THARUN A

Site Reliability Engineer

About

Highly motivated Site Reliability Engineer with a strong foundation in automation, proactive monitoring, and system optimization. Proven ability to enhance the performance, reliability, and scalability of mission-critical systems through expertise in Python, Linux, AWS, and various SRE tools. Eager to leverage a robust technical background and problem-solving skills to contribute to a challenging SRE role, ensuring operational excellence and continuous system improvement.

Work Experience

Site Reliability Engineer (Onsite via Wiley Edge)

Morgan Stanley

Jun 2022 - Present

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN

Currently serving as a Site Reliability Engineer within the Plant Management team, providing critical support for CLA, ETSCFG, and Goldeneye applications to ensure their optimal performance and reliability.

  • Developed proficiency in key applications (CLA, ETSCFG, Goldeneye) to efficiently address complex application issues and user queries, enhancing system stability and user satisfaction.
  • Successfully resolved a critical real-time scenario involving 'Logs not copying to central Repository' during a Wargaming exercise, ensuring data integrity and operational continuity.
  • Automated batch progression monitoring by implementing a Microsoft Teams chatbot for CLA Archival Batch, providing real-time updates every 15 minutes and improving operational visibility.
  • Gained expertise in deploying critical scripts into production environments utilizing a robust CI/CD pipeline with GIT, Jenkins, Bitbucket, and TCM, streamlining release processes.
  • Contributed to the infrastructure setup for Systematic and Research Strategies, supporting the development and deployment of critical financial tools and platforms.
  • Executed global deployments of Archival Batch across Singapore and Sydney regions, ensuring seamless data management and operational consistency across international sites.
  • Resolved critical bugs in CLA-Tooling Scripts, enhancing system reliability and preventing potential disruptions to core business operations.
  • Streamlined network file system operations by procuring CnD NFS shares from Voltaire and applying QoS fixes, successfully onboarding them to all regions to maintain continuous Archival Batch functionality.
  • Recognized for contributions to the Firm's Core Value of 'Put Clients First' by ensuring quick turnaround times for IT requests, significantly improving client satisfaction and operational efficiency.
  • Proactively performed regular Disaster Recovery Testing to ensure the continuous availability and resilience of Archival Batch, safeguarding critical data and business operations.

Intern

Wiley Edge

Feb 2022 - Apr 2022

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN

Completed a comprehensive internship focusing on foundational SRE principles, acquiring practical skills in ITIL, MySQL, SDLC, Python, and Linux to prepare for a Site Reliability Engineering role.

  • Acquired practical skills in ITIL for service management, MySQL for database operations, SDLC for software development lifecycle, Python for scripting, and Linux for system administration.
  • Engaged in hands-on projects applying learned concepts to real-world scenarios, building a foundational understanding of SRE best practices.
  • Collaborated with peers on technical challenges, enhancing problem-solving and teamwork abilities relevant to enterprise IT environments.

Machine Learning Engineer Intern

Vakilsearch

Sep 2021 - Feb 2022

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN

Developed and deployed machine learning models to automate the extraction of critical information from confidential documents, enhancing data processing efficiency for legal and financial applications.

  • Designed and implemented a machine learning model to accurately detect and extract specific information from diverse document types, reducing manual processing time.
  • Leveraged Graphical Neural Networks (GNNs) to precisely identify and extract required fields within confidential documents, improving data accuracy and security.
  • Contributed to the development of an automated solution for document analysis, demonstrating proficiency in ML model creation and application.

Education

Engineering

Bannari Amman Institute of Technology

9.38 CGPA

Aug 2018 - May 2022

Sathyamangalam, Tamil Nadu, IN

Secondary Education

Swathy Group of Schools

92.3%

Jun 2015 - May 2017

Hosur, Tamil Nadu, IN

Volunteer

Active Member

Geo Club

Jan 2018 - May 2022

Sathyamangalam, Tamil Nadu, IN

Actively participated in the 'Geo Club' at Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, focusing on environmental protection and community engagement initiatives.

  • Organized and led various environmental awareness events, including an Anti-Plastic Camp, Blood Donation Camp, and Organ Donation Camp, promoting community welfare.
  • Created and distributed informative posters and certificates to raise awareness and acknowledge participation in club activities.
  • Fostered community engagement through diverse initiatives, contributing to environmental sustainability and public health awareness.

Projects

Disease Classification in Paddy Crops using TensorFlow

Jun 2020 - Sep 2020

Developed a machine learning model using Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) and TensorFlow to accurately classify diseases in paddy crops based on image analysis.

Sewage Outlet Prediction using ML and Flask

Jun 2020 - Sep 2020

Created a machine learning model integrated with a Flask web application to predict biogas outlet based on various input parameters from a sewage plant.

Personal Women Safety Device

Feb 2019 - May 2019

Developed an innovative personal safety device and accompanying Android application designed to provide immediate assistance during emergencies by leveraging voice recognition and location tracking.

Languages

Tamil , Telugu , Kannada , English

Skills

Monitoring & Visualization

  • Sockeye
  • Leela
  • WatchTower
  • Grafana
  • Splunk

Version Control & CI/CD

  • GIT
  • Jenkins
  • Bitbucket
  • TCM

IT Service Management

  • ITIL
  • Servicenow
  • JIRA
  • Autosys

Software Development Lifecycle

  • SDLC

Operating Systems

  • Linux

Programming Languages

  • Python
  • Java
  • SQL
  • Bash Scripting

Machine Learning

  • Deep Learning
  • Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN)
  • Graphical Neural Networks (GNN)
  • TensorFlow
  • Linear Regression
  • Flask

Networking & IoT

  • LoRa
  • Networking
  • Android Development

Technical Support & Operations

  • Application Support
  • Incident Management
  • Infrastructure Setup
  • Disaster Recovery
  • Data Migration
  • Bug Fixing
  • NFS
  • QoS

Financial Concepts

  • Introduction to Financial Markets

Cloud Platforms

  • AWS

Interests

Hobbies

  • Book Reading
  • Travelling
  • Trekking
  • Cricket