Suresh Kanikaraj

DevOps Engineering Journey at LSET

Introduction

The London School of Emerging Technology (LSET) is pleased to present Suresh Kanikaraj, an aspiring DevOps Engineer with a strong foundation in cloud infrastructure, automation, and CI/CD pipelines. Through his training at LSET, Suresh has gained practical experience with industry-leading tools including Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, Terraform, GitHub Actions, and AWS. He is focused on building scalable, secure, and automated systems that support efficient and reliable software delivery.

Education and Training

Suresh is currently pursuing DevOps Engineering at LSET, where he has received comprehensive training in modern DevOps methodologies and technologies. The curriculum has equipped him with in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience, preparing him to tackle real-world industry challenges with confidence.

Key Skills and Technologies

Throughout his training at LSET, Suresh has mastered a diverse range of tools and technologies essential for DevOps engineering:

Cloud Computing

Expertise in AWS cloud services, enabling efficient and scalable application deployment.

Linux and Shell Scripting

Proficient in Linux operating systems and shell scripting for automation tasks.

Version Control

Skilled in using Git & GitLab for source code management and collaboration.

Containerisation

Competent in Docker for container and Docker Hub management.

CI/CD Pipelines

Developed and managed end-to-end CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, enhancing continuous integration and delivery.

Orchestration

Proficient in Kubernetes for automating deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.

Configuration Management

Utilised Ansible for automating configuration management and application deployment.

Build and Dependency Management

Experienced with Maven for managing project dependencies and builds.

Monitoring and Logging

Experienced with Prometheus and Grafana for system monitoring and visualisation.

Infrastructure as Code

Skilled in Terraform for infrastructure as code, ensuring scalability.

Security

Utilised Trivy for scanning and SonarQube for analysis, ensuring security.

Project Management

Used Jira for agile project management and tracking tasks.

Hands-On Project Experience

During his time at LSET, Suresh has been involved in several projects that have allowed him to apply his skills in real-world scenarios. One notable project includes:

Online Banking CI/CD Pipeline

Suresh collaborated with a team of developers, testers, and a project manager to develop a comprehensive CI/CD pipeline for an online banking application. This project, conducted in an agile environment, involved:

Setting up a robust CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins for continuous integration and delivery.
Containerizing applications with Docker and deploying them using Kubernetes.
Implementing security and quality checks using Trivy and SonarQube.
Monitoring application performance and system health with Prometheus and Grafana.

Suresh Kanikaraj’s journey at the London School of Emerging Technology has provided him with a strong foundation in DevOps engineering. His commitment to learning, combined with hands-on experience using industry-standard tools and best practices, has prepared him to thrive in the dynamic world of DevOps. Suresh is passionate about bridging the gap between development and operations, enabling faster, more reliable application delivery and operational excellence.

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