Nikesh K.
Cloud | DevOps | Full Stack Developer
Cloud DevOps Engineer | AWS, Kubernetes, CI/CD | 11+ Years of IT Experience Hello! I'm Nikesh, a seasoned Cloud DevOps Engineer with over 11 years of IT experience, including 4+ years at HCL Technologies specializing in AWS, Kubernetes, and CI/CD automation. I excel in deploying scalable microservices, optimizing cloud workflows with AWS services (S3, SNS, SQS, Lambda), and implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform. With a proven track record of 25+ Upwork projects and a 100% Job Success Score, I deliver reliable, high-performance solutions tailored to client needs. Key Achievements: Deployed microservices for a healthcare application on AWS Kubernetes, boosting scalability by 30% and reducing latency by 20%. Automated CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and Argo CD, cutting deployment time by 40% for 10+ microservices. Integrated AWS SNS, SQS, and Lambda for 99.9% reliable notification systems. Developed 100+ responsive, SEO-friendly web applications as a UI/Web Developer, ensuring cross-browser compatibility and 30% faster page loads. Awarded HCL’s Game Changer Award (2023) and Face of the Month (2022) for innovative cloud solutions. Skills: Cloud: AWS (EC2, ECS, Lambda, S3, SQS, SNS, RDS, Redshift), Microsoft Azure DevOps: Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Argo CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform, Ansible. Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, Datadog Programming: Python, Bash, PowerShell, SQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript (React.js, Angular, Vue.js) Other: Git, Bitbucket, Jira, Agile, API Management, WordPress, SEO Experience Highlights: Cloud DevOps (4+ years): Designed load-balanced architectures, migrated applications to Kubernetes, and automated infrastructure at HCL Technologies. UI/Web Development (7 years): Built and led teams to deliver responsive, user-friendly web applications at Wildnet Technologies and Growth TechSoft, optimizing for SEO and performance. Fluent in English and available 12+ hours daily via Skype, Slack, or email, I ensure clear communication and timely delivery. Certified in AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional and Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA). Let’s collaborate to build scalable, efficient cloud solutions or robust web applications that drive your business forward!
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $20
Billed in all: $12,957$13k
$20 in the last 6 months
Across 43 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 27% in Material Design
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
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