Gokul Prakash

Senior Software Engineer · (+91) 8946069629 · gokulprakash22@gmail.com

Dedicated Cloud and DevOps Engineer with around 3 years of hands-on expertise in designing, implementing, and optimizing cloud infrastructure. Proficient in deploying scalable and resilient solutions, automating processes, and seamlessly integrating DevOps practices for enhanced efficiency and performance. Seeking a challenging role that allows me to apply my cloud and DevOps proficiency, contributing to the growth and success of the organization.

Experience

Ernst and Young GDS, Chennai

Senior Software Engineer

The Home Depot (THD)

Utilized Terraform for orchestration and efficiently maintained a diverse environment with 60+ VMs, including Sandbox, Dev, QA, Non-prod, and Prod environments, alongside other Azure services in the Azure cloud.

Managed VM image creation, configuration, dependency installation, and automation through Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines and Ansible.

Administered IAM, monitoring systems, and took vulnerability elimination initiatives, ensuring a robust and secure technological infrastructure.

Sustainability Enterprise Asset Management (SEAM)

Developed an Asset Carbon Emissions Monitoring System using technologies such as React.js, Node.js, Loopback 4, and MySQL.

This comprehensive project was directed from start to finish, encompassing design, development, testing, and deployment.

The application was deployed in an OpenShift cluster within the IBM Cloud and automated through Tekton CI/CD pipelines streamlined the deployment process. I successfully showcased the completed system to clients within the given 6-month deadline.

EY-IBM TechHub

Engaged in the hybrid cloud team as part of the EY-IBM alliance, my responsibilities involve architecting customized IBM Cloud solutions and provisioning various IBM Cloud services.

During interactions with numerous clients, I gained insights into their requirements and successfully orchestrated 10+ deployments of IBM products and containerized applications in OpenShift or virtual machines within the IBM Cloud, all tailored to meet specific client needs.

Food Swipe

An online food ordering web application comprising 5 microservices established using Spring Boot and MySQL.

Involved in the backend team to implement essential REST APIs, JWT authentication, Spring state machine, and Kafka integration, while also creating Dockerfiles for containerization.

Additionally, I served as one of the presenters from the backend team and successfully showcased the complete application workflow to the EY leadership team.

Feb 2021 - Present (3+ years)

Freelancer

Cloud and Backend Developer

AyeVee

Social media mobile app with 5L+ downloads. Developed a significant portion of the backend application entirely from scratch, utilizing Spring Boot and MySQL.

Crafted APIs essential for both the mobile app and admin panel. Integrated Firebase for user management and authentication, alongside Zoom for live video features.

Deployed the Spring Boot application on AWS Elastic Beanstalk, with the database hosted on AWS RDS. Utilized various AWS services including S3 bucket for video storage, AWS Lambda, AWS Elemental MediaConvert, and CloudWatch for video processing and scheduling.

Oct 2020 - Feb 2021 (5 months)

Tactii, Canada (Formerly TalentAccurate)

Remote Intern

Featurepreneur

A web platform connecting clients with beginner ML and data scientists for analysis and micro predictions using client business data.

Built with Flask and MongoDB, I led the backend team, constructing essential APIs from scratch and establishing a solid foundation for the backend application.

Additionally, I effectively mentored the succeeding intern batch and conducted knowledge transfer sessions to ensure project continuity and sustainability.

July 2020 - Oct 2020 (4 months)

Education

St.Joseph's college of Engineering, Chennai

B.E. Computer Science and Engineering

CGPA: 8.72

2021

Shree Niketan Matriculation Hr. Sec. School, Tiruvallur

HSC

Percentage: 96.25%

2017

Technical Skills

Cloud Platforms
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  • IBM Cloud
DevOps
  • Containerization and Orchestration - Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift
  • IaC and Configuration Management - Terraform, Ansible
  • CI/CD and Version Control: Azure Pipelines, Jenkins, Git
  • Operating Systems - Linux, macOs, Windows
Full Stack Web Development
  • Programming Languages - Java, Python3, JavaScript, TypeScript, Shell Scripting
  • Web Frameworks - Spring Boot, Node.js, Flask, React.js
  • Databases - MySQL, MongoDB

Interests

Passionate about Cloud Computing

With a keen interest in cloud technologies, I'm constantly exploring and learning about the latest advancements in cloud computing. From infrastructure as code to serverless architecture, I enjoy diving deep into various cloud platforms to understand their capabilities and how they can drive innovation.

Enthusiastic about DevOps

DevOps practices resonate with me as they bridge the gap between development and operations, fostering collaboration and automation throughout the software development lifecycle. I actively seek opportunities to implement DevOps principles, leveraging tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and Jenkins to streamline workflows and enhance deployment efficiency.

Excited about Full Stack Web Development

Aspiring to be proficient in full stack web development, I immerse myself in front-end and back-end technologies such as React.js, Node.js, and Flask. From designing user interfaces to building scalable APIs, I find joy in creating cohesive web applications that deliver seamless user experiences.

Achievements & Certifications

  • Google Cloud Certified Associate Cloud Engineer
  • IBM Certified Professional Architect - Cloud v5
  • IBM Certified Technical Advocate - Cloud v3
  • Udemy certification in Docker & Kubernetes: The Complete Practical Guide
  • Udemy certification in The Complete 2024 Web Development Bootcamp
  • SoloLearn certifications in JAVA and Python3.
  • Cambridge English BEC Preliminary certification with grade B1.
  • EY Cloud Silver Badge achieved by showcasing my expertise and works in the cloud domain.
  • Honored as Star Performer while working in the Cognizant Student Club.
  • Secured 1st Place at Smart India Hackathon 2019 by solving a Yamaha problem statement.
  • Secured 1rd Place in the code challenge event at the Intra-Department Symposium 2019.