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Sivakumar Chandran

Lead Cloud DevOps Engineer
Saltillo, Coahuila

Summary

Results-driven IT professional with over 17 years of experience in software development and cloud infrastructure. Possess 10+ years of hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure, including IaaS migrations, PaaS implementations, and infrastructure automation. Additionally, have working knowledge of AWS infrastructure. Strong background in developing enterprise-grade web applications using ASP.NET, C#, and MVC frameworks. Proven ability to design, implement, and support scalable and secure cloud-native solutions.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Senior Cloud and DevOps Engineer /Azure Consultant

Hexaware Technologies
03.2019 - Current
  • Collaborated with the Cloud Architect during the design phases of key projects.
  • Contributed to the architectural design and implementation of AI features within the application.
  • Designed and maintained CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps, integrating with Azure Key Vault and GitHub for secure and automated deployments.
  • Built and optimized YAML-based Azure DevOps pipelines for .NET applications and Python APIs.
  • Implemented Azure Front Door for a multi-region application hosted across three Azure regions to improve availability and performance.
  • Managed AKS workloads, including the configuration of KEDA for auto-scaling and Ambassador Ingress for traffic routing.
  • Participated in AKS migration and upgrade processes to ensure platform stability and alignment with latest standards.
  • Developed reusable building blocks for Azure services such as Data Factory, Databricks, and ADLS using Ansible, and published them to the Azure DevOps Marketplace for use by internal teams.
  • Collaborated with the InfoSec team to ensure compliance and security standards were met in all infrastructure components.
  • Led cost optimization initiatives for the Azure infrastructure, identifying and implementing measures to reduce cloud spend.
  • Supported the teams by resolving L2/L3 issues related to application which hosted as microservices in AKS.
  • Involved in Power BI capacity migration, ensuring seamless transition of workspaces and datasets with minimal downtime.
  • Implemented load balancing policies in Azure API Management to distribute requests across multiple OpenAI instances, improving reliability and performance.

Cloud Infra Support Engineer

UST Global Trivandrum
12.2017 - 03.2019
  • Involved in cloud infrastructure support activities, including granting access to Azure AD groups and Azure Resource Groups.
  • Created and managed service principals; securely stored secrets in Azure Key Vault.
  • Created custom images in the Azure portal and handled image replication across subscriptions.
  • Contributed to PowerShell scripting for domain join automation and adding users to Azure AD groups.
  • Generated SSL certificates using the NCLM tool and supported certificate lifecycle management.
  • Developed automation scripts using PowerShell to streamline routine cloud operations.
  • Managed IAM users, roles, and policies to enforce least-privilege access.
  • Troubleshot login issues related to MFA, Windows, and Linux systems, ensuring minimal downtime.
  • Developed front-end components using Angular 4 to build responsive and interactive user interfaces.
  • Provisioned and configured EC2 instances to integrate with GitHub for code deployment and version control.
  • Created and managed S3 buckets to deploy code as static websites, enabling scalable and cost-effective hosting.

Senior Cloud Infra Engineer

Cognizant Technologies Solutions
04.2014 - 12.2017
  • Involved in large-scale Lift-and-Shift and PaaS migration projects, migrating legacy applications and infrastructure to Microsoft Azure.
  • Created Azure Resource Groups, Virtual Networks (VNETs), and Virtual Machines using ARM templates for consistent, automated deployments.
  • Provisioned and configured Linux and Windows VMs, including OS hardening as per CIS benchmarks; maintained base and golden images.
  • Installed and configured critical software components including SQL Server with Failover Clustering and SIOS DataKeeper for high availability.
  • Automated VM creation, ILB setup, and infrastructure provisioning using PowerShell scripts.
  • Configured Azure Vault Backup for virtual machines and conducted dry runs for Disaster Recovery (DR) drills to validate readiness.
  • Created and enforced Network Security Group (NSG) rules, Access Control Lists (ACLs), and firewall policies to ensure secure networking.
  • Established hybrid connectivity between on-premises and Azure environments using ExpressRoute.
  • Designed and developed UI components using Angular 4, jQuery, and AJAX; implemented backend service logic in C#.
  • Analyzed legacy code, migrated application components to Azure PaaS services, and optimized architecture for scalability and cost-efficiency.
  • Integrated Application Insights for centralized logging, monitoring, and telemetry across applications.
  • Utilized Azure Blob Storage for storing and retrieving structured XML-based policy files.
  • Deployed applications to Azure App Services and validated using unit testing and functional checks.
  • Managed identity and access control via Azure AD, created IAM roles, policies, and service principals; securely stored secrets in Azure Key Vault.
  • Provided client-facing support and worked closely with SMEs and InfoSec teams to ensure compliance and successful delivery.
  • Configured infrastructure services including Windows AD, RDS, WSUS, and integrated Linux VMs into Active Directory via Samba-Winbind.
  • Monitored patch compliance across infrastructure and coordinated remediation activities with support teams.
  • Contributed to the design and reference architecture for cloud migration, including infrastructure layout, automation strategy, and security controls.

Senior System Analyst

IVY Mobility Solutions
09.2012 - 03.2014
  • Participated in requirement analysis to understand business needs and technical feasibility.
  • Designed and developed assigned modules, with regular code check-ins and updates in SVN.
  • Created stored procedures and functions to support application logic and data processing.
  • Developed and executed test cases to validate application functionality and ensure quality.
  • Performed unit testing on assigned modules to identify and fix defects early in the development cycle.

Software Engineer

HCL Technologies
06.2010 - 09.2012
  • Analyzed mapping sheets to understand data transformation and integration requirements.
  • Developed and enhanced application modules; performed regular code check-ins using TFS.
  • Refactored inline SQL queries by converting them into optimized stored procedures to improve performance and maintainability.
  • Designed and implemented packages, procedures, and functions to support application workflows and backend processing.
  • Created and executed test cases to validate application functionality and ensure data integrity.
  • Conducted integration testing to verify end-to-end data flow and application usability.
  • Provided application support by troubleshooting job failures, resolving user-reported issues, and performing data fixes.
  • Managed user access and role-based permissions within the application.
  • Contributed to application enhancement initiatives by implementing new features and addressing production issues.
  • Played a dual role in development and support activities, ensuring smooth operation and continuous improvement of the application.

System Analyst

Envision Mobility Solutions Pvt Ltd
10.2007 - 05.2010
  • Participated in the analysis and design phases of web application development to ensure alignment with business requirements.
  • Developed and designed web pages using .NET technologies, adhering to coding standards and UI/UX best practices.
  • Created and optimized SQL Server stored procedures and functions to support backend operations.
  • Designed and developed reports using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) to meet client reporting needs.
  • Conducted unit testing and participated in User Acceptance Testing (UAT), addressing issues and responding to client queries.
  • Provided critical production support and resolved high-priority issues to ensure application stability.
  • Managed code deployment activities and was responsible for deploying releases to the production environment.

Education

Master of Computer Applications - Computer And Information Sciences

K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology
Thiruchengode,India
05.2001 -

Skills

Azure

Azure DevOps

Terraform

GitHib Actions

AWS

Net

Kubernetes

Additional Information

Holding Mexico Work permit visa and Valid till Sept 2026

US-H1B Petition approved and valid till Sept 2027

Certification

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Timeline

Senior Cloud and DevOps Engineer /Azure Consultant

Hexaware Technologies
03.2019 - Current

Cloud Infra Support Engineer

UST Global Trivandrum
12.2017 - 03.2019

Senior Cloud Infra Engineer

Cognizant Technologies Solutions
04.2014 - 12.2017

Senior System Analyst

IVY Mobility Solutions
09.2012 - 03.2014

Software Engineer

HCL Technologies
06.2010 - 09.2012

System Analyst

Envision Mobility Solutions Pvt Ltd
10.2007 - 05.2010

Master of Computer Applications - Computer And Information Sciences

K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology
05.2001 -

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