Sukumar Vinnakota

About Sukumar Vinnakota

Experienced Azure DevOps Engineer with over 6 years at DuPont, dedicated to driving digital transformation through robust cloud solutions and modern DevOps practices. Certified as an Azure DevOps Engineer Expert and Azure Administrator Associate, I thrive on automating processes, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.I have authored a peer-reviewed paper,\"Machine Learning Model Deployment and Management: A Hands-on Tutorial,\" highlighting my passion for bridging the gap between machine learning and seamless operationalization. My commitment to excellence is further demonstrated by receiving several awards that reflect my accomplishments, leadership, and contributions to high-impact projects.Key Strengths:Azure DevOpsInfrastructure as Code (ARM, Terraform, Bicep)Automation, security, and monitoring best practicesMentoring and building high-performing agile teamsMachine learning deployment and model lifecycle managementDriven by a constant thirst for learning, I stay at the forefront of evolving technologies and best practices in cloud and DevOps. I thrive in environments that foster continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.Let’s connect if you want to discuss DevOps, cloud automation, machine learning deployment, or innovative IT solutions!

Experience

1. Azure Devops Engineer Azure Developer

   DuPont

   Jun 2023 — Present · Wilmington, DE, US

   Transformed complex, over-engineered architectures into streamlined, efficient designs, improving maintainability and operational efficiency.• Played a key role in company separation activities, ensuring smooth transitions and uninterrupted business operations.• Led migration of GitLab repositories to Azure DevOps, modernizing source control and CI/CD workflows.• Designed strategic model storage solutions for data scientists, enhancing accessibility and security of machine learning assets.• Developed Power BI dashboards to monitor Active Directory components and user authentication, strengthening security visibility.• Architected and deployed scalable, robust Azure cloud solutions emphasizing high availability and security.• Spearheaded DevOps automation by building and optimizing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (ARM templates, Terraform), and configuration management.• Enhanced application security by integrating advanced authentication methods and ensuring compliance with organizational and industry standards.• Managed deployments of generative AI resources, providing hands-on developer support for smooth adoption.• Researched and implemented Microsoft Fabric best practices, elevating cloud strategy across the organization.• Mentored junior engineers to accelerate skill development and readiness for advanced roles.• Hosted regular knowledge-sharing sessions to foster continuous learning and alignment with emerging technologies.• Optimized deployment pipelines to release only thoroughly tested code, minimizing production issues.• Collaborated cross-functionally to implement best practices in application development, system integration, and infrastructure management.• Debugged and resolved complex application and deployment challenges to maintain system reliability.• Automated the removal of document sensitivity labels using Microsoft Purview, ensuring data governance compliance.

Education

• Osmania University

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical Engineering

• University of South Florida Muma College of Business

  Master's degree, Business Analytics and Information Systems