Amith Vakkalagadda
About Amith Vakkalagadda
Amith Vakkalagadda is a Software Application Developer at Marlabs Inc. with a background in cloud engineering, DevOps, and ETL, and holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from Western Illinois University.
Company: Marlabs Inc.
Amith Vakkalagadda is currently employed as a Software Application Developer at Marlabs Inc. in Piscataway, New Jersey. His role involves developing and maintaining software applications. He has been in this position since 2020, bringing his extensive experience in automation and cloud engineering to the company.
Previous Roles at American Family Insurance
Between 2019 and 2020, Amith Vakkalagadda worked at American Family Insurance in Madison, Wisconsin, as a Cloud Engineer. His responsibilities included maintaining cloud infrastructure and ensuring compliance with SOX standards. He played a significant role in planning and executing system changes and upgrades.
Education and Expertise
Amith Vakkalagadda holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from Western Illinois University, where he studied from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Bapatla Engineering College, where he studied from 2011 to 2015. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in Linux/Unix systems, open-source software tools, and agile scrum methodologies.
Experience in DevSecOps and DevOps
Amith has been working as a DevSecOps Engineer since July 2020. His roles involve integrating security practices within the DevOps process and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Additionally, he has significant experience in planning and executing system changes, participating in on-call rotations, and assisting development teams with their deployments. His skill set includes the use of CFT templates, Terraform, Kubernetes, Ansible, and Python for automation.
Previous Roles at Cognizant
In 2019, Amith also briefly worked at Cognizant in Dallas, Texas, as an ETL/DevOps Engineer for five months. His role required him to manage data extraction, transformation, and loading processes, along with DevOps tasks. He utilized his skills in cloud and DevOps methodologies to contribute to project success during his tenure.
Graduate Student Assistant at Western Illinois University
Amith Vakkalagadda worked as a Graduate Student Assistant at Western Illinois University from 2016 to 2018. During this period, he supported faculty members with research and administrative tasks while pursuing his Master’s degree. This role helped him develop a deeper understanding of academic research and project management.
Skills in Automation and Cloud Technologies
Amith specializes in using automation tools such as CFT templates, Terraform, Kubernetes, Ansible, and Python. His proficiency in these technologies allows him to efficiently automate processes, ensuring system reliability and performance. His extensive experience in cloud and DevOps environments, combined with his knowledge of SOX compliance, makes him a valuable asset in his field.