Bala Murugan
About Bala Murugan
Bala Murugan is a Senior DevOps Engineer with extensive experience in container orchestration, configuration management, and cloud platforms. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Technology in Robotics, and has been working at Ephicacy since 2019.
Work at Ephicacy
Bala Murugan has been employed at Ephicacy as a Senior DevOps Engineer since 2019. In this role, he focuses on optimizing deployment processes and enhancing DevOps workflows. His responsibilities include developing automation scripts using Shell and Python, which contribute to the efficiency of the team's operations. Bala's expertise in container orchestration with Kubernetes is integral to the company's infrastructure management.
Education and Expertise
Bala Murugan holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Mechanical Engineering from Annamalai University, where he studied from 2009 to 2013. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Technology (M.Tech.) in Robotics from SRM University, completing his studies from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, he studied Python at Zero To Mastery Academy, enhancing his programming skills relevant to DevOps practices.
Professional Experience
Before joining Ephicacy, Bala worked at Binfex Technology Solutions Private Limited as a DevOps-SDC for nine months in 2017 to 2018. His role involved utilizing configuration management tools such as Chef, Puppet, and Ansible, which are essential for effective system administration. This experience laid the groundwork for his current responsibilities in DevOps.
Technical Skills
Bala Murugan possesses a strong skill set in various DevOps technologies. He is experienced in implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins and GitLab. His proficiency extends to cloud platforms, specifically AWS and Google Cloud, where he focuses on infrastructure automation. Bala's knowledge in container orchestration with Kubernetes further enhances his capabilities in streamlining deployment processes.