Rajendra Prasad

Lead DevOps Engineer | Cloud & Automation Specialist
Hyderabad, IN.

About

Highly accomplished Lead DevOps Engineer with over 11 years of progressive experience in IT infrastructure, cloud architecture, and automation, specializing in Azure and CI/CD pipeline optimization. Proven leader in mentoring teams, implementing robust security measures, and driving significant improvements in system performance and operational efficiency. Adept at leveraging Infrastructure as Code and advanced monitoring tools to deliver scalable, reliable, and secure solutions.

Work

Capgemini
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Lead DevOps Engineer

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Summary

Led a DevOps engineering team in designing, implementing, and optimizing end-to-end CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure solutions on Azure, significantly enhancing software delivery efficiency and system reliability.

Highlights

Orchestrated robust CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, and Ansible, automating software delivery processes and reducing deployment time by 25% across multiple projects.

Managed and optimized complex Azure cloud infrastructure, including VMs, VNETs, NSGs, and Azure AD, achieving 99.9% uptime and ensuring scalability for critical applications.

Implemented Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions with Terraform and ARM templates, standardizing infrastructure provisioning and reducing manual configuration errors by 30%.

Monitored system performance and proactively troubleshot issues using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Grafana, ensuring optimal system health and reducing incident resolution time by 20%.

Mentored and guided a team of 5 junior DevOps engineers, fostering a culture of best practices, continuous learning, and successful project delivery.

Developed and maintained automation scripts using PowerShell and Bash, streamlining operational tasks and improving overall team efficiency by 15%.

Ensured stringent compliance with security best practices and industry standards, implementing robust security measures that reduced vulnerability exposure by 10%.

Capgemini
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Senior DevOps Engineer

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Summary

Designed and implemented scalable CI/CD pipelines and managed critical server infrastructure, accelerating software delivery cycles and enhancing system stability.

Highlights

Designed and implemented scalable and reliable CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, and Maven, accelerating software delivery cycles by 20% for key development teams.

Managed and maintained over 50 Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu) and Windows servers, ensuring 99.5% system stability and adherence to security protocols.

Configured and managed comprehensive monitoring tools including Nagios, Zabbix, and Prometheus, enabling proactive identification and resolution of infrastructure issues.

Implemented configuration management solutions with Ansible and Puppet, automating server provisioning and application deployments, reducing setup time by 40%.

Collaborated cross-functionally with development teams to integrate DevOps practices, improving deployment frequency and reducing rollback incidents by 15%.

Performed regular security audits and vulnerability assessments, ensuring compliance with security policies and mitigating potential threats.

Provided advanced technical support and troubleshooting for infrastructure-related issues, minimizing downtime and ensuring business continuity for critical services.

Capgemini
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DevOps Engineer

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Summary

Contributed to the implementation and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure, supporting continuous integration and delivery initiatives.

Highlights

Assisted in the implementation and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines, supporting continuous integration and delivery processes for development teams.

Supported Azure cloud infrastructure management, including resource deployment, monitoring, and cost optimization for various projects.

Managed version control systems using Git and GitHub, ensuring code integrity, facilitating team collaboration, and streamlining branching strategies.

Automated routine operational tasks using scripting languages like Python and Bash, improving efficiency and reducing manual effort by 10%.

Participated actively in incident response and troubleshooting efforts, contributing to the timely resolution of critical infrastructure issues and minimizing service disruptions.

Capgemini
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Network Engineer

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Summary

Configured, maintained, and monitored network devices to ensure optimal performance, security, and connectivity across the organization's infrastructure.

Highlights

Configured and maintained a diverse range of network devices, including routers, switches, and firewalls from Cisco, Juniper, and Fortinet, ensuring robust network connectivity.

Monitored network performance and implemented proactive security measures, successfully identifying and mitigating potential threats before impact.

Troubleshot complex network connectivity issues, resolving critical problems within defined SLAs and minimizing network downtime by an average of 15%.

Implemented and enforced network policies and procedures, ensuring strict compliance with industry standards and internal security guidelines.

Capgemini
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Technical Support Engineer

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Summary

Provided comprehensive technical support to end-users, resolving hardware and software issues to ensure seamless system operations and user satisfaction.

Highlights

Provided technical support to over 200 end-users daily, resolving a wide range of hardware and software issues with a 95% first-call resolution rate.

Managed and prioritized support requests through a centralized ticketing system, ensuring timely resolution and adherence to service level agreements.

Assisted in the successful installation and configuration of new systems and software, contributing to smooth operational transitions for 50+ new users.

Documented technical procedures and solutions, contributing to the expansion of the knowledge base and reducing common issue resolution time by 10%.

Education

JNTUH College of Engineering
Hyderabad, Telangana, India

M.Tech

Computer Science Engineering

JNTUH College of Engineering
Hyderabad, Telangana, India

B.Tech

Computer Science Engineering

Languages

English
Telugu
Hindi

Certificates

Azure Certified DevOps Engineer Expert

Issued By

Microsoft

Azure Certified Administrator Associate

Issued By

Microsoft

ITIL v4 Foundation

Issued By

AXELOS Global Best Practice

Skills

Cloud Platforms

Azure, AWS.

CI/CD Tools

Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions.

Configuration Management

Ansible, Puppet, Chef.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Terraform, ARM Templates.

Scripting Languages

Python, PowerShell, Bash.

Monitoring Tools

Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Grafana, Prometheus, Nagios, Zabbix.

Version Control

Git, GitHub, GitLab, Azure Repos.

Operating Systems

Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu), Windows Server.

Networking

Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, Firewalls, Routers, Switches, VPN, DNS, DHCP.

Security

Azure Security Center, Network Security Groups (NSG), Azure AD, Vulnerability Management, Security Audits.

Databases

SQL Server, MySQL.

Containers & Orchestration

Docker, Kubernetes.

Methodologies

Agile, Scrum, ITIL.