Manikandan V.

DevOps Engineer

Overland Park, Kansas, United States11 yrs 9 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in cognitive cloud solutions across multiple platforms.
  • Led teams of 10+ members in global projects.
  • Achieved significant cost savings through innovative cloud strategies.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cloud Architect specializing in multi-cloud solutions and DevOps practices.

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Skills

Core Skills

Cloud ArchitectDevopsCloud AssessmentCloud EconomicsCloud Infrastructure ManagementAutomationCloud ServicesCloud Migration

Other Skills

API DevelopmentAmazon Web Services (AWS)AnsibleArchitecture GovernanceAzureBashBlockchainCloud ApplicationsCloud AutomationCloud ComputingCloud InfrastructureCloud IntegrationCloud NetworkingCloud Stack DeploymentCost Management

About

A high performance individual in Cloud Solutioning with expertise in framing, designing and implementing cognitive cloud solutions using the services of Azure, AWS, GCP and Open source. However, not limited to container technology implementation as of Docker and Kubernetes. Working in DevOps in Agile methodology . Technical Expertise * Cloud Architecting * Pre sales and Cloud assessment * Cloud Economics * DevOps with multiple tools * Automation * Code Review * Part of all the CAB meetings in technical standpoint . Management Experience * Team player and worked with cross functional team located across world . * Strong client handling and vendor management experience . * Lead a team of 10+ members located across globe . * Mentored and trained new joiners * Team building * Participated in multiple technical interview panel in various engagements * Implementing ITIL process in the projects Technical Certification * AWS Solution Architect - Associate * Azure Developer Associate * Azure Security Engineer Associate * Azure DevOps Engineer Expert * Implementing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions * Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect * Aviatrix Certified Engineer - Multi-Cloud Network Associate * VMware Certified Associate 6 – Data Center Virtualization

Experience

Idatalytics

2 roles

Cloud Technologist - Migration Specialist

Mar 2022Present · 4 yrs

Cloud ArchitectGoogle Cloud PlatformAzureAmazon Web Services (AWS)DevOps

Cloud Architecture Consultant

Dec 2021Mar 2022 · 3 mos

Cloud ArchitectAmazon Web Services (AWS)AzureGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP)Cloud Assessment

Quantiphi

Cloud Architect

Apr 2021Dec 2021 · 8 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Cloud ArchitectGoogle Cloud PlatformAzureGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP)DevOps

Photon

Cloud Architect - DevOps Technical Lead

Aug 2019Apr 2021 · 1 yr 8 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Worked effectively with cross-functional design teams to create software solutions that elevated client-side experience and significantly improved overall functionality and performance.
  • Implemented network security equipment, including firewalls, two factor authentication, and antivirus software for networks supporting 6000 users.
  • Developed and maintained custom Python scripts to increase system efficiency and performance time.
  • Designed and implemented system security and data assurance.
  • Migrated data to PostgreSQL in GCP with schema conversion and version upgrade
  • Analyzed DDOS reports and enhanced security with rules and FW upgrade in their filtering.
  • Saved $600k by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems.
  • Implemented Blue-Green deployment for API micro-services in Azure
  • Completed PCI Security checklist to ensure compliance with relevant PCI regulations.
  • Delivered and maintained scalable system architecture to support high availability Internet site with various internal applications.
  • Implemented API monitoring via Apigee and ICAP servers for API security
  • Implemented Dynamic Multipoint VPN for HA and Security with GRE
  • Designing a highly scale-able and distributed Kubernetes based architecture for application deployment
  • Implemented Istio to control and monitor service mesh for microservices in Azure(AKS)
  • Build Infrastructure as Code using Terraform for GCP and AWS Environment
  • Designed and Deployed CI/CD DevOps Life cycle for Microservices architecture in Azure
  • Migrated On-premise applications to GKE and Anthos
  • Implemented Business continuity during Covid'19 to support WFH for 4000 direct and contract employees via HA of VPN
  • Engaged in presentation of ideas to Senior management.
  • Been technical advisor/reviewer for in-house recruitment for cloud
  • profiles
Cloud ArchitectGoogle Cloud PlatformAzureAmazon Web Services (AWS)DevOps

Philips

Infrastructure Specialist - Cloud

Jul 2018Aug 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo · India

  • Analyzed and maintained system and application performance.
  • Enhanced Robotics Platform to be available 24/7 via Azure
  • Excelled in Vendor management with effective resource utilization plan
  • Experienced in presenting and working with C-suite management.
  • Optimized resource utilization and saved $1200 every month in Azure
  • Enriched the infrastructure performance in regards of tuning system
  • designs and flow
  • Designed and implemented Authentication and Authorization controls
  • Developed PowerShell scripts to manage resources and operate in automatic fashion.
  • Saved $780K in annual running cost of Application management via automation
  • Optimized compute and saved 86K Euro for year 18-19
  • Designed and developed Chat Bots for Infrastructure support by Azure Bot framework
  • Implemented VSTS Pipelines for Continuous Delivery of RPA codes to production
  • Implemented Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing
  • Wrote code and supported architecture in high-throughput systems on Azure cloud.
  • Wrote code and developed tools and integrations to meet cross platform user needs in Azure , GCP and Alibaba Cloud
  • Implemented iPaaS solutions for hybrid environment using Dell Boomi
  • Automated and implemented backup and recovery procedures for user
  • log system that resulted in ease maintenance of record for auditing.
  • Submitted and validated report for HIPPA compliance
  • Enhanced the usage report via Python as per management and audit requirements
  • Implemented Azure DevOps for RPA teams and build pipelines as per the requirements
AzureAmazon Web Services (AWS)Cloud Infrastructure ManagementAutomation

Capgemini

Associate Consultant

Jun 2017Jun 2018 · 1 yr · India

  • Awards: Extra Mile Award for breaking through Limits in Azure
  • Responsible for assisting with workload migrations to public and private clouds by using replication technologies, configuration management, scripting/programming, and interaction with self-service tools. In addition, the role will require continued knowledge growth in cloud technologies to be used in implementation of technical business solutions.
  • Value Addition:
  • Successful completion of 180 Application servers to Cloud
  • Developed Web Portal for Migration from On Premise to Cloud Platform (AWS & Azure) via Single Click
  • Designed and developed Intellectual Property for migration in Azure which was not offered by Microsoft
  • Integrated ITSM tool Service now with AWS in sequential work flow for end to end solution in Migration
  • Developed REST API for making calls to make dead web pages into live pages
  • Created algorithm to hold cache and process the data in balanced manner that supports in data transfer
  • Been Migration Analyst and designed plan for 180 Application’s for migration to cloud
  • Done 6 POC’s on Cloud Tools such as Densify, Device42, CloudEndure, BMC, Cloudamize, Cloud Netscape
  • Created Scripts in Powershell and Python for engaging resources with Cloud in Azure & AWS
AzureAmazon Web Services (AWS)Cloud MigrationCloud Infrastructure Management

Wipro ltd. - india

Senior Project Engineer

Jan 2014May 2017 · 3 yrs 4 mos · India

  • Award: Best Performer
  • Value Addition:
  • Developed script to create user accounts in AD and associated mailbox in bulk. It reduced 90% human efforts and SLA was 98.7% yearly
  • Addressed 648 tickets in 6 hours which includes System and End user problems
  • Migrated 1600 servers of different Applications
  • Designed and developed tools to patch servers without human intervention, which reduced Human resources efforts from 5 to 1.5 persons
  • Created script to avoid AD and Citrix profile synchronization issues
  • Made automation in addressing system based problems and closing the problem case
  • Designed self-monitoring tool for monitoring health of critical servers
  • Implemented CyberArk from server installation to user access
  • Been Testing engineer for HP Application Life Cycle Management
  • Fixed temp user profile issue for complete Client Account
  • Designed Alter Manager for human error in patching for process oriented activity
  • Integrated user access and management portal that reduced addressing period from 7 to 2 days
  • Been Involved in Smoke and UAT Testing for cross domain applications
  • Founded and Fixed 114 types of File share (FTP) issues
  • Demonstrated expertise in SharePoint sites and access management
AzureAmazon Web Services (AWS)Cloud Infrastructure ManagementAutomation

Education

Kongu Engineering College

Master's degree — Software Engineering

Jan 2008Jan 2013

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