Ashwin M.

As a seasoned DevOps Engineer with a rich background in DevSecOps, I bring a blend of technical expertise and a passion for automation to every project I undertake. My professional journey at IBM India, spanning over six years, has equipped me with a diverse skill set and a proven track record of driving efficiency, security, and innovation in cloud infrastructure and application deployment. Professional Experience IBM India, DevSecOps Engineer (April 2020 - Present) Cloud Infrastructure Automation: Spearheaded the design and implementation of AWS infrastructure using Terraform, drastically reducing provisioning time and enhancing operational efficiency. Infrastructure Security: Implemented robust security controls using Terraform and AWS Security Groups, ensuring secure and compliant cloud environments. Configuration Management: Developed and managed Ansible playbooks for seamless server setup and application deployment, facilitating consistency across multiple environments. Kubernetes Management: Orchestrated the deployment of 3-tier applications into Kubernetes clusters (kubeadm, AWS EKS, Azure AKS), ensuring high scalability, availability, and fault tolerance. Scripting and Automation: Created custom Shell scripts for routine task automation and troubleshooting, significantly improving operational efficiency and reducing downtime. CI/CD Pipeline Optimization: Established and optimized CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Maven, accelerating the development lifecycle by minimizing manual intervention and enhancing build and deployment speeds. Security Integration: Integrated security tools (OWASP ZAP, SonarQube, Trivy, Nessus) into CI/CD pipelines to proactively identify and address security vulnerabilities. GitOps Implementation: Utilized ArgoCD for version control and infrastructure management, ensuring consistency and traceability across environments. Infosec Audits: Conducted access audits using Squirrel SQL, enhancing organizational security by managing user access meticulously. IBM India, DevOps Engineer (June 2018 - April 2020) Incident Management: Acted as Incident Commander during the rollout of a mandatory learning application, leveraging monitoring tools like Grafana and Instana to identify and report performance issues. Software Installations: Facilitated seamless software installations on new virtual servers, including user group creation and file transfers. Vulnerability Management: Conducted weekly SonarQube scans and collaborated with the Infosec Squad to provide comprehensive vulnerability reports to developers. Cloud Operations: Managed general cloud tasks such as pod restarts, scaling, deletion, and log analysis for critical information retrieval. User Account Management: Maintained IAM user accounts in IBM Cloud and AWS, ensuring secure access management. Version Control: Expertly handled branch management, merging, and version control using Git and GitHub across both Windows and Linux platforms. Key Skills Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure Automation Tools: Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, ArgoCD Containerization: Kubernetes (EKS, AKS) Scripting Languages: Shell Security Tools: OWASP ZAP, SonarQube, Trivy, Nessus Version Control: Git, GitHub Monitoring Tools: Grafana, Instana Why Hire Me? My unique journey as a DevOps Engineer is marked by a deep commitment to automating and securing cloud infrastructure. I have consistently demonstrated the ability to streamline operations, enhance security, and drive efficiency. My hands-on experience with leading tools and technologies, coupled with my proactive approach to problem-solving, makes me an asset to any team seeking to innovate and excel in DevOps and DevSecOps practices. Let's connect and explore how I can contribute to your organization's success.