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I'm
VENKATA
ABHIJEET
KOONA

ABOUT DEVOPS

I am a DevOps Engineer with over 11 years of experience architecting, automating, and scaling cloud-native infrastructure for organizations ranging from nimble startups to large enterprises. My core strengths include AWS, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code, and I have a proven track record in building robust CI/CD pipelines, championing security and compliance, and elevating observability across diverse technology landscapes.

Over the years, I’ve worked closely with cross-functional teams to modernize legacy systems, streamline deployment processes, and create resilient, highly available environments. Whether it’s optimizing Kubernetes clusters for performance and cost-efficiency, writing Python and shell scripts to automate manual workflows, or designing self-healing infrastructure that minimizes downtime, I consistently deliver solutions that enhance both reliability and developer productivity.

abhijeet.devops2015@gmail.com
+1 737-217-1726

CONTRIBUTIONS

KUBERNETES PLATFORM AUTOMATION

  • Designed and maintained production-grade Kubernetes clusters with autoscaling, network policies, and RBAC
  • Managed deployments using Helm and GitOps workflows
  • Improved service reliability and reduced deployment time

CI/CD PIPELINE ENGINEERING

  • Built and maintained CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and GitHub Actions
  • Integrated code quality gates, security scans, and rollback strategies
  • Reduced deployment friction and improved release visibility

CLOUD INFRASTRUCTURE AS CODE

  • Provisioned infrastructure using Terraform and CloudFormation for AWS and Azure environments
  • Automated IAM, VPCs, ALBs, S3 backups, and more
  • Enabled consistent, secure, and reproducible environments

MONITORING & OBSERVABILITY

  • Set up Prometheus and Grafana dashboards with custom alerts
  • Implemented log centralization with the ELK Stack and Splunk
  • Reduced time-to-detect and time-to-resolve incidents by 40%

WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE

CLOUD PLATFORMS

  • AWS
  • Azure
  • ACI
  • GCP

INFRASTRUCTURE AS CODE

  • Terraform
  • Ansible
  • CloudFormation

CONTAINERS & ORCHESTRATION

  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Helm

CI/CD PIPELINES

  • Jenkins
  • GitHub Actions
  • GitOps

MONITORING & LOGGING

  • Prometheus
  • Grafana
  • ELK Stack
  • Splunk

SCRIPTING & AUTOMATION

  • Python
  • Bash

SECURITY

  • IAM
  • Vault
  • TLS
  • Security Groups

BEYOND DEVOPS

Backpacked to over 50 countries:

Gained firsthand exposure to a wide variety of cultures, perspectives, and problem-solving approaches, enriching both my personal and professional life.

Certified Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver:

Explored some of the world's most remarkable underwater environments, developing a keen eye for detail, risk management skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Passionate Photographer:

Captured diverse moments from around the globe, refining my creativity, patience, and attention to visual detail.

Equestrian:

Years of training and riding have instilled discipline, perseverance, and a strong sense of partnership—skills that translate into both leadership and teamwork.

Co-founder and Co-owner of a Backpackers Hostel:

Built a top-rated backpackers hostel, hosting travelers from 60+ countries and cultivating an inclusive, welcoming atmosphere. This experience expanded my entrepreneurial perspective and sharpened my hands-on skills in global customer service and operations.

These experiences collectively provide me with a unique blend of creativity, discipline, adaptability, and leadership. Whether I'm tackling complex infrastructure challenges at work or exploring new horizons in my adventures, I bring curiosity, precision, and an open mind to everything I do.