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Kshitiz Goel

Kshitiz Goel


Cloud Platform Engineer

Professional Overview


Kshitiz Goel is an experienced Cloud Platform Engineer with a strong track record of delivering reliable and scalable cloud infrastructure solutions. He possesses deep expertise in managing cloud platforms, automating deployment processes, and optimizing system performance. Kshitiz is dedicated to driving innovation and fostering efficient cloud-based ecosystems that empower businesses to achieve their digital transformation goals.

Experience Summary



Current Role


Cloud Platform Engineer, HashiCorp (September 2022 - Present)
  • Designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud infrastructure using HashiCorp tools such as Terraform, Vault, and Consul

  • Automating deployment workflows and managing complex multi-cloud environments

  • Optimizing system performance, availability, and security measures to ensure reliable service delivery

  • Collaborating cross-functionally with development teams to integrate cloud-based solutions and address emerging business requirements


Career Progression


Site Reliability Engineer, Gemalto (now Thales Digital Identity & Security) (August 2021 - August 2022)
  • Managed and optimized the company's cloud-based infrastructure, including public cloud services and on-premises systems

  • Implemented and maintained monitoring and logging solutions to ensure system health and proactive issue resolution

  • Collaborated with development teams to enhance platform reliability and automate deployment processes


TechOps Shift Lead, Gemalto (now Thales Digital Identity & Security) (January 2020 - July 2021)
  • Supervised and coordinated the activities of the technical operations team, ensuring efficient service delivery and incident response

  • Streamlined operational processes and introduced automation to improve productivity and reduce manual tasks


Product Support Engineer, Gemalto (now Thales Digital Identity & Security) (June 2017 - December 2019)
  • Provided technical support and solutions to customers, addressing a wide range of product-related inquiries and issues

  • Collaborated with product development teams to identify and resolve complex problems, contributing to product quality improvements


Linux Support Engineer, IBM (January 2016 - May 2017)
  • Provided technical support and troubleshooting for Linux-based systems, ensuring optimal performance and availability


Academic Background


Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science, Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana, India

Areas of Expertise


  • Cloud platform management and optimization

  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Ansible, and other tools

  • Containerization and orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes

  • Monitoring and logging solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)

  • Automation and CI/CD pipelines

  • Incident management and problem-solving

  • Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management


Professional Impact


  • Implemented a robust cloud infrastructure using Terraform, significantly reducing deployment time and improving platform reliability

  • Developed and deployed a comprehensive monitoring and logging solution, enabling proactive issue identification and resolution

  • Streamlined operational processes and introduced automation, leading to a 30% increase in team productivity


Conclusion


Kshitiz Goel is a versatile Cloud Platform Engineer with a proven track record of delivering reliable and scalable cloud solutions. His strong technical expertise, coupled with his ability to drive process improvements and foster cross-team collaboration, make him a valuable asset in driving cloud-based innovation and digital transformation initiatives.