Venkatesh Malu

Experience

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  Tata Consultancy Services

  Mar 2011 - Nov 2015

  Linux Administrator

  • Installed, configured, and maintained Linux environments, including DNS and DHCP services.• Upgraded PHP/MySQL systems and managed third-party module deployments.• Designed and implemented APP-WEB-DB server models tailored to client requirements.• Troubleshoot open-source software issues, enhancing operational stability and reliability

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  Verizon

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

  DevOps Engineer

  • Implemented AWS and DevOps strategies for 250+ applications, optimizing middleware orchestration.• Reduced downtime with auto-healing processes powered by DevSecOps and ELK machine learning.• Developed Docker-based microservice applications and provided team training on containerization.• Automated deployments via Jenkins pipelines, integrating GitHub repositories for seamless workflows.• Migrated 15 apps to AWS, achieving cost efficiency and operational excellence.

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  Reliance Industries Limited

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2021

  DevOps Architect

  • Designed and implemented advanced DevOps practices for 14 platforms across the organization.• Delivered highly available Kubernetes solutions in Azure Cloud and Azure Stack environments.• Spearheaded observability frameworks using ELK and Loki for system performance insights.• Developed Helm chart deployments for microservices to streamline processes.• Automated CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure management using Jenkins and Azure DevOps.• Enhanced incident response by introducing auto-healing processes, reducing incidents by 40%.• Successfully migrated 15+ applications to AWS and established DevOps COE for scalability. Show less

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  Anko

  Jan 2021 - now

  • Directed a global hybrid team of 30+ members across 5 squads, fostering collaboration and high-performance delivery.• Managed 200+ AWS accounts, ensuring seamless operations within a robust cloud ecosystem for Kmart and Target.• Optimized cloud costs by $1M through strategic FinOps initiatives.• Spearheaded workload migration, transitioning 90% of workloads from on-premises to the cloud under the M2C project.• Designed and delivered CI/CD platforms using GitHub Actions and Jenkins, enhancing automation and efficiency.• Deployed a logging platform using SumoLogic, improving system observability and troubleshooting capabilities.• Maintained 100% uptime of cloud networking capabilities with proactive monitoring and incident prevention.• Executed centralized initiatives, including AMI bakehouse, patching, and backup for platform standardization.• Championed cloud and DevOps innovation by driving hackathons, leading DevOps clubs, and fostering team creativity. Show less • Managed a hybrid team of 20 members across 3 squads, ensuring streamlined operations and effective delivery.• Engineered and deployed FinOps-driven IT solutions in AWS Cloud, leveraging reusable components and automation.• Automated cloud infrastructure using Python and integrated DevOps tools such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions.• Set up Jenkins infrastructure and automated deployments for seamless build and release processes.• Enhanced CI/CD workflows by introducing best practices like Docker slave agents and pipeline optimizations.• Resolved system errors and improved performance through troubleshooting, maintenance, and proactive upgrades.• Implemented modern technologies like Kubernetes as a Service, Event as a Service, and API as a Service.• Collaborated with stakeholders to define and approve cloud architecture strategies.• Facilitated Agile ceremonies across squads to drive project alignment and productivity. Show less

  • Engineering Manager

    May 2023 - now

  • Tech Lead

    Jan 2021 - Jun 2023