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Current technical experience
Cloud administration
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Certification
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Akshay Sawant

Akshay Sawant

DevOps Engineer
Gothenburg,O

Summary

Consistent team player with exemplary multitasking skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certificates

Work History

DevOps Engineer

HCLTech Sweden AB
9 2022 - Current

DevOps Engineer

Capgemini
09.2021 - 06.2022

System Analyst

Adient India Pvt Ltd
02.2017 - 09.2021

System Administrator

Emarks Network Pvd Ltd
08.2014 - 02.2017

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences

Shivaji University
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

R N Shetty Polytechnic
Belgaum
04.2001 -

Skills

Git, Gerrit, Gitlab, Azure Repo, SVN

Current technical experience

  • DevOps / DevOps Administration
  • Deployment, Configuration, and Maintenance of DevOps Tools and Services: Expertise in deploying, configuring, and maintaining a comprehensive suite of DevOps tools and services.
  • Proficient in DevOps Tools: Hands-on experience with leading DevOps technologies including Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Gerrit, and GitLab.
  • Scripting and Automation: Skilled in various scripting and automation languages such as YAML, Groovy, Shell Script, PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform, and Python.
  • Lifecycle Management of AKS and Virtual Machine Instances: Expertise in automating the lifecycle management of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters and VM-based instances.
  • Azure Repositories Management: Competent in managing Azure Repositories, including user access control, license management, and enforcing password expiration policies for service accounts.
  • Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Administration: Practical experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), including cluster management and operations.
  • AKS Cluster Upgrades: Responsible for planning and executing quarterly AKS cluster upgrades, including coordinating downtime schedules with stakeholders and ensuring effective communication and announcements.
  • Alert Configuration and Management: Configured and managed monitoring alerts via Slack and email using Grafana and Prometheus for real-time system observability.
  • Multi-Region AKS Cluster Management: Administered AKS clusters across multiple regions, managing access for onboarded projects and providing support to development and application support teams.
  • Helm Chart Creation: Developed Helm charts for application deployment tailored to customer requirements.
  • CI/CD Pipeline Customization: Modified and built Groovy scripts for CI/CD pipelines to meet specific customer specifications and application deployment needs.
  • Documentation and Workflow Standards: Created and maintained standardized documentation for workflows and best practices.
  • Certificate Management: Managed certificates, including issuance, renewal, and lifecycle management.
  • Jenkins CI/CD Automation: Extensive experience in automating CI/CD processes using Jenkins, including both freestyle and pipeline jobs.
  • End User Support: Provided comprehensive support for DevOps tools and infrastructure to end users.
  • CI/CD Process Implementation and Support: In-depth experience in implementing and supporting end-to-end CI/CD processes.
  • Docker Containerization: Proficient in Docker containerization, including creating and modifying Dockerfiles for efficient container management.
  • ServiceNow Ticket Resolution: Resolved technical issues and support tickets through ServiceNow, ensuring timely and effective problem resolution.

Cloud administration

  • Cloud Administrator on Microsoft Azure: Expertise in provisioning, configuring, and managing Azure resources, including virtual machines (VMs), storage accounts, and resource groups, ensuring optimal resource allocation and availability.
  • Resource Monitoring & Log Analytics: Proficient in monitoring Azure resources using Azure Monitor, setting up Log Analytics workspaces, and creating custom dashboards and alerts for real-time performance analysis and incident management.
  • Compute and Storage Management: Skilled in the implementation and management of Azure compute services, including VM scaling and automation, as well as advanced storage solutions, encompassing Azure Blob Storage, Azure Files, and Managed Disks.
  • Cost Optimization & FinOps: Proactively identify and decommission unused or underutilized resources to optimize costs, applying FinOps best practices to maintain a cost-effective cloud environment.
  • Virtual Machine Management: Maintain and monitor Azure VMs, utilizing tools like Azure Automation and Azure Monitor to troubleshoot, deploy, and manage applications efficiently.
  • Cloud Environment Administration: Oversee day-to-day operations of the cloud environment, collaborating closely with development teams to align cloud infrastructure with their evolving needs, ensuring high availability and performance.
  • Cloud Service Design & Deployment: Designed, developed, and deployed Azure Cloud Services across Web Apps, Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) environments, ensuring secure and scalable cloud solutions.
  • Azure Networking Configuration: Configured Azure Virtual Networks (VNets), including subnets, custom DNS settings, security policies, and routing configurations, to optimize network performance and security across hybrid and cloud-only environments.
  • Azure IaaS and PaaS Deployment: Successfully deployed Azure IaaS VMs and PaaS role instances within secure VNets and subnets, leveraging Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates and automation scripts.
  • Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity: Configured and implemented Azure Site Recovery (ASR) and Azure Backup services to ensure business continuity through automated disaster recovery solutions.
  • Traffic Management: Configured Azure Traffic Manager with various routing methods (priority, weighted, geographic, multi-value, and performance) to efficiently manage network traffic and ensure global application availability.
  • Containerization & DevOps: Hands-on experience with containerization technologies like Docker, and source code management using Git, enabling streamlined DevOps practices and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

Previous technical experience

  • Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Administration:
  • VDI Deployment & Management: Expertise in deploying and managing Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) using VMware ESXi 6.0, 6.5, and vCenter, ensuring seamless virtual desktop experiences for end-users.
  • VMware ESXi and vCenter Administration: Proficient in the installation, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting of VMware ESXi 6.0, 6.5, and vCenter environments, optimizing performance and availability.
  • Virtual Machine Provisioning: Skilled in creating, configuring, and managing virtual machines (VMs) and templates, leveraging VMware tools to streamline VM deployment and lifecycle management.
  • Performance Monitoring: Conduct comprehensive monitoring of VM and ESX server performance, analyzing CPU, memory, disk, and network utilization to ensure optimal resource usage and system stability.
  • VM Cloning & Replication: Implement VM cloning technologies to create duplicate virtual machines efficiently, facilitating rapid deployment and disaster recovery efforts.
  • VMotion Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot vMotion-related issues, such as compatibility conflicts, by utilizing event logs and system diagnostics, ensuring seamless VM migrations.
  • Access Control & User Management: Configure and manage users and groups within the VMware vCenter environment, establishing robust access controls and security policies.
  • Root Cause Analysis & Reporting: Conduct root cause analysis of system issues using log files and generate detailed reports to inform future preventive measures and system optimizations.
  • Windows Server Administration:
  • Windows Server Deployment & Management: Extensive experience in installing, configuring, and administering Windows Server environments, including Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2012, and 2016, ensuring high availability and reliability.
  • System Administration: Oversee the comprehensive administration of Windows Server applications, managing system resources and configurations to meet organizational needs.
  • Security Compliance & Health Checks: Perform security health checks and compliance-related activities on Windows servers, including vulnerability assessments, patch management, and adherence to organizational security policies.
  • File Server Management: Administer Windows security permissions for folders, users, and groups on file servers, ensuring secure and organized access to shared resources.
  • Print Server Configuration: Install, configure, and manage print servers, optimizing network printing services and troubleshooting printing-related issues.
  • Hardware & Software Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve hardware and software issues on Windows servers, escalating complex problems to specialized teams when necessary.
  • Data Center Operations: Responsible for racking, patching, and cabling server and network equipment as required, ensuring proper physical setup and maintenance of data center infrastructure.
  • Helpdesk & Inventory Management: Manage the ticketing helpdesk system, oversee inventory management, and coordinate with vendors for hardware and software procurement, maintaining efficient IT operations.

Technicalstrengths

Azure Cloud Services, AWS, Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Gerrit, Gitlab, Azure repo, Grafana Prometheus, ELK, ServiceNow, ITSM, Manage Engine, VMware vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, Horizon Administration, SuSE, RedHat, ESXI – Installation, Configuration and Maintenance, Windows Servers – 2016, 2012R2, 2008, 2003

Languages

Marathi, Kannada
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Japanese
Beginner
A1

Certification

Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate

Timeline

DevOps Engineer

Capgemini
09.2021 - 06.2022

System Analyst

Adient India Pvt Ltd
02.2017 - 09.2021

System Administrator

Emarks Network Pvd Ltd
08.2014 - 02.2017

Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences

Shivaji University
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

R N Shetty Polytechnic
04.2001 -

DevOps Engineer

HCLTech Sweden AB
9 2022 - Current
Akshay SawantDevOps Engineer