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Finops Analyst | Azure Devops | Cloud Architect at Manhattan Associates

About

Results-driven Cloud Architect with 13+ years of expertise in multi-cloud environments (Azure & OCI). Specializing in FinOps, infrastructure automation, and enterprise solutions. Proven track record of reducing cloud costs by 40% while implementing robust cloud architectures and automation solutions. Core competencies: Cloud Cost Optimization & FinOps Multi-Cloud Architecture Infrastructure Automation DevOps & CI/CD Performance Engineering

Location

Bengaluru

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Work experience

Principal Engineer at Manhattan Associates, Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 8 mos, On-site, Cloud Finops (Azure & OCI) • Performed regular cost analysis and optimization of Azure resources across multiple environments • Implemented tagging strategies for accurate cost allocation and reporting • Managed Azure Reserved Instances and Savings Plans to optimize long-term costs • Created and maintained cost monitoring dashboards using Azure Cost Management • Collaborated with development teams to implement cost-efficient architectures • Developed monthly cost forecasts and budget recommendations

Principal Engineer at Manhattan Associates, Jan 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 8 mos, Hybrid, Azure Devops: • Developed and maintained Infrastructure as Code using Azure Bicep, automating resource deployment across multiple environments • Created reusable Bicep modules for standardized infrastructure deployment, reducing configuration errors by implementing best practices • Authored PowerShell scripts for automation of routine maintenance tasks and environment configuration • Built and maintained CD pipelines using both YAML and Classic interfaces in Azure Pipelines • Managed source code and version control using Azure Repos, implementing branching strategies and pull request policies • Configured and maintained Azure Boards for agile project management • Migrated legacy ARM templates to Azure Bicep, improving infrastructure code maintainability • Automated environment setup using PowerShell, reducing provisioning time from days to hours • Implemented YAML pipelines with reusable templates, standardizing deployment processes across projects

Technical Lead at Manhattan Associates, Apr 2018 - Dec 2020 · 2 yrs 9 mos, Google and Oracle Cloud Infrastrcture: Image Automation & Management: • Created standardized golden images using Packer across cloud platforms • Built automated image pipeline with Packer and Ansible for consistent deployments • Implemented OS hardening and security baselines in base images • Automated Windows and Linux image creation with pre-installed software • Reduced image build time by 60% through parallel builds Cloud Infrastructure: • Architected multi-cloud solutions using Terraform • Designed transit network routing solutions • Created automated firewall rules and security controls Automation & Testing: • Developed Python test suites with HTML reporting ( using pytest module ) for Application unit-testing. • Created infrastructure validation frameworks • Built Ansible playbooks for application deployments • Automated JSON parsing using JQ Key Achievements: • Standardized image creation process across environments • Reduced deployment time by 70% through automation

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Computer Science, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University