Chittaranjan Mohanta

About Chittaranjan Mohanta

I am a seasoned DevOps Engineer Manager with a robust background in cloud technologies and DevOps implementation for large-scale applications and infrastructure. My expertise encompasses integrating various services and platforms, managing teams, handling recruitment processes, and coordinating with stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes.Cloud Technologies: Proficient in AWS and Azure, I deploy, and manage scalable and secure cloud infrastructure to support complex business needs.DevOps Implementation: Skilled in implementing CI/CD pipelines, release management, and automation practices for large-scale applications, ensuring seamless and efficient software delivery.Service Integration: Experienced in integrating diverse services and platforms to create cohesive and efficient systems.Team Management: Adept at leading and mentoring cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.Recruitment: Proficient in identifying and hiring top talent, building strong teams equipped with the skills needed to achieve organizational goals.Stakeholder Coordination: Skilled in coordinating with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business objectives, ensuring successful project outcomes.My passion lies in leveraging technology to solve complex problems and improve processes. I am committed to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest industry trends to deliver high-quality solutions. My goal is to contribute to the success of the organization by driving innovation and excellence in all aspects of DevOps and cloud engineering.Career Focused on:Cloud: AWS and AzureVirtualization/Containerization: VirtualMachine, Docker, KubernetesDevOps: CI/CD Deployment, Release Management.Scripting: Shell, Python (Beginer)CDN: CloudFront, Akamai, MaxCDN Operating Systems: RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, Windows server 2012Monitoring Tools: Grafana, NewRelic, NAGIOSCentralized Logging: ELK, SplunkSoftware Development Process: Agile Methodlogies, Jira Scrum & Kanban BoardConfiguration Management Tool: AnsibleWeb/App Server: IIS, Apache, Tomcat, WebLogic, JBoss, NodeJS.Database Implementation/Support: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB Sharded Cluster.Network Protocols: TCP/IP, HTTPS, FTP, DNS, SMTP, DHCPEmail Services: Postfix, SendMail, Zimbra Stack

Experience

1. Devops Manager

   Cognizant

   Aug 2021 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Role: Principal Infra Developer CIS-CNAIP (Cloud and Infrastructure Services-Cloud Native Application Infra Platform)Associated with CIS-CNAIP (Cognizant Infra Services-Cloud Native Application Infra Platform) for the BENELUX BFS clients. Working directly with the onsite client team as an individual contributor in the Agile functions and the strict DevOps practices.Key Role & Responsibilities Part of the DevOps team managing all the regular Operations, Risk and Security activities. Part of the Scrum team. Contributing to the Sprint Planning and Refinement. Performing the regular Production Deployment using Azure DevOps. Performing the monthly patching on DTAP environment using Ansible using an inhouse tool. Managing the ITRMP key controls for Bank risk and Security. Contributed on the Infra and Application monitoring design using the Prometheus and Grafana.Key Achievements Contributed to the major application migration. Planned the Infra and Application migration activity including data migration. Performed the migration from Data center to Inhouse Private Cloud running in VMWare platform. Planned and perform Active-Active DR (Disaster Recovery) coordinating with BCP coordinator. Managing the Regular Operating System patching.

Education

• Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU)

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Information Technology

  2013 — 2015

• North Orissa University

  Graduate

  2004 — 2007