I am Kavinesh, a DevOps & Cloud Engineer with around 5 years of experience across IT infrastructure, cloud, and DevOps. I have hands-on exposure to AWS and IaC tooling (Terraform, Ansible), designing scalable, automated platforms and secure, compliant environments. I specialize in transforming complex network and security environments into automated, reliable systems and enjoy building CI/CD pipelines and monitoring solutions. Currently I support enterprise-scale environments, including collaborations with Synapxe (Singapore's HealthTech agency) and delivery partner CTC Global, ensuring cloud and automation solutions meet strict security and regulatory requirements. I am passionate about continuous improvement, security hardening, incident response, and mentoring teams in best practices for DevOps and cloud operations.

KAVINESH S/O MA NIMARAN

I am Kavinesh, a DevOps & Cloud Engineer with around 5 years of experience across IT infrastructure, cloud, and DevOps. I have hands-on exposure to AWS and IaC tooling (Terraform, Ansible), designing scalable, automated platforms and secure, compliant environments. I specialize in transforming complex network and security environments into automated, reliable systems and enjoy building CI/CD pipelines and monitoring solutions. Currently I support enterprise-scale environments, including collaborations with Synapxe (Singapore's HealthTech agency) and delivery partner CTC Global, ensuring cloud and automation solutions meet strict security and regulatory requirements. I am passionate about continuous improvement, security hardening, incident response, and mentoring teams in best practices for DevOps and cloud operations.

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I am Kavinesh, a DevOps & Cloud Engineer with around 5 years of experience across IT infrastructure, cloud, and DevOps. I have hands-on exposure to AWS and IaC tooling (Terraform, Ansible), designing scalable, automated platforms and secure, compliant environments. I specialize in transforming complex network and security environments into automated, reliable systems and enjoy building CI/CD pipelines and monitoring solutions.

Currently I support enterprise-scale environments, including collaborations with Synapxe (Singapore’s HealthTech agency) and delivery partner CTC Global, ensuring cloud and automation solutions meet strict security and regulatory requirements. I am passionate about continuous improvement, security hardening, incident response, and mentoring teams in best practices for DevOps and cloud operations.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

English
Advanced
Malay
Advanced
Tamil
Advanced

Work Experience

DevOps Engineer at Techdirect Pte. Ltd., Singapore
June 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Designed and implemented Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Ansible and Terraform to enable repeatable, compliant infrastructure deployments. Built modular Ansible roles and playbooks for large-scale infrastructure and network automation. Implemented CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, enabling automated testing, configuration deployment, and controlled production rollouts. Integrated Git-based version control into automation workflows and ensured security hardening and compliance validation across network and security platforms. Automated VLAN/HSRP/interface provisioning across Cisco Nexus environments and developed Ansible modules for diagnostics. Delivered pre- and post-deployment reports and dashboards, and designed high-availability network architectures. Coordinated with Synapxe (Singapore National HealthTech Agency) and CTC Global to define automation requirements and milestones. Initiated automation testing, UAT validation, and production deployment.
Security Analyst (SOC) at Maybank Berhad, Kuala Lumpur
February 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Monitored and analyzed security events across cloud and on-prem environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI) and enterprise security platforms. Investigated cloud networking, firewall policies, SaaS access, and hybrid connectivity. Responded to alerts per playbooks, conducted incident investigations, and contributed to incident response metrics and dashboards. Collaborated with infrastructure, SOC, and application teams to strengthen security controls and ensure regulatory compliance.
Cybersecurity Engineer (Professional Services) at TechLab Security Sdn. Bhd.
March 1, 2023 - September 1, 2024
Designed and implemented secure network architectures for enterprise clients, including firewalls, NAC, WAF, and network segmentation. Led end-to-end security projects from design through production, conducted Threat & Risk Assessments (TRA), and produced solution design documents and implementation plans. Implemented next-generation firewall and intrusion prevention solutions in regulated environments and provided technical leadership across large-scale projects.
IT System Engineer at MK Zenith Sdn Bhd, Klang
December 1, 2020 - December 1, 2022
Designed and deployed enterprise server, network, and virtualized infrastructure with focus on scalability and availability. Administered Linux and Windows environments, implemented infrastructure hardening (AAA, NTP, SNMP, SSH, logging), and managed firewall rule automation. Supported multi-tier network architectures and contributed to security compliance, incident response, and ongoing monitoring.
IT Help Desk Support Specialist (L1) at IBM Malaysia, Cyberjaya
April 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020
Handled incident and service request tickets, provided remote troubleshooting and hands-on support for Windows and macOS environments. Delivered agency application support and assisted GroupM client teams with IT issues, maintaining high service levels and documenting resolutions.
Assistant Deskside Support Specialist (Internship) at GroupM Malaysia
November 1, 2015 - April 1, 2016
Onboarded new users, installed software, configured email, and provided hands-on IT support for agency software. Resolved escalated incidents in collaboration with the IBM Service Desk and supported GroupM subsidiaries with technical tasks.
Cybersecurity Engineer (Professional Services) at TechLab Security, Petaling Jaya
March 1, 2023 - September 1, 2024
Designed and implemented secure network architectures for enterprise clients involving firewalls, NAC, WAF, and network segmentation. Delivered end-to-end network security solutions from design to production. Conducted Threat & Risk Assessments (TRA) for network and security designs, identifying risks and recommending mitigations. Produced solution design documents, network diagrams, and implementation plans for client approval. Implemented next-generation firewall and intrusion prevention solutions in enterprise and regulated environments. Provided technical leadership during large-scale network and security projects and conducted knowledge transfer sessions to clients.
IT Help Desk Support Specialist L1 at IBM Malaysia, Cyberjaya
April 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020
Handled incident tickets and service requests; provided remote assistance and troubleshooting for Windows and macOS environments. Supported agency applications and client groups; contributed to ITSM workflows and service delivery for diverse clients.
Assistant Deskside Support Specialist at GroupM Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
November 1, 2015 - April 1, 2016
Onboarded new users, installed software, configured email. Provided hands-on support for agency applications and escalated unresolved issues. Gained exposure to IT service delivery for GroupM and partner agencies.

Education

BSc (Hons) in Information Technology with Specialism in Information Systems Security at Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU) / Staffordshire University, UK
November 1, 2017 - October 1, 2020
Diploma in Information Technology (Networking) at Polytechnic Sultan Idris Shah, Sabak Bernam
June 1, 2014 - June 1, 2017
BSc (HONS) in Information Technology with Specialism in Information Systems Security at Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU) / Staffordshire University, UK
November 1, 2017 - April 1, 2020
Diploma in Information Technology (Networking) at Polytechnic Sultan Idris Shah, Sabak Bernam
June 1, 2014 - June 1, 2017

Qualifications

Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching – Introduction to Networks
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026
Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching – Essentials
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026
Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching – Advanced Routing and Switching: Scaling Networks
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026
Cisco Certified Network Associate Security
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026
IBM Agile Explorer
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026
Cyber Security Essential
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026
Certified Penetration Tester
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026
Usable Security
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026
AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026
CCNA Routing and Switching: Introduction to Networks
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026
CCNA Routing and Switching: Essentials
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026
CCNA Routing and Switching: Scaling Networks
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026
CCNA Security
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026
IBM Agile Explorer
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026
Cyber Security Essential
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026
Certified Penetration Tester
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026
AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026
QRadar SIEM Practitioner Advanced
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Healthcare, Financial Services, Education, Media & Entertainment