Rohit Sawant

About Rohit Sawant

I am a highly skilled Linux and Ansible expert with a passion for automation and a fair understanding of DevOps principles with docker expertise having 9+ years of experience in the industry, I have successfully designed, implemented, and maintained robust infrastructure solutions for diverse organizations. Technical Expertise: Linux Administration: Proficient in managing Linux-based systems, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of various distributions such as Ubuntu, CentOS, and Red Hat. Ansible Automation: Extensive hands-on experience in utilizing Ansible for configuration management, deployment, and orchestration of complex IT environments. Scripting and Programming: Proficient in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, and PowerShell, enabling automation of repetitive tasks and infrastructure provisioning. Containerization: Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes, enabling efficient deployment and scalability of applications. Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Skilled in implementing monitoring solutions, utilizing tools like Nagios, Zabbix, and ELK stack for proactive system health checks and rapid troubleshooting. Security Best Practices: Sound understanding of security principles, implementing measures like access controls, firewalls, and SSL certificates to ensure data integrity and confidentiality.

Experience

1. Associate Consultant

   HCLTech

   Jan 2024 — Present

   Create, review, and update YAML-based playbooksto automate repetitive tasks.• Write Ansible roles for modular and reusable code.• Use variables, loops, and conditionals to handlecomplex configurations.• Investigate issues in playbook executions andresolve errors.• Use Ansible’s verbose mode to debugproblems.• Analyze logs and monitor performance ofautomated tasks.• Ensure secure credential handling with tools likeAnsible Vault.• Work closely with DevOps teams, developers, andsystem administrators.• Document playbooks, roles, and workflows forknowledge sharing.• Collaborate on Git repositories for playbook versioncontrol.• Test new playbooks and roles in stagingenvironments.• Validate automation tasks to ensure no disruptionin production.• Research and implement Ansible modules andplugins to improve automation.• Stay updated on new Ansible versions and features.• Respond to tickets or requests for infrastructureautomation.• Update existing automation scripts to meetchanging business needs.• Perform periodic audits and cleanups of automationcode.

Education

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelors degree, Information Technology

• NMIMS CDOE

  MBA, Information Technology and System Management