VINAY PRASAD

Miami Beach, Florida, United StatesNationality
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Work experience

  • Cloud Solutions Architect

    CDS Global Services Inc
    2021.04-Current(4 years)
    • Architected and Implemented secure Azure Virtual Networks with Network Security Groups, enhancing network security and reducing unauthorized access attempts by 30%.•Designed and Deployed Azure Load Balancers and NAT, VPN Gateways to optimize traffic distribution, resulting in a 25% improvement in application performance and user experience.•Implemented Elastic Search, Logstash, Kibana (ELK) Stack for centralized logging and New Relic across Azure resources, resulting in a 40% improvement in log analysis efficiency and achieving a 25% reduction in performance-related issues•Implemented Azure Pipelines to automate build and deployment processes, reducing deployment time by 40% and minimizing manual errors.•Migrated 10+ projects to Azure Repos and Implemented branching strategies, standardizing code management and improving version control by 20%.•Implemented GitHub Actions and Bamboo for CI/CD workflows, reducing build and deployment times by 30% and improving pipeline efficiency.•Implemented Zabbix for Beta Environment and Datadog for comprehensive monitoring across 100+ Azure resources, leading to a 40% improvement in system reliability and a 30% reduction in incident response times.•Implemented infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform, reducing manual configuration efforts by 40% and accelerating deployment times by 30%.•Integrated Ansible with CI/CD pipelines, streamlining configuration management and reducing deployment times by 50%.•Developed and maintained Ansible playbooks, improving deployment reliability and reducing downtime by 25%.•Integrate AI tools for vulnerability scanning, threat detection, and anomaly identification within the CI/CD pipeline.•Collaborated with senior leadership to define and drive the DevOps, Cloud, Cyber Security and AI strategy for the entire organization.
  • Lead DevSecOps Engineer

    Target
    2017.03-2020.04(3 years)
    •Setup and Configured Containerization, Orchestration, and Monitoring technologies, such as Docker, Kubernetes (K8s), Prometheus, Chef and Grafana with the ability to implement and maintain a secure and scalable infrastructure.•Lead efforts to automate repetitive tasks, streamline deployment processes, and implement effective orchestration, leveraging tools such as Chef, Terraform, Docker and Kubernetes.•Implement infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform and Azure ARM templates to enable repeatable and automated provisioning of resources.•Performed build, deploy applications to Docker containers using Kubernetes, reducing deployment times by 30% and enhancing application portability.•Optimized Docker configurations, improving application performance by 20% and reducing resource consumption.•Develop and automate deployment pipelines using CI/CD tools such as Azure Code Pipeline, Azure Repos, Azure Artifacts and Azure Boards.•Designed and Implemented Grafana dashboards that integrated with Azure Monitor and Log Analytics and enhancing visibility into application performance metrics and reducing troubleshooting time by 40%.•Integrated Prometheus with Grafana for Kubernetes real-time monitoring, enhancing visibility into cluster performance and health.•Collaborate with software development teams to integrate DevOps best practices into the software development lifecycle.•Automated deployment of scripts and configuration files to Windows and Linux servers using GitHub, Drone, and Chef through a streamlined CI/CD pipeline.•Developed and implemented a robust CI/CD pipelines in AWS to automate API and web deployments for Dev and QA environments, improving efficiency and reducing errors.•Configured and managed Jenkins servers and plugins to integrate with various build and deployment tools.
  • Senior DevOps Engineer

    Accenture Inc
    2014.02-2017.03(3 years)
    •Designed, developed, released and supported, Cloud Native applications running on Docker Containers and Kubernetes.•Designed and Implemented CI/CD pipelines using Azure Pipeline, Azure Repos, Azure Artifacts and also Integrated with Jenkins and Github Repositories.•Configured CI/CD pipelines for over 30 applications, resulting in a 25% increase in deployment frequency and a 15% decrease in rollback rates.•Coordinated pipeline maintenance, updates, integrations and new features, ensuring 99.9% uptime and consistent delivery of new releases and bug fixes.•Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand infrastructure requirements and develop automated solutions that meet business needs.•Implemented IaC principles to manage and provision infrastructure resources efficiently using Ansible and Terraform.•Assisted with the design, implementation, and maintenance of systems infrastructure using cloud computing services from AWS.•Monitored and troubleshooted cloud infrastructure resources, including compute instances, storage, and networking, to ensure optimal performance, availability, and security.•Assisted with the development and implementation of automation scripts and tools to streamline infrastructure management and deployment processes, using technologies such as Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible.•Configured and maintained cloud-based services such as load balancers, databases, caching systems, and messaging queues to support application requirements.•Participated in disaster recovery planning and business continuity planning for cloud-based systems, including backup and recovery procedures, failover strategies, and disaster recovery testing.•Collaborated with development teams to ensure that cloud infrastructure requirements are aligned with application design and deployment requirements.
  • Cloud Engineer

    Accenture Inc
    2013.07-2014.01(7 months)
    •Established and managed Compute, Azure Resource Groups, Active Directory, DNS to organize and secure cloud resources, increasing operational efficiency and resource management by 35%.•Manage CI/CD pipelines with a focus on security, including Azure Policy enforcement and VM image hardening.•Manage and monitor Azure cloud infrastructure and services, including identity and access management, resource groups, subscriptions, policies, roles, and permissions.•Manage and administer cloud networking components, including but not limited to VPCs, subnets, Load Balancers, and Security Groups.•Configure and manage Azure Monitor, Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Storage Accounts, Key Vaults, Azure SQL Servers, Log Analytics workspace, Virtual networks.•Review existing cloud environments and lead technical deep dives into the infrastructure identifying opportunities for enhancement and automation.•Set up and managed Jenkins for CI/CD, reducing build and deployment times by 25% and enhancing automation.•Configured Jenkins pipelines for over 20 applications, increasing deployment frequency by 15% and improving release consistency.• Monitored and optimized Jenkins performance, ensuring high availability and reliability with 99.9% uptime.•Implemented JFrog Artifactory for artifact management, improving package deployment efficiency by 20%.•Integrated JFrog with CI/CD pipelines, streamlining the package management process and reducing deployment errors by 15%.
  • Senior Automation Engineer

    Accenture Inc
    2012.05-2013.07(a year)
    •Designed, Implemented and Managed Azure Virtual Machines for scalable computing solutions, improving resource utilization and reducing infrastructure costs by 25%.•Administer and optimize virtual server environments for high availability and performance.•Install, configure and maintain Linux operating systems such as Ubuntu and Red Hat Enterprise Linux.•Conducted regular security assessments and audits, addressing any vulnerabilities or compliance issues •Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve development and deployment processes.•Designed, implemented, and maintained infrastructure automation solutions using IaC principles to manage and provision data center resources efficiently.•Developed and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with industry best practices and relevant regulations such as PCI, GDPR, SOX etc.•Developed and maintained comprehensive monitoring and logging solutions using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights, increasing system uptime by 15%.•Enhanced DevOps practices by integrating Azure DevOps with CI/CD pipelines, reducing deployment times by 40% and improving release frequency.•Configured and Managed Azure Virtual Networks with Network Security Groups, enhancing network security and reducing unauthorized access attempts by 30%.•Utilized Azure Storage Accounts and Backup Center to establish a robust backup and disaster recovery strategy, achieving a 99.9% data availability and retention rate.•Deployed and managed AppServices for scalable web applications, achieving a 35% increase in application reliability and performance.
  • Site Reliability Engineer

    Accenture Inc
    2011.01-2012.04(a year)
    •Develop and maintain automation scripts using Shell and PowerShell and tools to streamline system administration tasks.•Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems, and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, renewing TLS/SSL certificates and verifying completion of Scheduled jobs.•Windows and Linux/UNIX System Administration including installation and configuration, Scripting, and Networking (Windows, CentOS, Ubuntu, Red Hat etc.)•Implemented security patterns such as OAuth, SAML, and PingFederate to ensure data protection and compliance with security standards.•Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to build, deployment, and infrastructure to maintain optimal performance and uptime of applications.•Managed 1000+ Ubuntu and Windows servers, ensuring 99.9% uptime and reducing system downtime by 20% through proactive maintenance.•Managed VMware environments with over 200 VMs, ensuring 99.9% uptime and reducing downtime by 50% through effective maintenance and monitoring.•Automated system updates and patches on Ubuntu and Windows servers, decreasing security vulnerabilities by 30% and improving compliance.•Developed shell scripts for automated monitoring and maintenance of Ubuntu servers, reducing manual intervention by 35%.•Configured Active Directory (AD) and Group Policies, enhancing security and reducing access-related issues by 25%.•Optimized Windows Server performance, improving application response times by 20% and user satisfaction.
  • System Administrator

    Wipro
    2010.06-2010.12(7 months)
    •Automate tasks using scripting languages like Bash, PowerShel for improved efficiency.•Perform regular system monitoring, ensuring the integrity, availability, and security of all RHEL systems.•Implemented and enforce security best practices to protect sensitive healthcare data and ensure compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., HIPAA).•Implemented and managed Hyper-V environments, increasing virtualization efficiency and reducing physical server usage by 40%.•Managed VMware environments with over 200 VMs, ensuring 99.9% uptime and reducing downtime by 20% through proactive monitoring.•Setup, Configured and Managed Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) for system deployment and application management.•Implemented automated patching and updates for Windows Servers, reducing security risks by 30% and improving compliance.•Automated backup and recovery processes for VMs, reducing data recovery times by 40% and ensuring data integrity.•Provisioned and managed over 300 VMs, ensuring high availability and reducing downtime by 20% through efficient resource allocation. •Managed and maintained Active Directory for 5000+ users, ensuring high availability and reducing access-related issues by 20%.•Implemented PowerShell scripts for monitoring and reporting, providing real-time insights and improving system performance by 15%.
  • Network Engineer

    Wipro
    2009.11-2010.06(8 months)
    •Implemented TLS/SSL encryption, enhancing data security and reducing vulnerabilities by 30%.•Optimized security protocols, improving network performance by 20% and reducing latency.•Configured and optimized subnets with VLANs, improving network segmentation and reducing broadcast traffic by 25%.•Conducted regular switch firmware updates, ensuring security and reducing vulnerabilities by 15%.•Configured and managed enterprise firewalls, implemented access control lists (ACLs), enhancing network security and reducing breach attempts by 30%.•Monitored and analyzed firewall logs using SIEM tools, improving threat detection and response times by 20%.•Implemented firewall policies, ensuring compliance with SOX, HIPAA, and SOC2 standards and reducing security incidents by 20%.•Configured routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), improving network efficiency and reducing convergence times by 25%.•Monitored and maintained DNS records, ensuring accuracy and reducing configuration errors by 15%.•Designed and implemented network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and other network devices.•Managed and maintained network security, including implementing security policies, performing security audits, and maintaining user accounts and access controls.•Monitored network performance and troubleshooted network issues, including analyzing network logs, identifying network bottlenecks, and resolving network errors.•Conducted regular network maintenance tasks, including upgrading network firmware and software, patching network devices, and performing backups and restores.•Configured and managed network protocols and services, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VPN.•Conducted network capacity planning and performance optimization, including analyzing network traffic patterns, identifying capacity constraints, and implementing optimization strategies.
  • System Engineer

    Tech Mahindra
    2006.08-2009.11(3 years)
    •Managed user accounts, permissions and access controls in line with security policies•Conducted system backups and disaster recovery procedures to ensure data integrity and business continuity.•Managed Microsoft Active Directory for secure and efficient user account, groups, printers and other network resources management.•Configured Active Directory (AD) and Group Policies, enhancing security and reducing access-related issues by 25%.•Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as required.•Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues and optimize resources for maximum uptime and reliability.•Manage AD Resources – Severs, Users, Groups, Printers, Shares etc.•Troubleshoot and fix Software Installation and printer issues remotely using Dame Ware mini remote control.•Taking Daily, Weekly and Monthly Backups (Full, Incremental, Differential) of Primary and Disaster Recovery sites.•Generating Software usage inventory by remotely executing scripts for all the workstations in the project and sending the report to the Manager and leadership.•Configuring, Testing and Deploying Microsoft updates using WSUS.•Updating McAfee signatures periodically on failed devices.•Monitoring the network to prevent any outages and latency between local and global work locations separated by WAN.•Creating Users and managing Groups in Active Directory for the newly on boarded team members.•Creating, Modifying and updating the group policies and deploying across the domain.•Imaging the new Workstations with the Operating System using Ghost Tool.•Destroying the failed hard disks using Ghost software before sending for disposal.

Educational experience

  • Osmania University, Hyderabad

    Computer Science bachelors degree
  • INDIAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

    Software Project Management executive mba
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