SAIKRISHNA PANDILLA
Hyderabad
Summary
DevOps Engineer with over 9 years of experience in automating and optimizing CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure. Expertise in GCP, with additional knowledge of AWS and Azure. Proficient in containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, as well as Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform and CloudFormation. Demonstrated ability to enhance deployment speed and code quality while implementing DevSecOps practices for secure and efficient operations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Senior DevOps Engineer
Infosys Private Limited
Hyderabad
05.2022 - Current
- Designed, implemented, and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitLab CI/CD, automating build, test, and deployment processes for multiple applications.
- Developed robust Jenkins pipelines integrated with Maven, SonarQube, and Nexus/Artifactory, increasing deployment speed by 40% and improving code quality.
- Managed containerized deployments using Docker and Kubernetes (GKE, EKS), including configuration of pods, secrets, config maps, daemon sets, stateful sets, and CRON jobs.
- Automated infrastructure provisioning on GCP using Terraform (IaC), managing VPCs, subnets, firewall rules, IAM roles, and Cloud Storage with consistency and repeatability.
- Migrated on-premises applications to Kubernetes (EKS), improving scalability and minimizing downtime.
- Integrated vulnerability scanning and compliance checks into CI/CD workflows, strengthening DevSecOps posture and reducing security risks.
- Implemented efficient Git branching strategies (Git Flow, Feature Branching) for streamlined version control and team collaboration.
- Used shell and Groovy scripting for automation of builds, deployments, and operational tasks across environments.
- Automated performance and regression testing using JMeter within CI/CD pipelines, increasing test coverage and reducing manual effort.
- Deployed containerized applications to GKE with GitLab pipelines, managing pods, ensuring high availability, and integrating monitoring for early issue detection.
- Established monitoring and alerting for GKE workloads, improving reliability and reducing downtime.
- Supported security patching activities, regularly updating base images and coordinating with security teams for minimal downtime.
- Administered Git and GitLab repositories to ensure proper code management and access control.
- Maintained project visibility and delivery timelines by accurately tracking tasks in Jira and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Led initiatives to drive DevOps adoption, working closely with developers, QA, and security teams to improve cloud automation and deployment reliability.
Backhaul Network Engineer
IKYA Human Capital Solutions
Bangalore
07.2015 - 12.2019
- Configured and maintained network protocols including BGP and ISIS, and managed VLAN setups to ensure optimal network segmentation and routing.
- Provided first-level support for LAN/WAN connectivity issues, resolving incidents within SLAs and escalating complex cases to senior engineers as needed.
- Troubleshot and resolved network outages and performance issues, collaborating closely with NOC teams to maintain SLA compliance.
- Performed regular preventive maintenance and delivered network performance analysis reports to identify trends and preempt potential failures.
- Ensured network security by configuring firewalls, monitoring traffic for anomalies, and responding promptly to security threats.
- Monitored network capacity and performance using Cisco monitoring tools to proactively identify and resolve potential bottlenecks and outages.
- Configured and supported Cisco network devices, including VLAN creation, access port configurations, and interface setups.
- Handled user support requests related to network access, IP conflicts, and connectivity issues, ensuring timely resolution within agreed service levels.
- Assisted in maintaining and updating network documentation, including topology diagrams, asset inventories, and change management logs.
Education
Bachelor of Technology -
JNTU University
Skills
- Google Cloud Platform, AWS, and Azure
- Infrastructure as code with Terraform
- Continuous integration and delivery with Jenkins and GitLab CI/CD
- Monitoring and visualization with CloudWatch and Grafana
- Containerization with Docker and Kubernetes
- Scripting with Shell and YAML
- Programming with Groovy
- Version control with Git and GitLab
- Code quality analysis with SonarQube
- Artifact management with Nexus
- Project management with Jira and HPSM
- Continuous deployment
- Infrastructure automation
- Release management
- Configuration management
Certification
- Google Cloud Certified - Associate Cloud Engineer (PR000260)
- Google Cloud Certified - Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer (PR000263)
- Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (9896983833)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
https://www.linkedin.com/in/saikrishna-pandilla-b62724387/
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Telugu
Intermediate
B1
Interests
- Long-distance travel (driving and motorbike riding)
Timeline
Senior DevOps Engineer
Infosys Private Limited
05.2022 - Current
Backhaul Network Engineer
IKYA Human Capital Solutions
07.2015 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Technology -
JNTU University