Yogiraj Karajagi

Results-driven DevOps professional with over 7 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing complex infrastructures. Proven expertise in orchestration, CI/CD, optimizing containerized applications and container security within the dynamic realm of DevOps technologies, backed by certifications in Kubernetes and OpenShift. A dedicated problem solver with a track record of successfully implementing robust solutions. Open to collaborative opportunities that leverage my skills and contribute to organizational success. 
 

Intel Corporation | Cloud Software Engineer Sep’2021 - Present

• Managed the design, deployment, and maintenance of Red Hat OpenShift/OKD infrastructure in

hybrid cloud environments, ensuring optimal performance and scalability.

• Led deployment strategies by planning and executing cluster deployment, expansion, and

automation processes in both production and development environments.

• Performed regular health checks and monitoring of OpenShift/OKD clusters to ensure platform

stability, reliability, and optimal resource utilization.

• Administered OpenShift/OKD clusters with 200+ nodes in production, overseeing cluster lifecycle

management, scaling, and incident resolution for complex issues.

• Deployed Sysdig/Falco for container security, providing threat detection, runtime security, and

vulnerability scanning across OpenShift/OKD environments.

• Configured and tested Falco integrations to ensure seamless end-to-end security solutions,

enabling timely detection and response to security threats.

• Implemented and managed the EFK (Elasticsearch, Fluentd, Kibana) stack on OpenShift/OKD for

centralized logging and real-time monitoring of cluster performance and application behavior.

• Supported infrastructure security in both on-prem and AWS cloud environments, addressing

vulnerability fixes, patch management, and adherence to security best practices.

• Configured Application Load Balancer (ALB) for securing ingress traffic to OpenShift/OKD

clusters, ensuring encrypted, high-availability traffic flow to applications.

• Maintained automation scripts using YAML, Shell, and Terraform for infrastructure as code (IaC),

enabling efficient deployment and configuration of clusters.

• Performed OpenShift/OKD cluster upgrades to ensure the latest features, security patches, and

stability enhancements are implemented without service disruption.

Red Hat | Technical Openshift Engineer Apr’2020 – Aug’2021

• Investigated and resolved OpenShift platform issues (logging, installation, upgrades, networking,

storage), while addressing customer business needs.

• Delivered exceptional customer service and proactively kept customers updated to maintain

satisfaction.

• Collaborated with engineers to develop creative solutions and product fixes.

• Contributed to Red Hat’s knowledge management system by sharing troubleshooting insights and

solutions.

• Managed customer cases with clear, organized documentation.

• Applied hands-on expertise in Docker containerization and Kubernetes orchestration.

• Ensured customers maximize value from products and subscriptions, providing support within

SLA.

Wipro Ltd. | DevOps Administrator Sep’2019 – Mar’2020

• Built and maintained fully automated CI/CD pipelines for seamless code deployment.

• Used Jenkins pipelines to manage microservice builds, deploying them to Kubernetes via Docker.

• Deployed, scaled, and managed Docker containers using Kubernetes.

• Worked with project managers and QA teams to ensure environment availability and stability.

• Applied Terraform for infrastructure automation.

• Collaborated with DevOps engineers to automate common system issues.

• Contributed to the software development lifecycle, focusing on infrastructure design, execution,

and debugging for integrated solutions.

ProDevAns Technologies | DevOps Engineer Jun’2017 – Jul’2019

• Collaborated with development teams and solutions architects to define DevOps strategies,

roadmaps, and standards, while implementing new capabilities.

• Leveraged a wide range of DevOps tools including Jenkins, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, and

Red Hat OpenStack for automation and infrastructure management.

• Managed IT operations, set up CI/CD pipelines, and automated infrastructure provisioning.

• Contributed to software development and deployment processes using Python and Shell

scripting.

• Automated server builds and OS provisioning with Kickstart for RedHat.

• Implemented and managed cloud infrastructure, particularly with AWS.

• Developed and maintained Ansible playbooks and roles for automated server configuration and

management.

• Configured Ansible Tower and Docker containers to support testing and deployment processes.

• Provided consultation and DevOps training for cloud platforms like OpenStack, including handson training for OpenStack administration at GMR Institute of Technology. 
 

Bachelor Of Technology (Shivaji University) 2013 – 2017

Major: Information Technology