VISHAL K
Cloud And DevOps
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Technical Lead with over 7 years of experience in Cloud Computing, DevOps, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Expertise in Kafka Administration, including installation, configuration, support, and management of Kafka Clusters in Kubernetes. Proficient in building data pipelines for data streaming, deploying applications in Kubernetes environments with Google and Azure cloud providers, and optimizing IoT architecture for performance improvement. Experienced in real-time streaming ETL with Data Engineering tools and managing end-to-end ingestion flows.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Technical Lead
LTIMindtree
6 2021 - 12.2023
- Facilitated seamless integration between diverse data sources by leveraging Kafka streams for real-time processing needs.
- Designing, deploying, maintaining and scaling production Kafka clusters.
- Responsible for Kafka tuning, capacity planning, disaster recovery, replication and troubleshooting.
- Enabled real-time analytics capabilities through implementation of streaming data processing architectures such as Kafka or Spark Streaming.
- Implementing Kafka security, limiting bandwidth usage, enforcing client quotas
- Performing data-related benchmarking, performance analysis, and tuning.
- Handled Kubernetes clusters and Jenkins Pipeline
- Administrated Azure, AWS and GCP Cloud Components
- Coordinated with cross-department teams like QA, DevOps, and Support to ensure seamless end-to-end software delivery process.
- Identified, analyzed and resolved infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues.
- Mentored junior developers through regular 1-on-1 meetings, providing guidance on best practices, coding standards, and career growth opportunities.
- Assisted in migration projects from on-premises data centers to cloud environments, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
- Implemented continuous integration and deployment strategies for faster release cycles and improved application reliability.
- Enhanced cloud infrastructure efficiency by implementing advanced automation techniques and tools.
- Managed installation, upgrade and deployment projects and provided on-site direction for network engineers.
- Reduced server downtime by proactively monitoring cloud resources and addressing potential issues before they escalated.
- Collaborated with product managers, designers, and business stakeholders to define project requirements, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Supervised architecture, design and implementation of company-wide platforms and applications.
- Championed the adoption of cloud-based technologies to scale applications efficiently while maintaining security compliance standards.
- Maintained close communication with clients throughout project life cycles for accurate progress reporting and prompt issue resolution.
Research Lead
Inro Labs
02.2019 - 05.2021
- Enhanced IoT system efficiency by optimizing device connectivity and data transfer protocols.
- Established a culture promoting continuous learning and improvement thereby encouraging the workforce to experiment with new ideas and approaches.
- Spearheaded initiatives to adopt industry best practices in software development methodologies for IoT engineering projects.
- Involved in building various automation projects
- Organized workshops on various aspects related to embedding AI/ML algorithms within the scope of deploying intelligent edge computing solutions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy innovative IoT products and services.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of research objectives and strategies.
- Optimized data management practices, ensuring the integrity and accessibility of vital information resources.
- Implemented cutting-edge technology tools to enhance analytical capabilities and streamline workflow processes.
- Championed a culture of continuous improvement within the research department, driving enhancements in operational processes through ongoing feedback loops and open communication channels.
- Increased efficiency in prototype creation by leading efforts to transition from manual assembly to automated methods using robotics technology.
- Conducted comprehensive research on emerging trends in robotics engineering to maintain a competitive edge in the market.
Research Associate
Inro Labs
12.2017 - 11.2018
- Was also responsible for handling industrial clients and serve their requirements by developing customized technology solutions.
- Was instrumental in maintaining and improving the quality of projects and customer assistance.
- Developed robotic solutions for various requirements like mall assistant and cleaning.
- Assisted in the development of new research proposals, resulting in increased funding opportunities and project growth potential.
- Developed innovative research methodologies for more accurate results and insights.
- Developed software tools to simplify robot programming tasks, increasing efficiency of overall design process.
Technology Scouting Analyst
SP Robotic Works
12.2016 - 08.2017
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines and quality standards.
- Enhanced team collaboration by providing clear communication of complex findings through visualizations and reports.
- Supported company expansion efforts through careful market research and competitive landscape assessments.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Saveetha School of Engineering
Master in Technology - Data Science And Engineering
BITS Pilani WILP
Post Graduate Certification - International Business Management
Sheridan College
Mississauga, ONSkills
Cloud Architecture Design, Monitoring and Logging, Hybrid Cloud Environments
DevOps Methodologies, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment
AWS, Azure, GCP
Microservices Architecture, Docker, Kubernetes
Jenkins ArgoCD, Terraform, Ansible
Machine Learning, MlOps, Edge Computing
Internet of Things, Apache Kafka
Prometheus, Grafana
Agile Methodology, International Business, Project Management
Certification
Certified Kubernetes Adminstrator
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tamil
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Research Lead
Inro Labs
02.2019 - 05.2021
Research Associate
Inro Labs
12.2017 - 11.2018
Technology Scouting Analyst
SP Robotic Works
12.2016 - 08.2017
Technical Lead
LTIMindtree
6 2021 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Saveetha School of Engineering
Master in Technology - Data Science And Engineering
BITS Pilani WILP
Post Graduate Certification - International Business Management
Sheridan College
Certified Kubernetes Adminstrator
Certified ArgoCD Architect
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