Experienced Linux Administrator with over 10 years of expertise in managing, securing, and optimizing Linux-based environments. Proficient in system administration, shell scripting, and automation. Additionally, 2 years of hands-on experience as a Docker and Kubernetes Administrator, adept at container orchestration, deployment automation. Passionate about DevOps practices and cloud-native technologies.

Key Skills

Linux Administration: RHEL, CentOS
Containerization & Orchestration: Docker
Openshift
Azure

Professional Experience

Dec 2023
Oct 2024
Kafka Administrator
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd Indore, IN
  • Managed, monitored, and maintained Kafka clusters for critical applications 
  • Configured Kafka brokers, topics, and partitions to ensure optimal performance and reliability
  • Designed and implemented disaster recovery and high availability strategies for Kafka clusters to minimize downtime
  • Collaborated with development teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Kafka producers and consumers
  • Implemented security measures such as SSL encryption and ACLs to protect Kafka data and prevent unauthorized access
Aug 2022
Jul 2024
Docker container/Kubernetes administrator
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES Indore, IN
 
  • Deploy, configure, and manage Docker containers.
  • Monitor and optimize container performance.
  • Use orchestration tools like Kubernetes or Docker Swarm for container scaling and automation.
  • Handle container networking and persistent storage. 
  • Managed and maintained a Kubernetes cluster for application deployment and scaling in a production environment.
  • Implemented best practices in Kubernetes resource utilization, scaling, and monitoring to optimize performance and reliability.
  • Ensured high availability of applications by setting up and managing Kubernetes pods, services, and deployments.
  • Worked closely with development teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Kubernetes configurations and deployments.
  • Developed automation scripts using Kubernetes API and tools like Helm for seamless application deployment and lifecycle management.
Mar 2019
Jun 2022
Technical Lead
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES Mumbai, IN
  • Led a team of Unix Administrators in managing and maintaining Unix servers for various clients
  • Responsible for ensuring high availability and performance of Unix systems through regular monitoring and proactive maintenance
  • Worked closely with clients to understand their requirements and provide customized solutions to meet their needs
  • Provided technical guidance and mentorship to team members, helping them develop their skills and grow professionally
  • Collaborated with other teams such as network and security to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of Unix systems
Feb 2012
Mar 2019
Linux System Administrator
Prudential Financial Mumbai, IN
  • Managed and maintained the Linux servers for TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES, ensuring optimal performance and uptime.
  • Installed, configured, and maintained various Linux distributions such as CentOS, Red Hat, and Ubuntu.
  • Performed routine system updates, patches, and upgrades to ensure security and stability of the servers.
  • Implemented and managed monitoring tools such as Nagios and Zabbix to proactively monitor the health and performance of the servers.
  • Provided technical support to internal teams and clients, troubleshooting and resolving any issues related to Linux servers.

Education

May 2009
Jul 2012
BE in SVITS
RJPV BHOPAL

Certifications

2016
ITIL Foundation Certificate
Peoplecert
2017
RHCA&RHCE
Red hat Enterprise Linux 7
2017
PRINCE2® Foundation
Peoplecert

Hobbies & Interests

  • Reading books

Languages

English
(Basic)
Hindi
(Native)
Spanish
(Fluent)

Career Aspiration

I aspire to become a highly skilled Unix, Kubernetes, and Openshift Administrator, while also developing my IT project management abilities. I aim to enhance my analytical and critical thinking skills to lead successful projects and drive innovation in the tech industry.

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