Hands-on Azure DevOps Consultant with 8+ years of Azure Engineering experience, 6+ years of DevOps, Terraform, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines experience.
Aktualisiert am 14.03.2025
Profil
Freiberufler / Selbstständiger
Remote-Arbeit
Verfügbar ab: 01.04.2025
Verfügbar zu: 100%
davon vor Ort: 100%
Microsoft Azure
Kubernetes
Terraform
Linux
Jenkins
Git
Docker
ArgoCD
DevOps
Azure DevOps
English
German

Einsatzorte

Einsatzorte

Deutschland, Schweiz, Österreich


möglich

Projekte

Projekte

1 Jahr 4 Monate
2023-11 - heute

Azure Infrastructure Optimization and DevOps Enhancement

Azure & DevOps Consultant
Azure & DevOps Consultant
  • Comprehensive Azure Policy review and implemented policies with Terraform.
  • Deployed Azure APIM gateway and integrated with Azure Front Door.
  • Developed reusable Azure DevOps templates and streamlined CI/CD pipelines.
  • Designed and implemented AKS cluster and deployed retool application.
  • Designed and implemented remote access solutions for users and IoT devices.


On-Premises to Azure Migration of Core Business Application

  • Comprehensive gap analysis and addressed challenges in architecture.
  • Orchestrated lift-and-shift migration to Azure using Infrastructure as Code.
  • Developed and successfully executed migration roadmap.
  • Implemented workload segmentation, NSG rules, and Azure Firewall policies.
  • Established secure connectivity with S2S VPN, Virtual WAN, and Virtual Hub.
  • Designed and implemented logic apps to solve business challenges.
  • Documented and tested Azure Postgres disaster recovery plan.

Industry: Energy, Transportation
Netherlands
1 Jahr 1 Monat
2022-03 - 2023-03

SaaS Platform Infrastructure Development and Optimization

IT Consultant Azure DevOps
IT Consultant
  • Provided technical leadership for the new SaaS platform.
  • Designed and implemented Azure landing zones.
  • Improved reliability of Terraform, Azure DevOps pipelines, and AKS clusters.
  • Improved collaboration and productivity with comprehensive documentation.
  • Developed production roadmap and delivered successfully.
Azure DevOps
Serrala Group GmbH
Remote
11 Monate
2021-02 - 2021-12

E-commerce Platform Optimization and Migration

IT Consultant Azure DevOps
IT Consultant
  • Improved performance and reliability of e-commerce sites on AKS.
  • Contributed to successful Black Friday, through infrastructure optimization.
  • Minimized business impact through Blue/Green deployment strategy.
  • Optimized CI/CD processes, reducing build and deployment times.
  • Upgraded Terraform code to v1.0 and AKS clusters, components to latest.
Azure DevOps
Elkjøp/KPS Consulting AS
Remote
4 Monate
2020-09 - 2020-12

Azure and Kubernetes Optimization

IT Consultant - Azure, DevOps
IT Consultant - Azure, DevOps
  • Architected and implemented secure remote access solutions on Azure.
  • Modularized Terraform and improved infrastructure delivery.
  • Optimized Azure resource utilization, identifying cost-saving opportunities.
  • Strengthened AKS security using OPA Admission Control.
  • Improved container management with Harbor registry.
Industry: Pet Ecommerce
Remote
5 Monate
2020-04 - 2020-08

Application Migration from OpenShift to Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

IT Consultant Azure DevOps
IT Consultant
  • Orchestrated end-to-end migration of applications from OpenShift to AKS.
  • Enabled microservices deployment using Jenkins and Helm pipelines.
  • Refactored and created Terraform modules for new architecture.
  • Mentored DevOps engineers and transferred knowledge.
Azure DevOps
Allianz Technology SE
Remote
9 Monate
2019-06 - 2020-02

Solutions Design, Testing and Deployment

IT Consultant Azure DevOps
IT Consultant
  • Refactored and upgraded Terraform code.
  • Implemented API gateway for microservices.
  • Successful Istio PoC, validated compatibility with developed microservices.
  • Optimized Jenkins pipelines and microservice deployments.
  • Optimized AKS cluster setup and implemented security enhancements.
Azure DevOps
Deutsche Börse AG
Frankfurt & Remote
6 Monate
2018-12 - 2019-05

Azure Infrastructure & Application Deployment Automation

IT Consultant Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Terraform Git ...
IT Consultant

  • Streamlined CI/CD pipelines for efficient Azure services deployment.
  • Improved infrastructure stability with Terraform code changes.
  • Implemented compliance solutions and improved overall system integrity.
  • Optimized Kubernetes clusters (AKS) and application services reliability.
  • Implemented Istio on AKS, in collaboration with a dedicated task force.

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Terraform Git Gitlab CI/CD Ansible Linux Shell Scripting Azure DevOps
Ambidexter GmbH
Berlin, Remote
6 Monate
2018-07 - 2018-12

Azure Services Deployment and Management

Azure & DevOps Consultant
Azure & DevOps Consultant

  • Implemented and maintained critical Azure services.
  • Services include AKS, ACR, Log Analytics, Cosmos DB, and S2S VPN.
  • Engineered Helm charts for efficient microservices deployment to AKS.
  • Managed Azure resources lifecycle using Terraform and Gitlab CI/CD pipelines.

Rakuten Deutschland GmbH
Bamberg, Remote
1 Jahr
2016-05 - 2017-04

Cloud LAN Services Design & Cloud Operations Transition

Cloud Architecture, Contractor
Cloud Architecture, Contractor

  • Architected future-state operations for Azure and AWS environments.
  • Developed implementation plan for approved cloud design.

IBM Deutschland
Ingolstadt
8 Monate
2014-06 - 2015-01

Build Azure Operations and Azure Operations Delivery

Head - HMA (Hanu Managed Services for Microsoft Azure)
Head - HMA (Hanu Managed Services for Microsoft Azure)

Build Azure Operations

  • Designed and Implemented Azure Operational processes and tools.
  • Hired and trained a team in Azure and managed services operations.

Azure Operations Delivery

  • Designed and Implemented Azure Infrastructure solutions for customers.
  • Hands-on operating customer Azure and Windows Environments.
Hanu Software Solutions (India) Pvt. Ltd.
Greater Noida (India)
12 Jahre 4 Monate
2002-10 - 2015-01

IT Engineering and Leadership

Head ? Azure Managed Services, Technical Lead, Assistant Manager ? IT IS, Senior Network Administrator, Technical Support, Systems Administration, Trainee
Head ? Azure Managed Services, Technical Lead, Assistant Manager ? IT IS, Senior Network Administrator, Technical Support, Systems Administration, Trainee

Various Companies
Remote
1 Jahr 9 Monate
2012-09 - 2014-05

Email & Data Migrations, Data Discovery and Infrastructure Review

Independent IT Consultant, Freelancer
Independent IT Consultant, Freelancer

Email & Data Migrations, Data Discovery

  • Migrated email from internal exchange and google apps to Office 365.
  • Migrated File Server to newer hardware and Windows Server.
  • Installed and configured SharePoint to enable search on file server data.

Infrastructure Review

  • Provided recommendations and proof of concept, to meet the availability and load balancing of application, as per business requirements.
Bengaluru (India)
2 Jahre 1 Monat
2010-08 - 2012-08

Customer Trusted Advisor

Technical Lead
Technical Lead
  • Point of contact for infrastructure design changes and implementations.
  • Handled technical escalations from service desk.
  • Played an important role in retaining the customer.
on request
Bengaluru (India)
3 Jahre
2007-08 - 2010-07

IT Infrastructure Services

Assistant Manager
Assistant Manager
  • Designed and Implemented solutions for internal and external customers.
  • Internal and Hosted data center setup and production rollout.
  • Virtualized the infrastructure, upgraded Active Directory and Exchange.
on request
Hyderabad (India)
3 Jahre 1 Monat
2004-08 - 2007-08

Consulting and Administration

Senior Network Administrator
Senior Network Administrator
on request
Hyderabad (India)
5 Monate
2004-04 - 2004-08

Support

Voice Support Officer
Voice Support Officer
Knoah Solutions Private Limited
Hyderabad
6 Monate
2003-10 - 2004-03

Administration

Systems Administrator
Systems Administrator
Transdyne
Hyderabad
1 Jahr 1 Monat
2002-10 - 2003-10

Apprentice

Trainee
Trainee
Mirc Electronics Limited
Hyderabad

Aus- und Weiterbildung

Aus- und Weiterbildung

1 Monat
2021-03 - 2021-03

Jenkins Engineer 2021

Certificate,
Certificate
1 Monat
2021-01 - 2021-01

HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate

Expires 09.2023
1 Monat
2019-10 - 2019-10

Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)

Certificate,
Certificate
Expired 10.2022
1 Monat
2019-09 - 2019-09

Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

Certificate,
Certificate
Expired 2022-09
2 Jahre 11 Monate
1998-06 - 2001-04

Diploma in Electronics & Communications Engg. (D.EC.E)

Diploma, Andhra Polytechnic, Kakinada (India)
Diploma
Andhra Polytechnic, Kakinada (India)

Position

Position

  • Cloud Architect
  • Automation & Reliability Consultant

Kompetenzen

Kompetenzen

Top-Skills

Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Terraform Linux Jenkins Git Docker ArgoCD DevOps Azure DevOps

Produkte / Standards / Erfahrungen / Methoden

Skills

Cloud Service Provider:

  • Microsoft Azure
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)


Container Stack & Services:

  • Kubernetes
  • Docker
  • Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)


Integration & Messaging

  • Logic Apps
  • Event Grid
  • Service Bus


Data Stack & Services:

  • Azure SQL
  • MySQL
  • PostgreSQL
  • Storage Account
  • Confluent Kafka
  • MongoDB Atlas


Core Networking:

  • Virtual Networks
  • TCP/IP
  • DNS
  • Nginx Ingress
  • Front Door
  • Application Gateway


Network Security:

  • Azure Virtual WAN
  • Azure Firewall
  • VPN Gateways
  • Network Policy


Automation & Deployments:

  • Terraform
  • Azure DevOps
  • Ansible
  • Argo CD
  • Helm
  • Shell Scripting


Observability:

  • Elastic Stack
  • Azure Log Analytics
  • Prometheus
  • Grafana
  • Loki
  • Pingdom


Collaboration Tools:

  • Office 365
  • Teams
  • Slack
  • Jira
  • Confluence
  • Git
  • GitHub
  • Bitbucket

Betriebssysteme

Linux
Windows

Datenkommunikation

TCP/IP
DNS
HTTP/S
VPN
LAN
WAN
NAT
Routing
Load Balancing

Einsatzorte

Einsatzorte

Deutschland, Schweiz, Österreich


möglich

Projekte

Projekte

1 Jahr 4 Monate
2023-11 - heute

Azure Infrastructure Optimization and DevOps Enhancement

Azure & DevOps Consultant
Azure & DevOps Consultant
  • Comprehensive Azure Policy review and implemented policies with Terraform.
  • Deployed Azure APIM gateway and integrated with Azure Front Door.
  • Developed reusable Azure DevOps templates and streamlined CI/CD pipelines.
  • Designed and implemented AKS cluster and deployed retool application.
  • Designed and implemented remote access solutions for users and IoT devices.


On-Premises to Azure Migration of Core Business Application

  • Comprehensive gap analysis and addressed challenges in architecture.
  • Orchestrated lift-and-shift migration to Azure using Infrastructure as Code.
  • Developed and successfully executed migration roadmap.
  • Implemented workload segmentation, NSG rules, and Azure Firewall policies.
  • Established secure connectivity with S2S VPN, Virtual WAN, and Virtual Hub.
  • Designed and implemented logic apps to solve business challenges.
  • Documented and tested Azure Postgres disaster recovery plan.

Industry: Energy, Transportation
Netherlands
1 Jahr 1 Monat
2022-03 - 2023-03

SaaS Platform Infrastructure Development and Optimization

IT Consultant Azure DevOps
IT Consultant
  • Provided technical leadership for the new SaaS platform.
  • Designed and implemented Azure landing zones.
  • Improved reliability of Terraform, Azure DevOps pipelines, and AKS clusters.
  • Improved collaboration and productivity with comprehensive documentation.
  • Developed production roadmap and delivered successfully.
Azure DevOps
Serrala Group GmbH
Remote
11 Monate
2021-02 - 2021-12

E-commerce Platform Optimization and Migration

IT Consultant Azure DevOps
IT Consultant
  • Improved performance and reliability of e-commerce sites on AKS.
  • Contributed to successful Black Friday, through infrastructure optimization.
  • Minimized business impact through Blue/Green deployment strategy.
  • Optimized CI/CD processes, reducing build and deployment times.
  • Upgraded Terraform code to v1.0 and AKS clusters, components to latest.
Azure DevOps
Elkjøp/KPS Consulting AS
Remote
4 Monate
2020-09 - 2020-12

Azure and Kubernetes Optimization

IT Consultant - Azure, DevOps
IT Consultant - Azure, DevOps
  • Architected and implemented secure remote access solutions on Azure.
  • Modularized Terraform and improved infrastructure delivery.
  • Optimized Azure resource utilization, identifying cost-saving opportunities.
  • Strengthened AKS security using OPA Admission Control.
  • Improved container management with Harbor registry.
Industry: Pet Ecommerce
Remote
5 Monate
2020-04 - 2020-08

Application Migration from OpenShift to Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

IT Consultant Azure DevOps
IT Consultant
  • Orchestrated end-to-end migration of applications from OpenShift to AKS.
  • Enabled microservices deployment using Jenkins and Helm pipelines.
  • Refactored and created Terraform modules for new architecture.
  • Mentored DevOps engineers and transferred knowledge.
Azure DevOps
Allianz Technology SE
Remote
9 Monate
2019-06 - 2020-02

Solutions Design, Testing and Deployment

IT Consultant Azure DevOps
IT Consultant
  • Refactored and upgraded Terraform code.
  • Implemented API gateway for microservices.
  • Successful Istio PoC, validated compatibility with developed microservices.
  • Optimized Jenkins pipelines and microservice deployments.
  • Optimized AKS cluster setup and implemented security enhancements.
Azure DevOps
Deutsche Börse AG
Frankfurt & Remote
6 Monate
2018-12 - 2019-05

Azure Infrastructure & Application Deployment Automation

IT Consultant Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Terraform Git ...
IT Consultant

  • Streamlined CI/CD pipelines for efficient Azure services deployment.
  • Improved infrastructure stability with Terraform code changes.
  • Implemented compliance solutions and improved overall system integrity.
  • Optimized Kubernetes clusters (AKS) and application services reliability.
  • Implemented Istio on AKS, in collaboration with a dedicated task force.

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Terraform Git Gitlab CI/CD Ansible Linux Shell Scripting Azure DevOps
Ambidexter GmbH
Berlin, Remote
6 Monate
2018-07 - 2018-12

Azure Services Deployment and Management

Azure & DevOps Consultant
Azure & DevOps Consultant

  • Implemented and maintained critical Azure services.
  • Services include AKS, ACR, Log Analytics, Cosmos DB, and S2S VPN.
  • Engineered Helm charts for efficient microservices deployment to AKS.
  • Managed Azure resources lifecycle using Terraform and Gitlab CI/CD pipelines.

Rakuten Deutschland GmbH
Bamberg, Remote
1 Jahr
2016-05 - 2017-04

Cloud LAN Services Design & Cloud Operations Transition

Cloud Architecture, Contractor
Cloud Architecture, Contractor

  • Architected future-state operations for Azure and AWS environments.
  • Developed implementation plan for approved cloud design.

IBM Deutschland
Ingolstadt
8 Monate
2014-06 - 2015-01

Build Azure Operations and Azure Operations Delivery

Head - HMA (Hanu Managed Services for Microsoft Azure)
Head - HMA (Hanu Managed Services for Microsoft Azure)

Build Azure Operations

  • Designed and Implemented Azure Operational processes and tools.
  • Hired and trained a team in Azure and managed services operations.

Azure Operations Delivery

  • Designed and Implemented Azure Infrastructure solutions for customers.
  • Hands-on operating customer Azure and Windows Environments.
Hanu Software Solutions (India) Pvt. Ltd.
Greater Noida (India)
12 Jahre 4 Monate
2002-10 - 2015-01

IT Engineering and Leadership

Head ? Azure Managed Services, Technical Lead, Assistant Manager ? IT IS, Senior Network Administrator, Technical Support, Systems Administration, Trainee
Head ? Azure Managed Services, Technical Lead, Assistant Manager ? IT IS, Senior Network Administrator, Technical Support, Systems Administration, Trainee

Various Companies
Remote
1 Jahr 9 Monate
2012-09 - 2014-05

Email & Data Migrations, Data Discovery and Infrastructure Review

Independent IT Consultant, Freelancer
Independent IT Consultant, Freelancer

Email & Data Migrations, Data Discovery

  • Migrated email from internal exchange and google apps to Office 365.
  • Migrated File Server to newer hardware and Windows Server.
  • Installed and configured SharePoint to enable search on file server data.

Infrastructure Review

  • Provided recommendations and proof of concept, to meet the availability and load balancing of application, as per business requirements.
Bengaluru (India)
2 Jahre 1 Monat
2010-08 - 2012-08

Customer Trusted Advisor

Technical Lead
Technical Lead
  • Point of contact for infrastructure design changes and implementations.
  • Handled technical escalations from service desk.
  • Played an important role in retaining the customer.
on request
Bengaluru (India)
3 Jahre
2007-08 - 2010-07

IT Infrastructure Services

Assistant Manager
Assistant Manager
  • Designed and Implemented solutions for internal and external customers.
  • Internal and Hosted data center setup and production rollout.
  • Virtualized the infrastructure, upgraded Active Directory and Exchange.
on request
Hyderabad (India)
3 Jahre 1 Monat
2004-08 - 2007-08

Consulting and Administration

Senior Network Administrator
Senior Network Administrator
on request
Hyderabad (India)
5 Monate
2004-04 - 2004-08

Support

Voice Support Officer
Voice Support Officer
Knoah Solutions Private Limited
Hyderabad
6 Monate
2003-10 - 2004-03

Administration

Systems Administrator
Systems Administrator
Transdyne
Hyderabad
1 Jahr 1 Monat
2002-10 - 2003-10

Apprentice

Trainee
Trainee
Mirc Electronics Limited
Hyderabad

Aus- und Weiterbildung

Aus- und Weiterbildung

1 Monat
2021-03 - 2021-03

Jenkins Engineer 2021

Certificate,
Certificate
1 Monat
2021-01 - 2021-01

HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate

Expires 09.2023
1 Monat
2019-10 - 2019-10

Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)

Certificate,
Certificate
Expired 10.2022
1 Monat
2019-09 - 2019-09

Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

Certificate,
Certificate
Expired 2022-09
2 Jahre 11 Monate
1998-06 - 2001-04

Diploma in Electronics & Communications Engg. (D.EC.E)

Diploma, Andhra Polytechnic, Kakinada (India)
Diploma
Andhra Polytechnic, Kakinada (India)

Position

Position

  • Cloud Architect
  • Automation & Reliability Consultant

Kompetenzen

Kompetenzen

Top-Skills

Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Terraform Linux Jenkins Git Docker ArgoCD DevOps Azure DevOps

Produkte / Standards / Erfahrungen / Methoden

Skills

Cloud Service Provider:

  • Microsoft Azure
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)


Container Stack & Services:

  • Kubernetes
  • Docker
  • Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)


Integration & Messaging

  • Logic Apps
  • Event Grid
  • Service Bus


Data Stack & Services:

  • Azure SQL
  • MySQL
  • PostgreSQL
  • Storage Account
  • Confluent Kafka
  • MongoDB Atlas


Core Networking:

  • Virtual Networks
  • TCP/IP
  • DNS
  • Nginx Ingress
  • Front Door
  • Application Gateway


Network Security:

  • Azure Virtual WAN
  • Azure Firewall
  • VPN Gateways
  • Network Policy


Automation & Deployments:

  • Terraform
  • Azure DevOps
  • Ansible
  • Argo CD
  • Helm
  • Shell Scripting


Observability:

  • Elastic Stack
  • Azure Log Analytics
  • Prometheus
  • Grafana
  • Loki
  • Pingdom


Collaboration Tools:

  • Office 365
  • Teams
  • Slack
  • Jira
  • Confluence
  • Git
  • GitHub
  • Bitbucket

Betriebssysteme

Linux
Windows

Datenkommunikation

TCP/IP
DNS
HTTP/S
VPN
LAN
WAN
NAT
Routing
Load Balancing

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