Hi, I'm Vijay Powar.

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Self-driven, quick starter, passionate Linux Certified System Administrator with a curious mind who enjoys solving a complex and challenging real-world problems.

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About

A dynamic and highly motivated Linux Certified IT professional with over 9 years of comprehensive experience, including 3 years in DevOps environments. Proficient in a wide array of technologies such as GitLab, Ansible, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, VMware Administration, AWS Cloud Administration and Linux Administration.

  • DevOps Tools: Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins, GitLab
  • Cloud Services: VMware and AWS
  • AWS Services: EC2, EBS, S3, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, SNS, Auto-scaling, ELB, RDS, Route53, EKS
  • Languages: Shell Scripting, YAML, HCL
  • Web Servers: Apache and NGINX
  • Servers OS: Linux and Windows
  • System Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK

Looking for an opportunity to work in a challenging position combining my skills in DevOps Engineering, which provides professional development, interesting experiences and personal growth.

Experience

DevOps Engineer
  • Developed and managed the backend of an e-commerce platform using Flask, MongoDB, and AWS.
  • Worked on three web applications targeting customers, selling vendors, and admin users; built 50+ RESTful APIs with functionalities such as login/sign up, view a product, add a product to cart, checkout the order, etc.
  • Improved the response time by 20% by refactoring the codebase and changing database design and queries.
  • Added a bulk upload feature which reduced the manual work of adding products into a database.
  • Tools: Python, Flask, MongoDB
Sept 2023 - Present | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
System Administrator
  • As a DevOps Engineer, have an experience in DevOps Environment, AWS Cloud, VMware and Linux. Deployment and Configuration of DevOps tools like GitLab, Ansible, Docker, Jenkins in both development and production environment.
  • Experienced in creating, configuring and maintaining multiple Infrastructures on AWS Cloud services. Linux Administration, configuration and troubleshooting in Apache/NGINX Web Servers and Reverse Proxy Servers, DNS Servers.
  • Technology Stack: VMware, AWS Cloud, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible
Oct 2017 - Sept 2023 | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Support Engineer
  • VMware Administration with provisioning and de provisioning of Virtual Machines. Installation, configuration and troubleshooting of Server Hardware and SSD's in Data Center.
  • Technology Stack: VMware, ESXi, Linux
Sept 2017 - Oct 2017 | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
System Administrator
  • Provided Technical Support of Linux, Windows, Outlook configuration, Printers, Data migration. Installation and configuration of Computer LAN. Application installation and performance testing.
  • Technology Stack: Linux, Windows, Wi-Fi Router
Aug 2016 - Sept 2017 | Pune, Maharashtra, India
Hardware Engineer
  • Provided Technical Support for Windows desktop, Laptops, printers, Data migration and recreation. Computer hardware installation and maintenance.
  • Technology Stack: Computer hardware, Networking, Windows
Feb 2015 - July 2016 | Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India

My Projects

music streaming app
VPC in Single AZ

This source code deploys VPC in single AZ

Accomplishments
  • Technology Stack: HCL, Terraform, AWS, VPC, EC2, IAM, Shell Script
  • Prepared setup with AWS CLI and Terraform
  • Dev & Prod environment created in same VPC for small clients.
  • This terraform template deploys VPC, Subnets, Route tables, SG, IGW, NAT GW, Proxy Server and Web Server
music streaming app
VPC across Multiple AZs

This source code deploys VPC across multiple AZs

Accomplishments
  • Technology Stack: HCL, Terraform, AWS, VPC, EC2, IAM, Shell Script
  • Prepared setup with AWS CLI and Terraform
  • Dev & Prod environment created in different AZs for big clients.
  • This terraform template deploys VPC, Subnets, Route tables, SG, IGW, NAT GW, Proxy Server and Web Server

Skills

DevOps Tools

Docker
Ansible
Kubernetes
Terraform
Jenkins
Git

Cloud Computing

AWS
VPC
EC2
S3
EKS
VMware

Languages & Server OS

YAML
HCL
Shell Scripting
Linux
Windows

Other

Veeam Backup
NGINX
Apache
HAProxy
JIRA

Education

Shivaji University

Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India

Degree: Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Telecommunication
Percentage: 68.93%

Dr. D. Y. Patil Polytechnic

Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India

Diploma: Electronics and Telecommunication
Percentage: 79.58%

Red Hat Certified System Administrator

RHCSA, Red Hat, Globally recognized

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