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Bhavani Sakunthala Garimella

Senior Azure DevOps Engineer
Amstelveen

Summary

A seasoned 13-year veteran Azure DevOps Engineer and Architect with a focus on Azure Cloud Services and expertise in utilizing cloud infrastructure. Adept at using YAML pipelines, Terraform, and sophisticated deployment strategies to create scalable, secure, and effective solutions. The breadth of expertise includes infrastructure as code practice optimization, deployment process assurance, and the design and management of resilient CI/CD workflows. Dedicated to technical excellence to provide high-impact solutions through creative architectural thinking and careful implementation that promote organizational success.

Overview

4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certificates
3
3
Languages
13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

CLOUD DEVOPS ASSOCIATE - INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER

TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES - SAGE,MCKESSON Projects
09.2022 - 01.2024
  • Created Terraform Modules for Microsoft Azure Services in accordance with the application specifications
  • Developed YAML scripts for Pipeline deployments and used GitHub Actions for deployment and creation of Azure Services using Terraform
  • Built Docker Images for Application environments. Used Jenkins for docker images build and deployment to JFROG Artifactory
  • Created ARGO CD Applications to deploy the latest docker images from JFROG on to Azure Kubernetes Cluster
  • Streamlined deployment processes by automating repetitive tasks using scripting languages such as PowerShell and Shell scripts
  • Optimized application performance through regular monitoring, troubleshooting, and fine-tuning server configurations
  • Provided training sessions for junior engineers on various topics related to infrastructure management methodologies and best practices

CLOUD DEVOPS ASSOCIATE - INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER

TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES - COMMERCIAL BANK OF DUBAI PROJECT
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Developed Re-usable Terraform Modules for Azure Services based on the target architecture
  • Developed Terraform Modules for Azure Service like Virtual Networks, KeyVaults, Storage, Virtual Machines, SQL DB, Private Endpoints, Log Analytics Workspace
  • Developed YAML scripts for Pipeline deployments and used Azure Pipelines for Infrastructure creation
  • Built CI/CD Pipeline using Azure Repos, Azure Pipelines and Releases for Application code deployment

CLOUD ASSOCIATE - SECURE INFRASTRUCTURE LEAD / DEVOPS LEAD / SME ASSOCIATE

TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES - MICROSOFT - AT&T PROJECT
10.2020 - 05.2022
  • Contributed to the Infra, DevOps, and SME teams within the AT&T project
  • Expertly designed Target Architecture in Microsoft Azure for on-premises applications, adhering to AT&T standards
  • Successfully migrated five AT&T applications hosted on Linux and Windows OS, utilizing the Lift and Shift migration model
  • Demonstrated proficiency in coding Terraform scripts for all five applications, modularizing each Azure service in separate layers
  • Employed Azure Repos, Pipelines, Test Plans, and Boards services during application migration
  • Established an Azure DevOps CI/CD pipeline for application packages, enabling automated build and release cycles
  • Collaborated as part of the SME team, addressing and resolving DevOps-related issues.
  • Identified root causes of recurring issues through rigorous problem-solving techniques, developing long-term solutions to prevent recurrence
  • Managed the development and implementation of standard work documents, ensuring consistency in operations while maximizing efficiency

CLOUD ASSOCIATE / DEVOPS ENGINEER

TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES - HONEYWELL PROJECT
01.2017 - 06.2018
  • Primarily focused on Honeywell Sentience platform, developed using Azure PowerShell
  • Utilized JIRA for project planning, execution, monitoring, and effort tracking
  • Managed code repositories using GitHub and Bitbucket for repository management
  • Implemented Octopus Deployment Management tool for CI/CD pipeline management, working with project groups, projects, processes, life cycles, variable sets, environments, and Azure subscription accounts
  • Set up build plans for various Sentience applications using Bamboo Continuous Integration tool
  • Managed automated release deployments to non-production environments and scheduled automated deployments to production environments
  • Worked with Azure Active Directory, creating custom applications, device types, system types, and assigning permissions to Azure Active Directory Groups
  • Created Azure Service Principals for specific subscriptions to enable Azure Resource configuration updates during release deployment.

CLOUD ARCHITECT

TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES - AXA LIFE CLOUDIFICATION ASSESSMENT
10.2016 - 12.2017
  • Participated in Cloud Assessment project for application migration
  • Collected technical requirements and dependencies for each application
  • Researched and understood emerging technologies and end-user needs
  • Developed migration strategies, outlined migration steps, and provided Target architecture recommendations for each application
  • Estimated migration efforts required for transitioning to Azure Cloud
  • Focused on prioritizing Move Groups for optimal migration progress.
  • Optimized cloud infrastructure using data-driven analysis, resulting in significant cost savings
  • Designed and developed scalable cloud solutions for enhanced performance and cost optimization

SCOTTISH WATER APPLICATION MIGRATION - PLAN AND DESIGN

TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES - SCOTTISH WATERS
03.2016 - 09.2016
  • Developed high-level and low-level design documents for application migration
  • Collected all technical requirements and dependencies for each application
  • Assessed these applications' suitability, deployment strategy, and migration path
  • Azure Resource Manager, Virtual Network, Virtual Machine, Storage, Azure Backup, Site Recovery, web roles, and worker roles were all included in the IaaS and PaaS solutions used to construct the environment
  • Conducted a demonstration migration for two applications, transitioning from on-premises to Azure
  • Identified opportunities for cost reduction through material selection, process improvements, and design modifications
  • Maintained open communication lines with clients throughout the project lifecycle to ensure their needs were met effectively from conception through completion stages

AUTOMATION TESTER

TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES - ALCATEL-LUCENT
05.2011 - 03.2013
  • Excelled in preparing comprehensive and effective test cases
  • Contributed to Alcatel-Lucent VitalQIP project, driving its success
  • Used Selenium WebDriver to create complex automation test cases with emphasis on Subnets and Ranges modules for creating IPv4 Subnets
  • Streamlined package building and deployment by carefully testing VitalQIP AMS module using automated testcases
  • Reduced manual testing efforts with the development of reusable automated test scripts

Education

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY - Information Technology

MVGR College of Engineering
India
06.2005 - 04.2009

Skills

Cloud Knowledge: IaaS / PaaS and DevOps services in Microsoft Azure

Certification

HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (003)

Timeline

CLOUD DEVOPS ASSOCIATE - INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER

TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES - SAGE,MCKESSON Projects
09.2022 - 01.2024

CLOUD DEVOPS ASSOCIATE - INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER

TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES - COMMERCIAL BANK OF DUBAI PROJECT
06.2022 - 08.2022

CLOUD ASSOCIATE - SECURE INFRASTRUCTURE LEAD / DEVOPS LEAD / SME ASSOCIATE

TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES - MICROSOFT - AT&T PROJECT
10.2020 - 05.2022

CLOUD ASSOCIATE / DEVOPS ENGINEER

TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES - HONEYWELL PROJECT
01.2017 - 06.2018

CLOUD ARCHITECT

TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES - AXA LIFE CLOUDIFICATION ASSESSMENT
10.2016 - 12.2017

SCOTTISH WATER APPLICATION MIGRATION - PLAN AND DESIGN

TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES - SCOTTISH WATERS
03.2016 - 09.2016

AUTOMATION TESTER

TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES - ALCATEL-LUCENT
05.2011 - 03.2013

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY - Information Technology

MVGR College of Engineering
06.2005 - 04.2009

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 09/23/1987
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: Indian

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 09/23/1987
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: Indian
Bhavani Sakunthala GarimellaSenior Azure DevOps Engineer