AKASH PATRA

System Development Engineer • DevOps Enthusiast • Cloud Passionate
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Dublin, Ireland (Stamp 4)
+353 871822762
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PROFILE

Optimized system security, performance, and reliability at tech giants. Implemented innovative solutions leveraging Suricata, HaProxy, Terraform, Kubernetes, AWS, and GCP. Managed services full lifecycle from monitoring to decommissioning with automation expertise (Bash & Python). Proven leader in 24/7 cloud support, troubleshooting, and process improvement. Strong communicator, collaborator, and risk analyst with deployment & monitoring expertise.

EXPERIENCE

System Development Engineer, Payments Engineering

Amazon, Dublin
Jan 2023 - Present
  • Led HaProxy migration from transparent to active proxy, enhancing Amazon Payments performance by 15% and ensuring system uptime.
  • Utilized Suricata for proactive threat detection and implemented automation tools for improved monitoring and alerting, streamlining incident response by 30%, reducing root cause analysis lead time.
  • Designed and maintained high-availability infrastructure for critical services, adhering to best practices and security standards.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth deployments and troubleshoot production issues effectively.

System Development Engineer, Looker

Google, Dublin
Jan 2022 - Jan 2023
  • Managed the full lifecycle of Looker customer instances following SRE principles, focusing on automation and efficiency.
  • Designed and implemented a Terraform state file migration solution, simplifying configuration management and reducing operational overhead by 20%.
  • Contributed to improving overall product reliability through sustainable incident response practices and best practice influence.
  • Worked closely with development and support teams to ensure optimal customer experience.

Cloud Technical Solutions Engineer, Google Cloud Platform

Google, Dublin
Jan 2020 - Dec 2021
  • Provided 24x7 customer support for GCP users, troubleshooting platform-related issues and identifying root causes effectively.
  • Led a team of 3 in designing and implementing a Case Classification Engine, improving efficiency by 20%.
  • Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex technical issues.

Senior Solution Integrator

Ericsson Global Services, Kolkata (India)
Nov 2012 - Jan 2019
  • 6+ years deploying, maintaining, and supporting large-scale (30+) Ericsson OSS products (Solaris & Linux) for Fortune 500 telecom operators.
  • Delivered 30+ successful end-to-end deployment projects, exceeding customer expectations on time and within budget.
  • Increased efficiency by 75% through automation:
    • Designed and implemented Shell & Python scripts to automate 100% of XML-based file handling, reducing manual effort by 75%.
    • Developed 3 high-speed log parsers included in standard Ericsson deployment packages.

Additional Experience

  • Cloud Technical Solutions Engineer - FINCAD (AWS Cloud Support & System Administrator)

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Successfully migrated HaProxy for performance improvement at Amazon Payments increasing efficiency by 15%.
  • Designed and implemented an innovative Terraform state file migration solution at Google.
  • Led a team in implementing a Case Classification Engine for enhanced customer support at Google, reducing misclassified cases by 50%.

SKILLS

DevOps Tools

Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, Vault, Datadog, Grafana, HaProxy, Suricata

Infrastructure

Linux Administration, Server Deployment (PXE), Hardware Management, Data Center Operations

Cloud Platforms

AWS (SAA Certified), GCP (familiarity)

Coding/Scripting

Shell Scripting (Advanced), Python (Basic), SQL (Intermediate), Golang (Basic)

Additional Skills

Project Management, Teamwork, Communication, Problem-Solving

CERTIFICATIONS

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate (SAA)
  • RED HAT Certified System Administrator RHEL 7 (Certificate Number: 170-250-443)
  • Cloud Networking by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign on Coursera

EDUCATION

PGDM Cloud Computing

National College of Ireland, Dublin (Ireland)

Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology

National Institute of Technology, Durgapur (India)

TECHNICAL INTERESTS

  • DevOps & Automation
  • Cloud Computing (AWS, GCP)
  • Infrastructure Optimization
  • Open Source Technologies