Pranay Kumar Balne
About Pranay Kumar Balne
Pranay Kumar Balne is a DevOps Engineer with expertise in setting up Kubernetes clusters on managed clouds and extensive experience in managing Linux servers. He currently works at HCL Enterprise and has a Master's degree from Northumbria University.
Work at HCL Enterprise
Pranay Kumar Balne has been employed at HCL Enterprise as a DevOps Engineer since 2022. In this role, he focuses on implementing DevOps practices and principles to enhance the efficiency of software development and deployment processes. His responsibilities include managing cloud infrastructure and ensuring the smooth operation of applications.
Previous Experience at MobiSprint Consulting
Before joining HCL Enterprise, Pranay worked as a DevOps Engineer at MobiSprint Consulting from 2017 to 2020. During his three years at MobiSprint, he gained hands-on experience in various DevOps methodologies and tools, contributing to the development and deployment of applications in an on-site capacity.
Education and Expertise
Pranay Kumar Balne earned his Master's degree from Northumbria University, where he studied from 2020 to 2022. His academic background complements his extensive practical experience in DevOps, particularly in cloud technologies and infrastructure management.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Pranay is proficient in setting up Kubernetes clusters on managed cloud platforms such as EKS, AKS, and GKE, utilizing Infrastructure as Code principles. He has extensive experience managing over 500 Linux servers across various environments and is skilled in deploying monitoring solutions using tools like DataDog, Grafana, and Prometheus. Additionally, he is experienced in containerizing applications and setting up CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Jenkins X, and GitLab CI.
Automation and Scripting Expertise
Pranay has developed Maven and Ant scripts to automate the compilation, deployment, and testing of Web and J2EE applications. He is also experienced in automating deployments on application servers such as JBoss and Tomcat. His knowledge extends to handling tasks in Red Hat Linux, including system upgrades and configuration.