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May 18, 2025
About
I am experienced and dedicated Cloud Infrastructure Consultant with a passion for leveraging Cloud technologies to drive seamless software delivery and operational efficiency. My expertise spans across Cloud Architecture, Design, Security, DevOps CI/CD tooling and practices, scripting languages, platform engineering tasks enabling me to design, implement, and manage robust cloud infrastructure using industry best practices.
I thrive in dynamic environments, collaborating on client projects with cross-functional teams to achieve streamlined integration, seamless deployments, and clear communication. With a strong foundation in cloud infrastructure, I am adept in Azure and AWS, skilled in Infrastructure Architecture, DevOps, Automation, and Infrastructure as Code (IaaS). My approach to IT is rooted in continuous learning and sharing knowledge, always aiming to stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving industry.
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, complemented by various industry-recognized certifications. My goal is to help organizations achieve technological excellence through innovative IT solutions and agile methodologies.
- Name: Jineshkumar Patel
- Experience: 10+ years
- City: Columbus, OH
- Email: Jineshkumar.Patel@yahoo.com
Core Expertise
Well-Architected Framework
AZURE / AWS
DevOps CI/CD
Docker Containerization
Terraform (IaC)
Ansible
Bash / Powershell , Python
Git / Github
Cloud Networking & Storage
Server Administration
Developer Enablement
Platform Engineering
Governance & FinOps
Identity, Security & Compliance
Observability & Reliability
Release Management
Education
Bachelor's in Computer Science
September 2008 - September 2012
Relevant Coursework
- Operating Systems | Software Systems
- Data Structures | Design Engineering
- Computer Networks
- Object-Oriented Programming: C++, Java
- Database Management Systems
- Information Security
Postgraduate in Computer Network Systems
September 2013 - May 2016
Relevant Coursework
- Network Infrastructure | Security
- TCP/IP Internet Services
- Unix and Microsoft Server Administration
- Cisco Routing and Switching
- Virtualization: VMware, Hyper-V
- Cloud Computing
Industry Certification
ITIL Foundation Certification
Experience
Avanade Inc (Accenture)
Full-time · January 2022 – Present
Associate Manager | DevOps & Cloud Engineering
November 2025 – Present
- Own end-to-end DevOps delivery across multiple enterprise client engagements, aligning DevOps and Platform engineering roadmaps with business priorities and clients' expectations.
- Define and enforce standards for DevOps best practices, infrastructure-as-code, deployment strategy. Driving release consistency across services and significantly reducing deployment time, risk and rollback frequency.
- Partner with client stakeholders, product owner, architect, and operations teams to assess and help define target-state architecture requirements, and translate them into high/low-level architecture diagrams and plan phased migration and modernization initiatives in a shared platform strategy and continuous improvement cadence that balances delivery velocity with operational risk.
- Implement scalable, secure Azure landing zones, optimized cloud resources to ensure high availability and scalability for workloads across diverse client environments.
- Oversee comprehensive CI/CD pipelines driven delivery models for both applications and infrastructure along with release orchestration workflows to shorten lead time for Environment releases.
- Mentor teams on cloud-native design, microservices architecture, IaC implementation, CI/CD DevOps best practices, and automation. Fostering culture of ownership, continuous learning, and experimentation with innovative solutions.
Cloud Infrastructure Consultant
January 2022 – November 2025
- Executed complex application re-platforming and cloud migrations to Azure using Terraform modules and Ansible roles. Configured automated CI/CD pipelines via Azure DevOps and GitLab-CI to streamline software delivery and integration.
- Architected comprehensive CI/CD pipelines encompassing automated builds, security scanning, artifact management, and environment deployment workflows. This orchestration streamlined microservices delivery, reducing environment release lead times by over 70%.
- Integrated policy-as-code and automated secrets management (Azure Key Vault) into delivery pipelines, ensuring secure application configuration and accelerating release cycles.
- Matured observability practices across client platforms by implementing metrics, distributed traces, and Service Level Objective (SLO) frameworks using Azure Monitor and Application Insights. This proactive alerting approach surfaced performance bottlenecks early and improved overall system reliability.
- Drove cloud cost optimization efforts by implementing strict tagging standards, rightsizing resources, and analyzing usage analytics and reports.
- Authored comprehensive technical documentation, including runbooks, high/low-level architecture diagrams and system designs to support operational excellence and ensure scalable cloud platform engineering practices. Streamlined knowledge transfer for client operations teams.
Veeam Software
Jan 2019 - Dec 2022
Veeam Backup and Site-Reliability Engineer
- Delivered backup, disaster recovery, and data management solutions across virtual, physical, and hybrid-cloud environments.
- Configured, deployed, and troubleshot Veeam products including VMware/vSphere Backup & Replication, Veeam for Microsoft 365, Azure, and AWS.
- Managed cloud storage (S3, EBS, Azure Storage) and appliances (Dell Data Domain, HP StoreOnce, Pure Storage, NetApp ONTAP) for secure, cost-efficient, highly available backups.
- Conducted high-availability failover tests and storage integrations, while consulting clients on backup and DR strategy.
Insight Enterprises (Formally PCM)
Dec 2016 - Dec 2019
System Administration - IT Operations
- Maintained datacenter server and storage infrastructure, ensuring high availability and reliability across diverse clients.
- Managed AD, Intune, and virtual machines maintenance in vSphere and Hyper-V environments.
- IT administration via MS Endpoint Manager and Microsoft 365 Admin Center for user accounts, permissions, and licensing.
- As NOC Engineer, monitored alerts and service requests in ServiceNow, documenting resolutions while meeting strict security standards for healthcare and financial clients.
Rogers Wireless
May 2015 - April 2016
Desktop Support Engineer
- Provided hardware and software support for enterprise environments, managing help desk ticketing, root-cause analysis, and SLA adherence to minimize downtime.
- Performed desktop/laptop re-imaging, SCCM remote OS/software deployments, and network administration via Active Directory and Server Manager (accounts, password resets, group policy).
- Delivered Windows and macOS support across desktop and mobile devices, including software configuration, virus protection, and setup of routers, switches, and peripherals.
Apple
Feb 2014 - April 2015
APPLE TECHNICAL SUPPORT ADVISOR
- Delivered expert iOS and macOS technical support, driving high one-call resolution rates for hardware and software issues.
- Maintained top CSAT scores across high-volume queues while mentoring new hires and driving team knowledge-sharing.
- Managed complex escalations, time-sensitive workflows, and detailed reporting using iLog and ServiceNow.
Blogs
Agent Plugins for AWS
Understanding AWS Storage Gateway: A Practical Guide to Hybrid Cloud StorageAWS Storage Gateway bridges your on-premises infrastructure with Amazon's cloud storage — letting you use familiar protocols like NFS, SMB, and iSCSI while your data lives safely in S3, EBS, or Glacie
April 14, 2025
AZ-104: Manage Azure Identities and Governance — Complete Study Guide for Microsoft Azure AdministratorsThis AZ-104 domain emphasizes secure identity management and efficient resource governance, which are essential for Azure administrators to ensure compliance and cost control. Overview of Azure Identi
March 12, 2025
Mastering Target Tracking Scaling Policies for Amazon EC2 Auto ScalingScaling your EC2 instances to match dynamic workloads can be challenging. Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling simplifies this with target tracking scaling policies, a powerful feature that automatically adjusts c...
February 7, 2025
Attach an EBS volume to multiple EC2 instances using Multi-AttachIntroductionAmazon Elastic Block Store (EBS) is a cornerstone of AWS storage solutions, offering persistent block-level storage for EC2 instances. While EBS volumes are typically attached to a single ...
January 31, 2025
WebApp : Building AWS S3 Bucket File Uploader - A Hands-On GuideIntroduction In today’s digital age, storing files in the cloud is a must. AWS S3 offers a secure and scalable storage solution, and combining it with AWS SDK for Python (Boto3) in Flask and a bit of ...
January 24, 2025
Enhancing S3 Security: Configuring MFA Delete with S3 VersioningIn today's digital landscape, data protection is paramount. Amazon S3, a popular cloud storage service, offers robust security features to safeguard your data. One such feature is Multi-Factor Authent...
January 18, 2025
Choosing the Right Throughput Mode for Amazon EFS: A Performance GuideWhen using Amazon Elastic File System (EFS), selecting the right throughput mode is critical to balancing performance needs with cost efficiency. EFS offers three modes: Elastic Throughput (Default), ...
January 11, 2025
Secure Temporary File Sharing in AWS S3 with pre-signed URLs: A Hands-On GuideWhy Presigned URLs Matter in the Real WorldImagine you're building a healthcare app where doctors need to securely access patient lab reports stored in a private S3 bucket. You don’t want to make the ...
January 4, 2025
S3 Bucket is Mounted using Mountpoint for Amazon S3S3 Mountpoint Introduction Mountpoint for S3 translates local file system API Calls to S3 Object API Calls. Presents Amazon S3 Objects as files in the local file system. Amazon S3 Mountpoint seamlessl...
March 5, 2024
Skills
Cloud Providers and CI/CD
DevOps Technologies and Tools
Languages and Databases
Operating Systems and Scripting
