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Udara Nawodya

Senior DevOps Engineer | Azure, AWS & Red Hat Certified

10+ years of expertise in cloud infrastructure, automation, and DevOps practices. Specialized in Azure, AWS, Terraform, GitLab, Scripts and large-scale enterprise solutions serving 500+ customers globally.

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Professional Profile

A decade of innovation in DevOps and cloud infrastructure

Experienced DevOps Engineer with over 10 years in the technology industry, specializing in cloud infrastructure, automation, and pipeline development. Proficient in Azure, Terraform, GitLab, Ansible, Kubernetes, Docker, Python, and various monitoring tools.

Known for designing solutions that significantly reduce manual workloads while enhancing security and performance across customer environments. Proven ability to lead projects, optimize workflows, and ensure reliable, scalable infrastructures.

Demonstrated leadership as a Shift Lead guiding junior team members, managing on-call rotations, and successfully leading migration projects with strong client communication skills. Consistently delivers strategic improvements that optimize resource utilization and increase operational efficiency.

Core Technologies & Skills

Comprehensive expertise across modern DevOps and cloud technologies

☁️ Cloud & Infrastructure

  • Microsoft Azure (VMs, VNets, NSGs, Key Vaults, Monitor, Update Management)
  • AWS (EC2, S3, Auto Scaling, IAM, Terraform integration)
  • Kubernetes (AKS), Docker containerization
  • Storage, Networking, Firewall Rules, Private Endpoints
  • Infrastructure scaling and optimization

🔄 DevOps & Automation

  • GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps pipelines
  • Terraform, Ansible configuration management
  • Bash, PowerShell, Python scripting
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
  • Automated deployment pipelines
  • Incident response (P1/P2), ServiceNow, Jira

🔒 Security & Access Management

  • RBAC, Managed Identities (UMI)
  • Service Principals (SPNs)
  • Secure API integration
  • Workload identity in AKS
  • Azure Firewall, Application Gateway
  • NSG rules, secure storage access

📊 Monitoring & Tools

  • Nagios, Dynatrace, Splunk monitoring
  • Azure Monitor, Grafana dashboards
  • ServiceNow, Jira, Remedy ticketing
  • Moogsoft incident management
  • Linux & Windows server management
  • Performance optimization and health checks

🤝 Collaboration & Delivery

  • Agile/Scrum methodologies
  • Stakeholder communication
  • RCA delivery and documentation
  • Knowledge base creation
  • Migration projects management
  • Team mentoring and leadership

💻 Development & Databases

  • Python, Bash, PowerShell scripting
  • JavaScript, PHP web development
  • MySQL, Oracle database management
  • WordPress, CMS development
  • SEO optimization and performance tuning
  • Mobile-responsive design

Professional Experience

A journey of continuous innovation and technical excellence

DevOps & Automation Engineer
IFS AB | 2022 - Present
    Automation Leadership:
  • Led initiatives to automate manual processes, including enhancing delivery pipelines with full health check modules used across 500+ customer environments, significantly improving post-deployment validation and operational reliability.
    • CI/CD Implementation:
  • Built and maintained CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD and Azure DevOps to support seamless deployment, environment validation, and rollback processes.
    • Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
  • Used Terraform and Ansible to provision and configure cloud resources in Azure and AWS, ensuring consistency, repeatability, and compliance with infrastructure policies.
    • Reusable Utility Script Framework:
  • Developed a reusable utility script template framework, enabling developers to standardize and reuse code blocks across pipelines.
  • Refactored legacy pipeline scripts to align with updated standards and efficiency goals.
    • Cloud Operations & Security:
  • Configured Azure VNets, subnets, NSGs, Azure Firewalls, Storage Networking, and RBAC using managed identities and service principals to secure environments in line with least-privilege principles.
    • Kubernetes (AKS) Expertise:
  • Contributed to AKS runner cluster setup for GitLab SaaS migration; performed troubleshooting and analysis of deployment issues within AKS clusters.
    • Incident Management & RCA:
  • Handled P1 escalations in a 24/7 environment, conducted incident triage, coordinated multi-team bridge calls, and delivered Root Cause Analysis reports within SLA targets.
    • Stakeholder Communication:
  • Acted as liaison between technical teams and internal stakeholders representing customers—communicated scope feasibility, project timelines, and design changes; aligned delivery expectations with technical execution.
    • Post-Sales Automation Support:
  • Estimated Azure resource costs and development timelines for proposed automation solutions; authored documentation and knowledge base articles for support teams and users.
    • Cloud Monitoring & Compliance:
  • Implemented monitoring and security insights using Azure Monitor, Azure Security Center, and custom health checks to ensure compliance and early issue detection.
    • Serverless & Integration Workflows:
  • Designed Azure Logic Apps for orchestrating secure, event-driven workflows and system integrations with external APIs.
    • Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Worked with R&D, networking, support, and infrastructure teams to resolve high-priority issues, maintain service reliability, and support continuous improvement efforts.
    • Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing:
  • Onboarded new team members, created SOPs, and developed knowledge base articles to promote consistent practices across the team.
DevOps Engineer
GEICO | 2020 - 2022
  • Developed database cloning script achieving 90% reduction in manual effort
  • Managed servers and infrastructure on IBM and Azure platforms
  • Handled on-call incidents using Remedy, Splunk, Elasticsearch, and Dynatrace
  • Automated daily tasks reducing manual efforts by 70%
  • Managed comprehensive ticket handling in JIRA across multiple teams
  • Troubleshot patching-related issues ensuring smooth operations
Web Developer
eBYONDS | 2014 - 2020
  • Developed and maintained 100+ web applications for major hotel chains
  • Optimized performance reducing loading times by 15%
  • Designed email campaigns increasing open rates by 15%
  • Developed mobile-friendly websites improving accessibility
  • Implemented SEO best practices increasing web traffic
  • Resolved 100+ critical defects preventing security vulnerabilities

Professional Certifications

Industry-recognized expertise across leading cloud and technology platforms

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
2024
Credential ID: C33210103CD2C6AF
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
2021
Available on Credly
Red Hat Certified Engineer
2019

Credential ID: 180-289-548

Red Hat Certified System Administrator
2018

Credential ID: 180-289-548

Education

BSc. In Computer Science

University College Dublin

2014 | Second Class Upper

Get In Touch

Ready to discuss your next DevOps project or opportunity

📧 udaranawodya@gmail.com
📱 +64 022 549 6803
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