expertise in AWS services and architecture, I have consistently delivered scalable and secure cloud infrastructures for clients across various industries. Additionally, I have a proficiency in Microsoft Azure, allowing me to offer a well-rounded cloud engineering skill set.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

AWS DevOps Engineer

OpenText
05.2022 - Current
  • Developed and maintained Terraform configurations to provision and manage AWS resources, including VPCs, subnets, security groups, EC2 instances, and more
  • Created modular Terraform modules to promote reusability and maintainability of infrastructure code
  • Managed Terraform state files, ensured consistency, and implemented remote state storage
  • Designed and implemented VPC architectures, including multiple subnets for different tiers of applications, and set up route tables and security groups
  • Configured and managed AWS Transit Gateway to simplify VPC connectivity and enable centralized routing
  • Established and maintained AWS Direct Connect connections to provide dedicated and low-latency network connections to on-premises data centers
  • Implemented AWS Organization to manage multiple AWS accounts, ensuring proper isolation and resource governance
  • Utilized AWS Control Tower to set up and enforce AWS best practices and security guardrails across the organization
  • Managed source code repositories in Bitbucket and GitHub to version control infrastructure as code and application code
  • Collaborated with development teams to ensure code repositories followed best practices and set up branching strategies for feature development and release management
  • Established and maintained CI/CD pipelines using tools like AWS Code Pipeline and Bitbucket Pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes
  • Orchestrated pipeline stages for application and infrastructure deployments, including testing and production environments
  • Integrated various testing and deployment tools such as AWS Code Build, AWS Code Deploy, and custom scripts into the pipelines.

Cloud infrastructure Analyst

Cognibox
03.2021 - 05.2022
  • Developed and maintained Terraform configurations to automate the provisioning and management of AWS infrastructure
  • Collaborated with DevOps and cloud engineering teams to ensure Terraform code followed best practices and was version controlled
  • Utilized Terraform modules for consistent and repeatable infrastructure deployments, including VPCs, subnets, and security groups
  • Acquired Azure Fundamentals knowledge to support hybrid cloud environments and facilitate cross-cloud collaboration
  • Gained proficiency in Azure services, such as Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Networking, and Azure Storage, ensuring compatibility with AWS
  • Participated in the design and implementation of AWS VPC architectures, including subnets, route tables, and network security configurations
  • Collaborated with network engineers to set up and maintain AWS Transit Gateway for simplified VPC connectivity and routing
  • Assisted in managing AWS Direct Connect connections to establish dedicated and reliable network links between AWS and on-premises data centers
  • Contributed to the management of AWS Organizations to centralize AWS account governance, ensuring consistency and compliance across the organization
  • Assisted in configuring and maintaining AWS Control Tower to enforce best practices and security policies in the AWS environment
  • Managed source code repositories in Bitbucket, GitHub, and Azure DevOps, focusing on version control, branching strategies, and code collaboration
  • Collaborated with development teams to set up CI/CD pipelines using Bitbucket Pipelines, GitHub Actions, and AWS Code Pipeline for automated software build, test, and deployment workflows
  • Integrated various testing and deployment tools, such as AWS Code Build, AWS Code Deploy, and Jenkins, into CI/CD pipelines to streamline application delivery.

Cloud Administrator

Rogers
10.2016 - 02.2021
  • Provisioned, configured, and managed cloud resources and services on AWS and Azure, ensuring high availability, scalability, and cost-efficiency
  • Conducted routine health checks, monitored performance, and optimized cloud infrastructure for optimal resource utilization
  • Utilized AWS Management Console and Azure Portal to create and manage virtual machines, databases, storage accounts, and other cloud resources based on project requirements
  • Implemented Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles using Terraform and CloudFormation for automated resource provisioning and version-controlled configurations
  • Implemented and enforced security best practices, including identity and access management (IAM), network security groups, and encryption to ensure data confidentiality and integrity
  • Assisted in compliance audits and ensured that cloud environments adhered to industry-specific regulations and standards
  • Implemented backup and disaster recovery strategies, including regular data backups, snapshots, and replication of critical systems
  • Tested and documented disaster recovery plans, ensuring minimal downtime and data loss in case of failures
  • Set up and configured monitoring solutions such as AWS CloudWatch and Azure Monitor to proactively detect and respond to performance issues and security threats
  • Established alerting mechanisms to notify teams of critical events, ensuring timely incident resolution
  • Monitored cloud costs and implemented cost-saving measures by right-sizing instances, utilizing reserved instances, and optimizing resource allocation
  • Provided cost reports and recommendations to management for budget planning and cost control
  • Managed user accounts, roles, and permissions across AWS IAM and Azure Active Directory (AD), ensuring proper access controls and user authentication
  • Assisted in user onboarding and offboarding processes, including access revocation
  • Maintained documentation of cloud architecture, configurations, and procedures, ensuring a knowledge base for the team
  • Conducted training sessions for team members and end-users on cloud best practices and usage guidelines
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including developers and system administrators, to address cloud-related issues and provide technical support
  • Worked closely with vendors and cloud service providers to resolve technical challenges and escalations.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Institute of Aeronautical Engineering
03.2016

Key Qualifications

  • Proficient in a wide range of AWS services, including EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, Lambda, CloudFormation, and more. Experienced in architecting and optimizing AWS environments for high availability, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
  • Accomplished in working with Big Data technologies, including Azure, Snowflakes, and conventional data warehousing solutions, to design, develop, and optimize data infrastructures.
  • Proficient in implementing robust CI/CD pipelines to streamline software delivery, enhancing collaboration, and accelerating development lifecycles.
  • Skilled in managing code and configurations using Git-based version control systems like GitHub and Bitbucket. Adept at automating workflows with tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and Azure ARM templates.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage cloud resources efficiently and cost-effectively, ensuring optimal resource allocation for scalability and savings.
  • Proficient in resource tagging, streamlining resource identification and management with Ansible or Azure tagging, ensuring organized and well-structured cloud environments.
  • Well-versed in observability tools, including Dynatrace, Splunk, Grafana, and the ELK stack, enabling real-time insights and data analysis for proactive issue resolution and data-driven decisions.
  • Proficient in containerization using Docker and orchestrating containerized applications with Kubernetes for scalability and reliability.
  • Knowledgeable in GDPR and HIPAA standards, ensuring data governance, privacy compliance, and robust security practices.
  • Skilled in scripting with PowerShell, Python, and Terraform, automating routine tasks, workflows, and infrastructure management, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Well-acquainted with Microservices architecture, facilitating the development and deployment of modular and scalable applications.
  • Intermediate-level familiarity with Azure services, enabling seamless navigation across multi-cloud environments, supporting hybrid cloud deployments and cross-cloud expertise.
  • Effective communicator and a collaborative team player, adept at working with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and clients to deliver successful cloud projects.
  • Committed to achieving results and meeting project deadlines, I am willing to work extra hours and adapt to unconventional schedules when necessary to ensure the successful completion of tasks and projects.

Education Certification

Bachelor of Technology (Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University), AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

Timeline

AWS DevOps Engineer

OpenText
05.2022 - Current

Cloud infrastructure Analyst

Cognibox
03.2021 - 05.2022

Cloud Administrator

Rogers
10.2016 - 02.2021

Bachelor of Science -

Institute of Aeronautical Engineering

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