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RAJKUMAR P

Chennai

Summary

Azure DevOps Engineer experience in delivering automated, scalable, and reliable cloud solutions. Expertise as an Automation Developer and Cloud operations, complemented by strong system administration skills in Windows environments. Proficient in constructing CI/CD frameworks, implementing infrastructure as code, and leading cloud automation initiatives that enhance deployment speed, boost operational efficiency, and minimize manual intervention. Committed to leveraging cutting-edge technologies to drive innovation and optimize cloud-based processes.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Azure Devops Engineer

IBM
03.2025 - Current
  • Accelerated cloud deployments by designing and implementing reusable CI/CD frameworks in Azure DevOps, reducing release cycles by up to 40%.
  • Automated Azure resource provisioning using Terraform and ARM templates, minimizing configuration drift and improving consistency across environments.
  • Streamlined integration and delivery pipelines with Ansible, improving deployment reliability and reducing manual interventions.
  • Enhanced collaboration and version control through Git, GitHub, and Azure DevOps Server (TFS), ensuring smooth branching and release management.
  • Increased operational efficiency by developing automation scripts in PowerShell and Python, reducing repetitive tasks and human errors.
  • Enabled containerized application deployments using Docker and integrated with Jenkins for end-to-end CI/CD automation.
  • Provided architectural mentorship and cloud expertise, delivering solution assessments, PoCs, and best practices to ensure optimized Azure adoption.
  • Educated and guided customers on Azure managed services, leading to successful cloud migration and improved solution reliability.
  • Knowledge on Kubernetes for container orchestration.

Automation Developer

IBM India Pvt Ltd
06.2023 - 03.2025
  • Implemented system security policies in compliance with industry standards as per CIS Benchmarks.
  • Implemented best practices for securing Windows, Linux, AIX, and Middleware Products according to industry standards as per CIS Benchmarks and guidelines.
  • Utilized scripting languages such as Python, Shell Scripting, PowerShell scripting to harden the operating system as per CIS Benchmark.
  • Development of automated processes through scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell.
  • Automate The deployment using Ansible playbook.
  • Developed automation scripts to automate manual processes and reduce time spent on repetitive tasks.
  • Identified areas of process improvement using automation.
  • Analyzed existing software systems to identify opportunities for automation.
  • Utilized version control systems such as Git and GitHub to manage source code changes and deployments.
  • Documented system architecture, design decisions, best practices, coding standards. in a clear manner.

Multi Cloud Administrator

HCL Technologies Ltd
09.2021 - 06.2023
  • Providing 24/7 Support to Project teams for IaaS services in Azure, Google cloud Platform.
  • Developed and implemented cloud strategies to ensure cost-effectiveness and high availability.
  • Configured, monitored, and maintained cloud services such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform.
  • Managed user access control within a multi-cloud environment by configuring RBAC roles.
  • Performed daily operations on virtual machines including patching, scaling, backups.
  • Provided technical support for troubleshooting issues with operating systems or applications running on cloud platforms.
  • Researched new technologies related to cloud computing and evaluated their potential benefits for the organization.

Azure Administrator

Accenture Solution Ltd
06.2019 - 09.2021
  • Subscription and profiles and Strong Proficiency in all the services offered by Confidential Azure IaaS and Azure PaaS.
  • Developed and implemented automation scripts for Azure services using PowerShell, Python and Bash.
  • Configured, monitored and maintained Azure Storage Accounts, Virtual Networks, App Services, Web Apps and VMs.
  • Provided technical guidance to project teams on best practices for deploying applications to Microsoft Azure platform.
  • Created custom roles in Azure Active Directory for access control management of users and groups across multiple subscriptions.
  • Designed high availability solutions by leveraging Load Balancers, Availability Sets and Traffic Manager profiles in Azure environment.
  • Configured Network Security Groups rules for secure communication between virtual networks in different regions.
  • Collaborated with other teams to troubleshoot complex issues related to application deployment and configuration of services in MS Azure platform.

Windows Administrator

HCL Services Ltd
01.2016 - 04.2019
  • Installed, configured, and maintained Windows Server 2012, 2016 Operating Systems.
  • Monitored system performance and identified potential issues for resolution.
  • Maintained security and ensured compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
  • Configured network settings including DHCP, DNS, WINS, TCP and IP protocols and other services related to networking infrastructure.
  • Resolved customer service requests related to Windows systems in a timely manner.
  • Analyzed system logs and monitored system performance using tools like SolarWinds.
  • Created scripts using PowerShell to automate administrative tasks efficiently.
  • Participated in IT department meetings to identify continuous improvement opportunities and enhance delivery of IT services to users.

Education

Master of Science - Master of Computer Application

Anna University
Chennai
03.2026

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Annamalai University
Chidambaram
04.2021

Diploma - Computer Engineering

Government Polytechnic College
Government Polytechnic College
05.2015

Skills

  • Continuous Planning Tools: Azure DevOps
  • Source Control Tools: GitHub, VSTS
  • Continuous Integration Tools: Jenkins, SonarQube
  • Configuration Management Tools:Ansible, Ansible AAP
  • Orchestration & Container Tools: Docker, Kubernetes
  • Infrastructure Automation Tools: Ansible, Terraform, ARM, PowerShell,
  • Continuous Deployment Tools: Jenkins, Ansible,
  • Scripting Languages: Perl, PowerShell, Bash, Python

Certification

  • Microsoft certified Azure Administrator Associate
  • Associate Google Cloud Engineer

LANGUAGES

Tamil: First Language
English: B2 Upper Intermediate (B2)
Kannada: A2 Elementary (A2)

WEBSITES, PORTFOLIOS, PROFILES

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajkumar-pavunraj-b5271094/

Timeline

Azure Devops Engineer

IBM
03.2025 - Current

Automation Developer

IBM India Pvt Ltd
06.2023 - 03.2025

Multi Cloud Administrator

HCL Technologies Ltd
09.2021 - 06.2023

Azure Administrator

Accenture Solution Ltd
06.2019 - 09.2021

Windows Administrator

HCL Services Ltd
01.2016 - 04.2019

Master of Science - Master of Computer Application

Anna University

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Annamalai University

Diploma - Computer Engineering

Government Polytechnic College
RAJKUMAR P