BALAKRISHNAN KARUPPUSAMY — Operations Associate

► Experienced AWS Engineer and accomplished Database Administrator with nearly two decades of experience under my belt. Throughout my career, I've been deeply involved in designing and implementing cloud-based solutions that have played a pivotal role in driving business transformation for organizations across various industries. Sound knowledge of ChatGPT and GEN AI. ► My journey in cloud computing began over 16 years ago, and since then, I've honed my skills in crafting and executing complex infrastructures with a keen focus on leveraging the power of AWS services. From architecting scalable solutions to managing databases, I've worked extensively with a wide range of tools and technologies, ensuring that every solution I deliver meets the highest standards of performance, reliability, and security. ► One of my core strengths lies in my ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and clients. By translating intricate technical requirements into practical and actionable solutions, I've been able to deliver tangible results that have had a significant impact on the success of projects. ► In addition to my technical prowess, I have a proven track record in managing migrations, implementing disaster recovery solutions, and ensuring the seamless operation of critical systems. By staying ahead of emerging trends and best practices, I've been able to anticipate and address challenges proactively, ensuring that my clients remain ahead of the curve in today's rapidly evolving technological landscape. ► One of the hallmarks of my career has been my commitment to optimizing performance, cost, and security within AWS environments. By adhering to AWS best practices and leveraging advanced monitoring and automation tools, I've been able to drive significant improvements in efficiency and resource utilization, ultimately helping organizations achieve their goals more effectively and efficiently. ► I'm particularly proud of my expertise in designing and deploying CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and AWS Code Pipeline. As someone who is deeply passionate about technology and innovation, I'm committed to staying updated with the latest advancements in AWS and cloud computing. Whether it's attending conferences, participating in training programs, or engaging with the AWS community, I'm always seeking new opportunities to expand my knowledge and skills. Let's connect and explore how we can work together to achieve your organization's goals in the cloud.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer specializing in AWS and Database Management.

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Experience: 17 yrs 9 mos

Skills

Aws Administration
Database Migration
Aws Cloud Infrastructure Management
Cloud Migration
Database Management
Backup And Recovery
Database Administration
Disaster Recovery

Career Highlights

Expert in AWS cloud solutions and database migration.
Proven track record in disaster recovery and performance optimization.
Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.

Work Experience

FSS

Assistant Manager(Database and Cloud Migration Specialist) (1 yr 10 mos)

Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India

Deputy Manager (AWS Engineer) (4 yrs 10 mos)

Deputy Manager (Database Admin) (6 mos)

BNY Mellon

Project Lead - DB Admin (7 yrs)

Birlasoft

Software Engineer (Database Administrator) (1 yr 4 mos)

CMC LTD

Associate IT Engineer (Database Administrator) (11 mos)

Qualian Technologies Pvt Ltd

Software Engineer (Database Administrator) (1 yr 10 mos)

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - BE at RVS College of Engineering and Technology

BALAKRISHNAN KARUPPUSAMY

Operations Associate

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India17 yrs 9 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in AWS cloud solutions and database migration.
Proven track record in disaster recovery and performance optimization.
Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer specializing in AWS and Database Management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Aws AdministrationDatabase MigrationAws Cloud Infrastructure ManagementCloud MigrationDatabase ManagementBackup And RecoveryDatabase AdministrationDisaster Recovery

Other Skills

24/7 SupportADDMAWRAWS CloudFormationAWS DMSAmazon Web Services (AWS)Analytical SkillsAnsibleApplication SupportClient Relationship ManagementCloud ComputingCommunicationData Recovery StrategiesDevOpsDevOps and CI/CD

About

Experience

17 yrs 9 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 2 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 10 mos

Current Experience

Fss

Assistant Manager(Database and Cloud Migration Specialist)

Aug 2024 – Present · 1 yr 10 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · On-site

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❖ Strategic Planning and Database Migration Assessment: Assessing current database environments and identifying cloud migration needs. Collaborating with teams to define migration strategies and goals. Analyzing business processes for cost-eﬀective and optimized migration.
❖ Database Design, Optimization, and Cloud Integration: Designing scalable cloud database schemas and optimizing structures for performance. Implementing high-availability solutions and disaster recovery strategies for cloud environments.
❖ Database Migration Execution and Data Integrity: Executing database migrations with AWS DMS, ensuring minimal downtime. Validating data integrity, system functionality, and application performance post-migration.
❖ Security Implementation and Compliance Adherence: Implementing security measures for cloud databases, including encryption and access controls. Ensuring compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS regulations through secure data management.
❖ Monitoring, Performance Optimization, and Troubleshooting: Setting up monitoring systems for cloud database performance and troubleshooting issues. Optimizing configurations and improving cloud database eﬃciency.
❖ IBM Guardium Security Integration and Compliance Automation: Installing and configuring IBM Guardium for database activity monitoring. Creating policies for sensitive data access and integrating with SIEM tools for automated compliance reporting.

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Renault nissan technology & business centre india

2 roles

Deputy Manager (AWS Engineer)

Promoted

Sep 2019 – Jul 2024 · 4 yrs 10 mos

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❖ AWS Cloud Infrastructure Management: Configured and maintained AWS services for over 50 projects, covering EC2, RDS, S3, IAM, VPCs, Subnets, Route Tables, and Auto Scaling. Managed secure cloud infrastructure with a focus on high availability, scalability, and robust performance.
❖ Cloud Migration & Application Re-Architecture: Led migration of on-premises infrastructure to AWS, including re-architecting applications for cloud-native environments. Utilized AWS CloudFormation and Ansible automation for seamless migrations and eﬃcient cloud adoption.
❖ Disaster Recovery & Backup Solutions: Designed and implemented disaster recovery strategies using AWS services like AWS Backup, AWS Disaster Recovery, and EC2 snapshots. Ensured continuous business operations with minimal downtime and quick recovery during failures.
❖ CI/CD Pipeline Optimization: Optimized continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines with GitLab, enabling automated application deployment. Deployed containerized applications using AWS ECS, EC2, and Fargate, streamlining the software delivery process.
❖ Automation & Systems Management: Automated IT environment tasks and OS patching using AWS Systems Manager, reducing manual intervention. Managed secrets, credentials, and sensitive configurations with AWS Secrets Manager to enhance security across cloud infrastructure.
❖ Cross-Cloud & Kubernetes Management: Assisted in the migration of applications from AWS to GCP while managing and deploying Kubernetes workloads on AWS EKS. Leveraged container orchestration tools like Kubernetes for better scalability and resource management.
❖ Serverless Computing & Lambda Functions: Developed and integrated AWS Lambda functions and Step Functions to automate tasks such as snapshot management and resource lifecycle scheduling. Reduced operational overhead and enhanced eﬃciency through serverless computing.

Oracle RACADDMTeradatasqlrptdocumentdbPostgreSQL+37

Deputy Manager (Database Admin)

Sep 2019 – Mar 2020 · 6 mos

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❖ Database Management & Optimization: Managed and configured database systems, including setup, updates, and performance monitoring. Optimized database performance by resolving issues and ensuring eﬃcient operation, while tracking usage and planning for future scalability.
❖ Backup, Recovery & Security Implementation: Implemented and enforced database security measures to safeguard data integrity. Developed and maintained backup and recovery strategies, ensuring the protection of critical data and uninterrupted database functionality.
❖ Documentation & Future Planning: Maintained comprehensive documentation of database configurations, procedures, and growth plans. Ensured databases were prepared for future expansion, contributing to long-term system reliability and eﬃciency.

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Bny mellon

Project Lead - DB Admin

Sep 2012 – Sep 2019 · 7 yrs · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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❖ Database Administration & Support: Provided 24/7 support for Oracle databases, including Pluggable Databases (PDB) and Container Databases (CDB) in an Oracle 12c environment for the Bank of New York. Managed database systems, including Oracle Exadata, across multiple platforms such as Oracle, Sybase, and SQL Server.
❖ Database Architecture & User Management: Designed and implemented customized database architecture, overseeing user profile management, rights assignment, and disk space administration. Developed and maintained critical database objects including Stored Procedures, Functions, Views, Tables, and Indexes.
❖ Database Installation & Upgrades: Installed new Oracle RDBMS versions and related software, supporting migrations and database changes. Managed database upgrades and migrations, utilizing Transportable Database and Data Pump Utilities for seamless transitions.
❖ Database Tuning & Performance Optimization: Conducted database tuning and performance monitoring to optimize SQL statements, ensuring high-performance database operation. Implemented solutions to optimize system eﬃciency and minimize downtime.
❖ Disaster Recovery & Backup Solutions: Implemented Disaster Recovery setups, including backup and recovery procedures using RMAN and Oracle Export/Import utilities. Ensured data integrity and minimal service disruption through robust recovery strategies.
❖ Replication & Monitoring: Configured GoldenGate and Shareplex replication for Oracle databases and facilitated Oracle-to-SQL Server migrations. Monitored and managed database locks, jobs, and sessions, addressing space-related issues and performing backup/restoration tasks across platforms.

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Birlasoft

Software Engineer (Database Administrator)

Apr 2011 – Aug 2012 · 1 yr 4 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Provided 24X7 support and on-call support for all Oracle Databases; performed various functions like:
❖ Facilitating creation and maintenance of Oracle Databases/ Physical Standby Database in Oracle 11g as per requirement
❖ Cloning the database using Rman and user managed cold backups
❖Managing physical & logical objects of Databases; performed DB refreshes using export/import and datapump utilities
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❖ Contributed in creation of Schema with Quota maintenance, roles, privileges and profiles.
❖ Performed logical backups using Export/Import and datapump utilities; managed space by resizing or adding data files.
❖ Scheduled daily jobs using Crontab; monitored locks and killed inactive sessions.
❖ Managed database administration, table spaces, objects, disk space; created Partitioned Tables & Indexes.
❖ Gathered Schema level & Table level statistics using DBMS_Stats or DBMS_Utility Procedure in non-business hours.
❖ Conducted SQL Tuning using various types of Hints, Partitioning, Indexes; analysed and fine-tuned the SQL statements using Explain Plan, SQL Tuning Advisor, SQL TRPT, SQLT Utility and provided recommendations.
❖ Created Oracle SR/ Quest SR and performed follow-ups; Ran Scripts (DDL, DML) as per the application team requirement.

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Cmc ltd

Associate IT Engineer (Database Administrator)

May 2010 – Apr 2011 · 11 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Provided 24X7 support and on-call support for all Oracle Databases; performed a gamut of functions like:
❖ Creating and maintaining Oracle Databases as per requirement; managing physical & logical objects of the databases.
❖ Checking alert logs and trace files on daily basis, creating Schema with quota maintenance, roles, privileges and profiles.
❖ Performing logical backups using Export/Import utilities; scheduling and monitoring backup using scheduler.
❖ Managing space by resizing or adding data files; working on Net 8 - configuring network files.
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❖ Led Database Administration; managed table spaces, objects, disk space; monitored locks and killed inactive sessions.
❖ Analysed SQL statements using Explain Plan and SQL Tuning Advisor.
❖ Gathered Schema & Table level statistics using DBMS_Stats or DBMS_Utility procedures in non-business hours.
❖ Reviewed index if necessary, rebuild or coalesce index to rectify segment fragmentation, when issue occurred.
❖ Imported bulk data using SQL Loader and third-party tool; recovered the dropped objects using flashback technology.
❖ Monitored database by collecting statistics of instance and files by querying data dictionary views, SQL trace files, TKPROF, STATSPACK and ADDM to find ways to improve the database’s performance; cloned database for migration purpose from server to server.
❖ Ran DCR scripts as per the requirement of the developer; applied patches and upgrades for Oracle databases.
❖ Imported and exported statistics from production to testing servers; installed Oracle Client.

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Qualian technologies pvt ltd

Software Engineer (Database Administrator)

Jun 2008 – Apr 2010 · 1 yr 10 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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❖ Contributed in creation and maintenance of Oracle Databases as per the requirement; created Schema with quota maintenance.
❖ Managed physical & logical objects of the databases, space by resizing or adding data files.
❖ Assisted in creation & management of Oracle Users, Roles, Privileges and Profiles and Passwords.
❖ Administered Undo Segments Redo Logs and Archive Log Files; checked alert logs and traced files for errors.
❖ Analysed the index if necessary, rebuild or Coalesce index to rectify segment fragmentation, when issue occurred.
❖ Scheduled and monitored backup; took backup, recovery of lost objects and files using RMAN Utility.
❖ Applied patches and upgrades for Oracle Databases; administered databases, managed Table Spaces, Objects, Disk Space.
❖ Cloned database from production to testing; managed Archive Log Files.
❖ Gathered Schema & Table level Statistics using DBMS_Stats or DBMS_Utility Procedure in non-business hours.
❖ Performed logical backups using Export/Import utilities; loaded bulk data from flat files using SQL*Loader.
❖ Installed Enterprise Manager Console for Oracle Database; migrated Database from My SQL to Oracle using ETL.
❖ Wrote stored procedures and triggers for migration purpose as well as complex queries for reporting purpose.