Jul 2023 – Nov 2025 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Cost Optimization & Efficiency: Migrated 90% of services to AWS Graviton, achieving ~20% cost reduction and ~10% performance improvement. Right-sized Kubernetes workloads and VMs to eliminate overprovisioning. Segregated Docker registries and moved to internal ACR, saving ~95% on image storage. Optimized NAT Gateway costs through better route-table and network design.
• Cloud & DevOps Migrations: Supported end-to-end GCP → AWS and Azure → AWS migrations, covering compute, Kubernetes, data, and CI/CD workflows. Led Helm migration for 85% of services to streamline deployments and maintain consistency. Drove SCM modernization by migrating from Bitbucket to GitHub and standardizing CI/CD pipelines.
• Security & Compliance: Actively participated in SOC 2 and PCI audits, conducted DR and backup drills, and implemented strict access reviews. Enhanced security posture with RBAC roles and Kyverno policies. Built an internal Nmap-based port scanner with Slack alerts for proactive monitoring, and integrated Snyk for static code and dependency scanning.
• Development & Automation: Contributed to the Internal Developer Platform (Service Catalogue) using AWS Step Functions, ECS, and Lambda for self-serve deployments. Automated SOC 2 evidence collection using Selenium, saving hours of manual effort each month. Enhanced CI/CD pipelines with multi-arch build support and parent-child service handling. Developed Ansible playbooks for automation of XMPP/HAProxy setup, Azure GPT keys, SG updates, and disk alert handling.
• Operations & Leadership: Managed self-hosted databases and containerized services like OpenSearch and MySQL. Handled 8+ zero-downtime Kubernetes upgrades, incident response, and production on-call duties. Managed SSL renewals using Let’s Encrypt for XMPP and tunnels. Conducted PoCs on Istio, Keywiz, Bitwarden, and Falco. Led multiple cost and efficiency initiatives, mentored interns, and onboarded new engineers.

Feb 2023 – Jun 2023 · 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Worked on clouds, including AWS, Azure, and GCP, while also working with Docker and Kubernetes. Played a pivotal role in fortifying security by establishing comprehensive Kyverno policies, effectively mitigating potential vulnerabilities. Spearheaded the design and implementation of a unified RBAC0 system.

Mar 2023 – Jul 2023 · 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote

• Led efforts in leaning and researching deep learning models, proactively addressing production issues, and executing periodic model retraining to ensure peak performance. Contributed significantly to several high-impact projects, including critical contributions to the QA automation pipeline, streamlining quality assurance processes.

Jul 2022 – Jun 2023 · 11 mos

Jun 2022 – Jun 2023 · 1 yr

Sep 2021 – Jun 2022 · 9 mos

Apr 2022 – Jul 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos · Remote

• Functioned as the liaison for HR matters and oversaw operational functionality.
• Efficiently managed and scheduled classes to ensure seamless delivery of educational content.
• Conducted student and teacher onboarding sessions.
• Oversaw financial management.
• Recruitment drives for new teaching staff, ensuring the selection of qualified professionals.
• Organized and hosted engaging events and competitions to enhance student and teacher involvement.
• Implemented optimized systems for tracking teacher schedules and class attendance, enhancing overall efficiency.

May 2021 – Jul 2023 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Remote

• As a tutor for Asian-American online classes overseas, facilitated learning in Mathematics, Science, Coding, and Competitive test preparation.
• Cultivated a global customer base by conducting engaging one-on-one and group tutoring sessions, adeptly accommodating varying time zones to ensure an optimal learning experience. Developed strong time management and interpersonal skills, facilitating effective communication and tailored instruction.

Apr 2022 – Oct 2022 · 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

• With Nokia, a leader of IoT, we conducted research and developed a forest fire detection system.
• Analysed diverse datasets and created a novel formula for evaluating fire intensity.

Sep 2020 – Jan 2021 · 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote

• Played a vital role at EasyShiksha as a versatile content writer, meticulously crafting and reviewing articles after thorough research.Honed creativity, expanded vocabulary, and consistently met stringent deadlines, contributing to a growing repository of high-quality educational content.