Sriram Ramanujam-| -
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sriramramanujam2iisc/
Linux | Python | Ansible | VMware Virtualization | AWS | SRE | Docker | Microservices | ELK
Stack | Observability | Networking | SDWAN | Power BI | NetDevOps | Jira | Polyglot
Programmer
Summary:
A seasoned Global Network Service Automation Architect with 11+ years of rich industry experience in developing scalable
solutions for network automation and service reliability.
Practice DevOps and apply strong technical, functional, analytical skills and operate with a strong sense of urgency that thrives
in a fast-paced setting to solve business problems expediently.
Realize the projects from a technical concept, design, architecture which leads to a full-fledged development, deployment,
and lifecycle management.
Currently leading the Network & Automation Group in the DevOps Model to straddle both development and operations for
pioneering Full Stack Development with a rare blend of networking & programming expertise.
Mentored and groomed over 36 Young GET's [Graduate Engineer Trainee] in the past five years.
Professional Skillsets:
Operating Systems
Linux Distributions [Ubuntu, CentOS, Red Hat, Rasbian OS, Hyperiot OS]
Scripting Language
Python, BASH
DevOps Tools
Jira, Docker, Ansible
Development Stacks
LAMP Stack, MEAN Stack, ELK Stack, Ansible-TextFSM-InFluxDB-Grafana
Databases
MySQL, InFluxDB, Mongo DB
Networking
MPLS, VPN, Static Routing, RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, SDWAN, IPSec, DMVPN, IPv6
Software & Tools
Wireshark, GNS3, Virtual Box, Power BI, Nessus Vul. Scanner
Cloud Stack
AWS [Specialization Course – 4 Courses]
Certifications:
IELTS Score – Band 7
CEFR Level – C1
TRF No:
20IA000633RAMS008G
Amazon Web Services
[AWS] – Fundamentals
[Specialization Course – 4
courses]
Certification ID:
DM8LM9MNG7LE
Juniper Networks Certified
Internet Associate – JNCIA
Junos
ID: 3D3C3SQSVNFQ1195
Docker Certified
Associate
Credential ID:-
VMWare Certified
Associate
Stream: Data Center
Virtualization
ID: VMW-D-
Cisco Certified – Network
Associate - R&S
Cisco Verification Number:-AKAK
Redhat Certified
System Engineer
[Ansible 2.8, RHEL
v8]
Code:-
Certified Ethical Hacker
[C|EH v10] – ANSI – EC
Council
Certification Number:
ECC-
Cisco Certified – Network
Professional – P1:Switching
Stream: Routing and
Switching
Cisco ID No: CSCO-
Work Experience: 11+ years
TATA Communications Limited – Internet Services Provider
Aug 2012 - Till Date
Tata Communications Limited is a tier-1 and fifth-largest internet service provider globally that spans 400 points of presence
(PoPs) with more than 440,000 miles of subsea and terrestrial fibre. It provides network services such as MPLS-VPN, Ethernet,
Internet and software-defined network solutions like SD-WAN, CDN. A leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Global Network
Services for the seventh consecutive year. It also offers other products like UCC, Cloud, Security, Mobility, etc.
Current Position: Manager (Architect, Service Wrap - Network Service Automation & Reliability Engineering)
Enabled DevOps best practices across our team:
Established a central repository system for managing a system configs, network configs and development codes in
GITLab and automated to the extent practical
Remediation of older codes/configuration/architectures
Extensive Linux Troubleshooting
Elaborate documentation for operational efficiency and team scalability.
CVE Tracking and Security related fixes in Infrastructure.
Escalate issues as needed to product development or service engineering team per documented procedures, while at
the same time establishing a contingency plan to eliminate any intermittent service disruption.
Key Projects & Responsibilities:
Design, develop & deploy IP-SLA application for TATA Communications MPLS & internet network
o
Cisco ISR, 2900, 7200 Series, Raspberry PI, Python, InfluxDB, Grafana
Collect logs from devices using rsyslog, parse them using GROK Patterns in Logstash, send the metrics into Influx DB to
get key insights and send real-time alerts based on changes in the network
o
Cisco, Juniper, Nokia Switches & Routers, rsyslog, ELK Stack [Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana]
Design & develop network automation tools using scripting languages like Python, BASH to enable automated alerts
and visualization reports
o
Lifecycle management for VM’s in VMWare lab infrastructure for network testing and other tools PoC
o
Python, Linux, Docker, Routers (Cisco & Nokia)
Design, develop & deploy Looking Glass Application for TATA Communications Network
o
MEAN Stack, VMWare, Linux, Python
Design, develop & support the scripts for the migration customers on Cisco PE to Nokia PE platform (aka Alcatel Lucent)
o
Python, Ansible, Docker Containers, MySQL, Power BI
MEAN Stack, Python, Raspberry PI, Docker, Juniper MX Series, Quagga Software Routing Suite, BIRD Internet Routing Daemon
Lifecycle management of existing tools by fixing the bugs, apply the enhancement and refactoring to reduce runtime
& fixing server performance issues.
o
GIT, PyLint, Microservice Architecture, Docker Containers
Design & develop network configuration audit tools using XML templating to validate that all device configurations
conform to standards.
o
Cisco, Juniper Devices, Python, Linux
Design & develop a streamlined workflow for network KPI monitoring, store time-series data into Influx DB & visualize
it in Grafana.
o
Versa SDWAN, Python, Ansible, NetConf, InfluxDB, Grafana
Design & develop network automation scripts for IP, MPLS & Ethernet backbone network for traffic monitoring &
capacity planning
o
Backbone Planning, Congregation Alerts, & Traffic Engineering
Design & develop SDWAN Self Service customer portal using AngularJS, Bootstrap3 & NodeJS
Key Achievements:
Hattrick Promotions – First employee in our GTNOG (Global Technology & Network Operations Group – 2500+
Employees) to get three continuous promotions in subsequent cycles.
Spearheaded & Developed the Cisco PE to Nokia PE Platform migration and successfully migrated the customers [Award
- Blue Ribbon, Thank you]
Network Health Analytics dashboard which displays 40+ different device health parameters include, but not limited to
syslog, cpu, memory, temperature, TATACS, link utilizations, BGP, MPLS Resources etc., accompanying with correlation
and data prediction using regression analysis [Award - Blue Ribbon]
6453 Internet Route Table Analytics for BGP Churn Analysis [Award – Blue Ribbon]
Successfully configured and deployed the Raspberry PI on T1 locations and BGP Feeds using Quagga Route Server for
4755 Looking Glass [Award - Blue Ribbon]
Network Vulnerability Scan using Nessus Tool and Monthly IP Vulnerability Report Automation [Award – Xtra Mile]
End to End Automation of IWF CSAM URLs extraction through Rest API end-point, Fortigate config generation and update
our production firewall [Award: Xtra Mile]
Development of network discovery and monitoring tools for TCL Network Assessment Professional Services [Award:
XtraMile]
Design, develop and maintain all customer & Internal facing Microsoft Power BI Dashboards [Award: Blue Ribbon]
Evaluation and PoC for COTS tools for NMS and FMS [Award: XtraMile]
Automated Server Management Process (Disk Space, Performance, User Performance) using BASH scripts
Automated the lifecycle management of existing network-automated tools & reports
Organized the Coding Hackathon 2018, an in-house development competition and first of its kind in the history of TATA
Communications [Award - Xtra Mile]
Identifying the talent and building the teams
IBM Research India, Bangalore
Apr 2012 - July 2012
Position: Full Time - Research Intern
Development of algebraic framework for integrating and validating the variation across the SOA design models
Indian Institute of Science, IISc Bangalore
May 2010 - Mar 2012
Position: Full Time - Research Fellow [ISRO Project – GSLV D6 Space Launch Vehicle]
NIST Programming & Help
Numerical Analysis TAR and automated stack length calculation
Isothermal Modeling for 1st and 2nd Stage PTC’s and data acquisition with computer system
Academic Achievements:
Bachelor’s in Electronics & Communications, Anna University, India. [ 1st Class with distinction]
Data Mining, Intelligent Agents Courses, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India.
2006 - - 2012
Volunteering Experience:
Kalvi4Kidz, Chennai
May 2016 to Jan 2020
Position: Part Time – [Weekends Only]
Teaching basics of computer and giving a hands-on session with village kids near Chennai zone.
