Mar 2020 – May 2022 · 2 yrs 2 mos

• Led key initiatives in Expedia’s cloud migration journey, optimizing large-scale systems for scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Designed and implemented two enterprise automation solutions:
• Thanos – a fully automated patching framework reducing manual effort and downtime.
• Multi-cluster Redis Management System – centralized Redis provisioning and lifecycle management across multiple clusters.
• Standardized DevOps pipelines across teams using Jenkins, Ansible, and Docker, accelerating deployments and ensuring zero-downtime releases.
• Architected AWS CloudFormation templates for repeatable infrastructure provisioning, enabling faster and more consistent environment setup.
• Managed AWS operations, performance tuning, and cost optimization, achieving $1.3M in annual savings through automation and Spot Instance utilization.
• Strengthened observability and monitoring using CloudWatch and custom dashboards, improving SLA adherence and incident resolution.

Sep 2018 – Mar 2020 · 1 yr 6 mos

• Played a key role in Expedia’s early cloud migration efforts, supporting AWS-based production environments and ensuring enterprise-grade uptime and SLAs.
• Built CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and Ansible, automating deployments and streamlining release management processes.
• Containerized and deployed applications using Docker on AWS, improving scalability and deployment efficiency.
• Developed infrastructure automation with CloudFormation and Terraform, reducing manual setup time for new environments.
• Collaborated with development and SRE teams to optimize system performance, improve observability, and implement best practices in cloud reliability.

Nov 2016 – Sep 2018 · 1 yr 10 mos · Gurgaon, India

• Implemented configuration management with Ansible and large-scale infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, including custom AMI image builds — earning a Certificate of Appreciation for automating JioDrive provisioning.
• Architected dynamic Production environments using Auto Scaling Groups to ensure high availability and cost efficiency.
• Deployed and managed the EFK (Elasticsearch, Fluentd, Kibana) stack for centralized logging of Java-based applications, creating custom dashboards and custom metrics for proactive observability.
• Handled rotational operational support, proactively resolving system issues and automating key tasks using Bash scripting to ensure high availability and performance across Linux environments.

Oct 2015 – Jul 2016 · 9 mos · Noida Area, India

• Managed and optimized AWS infrastructure, including EC2, RDS, S3, CloudFormation, and CloudWatch, across Stage, Pre-Prod, and Production environments.
• Developed an internal Flask + MySQL portal powered by Kubernetes Jobs, providing real-time customer analytics for management.
• Built and maintained automated CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and Jenkins, streamlining build and release cycles in collaboration with development teams.
• Containerized applications with Docker and orchestrated microservices to enhance scalability and reliability.

May 2014 – Oct 2015 · 1 yr 5 mos · Gurgaon, India

• Served as the sole DevOps, Server, and Database engineer, managing all CI/CD and infrastructure operations.
• Migrated from shared hosting to AWS, handling DNS, web, and email services for a smooth cloud transition.
• Administered self-hosted GitLab and on-prem servers, automating deployments and monitoring via shell scripting.
• Developed a custom email filtering tool that reduced bounce rates for the PR team and migrated mail systems from cPanel to Google Workspace.
• Oversaw vendor management and provided rotational operational support, ensuring uptime, resilience, and disaster recovery with RSync and AWS Snapshots.

Sep 2012 – Apr 2014 · 1 yr 7 mos · New Delhi Area, India

• Administered and maintained dedicated Linux servers via serial console connections, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Managed WHM, WHMCS, and cPanel environments for 300+ reseller accounts, overseeing hosting, billing, and client management.
• Supported and optimized VoIP-based IVR systems, ensuring reliable telephony operations and backend integration.
• Oversaw website and e-commerce platform operations, managing deployments, SSL configurations, and performance tuning.
• Delivered end-to-end Linux server administration, including backups, user management, and security hardening.

Nov 2011 – Aug 2012 · 9 mos · New Delhi Area, India

• Conducted corporate and campus training programs on Linux Administration, Ethical Hacking, and Web Development, mentoring 500+ students and professionals.
• Designed and delivered hands-on lab sessions and live demos to strengthen participants’ real-world technical skills.
• Researched and developed training modules and proof-of-concept projects focused on network security and automation.
• Collaborated with academic institutions and corporate partners to deliver industry-aligned workshops and seminars.
• Provided technical consulting and R&D support, helping teams implement secure and optimized Linux-based solutions.