Linux Engineer Cloud Computing

Summary

Mult-faceted Linux Engineer with excellence in architecting, managing, and optimizing Linux-based infrastructures to drive operational excellence and support organizational objectives. Record of creating implementing cloud computing solutions to optimize IT infrastructure, enhance scalability, and improve cost-efficiency. Ability to drive the migration of on-premises workloads to cloud environments. Hands-on experience in implementing Linux based solutions for infrastructure management, focusing on configuration management to streamline operations and enhance system reliability. Excels in managing and optimizing Linux-based servers and systems, ensuring high availability and performance. Ability to implement high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions, leveraging technologies such as clustering, load balancing & failover mechanisms. Skilled in designing and implementing backup and recovery strategies for mission-critical data and applications, ensuring data integrity and business continuity. Knack for process mapping & identifying bottlenecks for process improvement opportunities. Proficient in conducting security assessments, vulnerability scans, and compliance audits to identify and mitigate risks, ensuring robust security posture and regulatory compliance. Experience in cultivating stakeholder relationships and optimizing partnerships to ensure successful project delivery. People-centric leadership in leading & training high-performing teams across multicultural environment while hiring & retaining talent. Record of providing user support, incident responses, and postmortems to ensure seamless system operation and resolution of issues. Skills

Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux, Oracle Linux, Web Servers, Monitoring, Observability, Cloud Computing, AWS, GCP, Puppet, Virtualization, Containerization, Docker, Kubernetes, Version Control, Git, SVN, Database Administration, ITIL, DevOps, SRE, Systems Administration, Server Hardware, Storage Systems, Scripting, automation, bash scripting, Technical Project Management, Problem Resolution, Problem Solving Skills, Systems Analysis, Communications, Troubleshooting, HPE Blades and Enclosures, HPE Synergy Systems

Experience

Dunnhumby IT Services India Pvt. Ltd. HR

Lead Linux Engineer 08/2015 - Present

Mentorship and Technical Reporting: Provide mentorship to new employees, offering guidance on technologies and institutional knowledge while reporting directly to the Technical Manager.

Technical Program Management: Orchestrate and lead cross-functional technical teams in the planning, execution, and delivery of complex projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.

Linux & DevOps Infrastructure: Lead and develop technical expertise in Linux, Storage, and MicroStrategy Administration, overseeing tasks such as migration, user administration, security, and project delivery.

Supervise HP Blade and enclosure hardware, deploying HP OneView for efficient management.

Administer DevOps toolchain and directed storage systems including HP 3PAR, EMC Isilon, Quantum StorNext, and Qumulo.

Manage patching processes for Linux systems and storage devices, ensuring timely application of security updates.

Lead vulnerability management efforts for Linux server environments, ensuring robust security for critical systems.

Issue Resolution: Collaborate with service providers to resolve 3000 hardware-related tickets annually, ensuring efficient repairs.

Stakeholder Management: Liaise with service providers such as HPE, EMC, Quantum, Logicalis, Peak10, and Violin on a daily basis.

Play a key role in ensuring periodic maintenance of 4 data centres on a quarterly basis.

Participate in on-call rotation to maintain critical infrastructure as a senior member of the team.

System Architecture: Design and implement robust and scalable Linux-based system architectures to meet organizational requirements. Evaluate emerging technologies and trends in the Linux ecosystem to enhance system performance and reliability.

Linux Server Administration: Oversee administration of Linux servers, including installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Implement security measures to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of Linux-based systems.

Automation and Scripting: Lead automation using scripting languages like Bash to streamline repetitive tasks.

Disaster Recovery: Design and implement high-availability solutions for Linux-based systems to minimize downtime and ensure business continuity. Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans to mitigate risks and recover critical systems in event of failures.

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Security Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements for Linux- based systems.

InfoCepts Technologies Pvt. Ltd. MH

Senior Engineer 11/2011 - 07/2015

Technical Leadership: Developed and maintained technical lead for Linux and MicroStrategy Administration, overseeing tasks such as backups, MicroStrategy for Linux administration, and MS SQL administration for metadata and warehouses.

Managed project and object migration, application management on Apple Appstore, user administration, and security.

Infrastructure Migration and Management: Led the initiative to migrate from VMWare ESXi to KVM on CentOS, enabling maximum utilization of server hardware.

Designed and managed MicroStrategy infrastructure to facilitate project delivery by Administration and Project Teams.

Developed and maintained mission-critical infrastructure spanning Rack Mount servers, backup servers, and applications.

Vendor Management: Liaised with vendors to resolve approx. 60 monthly tickets for complex hardware and software escalations.

Cloud Administration: Created and maintained AWS instances while managing Proof of Concept (POC) and technical architecture for new tools and technologies.

Performance Optimization: Analyze system performance metrics and identify areas for optimization to improve overall efficiency.

White Digital Media MH

Linux Administrator 03/2011 - 10/2011

Infrastructure Management: Maintained and administered DNS records for 150+ websites, ensuring accurate information.

Cloud Administration: Administered Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud profile, overseeing configurations and optimizations.

Server Maintenance: Managed and administered Varnish Cache Servers on Ubuntu Amazon Instances to optimize performance and reduce latency. Implemented backup policies using rsync and designed technical documentation for the Infrastructure Team.

Early Career

Senior Systems Administrator Inspirebridge Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Nagpur, India Apr. 2008 – Mar. 2011 Software Quality Analyst Engineer August Technologies (Symantec), Pune, India Sept. 2007 – Mar. 2008 Highlights

Service Level and Infrastructure Enhancement:

Achieved a 5% reduction in SLA breaches and ensured 99% uptime of critical infrastructure, including production servers. Formulated and updated process documentation for approx. 2.5k end-users and technical personnel, ensuring clarity in operational workflows. Ensured 99% uptime of AWS instances and maintained daily backups via AWS Snapshots. Team Leadership and Automation:

Led a team of 4 Linux/Desktop Engineers, transforming service delivery by eliminating manual interventions and optimizing processes. Established an advanced infrastructure monitoring environment utilizing Zabbix, ensuring 99% service availability and facilitating seamless project delivery. Documentation and Compliance Management:

Developed backup policies & authored 15 technical documents for an IT team of 11 members and 700 end-users. Implemented an ITIL compliant service ticketing tool using OTRS and designed custom reports to minimize SLA breaches and enhance compliance.

Cost Optimization and Licensing Management:

Consolidated MS SQL servers and MicroStrategy environments on Linux for cost savings. Managed vulnerability assessment and remediation, reducing vulnerabilities by 95%. Saved half a million pounds by forgoing VAS license on Linux with SSSD and mitigated audit actions through efficient license consolidation strategies. Collaborated with Linux and storage teams as an architect to commission new ZFS appliance. Deployed AWS to host 30+ high-volume websites with 100,000+ hits/month each, utilizing elastic load balancing for efficient resource management. Education

Nagpur University Nagpur, India

Computer Technology 05/2007

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Technology

Certificates

Red Hat Certified Technician, Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator AZ104, Microsoft Certified Azure DevOps Engineer AZ400, Google Certified Associate Cloud Engineer, MicroStrategy Certified Platform Engineer, Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist, SQL Server 2008

Training Programmes

Edureka DevOps Masters Programme HPE 3par Level 2 QUMULO & Nimble Storage [Vendor specific trainings] Courses

Azure FinOps FinOps Practitioner Certified Kubernetes Administrator Docker Certified Associate Terraform Certified Associate AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate AWS DevOps Engineer

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