Apr 2022 – Dec 2024 · 2 yrs 8 mos · United States

• Designed an AWS Well-Architected Framework and implemented 28 x 3 Tier RedHat Linux EC2 for running high-availability Liberty Servers for Jazz Platforms and medical devices applications with CSF 2.0 Framework compliant tools implementation to monitor, detect, and alert cybersecurity incidents.
• Created and managed AWS resources using CloudFormation templates. Designed reusable and modular templates for various environments (development, integration, staging, production).
• Containerized applications to ensure consistency across different environments. Created Docker files and managed Docker images and containers. Extensively used Kubernetes for container orchestration.
• Deployed and managed containerized applications using Kubernetes. Designed and implemented Kubernetes clusters, managed deployments, services, and scaling.
• Installed and configured 40+ Windows EC2 instances as Domain Servers and IIS servers for .NET clinical applications.
• Installed and administered GitLab, Jenkins, CI/CD Pipeline, and other DevOps tools on both Windows and RHEL EC2 instances.
• Installed, performance-tuned, upgraded, maintained, and monitored 50+ Windows & Linux AWS Servers.
• Installed Elastic and Tenable Agents on all servers to maintain and monitor and apply NIST recommended CSF 2.0 framework.
• Written many Python Lambda functions for automation tasks.
• Investigated and responded to security incidents, performing root cause analysis and implementing necessary remediation measures.
• Configured and fine-tuned cloud infrastructures with Cloudflare, CloudWatch, and applied the latest patching to avoid cybersecurity incidents.
• Configured EC2, Gateways, VPN, S3, SQS, CloudWatch, SNS notifications, CloudFront Solutions, and Lambda scripts for all SaaS applications to monitor both instances’ health and applications’ heartbeats and health.
• Automated processes using Perl, Bash Shell, Python, and PowerShell scripting.

Jan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 4 mos · India

• Role: Investor, Founder and Chief Architect. This is an Wholly Owned Indian Subsidiary of Dharma Karma Inc. Austin, Texas.
• https://dkscs.com
• https://herbasias.com
• https://urwfm.com

Jan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 4 mos · Austin, Texas, United States

• Mission:
• Empower businesses through innovative web solutions tailored to their unique needs.
• Core Values:
• Integrity, innovation, customer-centricity, collaboration.
• Services:
• Custom e-Commerce solutions.
• Dynamic and static website development.
• Development of simple to ultra-complex SaaS portals.
• Ongoing maintenance and support.
• Cloud Computing System Administration support, DevSecOps Support
• SaaS Education Portal: https://dkscs.com
• A platform enhancing educational experiences for students and educators.
• Features course management and interactive learning tools.
• Target audience includes educational institutions, teachers, and students.
• E-Commerce Website: https://herbasias.com
• Focuses on herbal products with a user-friendly interface.
• Integrated shopping cart and personalized recommendations.
• Aims at health-conscious consumers.
• Development Approach:
• Initial consultation to understand client needs.
• Visual design creation with client feedback.
• Development using latest technologies for robust solutions.
• Rigorous testing phases to ensure quality.
• Strategic launch planning and post-launch support.
• Technology Stack:
• Languages: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Java, Python, Ruby.
• Frameworks: React, Angular, Django, Ruby on Rails.
• Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB.
• Cloud Services: AWS, Google Cloud, Azure.
• Target Markets:
• Small to medium-sized enterprises seeking enhanced online presence.
• Educational institutions needing comprehensive SaaS solutions.
• Competitive Advantage:
• Tailored solutions that meet specific client needs.
• Strong focus on user experience and customer satisfaction.
• Agile development process for rapid adjustments based on feedback.
• Experienced leadership with diverse backgrounds.
• Skilled development team committed to excellence.
• Dedicated customer support staff.
• Expand service offerings to include mobile app development.
• Invest in R&D to stay ahead of technological trends.
• Foster community relationships and participate in local events.

Jan 2015 – Jan 2022 · 7 yrs · United States

• Designed and documented GitLab Configuration Management Best Practices for all the Enterprise level applications from the inception stage through development, build & integration to agile release management. The responsibilities include configuring and managing GitLab Runners, setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and managing GitLab Pages and domains.
• Designed and documented Enterprise GitLab Project Management processes and policies to clone, create, rename, and delete projects, manage project settings and configurations and oversee project visibility and access levels.
• Designed Enterprise level GitLab user onboarding and offboarding management policies and maintaining on daily basis like create, rename, and delete user accounts, manage user permissions and roles, and ensure proper access control and security measures.
• Migrated 1TB of code data from multiple version control systems like UCM ClearCase, SVN, CVS to GitLab.
• Established Ci/CD pipeline with python GitLab automation scripts as hooks.
• Installed, configured and integrated SonarCube and Veracode with Jenkins CI/CD pipeline for SAST/DAST testing as a part of federal HIPPA regulation and recommendations for SaC framework.
• Designed a custom HHSC Framework comprising of workflow processes, actions, statuses, notifications and procedures as per OWASP recommendations for ISAT during all phases of SDLC.
• Configured Veracode in-house server for DAST as a part of HHSC CI/CD Framework recommendations.
• Implementing state-of-the-art GitLab branching and merging strategies for SaaS portals worth billions of dollars with 1000+ developers.
• Developing automation for build and release management processes.
• Deploy and monitor applications in a Kubernetes environment by managing settings, storage, and hardware configurations.

Jan 2008 – Jan 2015 · 7 yrs

• Created and managed Docker containers for various applications, ensuring they are optimized for performance and security.
• Wrote and maintained CloudFormation templates to provision and manage AWS infrastructure resources.
• Configured and maintained 80+ Windows EC2 instances/Docker Images for running all applications in multiple environments.
• Performed web-based construction work using J2EE technologies (JSP, Servlets, jQuery, Ajax, EJB, JMS, JDBC, XML, and JNDI), Web services, JUnit frameworks, and Oracle database.
• Implemented custom DevOps processes using custom implementation of Git/Gitlab in-house Servers and Perl Scripts with Jenkins Master/Slaves infrastructure.
• Maintained access control and integrity of data for all AWS applications.
• Configured EC2, Gateways, VPN, S3, SQS, CloudWatch, SNS notifications, CloudFront Solutions, and Lambda scripts for all applications.
• System Administrator for 20+ RedHat Linux VMWare Servers, Docker Images, and 13+ Windows servers.
• Developed and managed Ansible, Chef, and Puppet tools for applying configuration files to build Linux infrastructure as code (IaC) to ensure roles are modularity to easily share and maintain.
• Automating processes using Perl, Bash Shell, Python, and PowerShell scripting.
• Integrated Ansible automation with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Installed and administered Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management Suite (DNG, ETM, WFM and Rhapsody).
• Customized and defined user accounts, roles, and permissions for JAZZ platform workflows for various work items.
• Created Lifecycle Project Areas, projects, components, streams, plans, and flow targets in JAZZ tools.
• Customized ClearCase UCM Process and Rational Tools integration using Perl scripts, ClearCase triggers, wrapper scripts, and ClearQuest hooks.
• Administered ClearCase VOB and VIEW servers.
• Extensively wrote Perl triggers for UCM ClearCase and CQ hooks for custom schema.

Jan 2003 – Jan 2008 · 5 yrs

• In charge of designing, documenting and implementing software-engineering process that uses all IBM tools for all J2EE/SOA for UISIM and proprietary custom development projects.
• Training and mentoring all project contributors, Stakeholders, contractors and DOL Staff members on CURAM SDLC process, Rational Unified Process is a pivotal role of this assignment.
• Designed and implemented an integrated state-of-the-art Enterprise CURAM (Human Resources Enterprise Software) Development Process that saved a lot of resources in time and money for the NYSDOL.

Jan 2001 – Jan 2003 · 2 yrs

• Project involved the Enterprise Implementation, installation, configuration and integration of SDLC process using RUP methodology and Rational Tools for a $500 million plus J2EE e-MPIRE (e-Managed Processes for an Integrated Revenue Enterprise System) project.
• Designed and implemented a state-of-the art UCM model using ClearCase, ClearQuest, RequisitePro, TestManager, and Rational XDE functional tester for e-MPIRE that has a seamless scalability to integrate with other Rational Software Development Platform applications.
• Implemented a full RUP cycle using an integrated environment with RequisitePro, ClearQuest, UCM-ClearCase and TestManager.
• Document and extensively trained users for WebSphere and Rational Tools integrated environments.

Jan 1987 – Jan 2001 · 14 yrs

• Responsible for user and group administration. Oracle back-end tuning, ClearQuest WEB – Application tuning and performing regular administrative tasks such as online and offline backup and export of Oracle Database.
• Enforced project specific version control policies using ClearCase triggers and ClearQuest hooks.
• Extensively customized base and UCM ClearCase using ClearCase triggers.
• Writing and applying triggers on VOBs as per the SCM requirements.
• Time based Merging and locking to monitor the parallel developments.
• Written about 200+ customized perl hooks for enabling Parent/Child control, access permission definition, mandatory process requirement checks and ClearQuest notification system.
• Regular maintenance of multisite operations between US – Headquarters and seven countries across the globe using ftp method and UNIX shell scripts being run as cron jobs.
• Implemented the UCM setup using ClearCase 4.0 and ClearQuest 2.0 for the CDMA 3G Sprint.
• Designed a custom schema TGUCM based on Unified Configuration Management schema.