Kamalakkannan Ajaikumar

Kamalakkannan Ajaikumar

AWS DevOps Engineer

Dubai

Profile summary

DevOps Engineer with 3+ years of experience in designing, automating, and managing scalable infrastructure across multi-cloud environments, primarily AWS with exposure to Azure and GCP. Skilled in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), and CI/CD pipeline optimization using GitLab and ArgoCD. Proven ability to implement cloud-agnostic solutions, enhance reliability through monitoring and observability, and drive infrastructure transformation initiatives. Adept at collaborating with development and security teams to ensure compliant, resilient, and high-performing systems across distributed environments.

Career highlights

Multi-Cloud Infrastructure Automation: Led infrastructure automation transforming single-cloud environments to scalable multi-cloud architectures using AWS and GCP.

Enhanced Deployment Efficiency: Improved deployment workflows, reduced provisioning time, and enhanced operational efficiency through automation and tooling.

Key skills

Skills
AWS Cloud Infrastructure (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC)Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)Jenkins Pipeline AutomationAWS Security & IAM Policy ManagementCost Optimization & Resource Scaling (ASG, S3 lifecycle policies)Shell Scripting & YAML AutomationActive Directory AdministrationTroubleshooting & SLA ComplianceDevOps Best Practices & Agile MethodologiesGit & Version Control ManagementDocker ContainerizationKubernetes Orchestration & Helm ChartsMicroservices Architecture DeploymentLinux & Windows System AdministrationCloud Monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch)Network Configuration (VPC Peering, NAT Gateway, Route53)IT Service Management (ITSM) & Incident ResolutionMicrosoft 365 & Exchange Online SupportCross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder CommunicationInfrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform or AWS CloudFormation: Mastery in defining and managing infrastructure through code is crucial for automation, consistency, and version control.Advanced AWS Networking (Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Global Accelerator): Deep understanding of advanced networking capabilities for complex hybrid and multi-region deployments.Serverless Technologies (AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB): Expertise in building and managing serverless applications for scalability, cost efficiency, and reduced operational overhead.Configuration Management (Ansible, Chef, Puppet): Ability to automate the configuration and management of systems, ensuring consistency and compliance across environments.Security Automation (DevSecOps): Integrating security practices into the CI/CD pipeline, including vulnerability scanning, security testing, and automated security policy enforcement.

Professional experience

AWS DevOps EngineerFeb 2022 - Jul 2025
GLIBWARE SOFT SOLUTIONS | Chennai, India

● Led infrastructure automation and modernization efforts, transforming single-cloud environments into scalable, multi-cloud architectures using AWS and GCP. ● Designed and implemented Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to standardize and automate infrastructure provisioning. ● Containerized applications using Docker and deployed, managed, and monitored workloads on Kubernetes clusters. ● Built and optimized CI/CD pipelines leveraging GitLab CI/CD and GitOps practices with ArgoCD for seamless deployments. ● Established observability stacks using Prometheus and Grafana for system monitoring, alerting, and reliability tracking. ● Collaborated with developers and security teams to implement cloud-agnostic, compliant, and secure infrastructure patterns. ● Improved deployment workflows, reduced provisioning time, and enhanced operational efficiency through automation and tooling.

  • Led infrastructure automation and modernization efforts, transforming single-cloud environments into scalable, multi-cloud architectures using AWS and GCP.
  • Designed and implemented Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Pulumi to standardize and automate infrastructure provisioning.
  • Containerized applications using Docker and deployed, managed, and monitored workloads on Kubernetes clusters.
  • Built and optimized CI/CD pipelines leveraging GitLab CI/CD and GitOps practices with ArgoCD for seamless deployments.
  • Established observability stacks using Prometheus and Grafana for system monitoring, alerting, and reliability tracking.
DevOps EngineerSep 2021 - Jan 2023
Smartforce IT Solution | Hyderabad, India

● Established the digital marketing department, expanding the product's US market presence. ● Designed and implemented CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, and Docker, improving deployment speed and reducing manual errors. ● Supported AWS infrastructure setup (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC) and automation with Terraform, ensuring scalable and secure environments. ● Collaborated with developers to containerize Microservices and deploy on Kubernetes for improved scalability. ● Conducted requirement analysis and gathered functional specifications from clients to align DevOps solutions with business objectives. ● Created process flow diagrams, user stories, and acceptance criteria for automation initiatives and software roll-outs. ● Acted as a liaison between development and operations teams to streamline release management and ensure smooth production transitions. ● Assisted in monitoring setup (Prometheus & Grafana) for system performance, availability, and proactive alerting. ● Delivered business insights and process documentation, enabling data-driven decision-making and project tracking.

  • Established the digital marketing department, expanding the product's US market presence.
  • Designed and implemented CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, and Docker, improving deployment speed and reducing manual errors.
  • Supported AWS infrastructure setup (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC) and automation with Terraform, ensuring scalable and secure environments.
  • Collaborated with developers to containerize Microservices and deploy on Kubernetes for improved scalability.
  • Conducted requirement analysis and gathered functional specifications from clients to align DevOps solutions with business objectives.
System EngineerOct 2015 - Jul 2018
Infosys Limited | Chennai, India

● Administered Active Directory (AD), Citrix Virtual Apps/Desktops, and Microsoft 365 services for global enterprise clients (Sysco US & Canada). ● Managed Exchange Online configurations, including Shared Mailboxes, Distribution Lists, Calendars, and resolved synchronization issues. ● Provided Tier 2 & Tier 3 support for Office 365, ensuring SLA adherence and delivering efficient incident resolution. ● Handled ITSM BMC Remedy tickets for access provisioning, login failures, and user account management, reducing average resolution time.

  • Administered Active Directory (AD), Citrix Virtual Apps/Desktops, and Microsoft 365 services for global enterprise clients (Sysco US & Canada).
  • Managed Exchange Online configurations, including Shared Mailboxes, Distribution Lists, Calendars, and resolved synchronization issues.
  • Provided Tier 2 & Tier 3 support for Office 365, ensuring SLA adherence and delivering efficient incident resolution.
  • Handled ITSM BMC Remedy tickets for access provisioning, login failures, and user account management, reducing average resolution time.

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Computer ScienceJun 2012 - Jun 2015
Periyar Univeristy