Pandian

Pandian Ayyamperumal S E N I O R C L O U D O P E R AT I O N S M A N AG E R Profile Highly motivated DevOps Manager with extensive experience in Kubernetes orchestration, CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Terraform, Helm), and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle). Proven track record of leading teams in designing, implementing, and managing scalable and secure cloud solutions. Skilled in automating infrastructure and applications, leveraging tools like Terraform, Ansible, and Jenkins for efficient deployments. Adept at collaborating with stakeholders to translate business needs into impactful cloud strategies. Personal Details Madurai, India-- Certifications Employment History Senior Cloud Operations Manager, Cholasoft LLC (Remote) Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2023 Certified Foundations Associate 04/2021 - Present • Led successful Kubernetes implementation, improving scalability and resource utilization by 20%. • Spearheaded mainframe migration to the cloud, optimizing cost-efficiency and performance by 15%. • Managed a team of cloud engineers, delivering robust cloud solutions for Fortune 500 clients. • Built and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Terraform for automated infrastructure provisioning. Professional Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/pandian-ayyamperumal/ • Designed and implemented CloudWatch alarms for real-time monitoring and rapid issue resolution. Cloud Operations Manager, ITechmatics Inc (Remote) Skills 08/2019 - 03/2021 Cloud Services: AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle, IBM • Designed and implemented cloud solutions for diverse clients, including landing zones, hybrid cloud networks, and cloud-native applications. • Managed and provisioned cloud resources using Terraform, and Ansible, for efficient infrastructure management. DevOps: Jenkins, Git, GitLab, Bitbucket • Implemented secure CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins for automated deployments and configuration management. Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, Ansible • Conducted regular security audits and vulnerability assessments, proactively identifying and remediating potential threats. • Managed the cloud operations budget and ensured compliance with all relevant regulations. • Mentored cloud engineers on DevOps best practices and cloud technologies. Senior Cloud Consultant, ITechmatics Inc (Remote) 09/2017 - 07/2019 • Designed, deployed, and managed highly scalable Kubernetes clusters across diverse cloud environments. • Automated deployments of internal applications to Kubernetes using Helm and Jenkins pipelines. • Managed diverse multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, and GCP) including government and public cloud offerings. • Implemented comprehensive logging and monitoring solutions (ELK Stack, Prometheus, Grafana) for deep insights into cluster health and performance. • Developed and delivered a proof of concept (POC) for using Cisco ASAv firewalls as primary endpoints for applications running on AWS using VPC Ingress routing and Azure Site Recovery for VMware ESXi, enhancing security and disaster recovery capabilities for the government organization. • Implemented seamless cross-cloud authentication connecting Azure AD, AWS SSO, and Google Cloud Identity, facilitating unified access to applications and data for government employees and contractors. • Consulted on multi-cloud networking and security best practices. Containerization: Kubernetes, AKS, EKS, GKE, Docker Monitoring Tools: Splunk, ELK, Prometheus, Grafana Scripting and Programming: Shell Scripting (Bash), Python, Ruby Agile Methodologies: Scrum, Kanban Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Effective Communication, Detail Oriented Languages English Tamil Cloud Consultant, ITechmatics Inc (Remote) 06/2016 - 08/2017 • Specialized in AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, providing expert guidance and consultancy, resulting in 95% client satisfaction. • Efficiently managed VMware environments, optimizing resource utilization and system management, achieving 99% resource efficiency. • Offered specialized Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) consulting, leading to enhanced productivity and a 15% improvement in user satisfaction. • Conducted in-depth time-series analysis using Splunk to optimize cloud services, improving system performance by 25%. Project Manager and IT Delivery Lead, Vetzor System Pvt Ltd, Madurai 12/2014 - 05/2016 • Led a team in managing a comprehensive mobile application project for a Fortune 500 insurance company, reducing development time by 20%. • Orchestrated project management, client meetings, and weekly status reporting, overseeing a team of developers, and improving team collaboration by 30%. • Managed Redhat Linux servers in AWS Cloud, ensuring efficiency and smooth operation, achieving 99.5% server uptime. • Automated the LAMP stack to enhance operational efficiency, resulting in a 25% reduction in operational costs. System Administrator , Bostnic Software Pvt Ltd, Bangalore 04/2011 - 12/2014 • Orchestrated networking infrastructure setup for two office locations, enhancing operations and security. • Coordinated and contributed to multiple mobile application projects for a Fortune 500 Insurance company, resulting in substantial cost savings and a 10% improvement in project completion time. • Delivered an impactful presentation on AWS and its advantages to the client, leading to a New AWS Management Project Signup. • Developed Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure, optimizing project efficiency and enhancing overall performance by 20%. System Administrator, mPowerforce Mobile Technology India Pvt Ltd, Trichy 10/2008 - 01/2011 • Governed a portfolio of 20+ systems, ensuring optimal performance and achieving 99% uptime. • Launched Ruby on Rails mobile web applications for Johnson and Johnson, improving user experience by 30%. • Automated deployment and maintenance of Apache HTTP server through Ruby scripts, streamlining administrative tasks and reducing manual effort by 20%. • Designed and maintained day-to-day network operations for a secure IT environment, reducing network incidents by 15%. Education MCA, Bharathidasan University, Trichy 06/2009