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Chinthakayala Sivananda Reddy

Chinthakayala Sivananda Reddy

Hyderabad

Summary

Results-driven Azure Cloud Engineer with nearly four years of experience in managing large-scale IT environments and implementing complex systems. Expertise in Azure infrastructure management, including Azure Storage, Azure AD, Office 365, and various IaaS components, with a proven track record of automating processes to enhance operational efficiency and reduce manual intervention. Proficient in utilizing Azure services such as Virtual Networks, Virtual Machines, and Load Balancers, along with a solid foundation in Source Control Management using tools like GitHub and Azure Repositories. Adept in CI/CD methodologies with hands-on experience in Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform, focusing on infrastructure automation and containerization while seeking to leverage these skills to drive innovation.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Azure DevOps Engineer (Team Lead)

Digital Accelerator Navigator
01.2024 - Current
  • Lead a team of DevOps engineers, responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of multiple DevOps pipelines across various projects.
  • Manage and create cloud resources including Virtual Networks (VNets), Subnets, App Services, Storage Accounts, Virtual Machines, and Azure Monitoring services like App Insights, Log Analytics, and Workspaces.
  • Oversee and manage container registries, Kubernetes clusters, and Docker-based solutions for application deployment and containerization.
  • Ensure security and access management for cloud services, including configuring Managed Identities, Key Vaults, and Azure Active Directory (AAD) integrations.
  • Administer the creation and management of SQL and MySQL servers, databases, and their encryption for enhanced security.
  • Implement and maintain security protocols and configurations for web applications using WAF, Application Gateways, and Keycloak for identity management and access control.
  • Collaborate with developers and other teams to define requirements and automate deployment processes through Azure DevOps, ensuring continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines are optimized for all services.
  • Leverage SonarQube for continuous inspection of code quality, integrating it into CI/CD pipelines for automated code analysis and quality checks.
  • Monitor cloud resources and applications through App Insights and Log Analytics, proactively identifying and addressing performance issues.
  • Handle access management and configure App Registrations for streamlined access to Azure resources and services.
  • Release Runbook Management: Develop and maintain detailed release runbooks for smooth and efficient application releases and post-deployment monitoring.
  • Kanban Board & Sprint Management: Manage and prioritize tasks on Kanban boards, tracking project progress and team capacity to ensure timely delivery.
  • Lead sprint planning and retrospectives, ensuring the team’s goals align with business objectives while maintaining an agile workflow and delivering projects on time.
  • Provide leadership and mentorship to junior team members, promoting continuous improvement and adoption of best practices in DevOps and cloud services.
  • Architecture & Technical Documentation: Design, create, and manage technical and architectural documentation for cloud infrastructure and DevOps pipelines, ensuring that all solutions are well-documented for future reference and scalability.
  • Maintain up-to-date diagrams, architecture blueprints, and workflow documentation to support system troubleshooting and upgrades.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure documentation aligns with organizational standards and policies.
  • Project: Digital Accelerator Navigator (January 2024 - Present)

Azure Specialist

GE Corporate
06.2023 - 12.2023
  • Led the migration of four applications in the GE Corp project, ensuring minimal downtime and smooth transitions.
  • Conducted pre- and post-migration assessments and validations for application functionality.
  • Optimized Azure DevOps pipelines for improved deployment efficiency and reliability.
  • Implemented Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for consistent and repeatable infrastructure recreation on Azure.
  • Collaborated with network architects to establish VNets, subnets, and Load Balancers for seamless connectivity.
  • Applied proactive security measures and conducted security audits using Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
  • Developed custom dashboards in Azure Monitor and used App Insights to optimize application performance.
  • Project: Application Migration (GE Corporate) (June 2023 - December 2023)

Azure Cloud Engineer

Mapping Factory
05.2023 - 06.2023
  • Managed Azure infrastructure, including IaaS services, Virtual Networks, and VMs.
  • Automated VM extension tasks using PowerShell scripts and managed ARM template deployments.
  • Configured Network Security Groups, VPNs, VNet Peering, and Site Recovery for backup and disaster recovery.
  • Integrated Docker image creation into CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and Azure Container Registry (ACR).
  • Implemented security measures using Azure Key Vault, Service Principal accounts, and Azure Functions.
  • Project: Mapping Factory (Michelin India) (May 2023 - June 2023)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree -

DR MGR Educational And Research Institute University

Skills

  • Version Control & SCM: Git, GitHub, GitLab
  • CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, Azure DevOps
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform
  • Containerization & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes
  • Scripting & Automation: Shell Scripting
  • Operating Systems: Linux, Windows
  • Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure (Azure Storage, Azure AD, Office 365, Azure IaaS/PaaS, Azure Functions, Azure SQL DB, Load Balancers)
  • Monitoring & Logging: ELK Stack, Azure Monitor, App Insights
  • Project & Issue Tracking: Jira
  • Infrastructure automation
  • Linux operating system
  • Monitoring and logging
  • Containerization technologies

Websites

Certification

AZ-900

AZ-104

AZ-400

AZ-305

AZ-500

Section name

Place: Hyderabad, India

Languages

Telugu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)
Tamil
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

Azure DevOps Engineer (Team Lead)

Digital Accelerator Navigator
01.2024 - Current

Azure Specialist

GE Corporate
06.2023 - 12.2023

Azure Cloud Engineer

Mapping Factory
05.2023 - 06.2023

Bachelor’s Degree -

DR MGR Educational And Research Institute University

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