Name: Sai Harsha Vemula

Job Role: DevOps Engineer

Experience: 3 Years

Address: Kansas City, Missouri

Skills

Java
Python
Shell Scripting
AWS
Kubernetes
Terraform
SQL
Web Development

About

About Me

I am a highly skilled DevOps Engineer with over three years of experience in automating cloud infrastructure, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, and improving system reliability using Terraform, Kubernetes, and AWS. I have a proven ability to design, implement, and manage scalable, cost-effective solutions while ensuring high availability and security.

My expertise spans across cloud computing (AWS, Azure), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm), and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible, AWS CloudFormation). I have hands-on experience in monitoring and logging solutions such as Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, and ELK Stack, enabling efficient troubleshooting and proactive issue resolution.

In addition to my DevOps proficiency, I am well-versed in Java, Python, and Shell Scripting, utilizing these languages to build, automate, and optimize backend systems. My experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, Argo CD, GitOps) ensures rapid, secure, and reliable software delivery.

Beyond technical expertise, I am passionate about cloud-native development, automation, and security best practices. I continuously seek opportunities to innovate, optimize, and streamline operations, ensuring seamless deployment and management of cloud infrastructure. My goal is to contribute to high-performing teams, delivering robust, scalable, and efficient cloud solutions.

Resume

Resume

Purpose-driven DevOps Engineer with 3 years of experience, ensuring robust systems and efficient workflows in high availability architectures.

Experience


2021-2023

Associate Software DevOps Engineer

Vitrana, Inc.

  • Directed the development and refinement of Kubernetes manifests, streamlining automated deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications, boosting deployment speed by 20% and cutting system downtime by 30%.
  • Designed and managed multiple AWS VPCs, configuring subnets, CIDR allocations, and Network ACLs (NACLs) to enhance network segmentation, security, and performance across cloud environments.
  • Deployed robust monitoring and alerting systems using Prometheus and Grafana, slashing incident response times by 40% and elevating service uptime to 80%.
  • Utilized Docker Compose for containerizing microservices, guaranteeing consistent and repeatable application deployment across all environments, reducing deployment issues by 35%.
  • Applied Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform, automating cloud infrastructure provisioning, which halved setup time and eradicated configuration drift.
  • Fortified system reliability by implementing automated failover strategies and disaster recovery processes, attaining max service uptime.
  • Designed and implemented an efficient cache management strategy using Redis and AWS ElastiCache, improving application performance and reducing database load by optimizing data retrieval.
  • Established security best practices by integrating Trivy, JUnit, and SonarQube into CI/CD workflows, enhancing code quality and mitigating security vulnerabilities.
  • Managed AWS RDS for scalable, secure, and reliable database solutions, reducing manual intervention and cutting database downtime by 20%.
  • Configured and managed AWS WAF to protect web applications against common threats, enhancing security posture and reducing vulnerability exploitation risks.
  • Utilized AWS Secrets Manager for secure storage and rotation of credentials, ensuring compliance with security best practices and minimizing exposure risks.
  • Implemented Argo CD for automated, GitOps-based continuous delivery, streamlining Kubernetes deployments and improving deployment consistency by 30%.

2020-2021

DevOps Intern

Vitrana, Inc.

  • Integrated and managed Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) for secure identity and access management, implementing single sign-on (SSO) and multi-factor authentication (MFA) in one of the projects.
  • Automated critical system monitoring and deployment workflows using Bash and Python, minimizing manual intervention by 40% and enhancing deployment consistency.
  • Developed AWS Lambda scripts to automate EBS snapshot backups, manage retention policies, remove outdated ECR images, schedule automated log cleanup, and dynamically adjust EC2 instance scaling based on system metrics, enhancing cloud resource efficiency and cost management.
  • Led the migration of legacy applications to cloud-native architectures, markedly improving scalability and simplifying operational complexity, resulting in a 15% reduction in maintenance costs.
  • Designed and enforced IAM roles, policies, and RBAC policies on Kubernetes, ensuring secure access control and maintaining compliance across the organization.
  • Optimized the deployment and management of 300 Docker containers in production environments, implementing best practices that elevated application stability and reduced deployment errors by 25%.
  • Automated configuration management with Ansible, decreasing manual configuration errors by 35% and streamlining deployment of microservices and microfrontends in non-Kubernetes environments.
  • Designed and implemented a real-time dashboard using AWS QuickSight, leveraging Amazon Redshift as the data warehouse and AWS Glue for ETL processes, enabling seamless access to S3-stored data.
  • Deployed and configured the ELK stack to centralize logging and monitoring, accelerating issue detection and resolution by 30%.
  • Created and managed Helm charts for Kubernetes deployments, ensuring consistent and scalable application rollouts across multiple environments.
  • Spearheaded release management processes, coordinating multi-environment deployments and maintaining release schedules, improving release accuracy and reducing rollback incidents by 30%.



Education


2023-2024

Master in Computer Science

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri

2016-2021

M Tech Integrated Software Engineering

Vellore Institute of Technology

Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India

Projects

Projects

Below are some of the projects I have worked on, focusing on automation, deployment, and analytics in the software engineering domain.

Serverless Web Application

Developed a fully serverless web application to perform CRUD operations on data stored in DynamoDB, achieving high scalability and low-latency performance. Managed RESTful API interactions using AWS API Gateway and AWS Lambda, optimizing response times and reducing operational complexity.

Data Analytics Platform Deployment

Designed and deployed a scalable AWS-based data analytics platform using Apache Spark and Elasticsearch, reducing processing time by 40% through automated pipelines. Implemented Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform to provision and manage AWS resources, resulting in a 30% reduction in infrastructure costs.

Microservices Architecture for Healthcare System

Engineered a microservices-based healthcare platform using Java and Spring Boot, focusing on scalability and fault tolerance. Containerized microservices with Docker and deployed them on Kubernetes, ensuring seamless scaling and load balancing across the application. Automated CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and GitLab, leading to a 50% reduction in deployment time.

Achievements

Certifications & Awards

Here are some of the recognitions I have received for my contributions and expertise in the field of DevOps.

HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate

Successfully completed the HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate certification. This demonstrates my proficiency in understanding infrastructure as code (IaC) concepts, best practices, and managing resources using Terraform.

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HashiCorp Terraform Certification Badge

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

Validated expertise in designing secure, scalable, and cost-effective solutions on AWS. Proficient in AWS services, architecture best practices, and cloud security.

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AWS Solutions Architect Certification Badge

Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals

Earned the Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals certification, demonstrating a foundational understanding of cloud services and Azure concepts, including core solutions, management tools, general security, and network features.

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Microsoft Certified Fundamentals Badge

My Blogs

Explore My Articles

Here are some of my recent blog posts where I discuss various topics related to DevOps, cloud technologies, and software engineering.

Testimonials

What People Say

Here are some testimonials from my colleagues and mentors who have worked closely with me.

Avnish Joy

DevOps Team Manager at Vitrana

"I had the pleasure of working closely with Sai Harsha in my team as a DevOps Engineer. He consistently demonstrated his expertise in areas such as CI/CD pipelines, automation, and cloud infrastructure management. Sai is technically proficient and an excellent team player, always willing to collaborate and share knowledge. His proactive attitude and dedication ensured our projects were completed efficiently and successfully."

Tharun Yerramreddy

Team Lead of DevOps Team at Vitrana

"As Sai Harsha's lead, I am consistently impressed by his expertise in AWS, DevOps, Kubernetes, Shell Scripting, and GitLab. He has been instrumental in managing complex systems and implementing seamless CI/CD processes. His technical expertise and problem-solving capabilities make him an invaluable asset to any team."

Abibalaji

Team Lead of Java Team at Vitrana

"Sai Harsha is an exceptionally talented and dedicated DevOps Engineer. His outstanding work in formalizing our pipeline architecture significantly improved our workflows. Sai is a team player with strong communication skills and a commitment to delivering results. I am confident Harsha will bring excellence and value to any organization he is associated with."

Shanmukh Sridhar

Python Developer at Vitrana

"I had the pleasure of working with Harsha, where he consistently demonstrated exceptional skills in cloud engineering and DevOps practices. His expertise in AWS, Docker, GitLab, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines made him a go-to person for automation. Harsha excels in managing complex projects and delivering scalable, efficient solutions. He is also a fantastic team player."

Vanshika Bhatt

DevOps Engineer at Vitrana

"I have had the opportunity to work with Harsha in his role as a DevOps Engineer and can attest to his technical expertise in GitLab, AWS, Kubernetes, and Terraform. His meticulousness and ability to find creative solutions to complex problems have been a valuable asset to our team."

Contact

Contact Me

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Address

Kansas City, Missouri

Contact Number

+ 816-614-4801

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