Hi, I'm Pardhasaradhi Lekkala.

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Senior DevOps Engineer with 9+ years of experience in Cloud Automation, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), specializing in AWS, Azure DevOps, Kubernetes, and Terraform. Skilled in scalable architecture design, containerization, and cloud security, optimizing deployments and reducing costs. Strong background in monitoring and automation to enhance system reliability. Passionate about AI-driven cloud optimization and DevOps innovation, collaborating with teams to streamline workflows and accelerate software delivery through automation and best practices.
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About

Cloud-native DevOps leader with a proven record of accelerating delivery, improving reliability, and reducing operational cost.

I bring 9+ years of experience building high-performing cloud platforms and production-grade DevOps workflows for fast-moving teams. I specialize in AWS and Azure infrastructure, Terraform-driven automation, and resilient CI/CD pipelines that deliver repeatable value while minimizing risk.

My work has driven measurable outcomes including faster release cycles, stronger incident response, and lower cloud spend. I partner with engineering, product, and security teams to transform manual operations into automated, secure, and scalable systems.

  • Cloud & Platform Engineering: AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, AKS, EKS
  • Automation & CI/CD: Terraform, Azure Pipelines, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI
  • Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM Templates, Helm
  • Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes, RBAC, Network Policies, container security
  • Monitoring & Reliability: Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, alerting, incident management
  • Security & Governance: IAM, secrets management, compliance automation, policy enforcement
  • DevOps Toolchain: Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Ansible, Python, Bash, PowerShell

I am seeking senior DevOps and platform engineering opportunities where I can help shape scalable cloud operations, streamline release automation, and support teams moving toward modern infrastructure practices.

Current Focus: Docker // Kubernetes // Terraform // GitOps

Experience

Assistant Consultant
  • Contributed to LSEG (London Stock Exchange) project, delivering critical enhancements to financial trading and settlement systems.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement robust solutions for real-time data processing and compliance workflows.
  • Participated in CI/CD pipeline development and infrastructure automation to streamline deployment processes.
  • Ensured code quality through code reviews, testing, and adherence to enterprise security and governance standards.
  • Supported production systems monitoring, incident response, and continuous optimization efforts.
  • Tools: Azure DevOps, Git, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Cloud Services
May 7, 2025 - Present | Hyderabad, India
Sr. DevOps Engineer
  • Designed and operated AWS-backed CI/CD pipelines for React applications using Amplify, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, and CodePipeline.
  • Deployed blue-green and automated rollback workflows, reducing release failures and improving deployment confidence.
  • Delivered the Signulu eSignature mobile rollout to Google Play using phased release tracks and Firebase notifications.
  • Improved incident visibility with Grafana dashboards, CloudWatch alarms, and structured logging.
  • Enhanced security posture with SonarQube quality gates, CodeQL scanning, and reusable DevSecOps checks.
  • Tools: AWS, Azure DevOps, GitHub, Terraform, Docker, SonarQube, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, CodePipeline, Grafana, CloudWatch, CodeQL, AWS Amplify, SNS, SQS
November 2022 - April 30, 2025 | Hyderabad, India
Site Reliability Engineer
  • Scaled platform reliability by automating infrastructure provisioning and drift remediation using Terraform.
  • Enabled faster incident detection with Grafana dashboards and CloudWatch alerting for critical application signals.
  • Improved deployment consistency through container-based release automation with Docker and Azure DevOps.
  • Reduced operational toil by introducing repeatable, audited deployment workflows aligned with security and compliance needs.
  • Partnered with cross-functional teams to tune performance, minimize downtime, and improve service availability.
  • Tools: AWS, Azure DevOps, Docker, Terraform, MySQL, SonarQube, Grafana, CloudWatch
November 2022 - Present | Hyderabad, India
DevOps Developer
  • Built the backend architecture for a multi-tenant e-commerce solution using Flask, MongoDB, and AWS.
  • Delivered 50+ REST APIs powering customer, vendor, and admin workflows including authentication, catalog, cart, and checkout.
  • Cut response times by 20% through API refactoring, database query optimization, and schema improvements.
  • Reduced manual product onboarding by automating bulk upload capabilities and streamlining data ingestion.
  • Tools: AWS, Azure DevOps, GitHub, MongoDB, Flask, Docker, CI/CD
November 2022 - January 2023 | Hyderabad, India
DevOps Developer
  • Implemented infrastructure automation using Terraform and Ansible for repeatable, versioned environments.
  • Built and maintained CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment workflows.
  • Worked closely with infrastructure teams to integrate code changes safely into production systems.
  • Packaged applications using Docker and supported Kubernetes-based container orchestration.
  • Leveraged AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud services to improve scalability and platform flexibility.
  • Promoted Agile DevOps practices, version control best practices, and continuous improvement within the team.
  • Tools: Azure DevOps, Terraform, GitHub, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes
November 2022 - January 2023 | Hyderabad, India
DevOps Engineer & Sr. DevOps Engineer
  • Designed and automated Azure infrastructure with Terraform and ARM templates for scalable delivery environments.
  • Built CI/CD pipelines and release automation to accelerate deployments and reduce manual handoffs.
  • Standardized workflows using Git, branching strategies, and configuration management best practices.
  • Implemented secure deployment processes and collaborated with security teams to enforce code quality and compliance.
  • Managed Azure resource provisioning, monitoring, and cost optimization for production workloads.
  • Coached teams on DevOps adoption, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Tools: Azure DevOps, Microsoft Azure, Git, Terraform, ARM, Ansible, SonarQube
November 2018 - November 2022 | Hyderabad, India
System Engineer
  • Designed and implemented scalable IT infrastructure, including servers, network configurations, and storage architecture.
  • Monitored system health with Nagios, Zabbix, and Splunk to improve uptime and accelerate incident response.
  • Strengthened security through firewalls, IDS, encryption, and compliance-aligned controls.
  • Managed VMware and Hyper-V virtualization, plus AWS and Azure cloud services for flexible deployment options.
  • Automated admin tasks with PowerShell, Python, and Bash scripts to cut manual workload and improve consistency.
  • Built disaster recovery and backup solutions to protect data integrity and ensure business continuity.
  • Delivered technical support, troubleshooting, and documentation for infrastructure and operations teams.
  • Tools: VMware, Hyper-V, AWS, Azure, Nagios, Zabbix, Splunk, Active Directory, PowerShell, Python, Bash, Cisco, Fortinet, Veeam, Docker, Kubernetes
August 2017 - October 2018 | Bangalore, India

Skills

Cloud Platforms

Azure
AWS
Google

Version Control Tools

Bitbucket
GitLab
AWS CodeCommit
GitHub

Container Platforms

Azure Web App
Kubernetes
Docker

CI/CD Tools

Jenkins
AWS Amplify
Azure Pipeline

Databases

MySQL
PostgreSql
MongoDB

Other

Git
Flask
Heroku
Jira

Certificates

National Cadet Corps (2 Artillery)
B & C Certificates

Education

PYDAH College Of Engineering & Technology, JNTUK

Andhra Pradesh, India

Degree : Bachelor of Technology in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)
Affiliated to : Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada (JNTUK)

    Relevant Courseworks :

    • Distributed Database Systems
    • Cloud Computing
    • Foundations of Algorithms
    • Power Generation & Transmission
    • Computers
    • Communication Systems
    • Instrumentation & Measurement
    • Automatic Controls
    • Electronics
    • Operating Systems

Sri Chaitana Junior College

Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

Course : MPC
Board : Board Of Intermediate Education

    Relevant Courseworks:

    • Maths
    • Physics
    • Chemistry
    • NCC

Mahathi Model High School

Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

Course : Secondary Education(SSC)
Board : Board Of Secondary Education

    Relevant Courseworks:

    • 6th Class to 10th Class
    • Secondary Education

Awards & Recognition

Star of the Quarter Award
Star of the Quarter

Recognition for outstanding performance and excellence in project delivery at TCS

Star of the Month Award
Star of the Month

Awarded for exceptional contributions and dedication in delivering project milestones

Star of the Month Award
Star of the Month

Recognition for consistent performance and valuable team contributions

Best Team Award
Best Team Award

Celebrated with the team for exceptional collaboration and project success

On The Spot Award
On The Spot Award

Immediate recognition for quick thinking and problem-solving excellence

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