About

Hello! I’m Neeraj Sudhakaran, a dedicated DevOps Engineer, Cloud Specialist, and Application Support Engineer with a passion for optimizing systems and driving innovation. With extensive experience in cloud infrastructure, automation, and system monitoring, I work towards delivering seamless, high-performance solutions.

I specialize in AWS, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code to help organizations build scalable, efficient, and secure systems. My approach blends technical expertise with a strong commitment to collaborative problem-solving and continuous improvement.

I’m always excited to tackle new challenges and enhance my knowledge in emerging technologies.

Basic Information
Experience Level:
Mid to Senior
Email:
neerajsudhakaran@outlook.com
Phone:
+64 0225649830
Address:
Wellington, New Zealand
Language:
English, Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi
Deploying Peace of Mind One Pipeline at a Time!
Professional Skills
Server Administration
90%
Monitoring & Logging
90%
Web Hosting
60%
DevOps & Automation
70%
Cloud Infrastructure (AWS, GCP)
75%
Agile & Collaboration
80%
Work Experience

August 2021 - Present

Verifone Holdings INC. (Full Time)
Application Support Engineer (VCS)
  • Supporting key DevOps concepts including CI/CD deployment automation and zero downtime implementation in various Verifone Cloud Services(VCS).
  • Collaborating with Cloud-Ops, Development, and Infrastructure teams for scripting automation of build and deployment pipelines.
  • Recommended improvements to gateway applications, databases, service architecture, and monitoring tools.
  • Providing 24/7/365 on-call support by responding to escalations, alerts, incidents, and production problems.

Aug 2019 - July 2021

The Clean Crew & Millennium Services Group Limited (Part Time)
Crew Member and Working Mobile Supervisor
  • Troubleshot office computers, printers, WiFi, and router-related technical issues.
  • Participated in an innovative team that released an industry-first mobile app enhancing client-staff-management communication.
  • Contributed to winning "Excellence in Innovation" at Pan Pac Hawke's Bay Business Awards 2020.
  • Managed mobile supervision and ensured high standards in service delivery, hygiene, security, and inventory management in Auckland CBD.

February 2018 - October 2019

Clado Solutions
Cloud Computing Intern and Web Developer (Freelancer)
  • Explored and practiced AWS, Active Directory, and various cloud-based technologies.
  • Worked on real-world industry case studies under expert mentorship during internship.
  • Developed websites and digital solutions as a freelancer for small and medium-sized businesses.

April 2016 - January 2018

Active Lobby INFORMATION Systems Pvt Ltd. (Full Time)
System Administrator
  • Handled IT infrastructure support for complex environments.
  • Installed server OS (Linux & Windows) and web hosting control panels (CPanel, DirectAdmin, Plesk).
  • Managed MySQL and MSSQL databases and servers.
  • Worked with AWS services: IAM, EC2, RDS, S3, EBS, ELB, VPC, Route53, and Auto Scaling.
  • Familiar with AWS CLI, Bash scripting, and PowerShell.
  • Delivered quality customer support to clients across Australia, USA, Hong Kong, and Singapore, receiving positive feedback.
Education

2019 - 2020

Postgraduate Diploma
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology (level-8)

Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT), Hawke’s Bay, NZ

Majoring in

  • Cyber Security
  • Cloud Solutions
  • Business Application Programming
  • Project Management

2012 - 2016

Bachelor's degree
Electronics and Communication Engineering(ECE)

College of Engineering ,Kidangoor, IND

Majoring in

  • Digital Systems
  • Computer Networking
  • Digital Communication
  • Engineering Mathematics

Verified Skills & Badges

2024

Certification
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

The Linux Foundation

Demonstrated hands-on ability to install, configure, manage, and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters.

2023

Badges
AWS Cloud & EKS Badges

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

  • AWS Cloud Quest: Solutions Architect – Interactive learning badge demonstrating foundational cloud architecture knowledge using real-world scenarios.
  • Amazon EKS Badges – Recognized achievements in building, securing, and scaling containerized applications with Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service.

2016

Certification
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)

Red Hat

Validated skills in system administration, command-line operations, and enterprise Linux environments.

Contact Me
Feel free to contact me

Address

Wellington, New Zealand

Phone

+64 0225649830

Email

neerajsudhakaran@outlook.com