Vidyadhar Varanasi
Stockholm
Summary
Experienced software development manager in the Telecom and Banking sectors with 18+ years of experience. Currently working as a DevSecOps Architect at Ericsson through TCS. Specialize in architecting, automating, and optimizing mission critical deployments across large infrastructure for over 8 years. Proficient in Configuration Management tools and skilled in developing CI/CD pipelines. Dedicated to driving efficiency and innovation in all projects.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DevSecOps Architect
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
01.2023 - Current
- Develop and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines for code deployment using Jenkins.
- Experience in Infrastructure as Code and create multiple terraform modules in AWS to manage configurations, applications, services and automate installation process for Web Servers and AWS instances.
- Developed strategy to migrate Dev/Test/Production from an enterprise VMWare infrastructure to the IaaS in Ericsson on-premises cloud.
- Worked on release management & deployment and helped the team build and maintain processes and tools for rapid deployment of infrastructure, monitoring and operations.
- Work across functional (development/testing, deployment, systems/infrastructure) and project teams to ensure continuous operation of build and test systems.
- Experience using or administering Jenkins, Git, Puppet and Ansible.
- Virtualized the servers using the Docker for the test environments and dev environments needs, also configuration automation using the Docker containers.
- Experience in creating Docker containers leveraging existing Linux containers and Ubuntu LTS images in addition to creating a Docker containers from scratch.
- Revamped the build and release process by implementing Docker and Jenkins, reducing build time by 35%.
- Revised legacy systems to Docker-based applications, ensuring application isolation and security.
- Transitioned the team to use Docker, reducing environment setup time by 50%.
- Experience in UNIX (Ubuntu & Red hat) environments with good knowledge of Shell scripting.
- Experience with setup, configuration and maintain ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana).
- Contribute to an atmosphere of cross-functional teamwork within the organization’s emerging Agile delivery lifecycle.
- Documented daily meetings, build reports, release notes and many other day-to-day documentation and status reports.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, intuitive, analytic and leadership skills with ability to work efficiently in both independent and team-work environments.
DevSecOps Lead
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
02.2020 - 12.2023
- Managed the 11+ developers using an Agile methodology, creating a culture of continuous improvement and empowerment
- Organized and motivated a project team. Develop clear, straightforward plans that stimulate the teams to reach their full potential and steer teams down a clear path to the final goal.
- Cost estimating and developing the budget. Frequently review the budget and plan to avoid massive budget overruns.
- Identified potential risks and planned for potential mitigation issues. Formed relationships with clients, vendors, and stakeholders.
- Plan and manage all aspects of Infrastructure projects from Initiation to Closure from DevOps end.
- Develop and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines for code deployment using Jenkins, Ansible and Puppet.
- Experience in Infrastructure as Code and create multiple terraform modules in Azure to manage configurations, applications, services and automate installation process for Web Servers and Azure instances.
- Experience using or administering Jenkins, Git, and Puppet, Docker
- Managing Virtual Networks and subnets in Azure. Also, creating and managing Network security Groups for Virtual machines and Virtual Networks for security purposes.
- Perform maintenance and troubleshooting of continuous build/deployment systems.
Sr. DevOps Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Develop and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines for code deployment using Jenkins.
- Drive improvements in Continuation Integration area.
- Work across functional (development/testing, deployment, systems/infrastructure) and project teams to ensure continuous operation of build and test systems
- Experience using or administering Jenkins, Git, and Puppet
- Experience in Docker
- Maintain build scripts using Maven/debian to perform builds efficiently
- Experience in UNIX environments, specifically Linux, with good knowledge of Unix shell scripting
- Perform maintenance and troubleshooting of continuous build/deployment systems.
Scrum Master/Project Manager
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
02.2015 - 04.2018
- Managed the 23+ developers using an Agile methodology, creating a culture of continuous improvement and empowerment
- Lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure team alignment and continuous improvement.
- Mentor team members and stakeholders on Agile principles and practices, promoting a culture of collaboration and self-organization.
- Identify and resolve blockers affecting the team's ability to deliver, ensuring smooth progress towards sprint goals.
- Collaborate with the Product Owner to prioritize and refine the product backlog, ensuring clarity and alignment with business objectives.
- Monitor sprint progress using Agile tools (e.g., Jira) and metrics (e.g., burndown charts) to identify trends and make data-driven decisions.
- Foster an environment of trust and open communication, encouraging team members to share ideas and feedback.
- Drive retrospective discussions to identify areas for improvement and implement actionable solutions.
- Ensure adherence to Scrum frameworks and Agile methodologies, adapting practices to fit the team's needs and organizational context.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing updates on project status, risks, and dependencies.
- Assist in Agile transformation initiatives, contributing to the scaling of Agile practices across the organization.
Senior Java Developer
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
09.2010 - 01.2015
- Architect, design, and implement complex Java-based applications and systems, ensuring they meet business requirements and performance standards.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior developers, facilitating code reviews and promoting best practices.
- Analyze and optimize application performance, identifying bottlenecks and implementing efficient solutions.
- Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.
- Ensure the highest code quality through automated testing, code reviews, and adherence to coding standards.
- Implement and manage integrations with third-party services and APIs, ensuring seamless functionality within the application.
- Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including design documents, API specs, and user guides.
- Oversee the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance.
- Continuously research and stay abreast of emerging technologies, incorporating relevant advancements into projects.
- Identify and resolve complex technical issues, providing expert troubleshooting and support.
- Actively participate in Agile ceremonies, contributing to sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Java Developer
PB System India Ltd
03.2007 - 08.2010
- Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications, ensuring they meet business requirements and performance standards.
- Produce clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices, and write unit tests to ensure code reliability and quality.
- Work with cross-functional teams, including other developers, product managers, and designers, to gather requirements and deliver solutions.
- Engage in peer code reviews to ensure code quality and share knowledge with team members.
- Identify, analyze, and resolve software defects and technical issues to maintain application integrity and functionality.
- Develop new features and enhance existing functionalities based on user requirements and feedback
- Create and update technical documentation, including design specifications, API documentation, and user guides.
- Support the deployment of applications and provide ongoing maintenance and updates.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Gokul Institute of Technology And University
Bobbili04-2002
Skills
- Continuous integration with Jenkins
- Ansible automation
- Proficient in Docker
- Puppet design
- Experience with Azure cloud solutions
- Git repository management
- Gerrit expertise
- Experienced with Ubuntu operating system
- Shell scripting proficiency
- Agile methodology implementation
- Jira and Confluence proficiency
- Java application design
Accomplishments
Best customer support award from Ericsson in 2016 and 2018
Certification
Certified Scrum Master certification with 94%
Microsoft Azure fundamentals with 95%
Timeline
DevSecOps Architect
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
01.2023 - Current
DevSecOps Lead
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
02.2020 - 12.2023
Sr. DevOps Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
05.2018 - 01.2020
Scrum Master/Project Manager
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
02.2015 - 04.2018
Senior Java Developer
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
09.2010 - 01.2015
Java Developer
PB System India Ltd
03.2007 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Gokul Institute of Technology And University
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