Anand Asokan
Selangor,
Summary
Dynamic Senior Linux Cloud Infrastructure Engineer with 20 years of expertise in infrastructure management and automation. Demonstrated success in spearheading DevOps transformations, establishing continuous monitoring systems, and implementing CI/CD processes. Proficient in stakeholder engagement and advocacy for DevOps best practices, with a focus on enhancing operational efficiency. Aiming to contribute as a DevOps Manager to foster innovation in infrastructure and software development.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SENIOR LINUX CLOUD INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER
HITACHI ENERGY MALAYSIA SDN BHD
05.2024 - Current
- Technical Consultant and Single Point of Contact for Azure Cloud Infrastructure deployments and activities
- Deployed containerized microservices using Kubernetes clusters across multiple regions in AWS or GCP.
- Configured and managed virtual machines in Azure Cloud Services.
- Developed, tested and deployed cloud-based solutions to meet customer requirements.
- Troubleshot complex issues related to networking, storage, databases and other components of a distributed system running on the cloud.
- Implemented best practices related to logging, monitoring, alerting and reporting of services hosted in the cloud environment.
- Engineered disaster recovery strategies in cloud environments, ensuring business continuity.
- Developed scripts to automate deployment and maintenance of public cloud resources.
- Automated cloud deployments using Terraform and Ansible to enhance operational efficiency.
- Coaching and mentoring newcomers and juniors in onboarding and upskilling
SENIOR DEVOPS ENGINEER
MATERIALISE MALAYSIA
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Developed and executed DevOps strategy to deploy software that improves application health and performance.
- Analyzed existing infrastructure and systems for optimization opportunities.
- Developed automation scripts and tools to streamline the deployment process.
- Implemented continuous integration, continuous delivery pipelines for various applications.
- Provided technical guidance on best practices related to DevOps engineering roles.
- Collaborated with development, QA and IT operations staff to enhance software productivity.
- Configured cloud services utilizing Amazon Web Services.
UNIX SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR
HITACHI ENERGY
01.2016 - 01.2023
- Setup backups - HP Data Protector, user access, system monitoring - Zenoss and HP Openview and configure printing - CUPS and LPRng
- Install and configure Puppet Automation on both client and master systems
- Monitor ticket raised and act accordingly using Remedy Force as per client's SLA and priority
- Using Azure to manage cloud VM machines
- Engaging team members for knowledge sharing and following up with preparing documents for Knowledge base
- Supporting and configuring client Linux systems in Microsoft Azure platform
- Setting up backup in Azure
- Participate in priority one and mission critical calls and provide technical expertise from a Unix view
- Automating or simplifying repetitive tasks with shell scripting.
- Developed, configured and maintained Unix systems running in RHEL, SOLARIS and HP UX in a large-scale enterprise environment.
- Installed, tested and patched operating systems, applications and security patches as needed.
- Developed scripts that can be used for automating common administrative tasks like server provisioning and configuration.
PUPPET AUTOMATION ENGINEER & TEAM LEADER
SERVICEROCKET SDN BHD MALAYSIA
Contract
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Set strategy, proposal and monitor team performance while involved in hiring and training newcomers
- Install, configure and support Puppet Automation tool - RHEL, CentOS, Solaris, AIX
- Host and present meetup groups - exposed to trending tech;i.e DOCKERS
- Adhere to ITIL methodology in supporting customers global level - APAC, EMEA, North America
SENIOR SYSTEM ENGINEER (L2)
SEAGATE MALAYSIA SDN BHD MALAYSIA
06.2011 - 01.2015
- Support and configure UNIX platforms running in AIX, GNU, REDHAT and Solaris and aid in existing SOX auditing practices using PUPPET tools
- PUPPET automation tools and server patching from YUM repo RHEL installation while writing simple scripts to automate tasks
- Support backup platform running on EMC Legato Networker 7.6.2 - 7.6.3
- Involved in Global Server Rollouts, Escalation severity 1 calls, IT projects, fine tune server performances using LSVG commands on AIX
- Support internal clients based in Seagate offices offshore (Americas, APAC and EMEA regions)
SENIOR SYSTEM SUPPORT ENGINEER/PRODUCT MANAGER
HUAWEI MALAYSIA MALAYSIA
Contract
03.2010 - 06.2011
- Analyze Business Requirements and translate them to System Requirements and provide proposals to clients - product and software
- Support applications and software running with Citrix Remote connections while training Level 1 engineers
- Configure and install SOLARIS OS SPARC machines and troubleshoot NMS proprietory software
- Configure Sun StorageTek for Mirroring while participate in Server performance tuning and escalation calls
SYSTEM ANALYST
SEAGATE MALAYSIA
07.2009 - 03.2010
- Support Seagate Middleware applications TIBCO running on UNIX platforms
- Troubleshoot issue on Oracle and MySQLdb
ASSISTANT MANAGER
UMOBILE SDN BHD MALAYSIA
Contract
07.2008 - 07.2009
- 3G network roll out projects for value added services - assisted in launching new 3G phone models
- Allocate budget and assign resources for projects; and performed vendor liaison to bargain best prices
- Arranged and coordinated training sessions between vendors and U Mobile staffs/Customer service on all launched handsets/devices or rolled out VAS projects
- Ensure all escalated issues or concerns solved by vendors in a timely manner
- Performed user acceptance test (UAT) on new hand phone models and involved in re-branded handphone customization
SENIOR BACKUP ANALYST
DELL MALAYSIA
06.2006 - 07.2008
- Primary support for backup and storage related issues - add clients, configure schedules
- Manage, install and troubleshoot EMC Networker software
- Manage Jukebox / Tape Library using LTO tapes and SAN / NAS storages, maintenance of tape supplies and migrated existing tape backups to disk backups
- Perform restoration of lost or corrupted data for end users using Networker User
- Contributed to Dell Knowledge base for best practices or troubleshooting steps
SYSTEM / TECHNICAL SUPPORT ENGINEER
SIEMENS MALAYSIA SDN BHD
04.2003 - 06.2006
- Operations and maintenance for Siemens hosted servers running Sun Solaris
- Performed day to day support operations as part of a Global support team
- Provide training and acceptance tests to end users
- Configure backup for EMC / Legato networker solutions
- Backup to a single tape drive attached to server
Education
Bsc (Hons) - Computing
Bolton Institute
UK01.2003
Diploma - Science Business Information Systems
Kolej Tunku Abdul Rahman
01.2002
Skills
- RHEL, Ubuntu, Oracle Linux Administration, Solaris Support
- Azure DevOps, Azure Cloud proficiency, AWS expertise
- Configuration Management: Ansible, Puppet, Terraform
- Monitoring Tools: DataDog, Grafana, Site 24x7, and OpenNMS
- Continuous Deployment and Patch Management
- Leadership, Effective Negotiation, People Influencer
- Automation and shell scripting
- Coaching and mentoring
Certification
ITIL v3 Foundation, APMG, 2013
Intermediate & Advanced training for Sun Solaris 8,9 and 10
IBM AIX training
EMC Legato Networker 7.3 - administration, managing and troubleshooting backups and backup failures
PUPPET training at PUPPETLABS, USA.
PUPPET FUNDAMENTALS training, Singapore.
CompTia certified
Agile & AWS Cloud Day, 2024
AWS Certified Professional CLP-O2, 2024
(on-going)
Languages
- English, Excellent Spoken & Written
- Malay, Excellent Spoken & Written
- Tamil, Excellent Spoken & Written
Accomplishments
- STAR employee Hitachi Energy 2016
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
SENIOR LINUX CLOUD INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER
HITACHI ENERGY MALAYSIA SDN BHD
05.2024 - Current
SENIOR DEVOPS ENGINEER
MATERIALISE MALAYSIA
01.2023 - 05.2024
UNIX SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR
HITACHI ENERGY
01.2016 - 01.2023
PUPPET AUTOMATION ENGINEER & TEAM LEADER
SERVICEROCKET SDN BHD MALAYSIA
01.2015 - 01.2016
SENIOR SYSTEM ENGINEER (L2)
SEAGATE MALAYSIA SDN BHD MALAYSIA
06.2011 - 01.2015
SENIOR SYSTEM SUPPORT ENGINEER/PRODUCT MANAGER
HUAWEI MALAYSIA MALAYSIA
03.2010 - 06.2011
SYSTEM ANALYST
SEAGATE MALAYSIA
07.2009 - 03.2010
ASSISTANT MANAGER
UMOBILE SDN BHD MALAYSIA
07.2008 - 07.2009
SENIOR BACKUP ANALYST
DELL MALAYSIA
06.2006 - 07.2008
SYSTEM / TECHNICAL SUPPORT ENGINEER
SIEMENS MALAYSIA SDN BHD
04.2003 - 06.2006
ITIL v3 Foundation, APMG, 2013
Intermediate & Advanced training for Sun Solaris 8,9 and 10
IBM AIX training
EMC Legato Networker 7.3 - administration, managing and troubleshooting backups and backup failures
PUPPET training at PUPPETLABS, USA.
PUPPET FUNDAMENTALS training, Singapore.
CompTia certified
Agile & AWS Cloud Day, 2024
AWS Certified Professional CLP-O2, 2024
(on-going)
Bsc (Hons) - Computing
Bolton Institute
Diploma - Science Business Information Systems
Kolej Tunku Abdul Rahman
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