C Kumaravel
Devops Engineer
Chennai
Summary
DevOps Engineer with a strong background in cloud-native deployments, infrastructure automation, and end-to-end CI/CD pipeline design and management. Proficient in leveraging cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS to build scalable, reliable solutions. Skilled in containerization and orchestration using Kubernetes, with hands-on experience in Helm and EKS. Experienced in implementing robust monitoring and logging frameworks using Datadog and Grafana to ensure system reliability and performance. Collaborative team player adept at streamlining delivery workflows across development and operations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
Certificates
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
DevOps Engineer
Cogniwide Technologies Pvt Ltd
04.2021 - Current
- Administered and maintained cloud infrastructure on AWS and Azure, including provisioning, configuring, and managing EC2, Azure VMs, and RDS (MySQL, PostgreSQL) instances for scalable and highly available application deployments
- Led cloud migration initiative, transitioning applications, databases, and services from on-premises infrastructure to both AWS and Azure. This included lift-and-shift of virtual machines, re-platforming legacy systems for cloud-native compatibility, and configuring high availability using EC2, RDS, S3, Azure VMs, and Azure SQL. Ensured secure access through IAM and Azure AD, and optimized performance and cost using autoscaling and monitoring tools
- Used Terraform to provision and manage AWS infrastructure as code for new environments, including EC2, VPCs, IAM roles, and RDS instances. Collaborated with developers to version and reuse modules effectively
- Developed and managed CI/CD pipelines using Harness and Jenkins improving deployment efficiency and reliability.
- Deployed Kubernetes-based applications using Helm and YAML; managed Ingress, Secrets, and Config Maps
- Integrated monitoring and logging tools like Grafana and Data Dog for observability, enhancing incident response and system monitoring
- Created secure, role-based access control (RBAC) policies in IAM and EKS
- Implemented Okta SSO for Jira, Confluence, AWS, Azure and other critical tools using SAML & SCIM
- Administered Jira Software, Jira Service Management, and Confluence across multiple departments
- Designed and maintained Jira workflows, custom fields, screen schemes, and permission schemes
- Administered Microsoft 365 services including Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive
- Managed user accounts, licenses, and security groups via the Microsoft 365 Admin Center
- Configured mailboxes, distribution lists, email security, and retention policies to support communication and compliance
- Customized Jira workflows, screens, issue types, and schemes to support Agile development and planning
- Installed and managed Jira plugins including Xray, Tempo Timesheets, Script Runner and others
- Trained QA teams on Xray test management including test plans and executions
- Implemented Jira Service Management with tailored Help Center, request types, and automation rules
- Administered user accounts and integrated Jira with Confluence for seamless documentation and collaboration
- Managed Jira ticket queues, resolving configuration and access issues while supporting project teams
- Provided user management, training, and support for internal teams and external clients
- Improved code deployment efficiency by automating processes with CI/CD pipelines.
- Designed and implemented containerization strategies using Docker and Kubernetes, improving resource utilization and management.
Jira Administrator
Accenture Solutions Pvt Ltd
02.2016 - 04.2021
- Designed and configured Jira projects, workflows, issue types, and permission schemes
- Designed and managed custom dashboards, reports, and field configurations.
- Built custom Agile workflows and Kanban boards to support project delivery and visibility
- Administered Jira projects, Agile boards (Scrum/Kanban), and Confluence integrations
- Migrated and imported bulk Jira issues via CSV; optimized Jira/Confluence structure.
- Provided end-user support and conducted Jira/Confluence training
- Developed transition screens, automation, and scripted validators using Script Runner
- Handled upgrade plans for Jira versions and managed plugin assessments
Network and Facilities Engineer
Syncfusion Software Pvt Ltd
06.2013 - 02.2016
- Manage and configure JIRA filters, reports, dashboards, workflows, and custom fields to optimize project tracking and team collaboration
- Provide installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of operating systems and software
- Create and configure VMs for testing environments for development team
- Administered Windows Servers, ADS, DNS, DHCP environments
Network Engineer
HCL Infosystems Ltd
01.2012 - 06.2013
- Install and update software, including antivirus, to ensure system performance and security
- Set up and configure Windows Operating Systems on workstations
- Test and troubleshoot components like HDDs, motherboards, CPUs, memory, and add-on cards
- Work with ISPs to resolve network level issues
- Install and troubleshoot computer hardware components
Education
Master of Computer Applications (MCA) -
Jamal Mohamed College
Trichy 06.2007 - 05.2010
Skills
Infrastructure automation
undefinedTimeline
DevOps Engineer
Cogniwide Technologies Pvt Ltd
04.2021 - Current
Jira Administrator
Accenture Solutions Pvt Ltd
02.2016 - 04.2021
Network and Facilities Engineer
Syncfusion Software Pvt Ltd
06.2013 - 02.2016
Network Engineer
HCL Infosystems Ltd
01.2012 - 06.2013
Master of Computer Applications (MCA) -
Jamal Mohamed College
06.2007 - 05.2010
Certification
Atlassian Certified JIRA Administrator for Data Center and Cloud
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