I’m Venkata Durga Abhinav Kotagiri, a DevOps-focused engineer passionate about cloud-native architectures, Kubernetes, and automated delivery. I design and deploy robust, scalable solutions on AWS and Azure, automate CI/CD pipelines, and implement security-first infrastructure. I enjoy solving complex cloud and deployment challenges with a calm, collaborative approach and a focus on continuous learning. Based in Dublin, Ireland, I work remotely and have collaborated with teams across time zones to deliver rapid, reliable cloud infrastructure and microservices platforms. I’m always exploring the latest cloud-native technologies and best practices to keep solutions resilient and efficient in production.

Venkata Durga Abhinav Kotagiri

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I’m Venkata Durga Abhinav Kotagiri, a DevOps-focused engineer passionate about cloud-native architectures, Kubernetes, and automated delivery. I design and deploy robust, scalable solutions on AWS and Azure, automate CI/CD pipelines, and implement security-first infrastructure. I enjoy solving complex cloud and deployment challenges with a calm, collaborative approach and a focus on continuous learning. Based in Dublin, Ireland, I work remotely and have collaborated with teams across time zones to deliver rapid, reliable cloud infrastructure and microservices platforms. I’m always exploring the latest cloud-native technologies and best practices to keep solutions resilient and efficient in production.

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I’m Venkata Durga Abhinav Kotagiri, a DevOps-focused engineer passionate about cloud-native architectures, Kubernetes, and automated delivery. I design and deploy robust, scalable solutions on AWS and Azure, automate CI/CD pipelines, and implement security-first infrastructure. I enjoy solving complex cloud and deployment challenges with a calm, collaborative approach and a focus on continuous learning.

Based in Dublin, Ireland, I work remotely and have collaborated with teams across time zones to deliver rapid, reliable cloud infrastructure and microservices platforms. I’m always exploring the latest cloud-native technologies and best practices to keep solutions resilient and efficient in production.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Cloud & DevOps Engineer at Freelance (Remote, Dublin, Ireland)
September 1, 2024 - Present
Designed and deployed cloud-native applications on AWS and Azure; implemented Kubernetes clusters (EKS/AKS) and managed containerized workloads; built and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions; integrated Azure Active Directory for centralized identity management; implemented Terraform-based IaC for consistent cloud provisioning; established monitoring with Prometheus, Grafana, and CloudWatch; improved security, governance, and access controls; delivered a POC for Kubernetes-based microservices and grew cloud-native capabilities across environments.
Senior Software Engineer at Symplocos Solutions Ltd
March 20, 2024 - August 20, 2024
Designed and implemented reusable Terraform IaC modules for AWS and Azure with remote state management and state locking, enabling standardized provisioning across environments. Configured cloud networking, IAM policies, and security controls across AWS and Azure. Led the development of a Kubernetes-based microservices POC and reinforced cloud-native practices. Integrated applications with Azure Active Directory and managed user permissions to improve security and centralized access. Distributed microservices across Kubernetes clusters (EKS/AKS) to enhance scalability and fault tolerance. Implemented monitoring with Prometheus, Grafana, and CloudWatch, enabling proactive alerts and improved reliability.

Education

MSc in Cloud Computing at National College of Ireland
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering at SVMV University, Kancheepuram, India
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services