Shashidhar Aburi

Cloud DevOps Engineer

803-830-7041 | shashidharaburi@gmail.com

Summary:
 An accomplished IT professional with 9+years of expertise in Automation, Build/Release Engineering, and Azure Cloud
Engineer, specializing in cloud computing platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google
Cloud
 Proficient in AWS services like EC2, VPC, IAM, RDS, ELB, EMR, ECS, Auto-Scaling, S3, CloudFront, Elastic Beanstalk, Lambda,
Elastic Cache, Route53, OpsWorks, and CloudWatch.
 Skilled in designing and implementing Microsoft Azure solutions across various cloud models (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS) and
integrating on-premises workloads with Azure public cloud.
 Experienced in Windows Azure IaaS components like Virtual Networks, Virtual Machines, Cloud Services, Resource Groups,
Express Route, Traffic Manager, VPN, Load Balancing, Application Gateways, and Auto-Scaling.
 Prominent in GCP cloud services including Compute Engine, Cloud Functions, Auto Scaler, Cloud Storage, Cloud DNS, Google
Kubernetes Engine, and SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS concepts.
 Proficient in implementing Terraform for infrastructure as code, managing cloud infrastructure, and executing change
automation.
 Skilled in Docker installation, custom container image creation, Docker volume management, and operationalizing Docker
containers
 Expertise in creating Kubernetes clusters with Terraform templates, deploying them in various cloud environments, and
monitoring pod health using Helm Charts.
 Experience in Kubernetes for running microservices in production, managing containers, snapshots, images, and deploying
with Amazon Elastic Beanstalk.
 Hands-on experience with Puppet/Chef for deployment automation in Dev, Integration, and Pre-Production environments.
 Expertise in Ansible playbook automation for Continuous Deployment, Application Server setup, and Stack monitoring.
 Proficient in Linux System Administration, Build Engineering & Release Management processes, including code
configuration, building binaries & deployments.
 Skilled in administering & automating Solaris & Linux environments, covering automation, installation, configuration,
backup, recovery, and maintenance.
 Experienced in Blue/green deployment strategy using CloudFormation templates & Route53 weighted record sets for
seamless traffic redirection.
 Proficient in managing various databases like MySQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB & Cassandra, with scripting
capabilities in Bash, Shell, Ruby, and Python.
 Knowledgeable in advanced networking concepts, DNS, Load Balancing, SSL, TCP/IP, system administration, and Windows
Active Directory, DNS, DHCP.
 Costing, Design, building, and managing the infrastructure environments needed for the projects in the AWS hosting
platform.
 Hands-on management experience in daily operational activities, including system and application monitoring and
remediation tasks.
 Experience in Agile Testing Methodologies & Software Test Life Cycle, ensuring continuous operation of build and test
systems through collaboration with development, deployment, and infrastructure teams.
 Extensive experience in using Groovy, Maven and ANT as a Build Tool for the building of deployable artifacts (war & ear)
from source code.
 Windows Hyper, Real VNC, Putty, Oracle Virtual box, Log Mein. AVG Cloud care, CRM Connect Wise Ticketing/Metrics.
 Experienced in source controller tools: Subversion (SVN), CVS, and GitHub Enterprise.
 Wrote Python and Shell scripts to monitor installed enterprise applications and to get Managed the configurations of
multiple servers using Chef. Created multiple recipes and customized facts for efficient management of the Chef clients.
 Experience with Chef Enterprise Hosted as well as On-Premise, Installed Workstation, Bootstrapped Nodes, Wrote Recipes
and Cookbooks and uploaded them to Chef-server, managed On-site Applications/ Services/Packages using Chef as well
as AWS for EC2/S3/Route53 & ELB with Chef Cookbooks.
 Maintained high Availability clustered and standalone server environments and refined automation components with
scripting and configuration management (Ansible).
 24x7 on-call support & also documenting all the processes on issues caused and their solutions in a timely manner.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Client: Bank of America, Charlotte, NC May 2023 - Present

Role: Azure DevOps Engineer
Project Description:
Strategized and executed the migration of Azure services to AWS, orchestrating complex deployments while minimizing
downtime and ensuring seamless integration.
Responsibilities:
 Utilized AWS core services like VPC, EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, IAM, Route53, Lambda, and CloudFormation to optimize
resource allocation and performance during migration.
 Implemented robust AWS security with fine-grained IAM policies, encryption at rest and in transit, and continuous
monitoring via AWS Security Hub.
 Integrated security controls into CI/CD pipelines using CodePipeline and Config for automated compliance checks and
remediation.
 Architected highly available, scalable AWS network topologies using Transit Gateway, VPC peering, and Direct Connect.
Designed disaster recovery solutions with AWS Backup, Storage Gateway, and Cross-Region Replication, ensuring business
continuity and data integrity.
 Delivered proactive AWS production support, leveraging CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and AWS Config for real-time monitoring.
Orchestrated seamless data migrations via AWS DMS and Snowball. Automated infrastructure with Terraform,
CloudFormation, and AWS SSM.
 Implemented robust monitoring with AWS CloudWatch, CloudWatch Logs, and X-Ray for proactive issue resolution.
Designed fault-tolerant architectures using AWS Auto Scaling and ELB for dynamic workload management.
 Implemented advanced network security measures using AWS Security Groups, NACLs, and AWS WAF for secure
communication and threat protection.
 Participated in regular security audits and penetration testing with AWS Inspector and third-party tools to identify and
mitigate vulnerabilities. Collaborated with teams to enforce cloud security policies, ensuring compliance with industry
standards like CIS Benchmarks and GDPR.
 Orchestrated seamless migration of cloud services and data from Microsoft Azure to AWS, ensuring minimal downtime and
maintaining data integrity throughout the transition.
 Developed tailored migration strategies for specific Azure workloads, leveraging AWS Migration Hub and AWS Database
Migration Service for efficient and cost-effective migration.
 Implemented Azure ExpressRoute and AWS Direct Connect for dedicated, secure data transfer and hybrid cloud
connectivity.
 Designed and executed comprehensive testing procedures to validate migrated workloads on AWS, ensuring successful
cutover and post-migration support.
 Collaborated with cross-functional teams to assess azure workloads for AWS migration, identifying dependencies and
mitigating risks.
 Utilized AWS Server Migration Service (SMS) and Azure Site Recovery (ASR) to automate VM migration, streamlining the
process and reducing manual effort.
 Integrated Azure AD with AWS IAM for seamless user authentication and access control. Conducted training sessions to
empower internal teams with AWS knowledge and best practices for managing migrated workloads.
 Developed SOPs for Azure-to-AWS migrations, ensuring consistency and compliance. Engaged AWS Professional Services
and third-party consultants to optimize migration and address technical challenges.
 Implemented continuous monitoring and optimization with AWS CloudWatch and Azure Monitor. Conducted post-
migration reviews for process refinement.
 Implemented ARM templates and AWS CloudFormation scripts for automated provisioning and configuration, ensuring
consistency across Azure and AWS. Conducted a thorough assessment of Azure resources, identifying dependencies and
compatibility issues before migrating to AWS.
 Utilized Azure Migrate and AWS Migration Evaluator for workload assessments, optimizing resource allocation. Executed
phased migration prioritizing critical workloads based on business needs.
 Implemented data replication between Azure and AWS using AWS DataSync, Snowball, and Azure Data Factory for data
consistency. Integrated Azure DevOps with AWS CodePipeline and CodeDeploy for automated deployment across clouds.
 Established cross-cloud connectivity with Azure ExpressRoute and AWS Direct Connect. Implemented backup and disaster
recovery solutions.
 Designed and implemented identity federation and SSO between Azure AD and AWS IAM for seamless authentication.
Conducted performance testing and optimization of AWS workloads using Trusted Advisor and Azure Advisor to enhance
resource utilization.

Environment: Azure, Aws, CI/CD, IAM, Azure, CloudWatch, ARM, ASM, VM, Terraform, Snowball, Microsoft Windows, RDS,
DynamoDB, IAM, Route53, Lambda, CloudFormation.
Client: Aetna, Hartford, Connecticut Jan 2022 – April 2023
Role: Cloud Operations Engineer
Project Description:
Worked on migration project from GCP to AWS, deploying and managing AWS infrastructure with services like EC2, S3, and RDS.
Automated provisioning, monitoring, and security implementation.
Responsibilities:
 Designed, deployed, and managed AWS infrastructure using services like VPC, EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, IAM, EBS,
Route53, SNS, SES, SQS, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Security Groups, Auto Scaling, Lambda, and RDS with CloudFormation
templates.
 Provisioned highly available EC2 instances using Terraform and CloudFormation, integrating Python scripts for enhanced
functionality.
 Implemented and maintained monitoring and alerting for production and corporate servers using AWS CloudWatch,
managing IP addresses to ensure high availability and fault tolerance.
 Developed and executed a strategy for migrating services and data from GCP to AWS, utilizing AWS Database Migration
Service and AWS Server Migration Service.
 Worked on GCP offers a range of services for cloud computing, including compute, storage, databases, machine learning,
and more. Key offerings include Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, AI Platform, and Cloud
Functions.
 Configured GCP firewall rules for secure traffic management and employed GCP Cloud CDN to enhance user experience and
reduce latency.
 Managed AWS server configurations using Chef and automated routine tasks with shell scripts to enhance efficiency.
 Created and managed GCP projects, VPCs, subnetworks, and GKE clusters with Terraform. Utilized GCP Pub/Sub and
BigQuery for real-time data processing.
 Worked on GKE to deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters across on-premises data centers and multiple cloud
environments, providing flexibility and consistency in application deployment.
 Utilized GKE to simplify the development workflow by providing tools for containerized development, such as Cloud Code
for IntelliJ and Visual Studio Code, enabling developers to write, debug, and deploy code directly to Kubernetes clusters
 Orchestrated Docker container deployments with Kubernetes, handling scaling, replication, and auto-scaling of pods.
 Created and maintained Docker images, managed Docker volumes, and handled container snapshots to ensure efficient and
scalable container management.
 Implemented comprehensive security protocols including user access controls, firewall configurations, and regular patch
management to ensure robust system protection.
 Developed and enforced incident response protocols for rapid resolution of security breaches and system failures,
minimizing downtime and impact.
 Built and maintained an ELK stack for centralized log collection and application monitoring. Installed and configured
advanced monitoring tools like AppDynamics, Datadog, Stackdriver, and Prometheus to enhance system visibility and
performance tracking.
 Implemented ELK stack for log collection, monitored apps with tools like AppDynamics. Managed Nginx, Apache Tomcat,
and databases.
 Migrated legacy applications to AWS with minimal downtime. Executed large-scale data migrations using AWS DataSync
and Snowball for data integrity. Conducted cloud readiness assessments and tailored migration strategies to business
needs.
 Implemented AWS security practices like network segmentation, least privilege access, and regular patching. Automated
incident response with AWS Lambda and CloudWatch Events, reducing response times.
 Administered Bamboo and Jenkins servers, handling installation, upgrades, backups, user management, plan creation,
agent setup, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Configured notifications, managed users, permissions,
and system settings. Maintained two Jenkins and one Bamboo servers for deployment across production and non-
production environments.
 Skilled in core networking protocols like TCP/IP, Telnet, FTP, NDM, and SSH, ensuring secure and reliable communication
within AWS setups.
 Implemented advanced networking with AWS Transit Gateway and VPC Peering for optimized performance. Utilized AWS
CloudWatch and VPC Flow Logs for comprehensive network monitoring, ensuring real-time visibility.
 Automated provisioning with AWS CloudFormation and Terraform for efficient infrastructure management. Implemented
monitoring and alerts using AWS CloudWatch and SNS for proactive issue resolution.
 Automated AWS environment setup with CloudFormation and Boto3, using Python and shell scripting.
 Designed and implemented robust network architectures using AWS VPC for secure communication. Established VPN and
Direct Connect for hybrid cloud connectivity. Configured Route 53 for DNS management and traffic routing to ensure web
application availability and performance.

Environment: VPC, EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, IAM, EBS, Route53, SNS, SES, Chef, SQS, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Security Groups,
Auto Scaling, Lambda, Docker, AWS, DNS, Maven, Jenkins, Terraform, shell scripts, GCP, Python.

Client: Spectrum Reach, Charlotte, NC Jan 2020 – Dec 2021

Role: Cloud Automation Engineer
Project Description:
Developed and maintained a robust CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins, Maven, and Chef to automate build and deployment
processes. Designed scalable AWS environments, managed container orchestration with Rancher and Docker, and utilized
Terraform for Infrastructure as Code. Led migration from on-premises to AWS, ensuring high availability and fault tolerance.
Implemented security and monitoring solutions with SonarQube and CloudWatch.
Responsibilities:
 securely, ensuring consistency and adherence to best practices. Monitored AWS resources with CloudWatch for proactive
security incident detection and real-time performance visibility.
 Utilized AWS Security Groups to regulate EC2 instance traffic, enforcing firewall rules and mitigating potential threats.
Implemented AWS WAF to shield web apps from common exploits, ensuring protection against SQL injection and cross-site
scripting. Enabled AWS Encryption via KMS and SSL/TLS for robust data security, ensuring compliance and confidentiality.
 Utilized Terraform Enterprise to automate cloud infrastructure provisioning, crafting custom modules for Infrastructure as
Code (IAC), ensuring scalability and reusability. Enhanced efficiency and consistency in resource deployment across diverse
environments.
 Proficient in Docker technologies like Docker Hub, Swarm, and Compose. Used for efficient creation and management of
Docker images. Simplified middleware installations and configurations, ensuring smooth Worked on migration from on-
premises to AWS, overseeing application migration, server setup, and automation. Ensured seamless transition to cloud
environment, optimizing performance, and enhancing scalability.
 Utilized MAVEN to streamline application builds and automate processes efficiently. Ensured daily maintenance of GIT
repositories and builds to support seamless development workflows and enhance productivity.
 Integrated Vulnerability Detection into CI/CD workflow using Jenkins Pipelines and SonarQube Quality Gates. Installed
Jenkins plugins for GIT Repository and set up SCM Polling for Immediate Build with Maven.
 Developed Python scripts for complete automation of AWS services: web servers, ELB, CloudFront, databases, EC2, security
groups, S3 buckets, and application configuration. These scripts create stacks, single servers, and integrate web servers into
stacks seamlessly.
 Managed Kubernetes deployments using Rancher across on-premises and EKS clusters, ensuring seamless orchestration
and efficient management of containerized applications, optimizing scalability and resource utilization.
 Deployed and managed AWS EC2 instances for application hosting, ensuring scalability. Leveraged AWS S3 for secure data
storage, guaranteeing high durability and availability with stringent access controls and bucket policies.
 Utilized AWS RDS for robust database management, ensuring data integrity and security with encryption features. Managed
user access using AWS IAM, enforcing least privilege principles and multi-factor authentication for enhanced security.
 Configured AWS VPC for secure network isolation, managing inbound/outbound traffic with security groups and NACLs.
Utilized CloudFormation to deploy infrastructure deployment of applications in diverse environments.
 Managed and administered Linux and UNIX servers, ensuring peak performance, security, and minimal downtime.
Automated routine tasks using shell scripts, enhancing efficiency, and reducing errors.
 Developed Ansible Playbooks to configure AWS nodes, using Python to enhance the scripts and ensure precise
configuration management. This automation minimizes manual intervention, boosting efficiency and consistency in
managing infrastructure, leading to more reliable and streamlined operations.
 Monitored performance and troubleshot issues with tools like top, vmstat, and netstat. Implemented robust security
protocols, including user access controls, firewall configurations, and regular patch management.
 Designed, deployed, and managed VMware environments, bolstering a flexible and scalable virtual infrastructure. Created
and maintained VMs for various applications, optimizing resource usage and ensuring availability.
 Conducted performance tuning and capacity planning, preempting bottlenecks, and ensuring smooth operations.
Implemented robust backup and disaster recovery solutions, safeguarding data integrity and ensuring continuity.
 Enhanced system security through advanced measures and regular audits for industry compliance. Integrated on-premises
and cloud environments for hybrid cloud solutions, optimizing performance and cost efficiency.
 Implemented DevSecOps practices by integrating automated security testing tools in CI/CD pipelines, ensuring early
vulnerability detection
 Managed Chef Enterprise for infrastructure provisioning, deploying workstations, and managing OS, applications, and
services. Utilized Chef Cookbooks for seamless configuration management, ensuring consistency and reliability across the
environment.
 Proficient in essential networking protocols such as TCP/IP, Telnet, FTP, NDM, and SSH, ensuring reliable and secure
communication within the network infrastructure. This supports robust network operations and smooth integration of
various services in AWS environments.

Environment: AWS, Jenkins, Python, Chef, Puppet, Terraform, Bash, ASP .NET, Kubernetes, RedHat Linux, REST, Maven, Ansible,
Cloud Foundry JIRA, VMware, DS, Groovy, VPC, RDS, Auto-Scaling, GIT, CI/CD, IAC, DevSecOps.
Client: Wyndham Destinations Nov 2016 – Dec 2019
Role: AWS DevOps Engineer

Responsibilities:

 Designed and deployed various applications using AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, ELB, CloudWatch, Route 53,
Lambda, CloudFormation) with a focus on high availability and fault tolerance, ensuring reliable and scalable infrastructure.
 Created CloudFormation templates for key services like EC2, VPC, and S3, allowing for the reuse of current environments
and simplifying the infrastructure setup process, enhancing efficiency and consistency.
 Managed IAM users and groups by assigning individual policies and roles according to requirements, ensuring secure and
appropriate access control, and maintaining compliance with organizational security policies.
 Designed high-availability environments for application and database servers on EC2, utilizing ELB and Auto Scaling to
ensure optimal performance, reliability, and the ability to handle varying loads efficiently.
 Used CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and Git to establish a continuous and smooth code release process, improving
development workflow, reducing integration issues, and ensuring timely and reliable software deployments.
 Created and maintained Jenkins jobs that execute shell scripts for automation, streamlining repetitive tasks, improving
operational efficiency, and ensuring consistent and reliable build processes.
 Used Amazon S3 to store DB snapshots for backup and future restoration. Launched and configured inbound and outbound
traffic for RDS DB services and DynamoDB tables, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.
 Managed and administered Linux and UNIX servers, ensuring optimal performance, security, and uptime. Automated
routine tasks with shell scripts, enhancing efficiency. Monitored system performance and troubleshot using tools like top,
vmstat, and netstat. Implemented security protocols, including user access controls and firewall configurations.
 Designed, deployed, and managed VMware environments for virtualized infrastructure. Created VMs for diverse
applications, optimizing resources and ensuring high availability. Conducted performance tuning and capacity planning for
optimal resource utilization. Implemented backup and disaster recovery solutions to safeguard data integrity and
availability.
 Managed the migration from on-premises to AWS, which included migrating existing applications, building new servers,
deploying applications, automating processes, and setting up CI/CD pipelines for development and testing environments.
 Developed build and deployment scripts using Maven in Jenkins, facilitating the transition between environments, and
supporting multi-module builds. Stored artifacts in a remote repository to ensure efficient and reliable deployment
processes.

Environment: & Tools: AWS, EC2, S3, Auto scaling, AMI, ELB, EBS, IAM, RDS, DNS, CloudFormation, Linux, UNIX, VMs, VMware,
Route53, VPC, cloud front, ELK, DynamoDB, Python, Ruby, Redshift, CI/CD, Jenkins, Ant, Maven.

Client: Key Bank, Cleveland, Ohio May 2014 – Oct 2016

Role: Jr. DevOps engineer

Responsibilities:

 Worked on Jenkins as a continuous integration tool for creating new jobs, managing required plugins, configuring the jobs
selecting required source code management tools, build trigger, build system, and post build actions, scheduled automatic
builds, and notifying the build reports.
 Built a strong CI/CD pipeline using GitLab, Jenkins. Also provided extensive GitHub support and maintained repositories for
various projects, ensuring effective version control and smooth code integration.
 Developed ANT and Make files for Java-based applications, and established code base integrity processes, including check-in
validation and branch/merge strategies.
 Automated tasks using shell and Perl scripting; troubleshot user interface issues with JSP. Developed build scripts with ANT
and MAVEN as the build tools for creating artifacts like WAR files, ensuring efficient and reliable build processes for Java-
based applications.
 Participated in change control meetings to secure deployment approvals and coordinated with stakeholders to ensure
successful production deployments, facilitating smooth transitions, and minimizing disruptions in the production
environment.
 Utilized Chef for configuration management, creating Chef Cookbooks with recipes to automate system operations. This
streamlined the setup, configuration, and maintenance of servers, ensuring consistent environments, faster deployments,
and reduced manual effort.
 Worked on JIRA for bug tracking, workflow management, and sprint planning, including creating detailed reports,
customizing workflows, and effectively planning sprints to meet development goals.

Environment: Linux, Windows, Tomcat, Jira, Ant, Maven, Bitbucket, Java, Shell Scripting, Jenkins, Git, CI/CD, Chef.