Prakas Rana

Linux & Cloud Support Engineer

Cloud Support & DevOps Engineer with 7+ years of experience in managing AWS infrastructure, CI/CD automation, and Linux-based systems. Successfully managed 300+ production servers, ensuring 99.9% uptime and optimizing web performance for high-traffic platforms.

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+917003069781
devopsprakas@gmail.com
Kolkata, WB
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7+ Years Experience

Technical Skills

AWS Infrastructure
Docker
Kubernetes
Jenkins
Linux Systems
CI/CD Pipelines
Nginx
Apache
Bash Scripting
EC2
S3
RDS
IAM
Route53
CloudWatch
Zabbix
WHM/cPanel
Plesk
Network Configuration
System Security
Cloud Migration
Azure DevOps

Professional Experience

Cloud Support Engineer
ZenoCloud | ServerGuy
09/2021 – present
Noida, India
  • Built scalable, secure AWS infrastructure using EC2, RDS, IAM, S3, Route53, Docker, and Kubernetes
  • Managed production VPS hosting with Plesk, WHM/cPanel for apps like WordPress, Node.js, and React
  • Led cost-effective cloud migrations, improving system performance and efficiency
  • Applied AWS security best practices, ensuring compliance and minimizing vulnerabilities
  • Created and maintained CI/CD pipelines with clear infrastructure documentation
  • Deployed monitoring tools (UptimeRobot, Site24x7, CloudWatch, Zabbix) for proactive issue detection
Junior System Engineer
InSync Solutions
04/2020 – 09/2021
Kolkata, India
  • Oversaw and enhanced AWS cloud infrastructure to ensure high availability for web applications
  • Implemented and oversaw VDI, Lightsail, WHM/cPanel, and Plesk hosting solutions
  • Managed SAP B1, HANA, CCTV, and Azure DevOps environments
  • Regularly maintained, updated, and secured infrastructure, including VPC configurations and security groups
  • Coordinated web servers, internal firewalls, and cloud infrastructure for over 100 virtual machines
Hardware Networking Engineer
Matrix Media Solutions (P) Ltd.
09/2018 – 03/2020
Kolkata, India
  • Installed, configured, and maintained Linux desktop and network environments, ensuring optimal performance
  • Managed internal firewalls, web servers, and enterprise server infrastructure, along with proficient Bash scripting
  • Quickly diagnosed and resolved hardware/software issues, significantly minimizing downtime
  • Managed employee onboarding and offboarding processes
Customer Support Engineer
Peetel Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
07/2017 – 08/2018
Kolkata, India
  • Managed FTP submissions, E-Paper uploads, and network/printer operations to ensure seamless workflows
  • Installed, configured, and troubleshooted PCs, OS, and applications for optimal performance
  • Performed system patching, security updates, and software maintenance to enhance system stability and security

Education

Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology
08/2023 – 08/2025 | Kolkata, India
Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology
09/2015 – 11/2018 | Kolkata, India

Certifications & Achievements

Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
Poster Competition Winner
IoT-Based Temperature and Humidity Monitoring & Alerting System, JIS University, Kolkata
Hackathon Project
Developed and implemented a Password Manager during InSync Hackathon