Sai Pratap Gottemukkula

 I am an IT professional specializing in Azure Cloud, DevOps, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE). With several years of experience in the industry, I have developed a strong skill set in cloud computing, particularly with Microsoft Azure. My expertise includes designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable and reliable cloud infrastructures, and I have a proven track record of leveraging Azure services to optimize system performance and reliability.

In my recent roles, I have focused on automating and improving development and release processes, ensuring high availability and minimal downtime for critical systems. I am adept at working with a variety of tools and technologies, including Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines. My approach is always to balance operational requirements with business needs, ensuring that IT infrastructure supports organizational goals effectively.

Besides my technical skills, I am a strong team player, capable of leading and collaborating with cross-functional teams. I am passionate about continuous learning and keeping up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies, which helps me bring innovative solutions to the table. My goal is to continue growing as a cloud and DevOps expert, contributing significantly to the success of the organizations I work with.

I have over 5 years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering and 3 years in DevOps roles. I'm currently working as an Azure Infrastructure DevOps Engineer at Sun Life where I manage their entire Azure estate.

Previously, I was a Cloud Administrator at BMO where I supported mission-critical Azure workloads and Office 365 environments. I've also worked as an IT Systems Analyst at Veristat where I provided technical assistance and troubleshooting.

Throughout my career, I've gained deep experience with public cloud platforms like Azure, managing services such as VMs, databases, storage, networking and security/identity solutions. I'm highly skilled with DevOps tools for automation, monitoring and CI/CD.

Some of my key responsibilities have included capacity planning, cloud migrations, disaster recovery planning, performance optimization, and change/configuration management. I take pride in architecting scalable and highly available infrastructure.

I'm especially experienced with automation using tools like PowerShell, Terraform and Kubernetes. I've delivered over 30% improvements in operational efficiencies through standardization and workflow automation.

In all my roles, I was successful in solving complex technical issues while maintaining strong relationships with customers and colleagues. I aim to deliver results faster while ensuring security, reliability and cost optimization.

Overall, I believe my proven ability to manage complex production environments, passion for cloud technologies and automation expertise would make me a great fit for your team. Let me know if any part of my experience requires more discussion.

I possess several notable educational achievements that are highly relevant to the DevOps Engineer role:

- P.G. Diploma in Software Support from Mohawk College, Canada:

This post-graduate diploma helped me gain deep hands-on experience with DevOps tools and practices through applied coursework. Key learnings around automation, CI/CD, and cloud technologies have directly helped my career progression.

- Bachelors from TKR College, India:

While mechanical engineering, this degree enabled me to hone technical and problem-solving abilities. Engineering fundamentals have supported my ability to architect reliable cloud systems.

- AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamental Certification:

Earning this foundational Azure certification validated my knowledge of core Azure services and solutions. It established me as qualified to discuss cloud concepts proficiently with stakeholders.

- AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification:

Obtaining this prestigious certification demonstrated my advanced proficiency in implementing, managing, and monitoring infrastructure on Azure. It signifies my readiness to handle complex Azure environments.

Overall, my blended educational background in both engineering and DevOps has equipped me with strong fundamentals as well as practical skills to deliver cloud solutions responsibly and at scale. My Microsoft certifications also provide objective validation of my expertise. I believe this well-rounded preparation aligns excellently with your requirements.