Ajay · Senior AWS DevOps Engineer · 8.5+ yrs
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About Ajay
Ajay is a DevOps Engineer with 8. 5+ years of experience in cloud operations, automation, and infrastructure management.
8.5+ years of commercial experience in
Skills(11)
Why hire Ajay?
Led a team of 4-5 people in a Linux and AIX environment, ensuring smooth operations.
Single-handedly deployed Micro Focus Server Automation and Data Centre Automation tools for a smart city project.
Managed AWS services including VPC, ELB, and S3 for business needs, demonstrating cloud expertise.
Developed automation scripts in Python and Bash for OS hardening and reporting across multiple projects.
Maintained Kubernetes clusters ensuring continuous operation and application deployments.
Successfully managed patching of Linux and Windows systems for a major telecom client (Vodacom), utilizing DCA, SA, and OO tools for efficient operations.
Single-handedly deployed key automation and orchestration tools for the Jhansi Smart City project, establishing core infrastructure.
Oversaw weekly maintenance of Kubernetes clusters, ensuring uptime and operational efficiency.
Project highlights(6)
Germany Based Project – Linux and AIX Team Lead
Overview: Led a team responsible for Linux and AIX server-related issues and directly participated in planning and troubleshooting for an international client. Responsibilities: Served as the primary technical contact for Linux/AIX infrastructure issues, engaging directly with customers. Developed shell scripts for daily automation tasks, enhancing operational efficiency. Oversaw weekly maintenance of Kubernetes clusters and managed application deployments and log fetching from pods. Utilized monitoring tools like Solarwinds, CheckMK, and AppDynamics for server performance.
Key outcomes:
Served as first point of contact for technical issues in Linux/AIX infrastructure.
Managed AWS environment including migration of in-house servers to AWS.
Ensured weekly maintenance of Kubernetes clusters and managed application deployments.
Vodacom Telecom Patch Management – DevOps Engineer
Overview: Managed calls and bridges for new patches deployment for Reliance Jio. Responsibilities: Handled Linux and Windows patching and data center operations using DCA, SA, and OO tools. Created workflows for automation with an specific operation orchestration tool. Developed shell and Python scripts for OS hardening and benchmarking on Data Centre Automation tools. Managed weekly maintenance of Kubernetes nodes and pods, ensuring their operational status within time windows.
Key outcomes:
Automated patching workflows using orchestration tools.
Developed scripts for OS hardening and benchmarking.
Maintained Kubernetes nodes and pods weekly, ensuring uptime.
Jhansi Smart City Project – DevOps Engineer
Overview: Spearheaded the deployment of server automation and data center tools for a smart city initiative. Responsibilities: Single-handedly deployed Micro Focus Server Automation, Data Centre Automation, and Operation Orchestration tools. Configured Linux servers and databases for the new project. Established and set up the Kubernetes environment.
Key outcomes:
Single-handedly deployed key automation and orchestration tools.
Configured Linux servers and databases for a new smart city project.
Successfully set up the Kubernetes environment for the project.
New Amax project – Application Support / DevOps Engineer
New Amax — application support + DevOps for database reporting + automation scripting + patch deployments. Linux + Databases + Bash Shell Script + Kubernetes.
Key outcomes:
Provided application level support and database reporting for clients.
Automated reporting and database archiving with shell scripts.
Managed patch deployments and pre-release testing for application features.
New amax – Application Support / DevOps Engineer
New Amax — application support + database reporting + patch management + automation. Databases + Bash Shell Script.
Key outcomes:
Provided application level support to clients and stakeholders.
Automated reporting and database archiving using shell scripts.
Managed new patch deployments and releases effectively.
Industry experience
Government & Public Sector
1 project- •Jhansi Smart City Project— DevOps EngineerLinux · Databases · Kubernetes · Server Automation (SA) +2
SaaS / B2B
5 projects- •Germany Based Project— Linux and AIX Team LeadLinux · AWS · Kubernetes · Bash Shell Script
- •Vodacom Telecom Patch Management— DevOps EngineerLinux · Windows · Data Centre Automation (DCA) · Server Automation (SA) +4
- •Jhansi Smart City Project— DevOps EngineerLinux · Databases · Kubernetes · Server Automation (SA) +2
- •New Amax project— Application Support / DevOps EngineerLinux · Databases · Bash Shell Script · Kubernetes
- •New amax— Application Support / DevOps EngineerDatabases · Bash Shell Script
Telecom
1 project- •Vodacom Telecom Patch Management— DevOps EngineerLinux · Windows · Data Centre Automation (DCA) · Server Automation (SA) +4
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Ajay
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