Available for Cloud & DevOps roles
Prakas Rana
Linux & Cloud Support Engineer
Cloud Support & DevOps Engineer with 9+ years of experience managing AWS infrastructure, CI/CD automation, and Linux-based systems. Successfully managed 300+ production servers, ensuring 99.9% uptime and optimizing web performance for high-traffic platforms. Increasingly leveraging AI tools like Claude, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT/Codex, and Gemini to automate workflows, accelerate troubleshooting, and ship faster.
+917003069781
me.prakasrana@gmail.com
Kolkata, WB
linkedin.com/in/prakasrana
9+ Years Experience
Technical Skills
Core infrastructure, platform, and automation expertise
AWS Infrastructure
Docker
Kubernetes
Jenkins
Linux Systems
CI/CD Pipelines
Nginx
Apache
Bash Scripting
EC2
EKS
Lambda
DynamoDB
S3
RDS
IAM
Route53
CloudWatch
Zabbix
Proxmox
WHM/cPanel
Plesk
Network Configuration
System Security
Cloud Migration
Azure DevOps
AI-Assisted DevOps
AI-Augmented Workflow
Pairing modern AI tools with DevOps practices to move faster and troubleshoot smarter
Claude (Anthropic)
AI pair-programmer for infrastructure-as-code, shell scripting, automation, and writing clear runbooks & documentation.
GitHub Copilot
In-editor code completion that speeds up writing automation scripts, Terraform/Ansible configs, and CI/CD pipelines.
ChatGPT / OpenAI Codex
Troubleshooting production issues, drafting deployment pipelines, and generating boilerplate configuration quickly.
Google Gemini
Researching cloud architecture options, summarizing logs, and exploring cost & performance optimization strategies.
AI-Enabled IDEs (Cursor & co.)
Faster iteration on tooling and scripts with integrated AI suggestions, refactors, and inline explanations.
Prompt Engineering
Designing effective prompts to weave LLMs into day-to-day DevOps workflows, monitoring, and AIOps tasks.
Professional Experience
Sr. Cloud and System Engineer
Webvio Technologies Pvt Ltd
10/2025 – Present
Kolkata, India
- Designs and maintains scalable, secure cloud infrastructure on Linux, Proxmox, and AWS using EC2, EKS, Lambda, and DynamoDB
- Orchestrates containerized deployments leveraging Docker and Kubernetes to enhance application scalability
- Administers production VPS environments (Plesk, WHM/cPanel) supporting Node.js, React, and PBX solutions while ensuring proactive monitoring via Zabbix
Sr. Cloud Support Engineer
ZenoCloud | ServerGuy
09/2021 – 09/2025
Noida, India
- Built scalable, secure AWS infrastructure using EC2, RDS, IAM, S3, Route53, Docker, and Kubernetes
- Managed production VPS hosting with Plesk, WHM/cPanel for apps like WordPress, Node.js, and React
- Led cost-effective cloud migrations, improving system performance and efficiency
- Applied AWS security best practices, ensuring compliance and minimizing vulnerabilities
- Created and maintained CI/CD pipelines with clear infrastructure documentation
- Deployed monitoring tools (UptimeRobot, Site24x7, CloudWatch, Zabbix) for proactive issue detection
System Engineer
InSync Solutions
04/2020 – 09/2021
Kolkata, India
- Oversaw and enhanced AWS cloud infrastructure to ensure high availability for web applications
- Implemented and oversaw VDI, Lightsail, WHM/cPanel, and Plesk hosting solutions
- Managed SAP B1, HANA, CCTV, and Azure DevOps environments
- Regularly maintained, updated, and secured infrastructure, including VPC configurations and security groups
- Coordinated web servers, internal firewalls, and cloud infrastructure for over 100 virtual machines
Hardware Networking Engineer
Matrix Media Solutions (P) Ltd.
09/2018 – 03/2020
Kolkata, India
- Installed, configured, and maintained Linux desktop and network environments, ensuring optimal performance
- Managed internal firewalls, web servers, and enterprise server infrastructure, along with proficient Bash scripting
- Quickly diagnosed and resolved hardware/software issues, significantly minimizing downtime
- Managed employee onboarding and offboarding processes
Customer Support Engineer
Peetel Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
07/2017 – 08/2018
Kolkata, India
- Managed FTP submissions, E-Paper uploads, and network/printer operations to ensure seamless workflows
- Installed, configured, and troubleshooted PCs, OS, and applications for optimal performance
- Performed system patching, security updates, and software maintenance to enhance system stability and security
Education
Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology
08/2023 – 08/2025 | Kolkata, India
Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology
09/2015 – 11/2018 | Kolkata, India
Certifications & Achievements
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
Poster Competition Winner
IoT-Based Temperature and Humidity Monitoring & Alerting System, JIS University, Kolkata
Hackathon Project
Developed and implemented a Password Manager during InSync Hackathon