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I’m an IT professional with 25 years of experience, including 15 years in IT consulting, leading diverse and distributed teams to build and operate robust infrastructure and cloud solutions. I’ve designed and automated end-to-end delivery pipelines, migrated complex workloads to cloud, and implemented secure, scalable architectures across multi‑cloud and on‑prem environments. I thrive on solving complex problems, mentoring teams, and delivering measurable improvements in speed, reliability, and cost efficiency.
My goal is to leverage deep cloud, automation, and architecture expertise toward Principal/Lead Cloud Architect roles, partnering with enterprise customers to drive security, performance, and business outcomes while continuing to grow with a high‑impact, collaborative team.
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Senior DevOps Consultant at Preacta
June 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025Designed and automated the deployment of PHP, SOLR, and NGINX applications running on AWS EKS using GitLab, Cloudflare, Terraform and GitHub Actions to automate the end-to-end software and infrastructure delivery lifecycle. Managed and automated routine Linux server tasks using Ansible and shell scripting. Continuously improved IaC deployments and CI/CD pipelines by introducing new features and aligning with NDIS standards and cybersecurity best practices to ensure security and reliability. Integrated pipeline metrics and logs into centralized monitoring (Prometheus/Grafana), enabling real-time visibility into pipeline health, performance, and failure trends. Helped design and participate in disaster recovery planning and drill exercises. Coordinated platform handovers to support teams, including preparing technical documentation and delivering knowledge transfer sessions.
Senior DevOps Consultant at Yellow Bloom Services
June 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025Designed and automated the deployment of PHP, SOLR, and NGINX applications running on AWS EKS using GitLab, Cloudflare, Terraform and GitHub Actions to automate the end-to-end software and infrastructure delivery lifecycle. Managed and automated routine Linux server tasks using Ansible and shell scripting. Continuously improved IaC deployments and CI/CD pipelines by introducing new features and aligning with cybersecurity best practices to ensure security and reliability. Integrated pipeline metrics and logs into centralized monitoring (Prometheus/Grafana), enabling real-time visibility into pipeline health, performance, and failure trends. Helped design and participate in disaster recovery (DR) planning and drill exercises. Coordinated platform handovers to support teams, including preparing technical documentation and delivering knowledge transfer sessions.
Senior Cloud & DevOps Consultant at Datacom Pty Ltd
February 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025Designed and automated Kubeflow pipeline components, including: container image builds for ML workloads; reusable pipeline components; automated DAG and pipeline generation; model deployment workflows to Kubernetes-based inference services; custom logging mechanisms for Spark workloads. Provisioned and managed AWS EKS infrastructure for MLOps and Spark-based data pipelines using Terraform and Ansible. Implemented SAST for IaC and automated security testing in CI/CD. Configured and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitLab to automate IaC deployments, container builds, and ML pipeline updates.
Senior Cloud & DevOps Consultant EL2 at Datacom Pty Ltd (ATO Direct)
February 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025Designed, implemented, and automated EMR on AWS EKS–based MLOps platforms to support large-scale machine learning and data science workloads. Built and operationalised end-to-end MLOps pipelines covering model training, validation, deployment, and monitoring, integrating Kubeflow Pipelines, Apache Airflow, Spark, and Kubernetes Operators. Integrated MLflow for experiment tracking, model versioning, artifact management, and model registry. Developed and scheduled Apache Airflow DAGs to orchestrate complex ML workflows, including data pre-processing, feature engineering, distributed Spark training jobs, model evaluation, and automated deployment triggers. Implemented and enhanced automated security testing in CI/CD, integrating SAST (SonarQube, Checkmarx) and DAST (OWASP ZAP) for early vulnerability detection in IaC and applications. Designed and automated Kubeflow pipeline components, including container image builds, reusable components, DAG/pipeline generation, and model deployment
Senior Cloud & DevOps Consultant at Datacom Pty Ltd
June 1, 2023 - February 1, 2025Designed, implemented, and automated EMR on AWS EKS–based MLOps platforms to support large-scale machine learning and data science workloads, enabling reproducible, scalable, and secure model development and execution. Built and operationalised end-to-end MLOps pipelines covering model training, validation, deployment, and monitoring, integrating Kubeflow Pipelines, Apache Airflow, Spark, and Kubernetes Operators to support both Spark-based and non-Spark ML workloads. Integrated MLflow for experiment tracking, model versioning, artifact management, and model registry, enabling consistent promotion of models across development, staging, and production environments. Developed and scheduled Apache Airflow DAGs to orchestrate complex ML workflows, including data pre-processing, feature engineering, distributed Spark training jobs, model evaluation, and automated deployment triggers. Implemented and enhanced automated security testing in CI/CD, integrating SAST (SonarQube , Checkmarx) and
Senior Cloud & DevOps Consultant EL2 at Datacom Pty Ltd (ATO)
June 1, 2023 - February 1, 2025Led automation and cloud engineering for ATO data workloads, including MLOps pipelines, Kubeflow, Airflow and Spark. Managed CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and GitLab; enforced security controls via SAST/DAST; integrated logging/monitoring; collaborated on DR planning, incident response and platform handovers. Provisioned and managed AWS EKS infrastructure, CI/CD tooling, and governance controls in line with Australian government cyber security frameworks. Delivered platforms and solutions aligned with the AWS Well-Architected Framework, focusing on security, reliability, operational excellence, performance efficiency, and cost optimization.
Senior Cloud & DevOps Consultant EL 2 at Datacom Pty Ltd
June 1, 2023 - February 1, 2025Designed, implemented, and automated EMR on AWS EKS-based MLOps platforms to support large-scale ML workloads; built end-to-end ML pipelines with Kubeflow Pipelines, Apache Airflow, Spark, and Kubernetes Operators; integrated MLflow for experiment tracking and model registry; implemented model monitoring and security controls; provisioned AWS EKS with Terraform and Ansible; ensured PSPF/ISM controls and AWS Well-Architected compliance; delivered platform handovers and documentation.
DevOps Lead Consultant at Balance Recruitment Australia
March 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023Designed and implemented Ansible Tower to automate OS patching and infrastructure configuration deployments; led Azure cloud migration activities; enhanced data and infrastructure pipelines; authored technical documentation and conducted knowledge transfer sessions.
Senior Cloud DevOps Consultant at Modis Australia
February 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023Automated CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, managing deployments with Xebia XL Deploy/XL Release. Integrated with PostgreSQL for release management. Managed AWS cloud infrastructure and microservices using EKS, AKS, and serverless architectures, leveraging Terraform, Serverless Framework, and CloudFormation. Improved deployment pipelines with best practices and feature enhancements. Designed and re-architected cloud solutions aligned with the AWS Well-Architected Framework. Managed OpenShift infrastructure and application deployments across private cloud and on-premises environments. Automated infrastructure and application deployments using Ansible, Bash and Python scripts. Ensured maximum application uptime and reduced manual workload through automation.
Senior Cloud DevOps Consultant at Modis Australia - Sydney
February 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023Automated CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins; managed AWS EKS, AKS, and OpenShift deployments; implemented IaC with Terraform and Ansible; built reusable components and pipelines; led platform handovers to operations and aligned solutions with the AWS Well-Architected Framework.
Cloud Lead Consultant at Contino Solutions Limited
March 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022Automated infrastructure deployment of AWS MQ Services; enhanced Jenkins pipelines; managed Kubernetes deployments on AWS using Terraform, Jenkins, Azure templates, ArgoCD, Vaults, and Helm charts; created Golden AMIs; delivered cost-optimized, AWS-based solutions and platform handovers.
AWS DevOps Cloud Engineer at Amazon Web Services, Australia
February 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021Automated CI/CD pipelines using AWS DevOps services (CodePipeline, CodeCommit, Elastic Beanstalk, CloudFormation); led on-premises to AWS migrations; containerized monolithic applications with Docker and deployed via ECS, EKS, OpenShift; guided monitoring and cross-region S3 strategies; implemented serverless components with Lambda; built end-to-end AWS infrastructure using CloudFormation and Terraform.
Senior DevOps Consultant at Yellow Bloom Services
June 1, 2015 - December 1, 2025Designed and automated deployment of PHP, SOLR, and NGINX applications running on AWS EKS using GitLab, Cloudflare, and Terraform. Automated routine Linux server tasks using Ansible and shell scripting. Improved IaC deployments and CI/CD pipelines; aligned with cybersecurity standards and contributed to DR planning and knowledge transfer (NDIS client).
Infrastructure Technical Consultant at Datacom New Zealand
August 1, 2013 - December 1, 2015Assisted customers with SAP migrations to private cloud; led storage migrations (IBM Tivoli) and Linux server migrations; developed POCs for application containerization and on-premises migration strategies; managed Cisco/VMware environments and KVM virtualization.
Senior Technical Delivery Consultant at Hewlett Packard (HP)
July 1, 2011 - July 1, 2013Created technical design documents for server builds, SAN migrations, storage management, high-availability cluster deployments; automated server builds and decommissioning; conducted POCs; resolved escalations; managed backups with IBM/HashiCorp tools; configured NTP, SMTP, and DNS for core infrastructure.
IT Analyst at Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (TCS)
June 1, 2006 - June 1, 2011Worked as an IT analyst and technical consultant for UK-based customers with diverse infrastructures on AIX, Linux, VMware, and Solaris platforms. Conducted proof of concepts for new projects and requirements, onboarded new customers, provided offshore support, and developed the local offshore team through knowledge transfer. Also managed escalations from existing platforms. Took responsibility for reducing incidents across various clients by implementing service improvement programs. Managed named and bind services to manage DNS name servers.
IT Analyst at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
June 1, 2006 - June 1, 2011Supported UK-based customers across AIX, Linux, VMware, and Solaris; performed POCs, onboarded new customers, and led offshore teams; implemented service improvement programs to reduce incidents; managed DNS (Bind) services.
Customer Support Engineer at CMS
April 1, 2003 - June 1, 2006Onsite and field support for Unix-based systems; OS installations and maintenance; provided Level 2 support for Unix and Windows servers.
Support Engineer at Baytalkitec
January 1, 2000 - March 1, 2002Onsite support for IVR systems; OS installations and IVR hosting; entry-level support for Unix, Windows servers and desktops.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering at Anna University - Chennai, India
November 1, 2009 - February 12, 2026Diploma in Computer Technology at Muthiah Polytechnic - Annamalai Nagar, India
April 1, 1999 - February 12, 2026Bachelor of Engineering: Computer Science at Anna University
November 1, 2009 - February 12, 2026Diploma in Computer Technology: Computer Technology at Muthiah Polytechnic
April 1, 1999 - February 12, 2026Bachelor of Engineering: Computer Science at Anna University
November 1, 2009 - February 20, 2026Diploma in Computer Technology: Computer Technology at Muthiah Polytechnic - Annamalai Nagar
April 1, 1999 - February 20, 2026Qualifications
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026AWS Certified DevOps Professional
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026Azure Solutions Architect Expert
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026HashiCorp Terraform Associate
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKAD)
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026Red Hat Certified Architect - RHCA
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026Red Hat Certified Security Specialist (RHCSS)
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026Red Hat Certified Specialist in Virtualization
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026VMware Certified Professional (VCP 5.1)
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026Cisco Certified Network Administrator - CCNA
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026ITIL V3 Foundation
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026AWS Certified Solution Architect Professional
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026AWS Certified DevOps Professional
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026Azure Solutions Architect Expert
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026HashiCorp - Terraform Associate
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKAD)
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026Red Hat Certified Architect - RHCA
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026Red Hat Certified Security Specialist (RHCSS)
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026Red Hat Certified Specialist in Virtualization
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026VMware Certified Professional VCP 5.1
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026Cisco Certified Network Administrator - CCNA
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026ITIL V3 Foundation
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
January 11, 2030 - February 20, 2026Azure Solutions Architect Expert
January 11, 2030 - February 20, 2026AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
January 11, 2030 - February 20, 2026HashiCorp Terraform Associate
January 11, 2030 - February 20, 2026Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
January 11, 2030 - February 20, 2026Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKAD)
January 11, 2030 - February 20, 2026Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA)
January 11, 2030 - February 20, 2026Red Hat Certified Security Specialist (RHCSS)
January 11, 2030 - February 20, 2026Red Hat Certified Specialist in Virtualization
January 11, 2030 - February 20, 2026VMware Certified Professional VCP 5.1
January 11, 2030 - February 20, 2026Cisco Certified Network Administrator - CCNA
January 11, 2030 - February 20, 2026ITIL V3 Foundation
January 11, 2030 - February 20, 2026Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Professional Services, Government, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment
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