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AniketPitre

$ whoami → DevOps Engineer

DevOps & Security Engineer at Geeks Solutions — running production Kubernetes on Azure AKS, GitOps delivery and PCI-DSS aligned infrastructure across Azure and AWS.

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01//about

I build platforms teams can rely on.

Production AKS for fintech payments, GitOps with ArgoCD and Helm, event streams on Kafka, PostgreSQL on CloudNativePG, and observability with Prometheus and Grafana — secured end to end and aligned with PCI-DSS. Before that, vulnerability operations at TCS.

certifications
19
certifications
honors
04
honors
projects
05
projects
clouds · azure + aws
02
clouds · azure + aws
  • Kubernetes
  • GitOps
  • Cloud Security
  • Observability
  • Event-driven
  • AI / LLM
  • Blockchain

02//experience

Deploy history. Newest first.

    • Managing production Kubernetes clusters (Azure AKS) for scalable and resilient payment platforms
    • Implementing secure GitOps deployments using ArgoCD, Helm, and policy gates
    • Designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with integrated security scanning (SAST/DAST) in Azure DevOps
    • Integrating AI/LLM tooling (Ollama, Genkit) into dev environments and testing automation
    • Deploying and operating containerized applications using Docker across Azure and AWS environments
    • Managing event-driven architectures using Kafka / MSK, including topics, connectors, retention, and stream processing
    • Deploying and managing PostgreSQL clusters using CloudNativePG (CNPG) and supporting MongoDB, MariaDB/MySQL replication, and MaxScale environments
    • Implementing high availability and traffic routing using HAProxy
    • Building observability stacks using Prometheus, kube-prometheus-stack, Grafana, and Alertmanager for monitoring and incident response
    • Performing performance and load testing using k6 to validate backend service scalability
    • Managing Linux production servers and Kubernetes cluster operations
    • Implementing secure infrastructure aligned with PCI-DSS compliance requirements
    • Supporting cloud infrastructure across AWS (ECS, EC2, SQS, MSK) and Azure, including VM migration planning from Hyper-V to AWS
    • Collaborating with development teams to improve deployment reliability, observability, and system performance
    Azure AKSArgoCDHelmDockerKafkaPostgreSQLCNPGHAProxyPrometheusGrafanak6PCI-DSSAWS
    • Secured TCS enterprise assets as part of the Vulnerability Security Operations team, guaranteeing security compliance across multiple complex environments
    • Vulnerability Scanning & Management: Conducted regular vulnerability scans on Linux (RHEL, CentOS) and Windows servers using Nessus and Qualys to identify weaknesses, applying patches and updates to keep systems secure
    • Security Patching: Managed and implemented security patching cycles across organization infrastructure, prioritizing vulnerabilities by CVSS scores and business impact for timely remediation
    • Compliance Management: Maintained internal security standards and external compliance regulations by keeping a rigorous patch management schedule and auditing system configurations
    • Collaboration & Reporting: Collaborated with cross-functional teams and system owners to coordinate patching with minimal production downtime, delivering status reports and compliance metrics to management
    • Vulnerability Intelligence: Developed deep knowledge of security auditing tools, vulnerability assessment life cycles, and server hardening guidelines to protect enterprise environments
    LinuxNessusQualysCVSSWindows ServerSecurity HardeningVulnerability Management
    • Developed Python-based security tools including encryption utilities and file integrity monitors
    • Conducted simulated penetration tests on internal lab environments
    • Built ransomware detection system with auto-backup and quarantine features
    PythonEthical HackingPenetration TestingCryptography

03//education

Built layer by layer. Every one cached.

Dockerfileaniket/education:latest
FROM  hsc-commerce  --grade B     # 2017–2019RUN   bba-ca        --cgpa 8.95  # 2019–2022RUN   mca           --cgpa 8.0   # 2024–2026LABEL award="Best Outgoing Student Award · 2026"
  1. layer 02 · runsha256:d42e8c4c4a19

    Post-Graduate MCA

    CGPA 8.0

    K. K. Wagh Institute of Engineering Education & Research, Nashik · 2024 — 2026

    Advanced Data Structures, AI & Machine Learning, Network Security, Cloud Computing. Honored with the 'Best Outgoing Student Award' from the institute for outstanding academic and extracurricular performance.

    Best Outgoing Student Award · 2026

  2. layer 01 · runsha256:370d7343-56c

    BBA-CA

    CGPA 8.95

    B.Y.K. (Sinnar) College of Commerce, Nashik · 2019 — 2022

    Programming, Database Management, Business Analytics

  3. layer 00 · fromsha256:054bfd94-648

    HSC Commerce

    GRADE B

    C.H.M.E. Society's Bhonsala Military College, Nashik · 2017 — 2019

    Financial Principles, Business Operations

04//stack

The toolchain. Hover the orbit.

Kubernetes & Containers

  • Azure AKS
  • Kubernetes
  • Docker
  • Helm
  • ArgoCD
  • CloudNativePG

CI/CD & MLOps

  • Azure DevOps
  • GitHub Actions
  • ArgoCD
  • MLflow
  • LLM Fine-tuning
  • Pipeline Orchestration

AI & LLM Integration

  • Google Genkit
  • Ollama
  • OpenAI API
  • Hugging Face
  • Vector DBs (Chroma)
  • Prompt Engineering

Cybersecurity & Auditing

  • Nessus
  • Qualys
  • Penetration Testing
  • Cryptography
  • Security Hardening
  • CVSS Analysis

Cloud Platforms & Security

  • Microsoft Azure
  • AWS ECS/EC2
  • AWS MSK
  • PCI-DSS compliance
  • IAM Policies
  • Hyper-V

Observability & Databases

  • Prometheus
  • Grafana
  • k6 Performance Test
  • PostgreSQL
  • Kafka / MSK
  • MongoDB

05//work

Shipped in containers. One project each.

container_01/ 05● running

GenAI Honeypot

A decoy that talks back.

Advanced, AI-powered decoy server mimicking a realistic Linux environment. Uses Google's Gemini AI to dynamically generate believable user behavior, administrative activities, and logs, feeding attack traces through a Docker ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) for analysis.

  • Docker
  • Python
  • Google Gemini AI
  • Elasticsearch
  • Logstash
  • Kibana
Source AI/Security · Decoy

container_02/ 05● running

Smart Ransomware Detector

Catch it. Back it up. Lock it down.

Real-time file system monitor that auto-backs up modified files, quarantines suspicious executables, and sends admin alerts. Built to detect ransomware-like activity in enterprise environments.

  • PHP
  • JavaScript
  • MySQL
  • File System API
Source Security · Real-time

container_03/ 05● running

AI K8s Validator

Does your pod make sense?

AI-powered demo validating if a Kubernetes pod's tech stack is appropriate for its stated purpose. Interactive tool powered by Google's Genkit.

  • Next.js
  • TypeScript
  • Genkit
  • AI/ML
Source AI/DevOps · AI

container_04/ 05● exited (0)

KKWIEER Virtual Tour

Walk the campus from anywhere.

Interactive immersive virtual tour of the MCA department at KKWIEER. React single-page application with seamless user experience and responsive design.

  • React
  • JavaScript
  • HTML/CSS
  • Responsive Design
Source Web · 360°

container_05/ 05● running

DecStor

Storage nobody can tamper with.

Decentralized storage platform developed in collaboration with Kaushal Waray. Leverages blockchain technology to guarantee tamper-proof data archiving, selected as a semi-finalist in national hackathon.

  • Blockchain
  • Smart Contracts
  • IPFS
  • React
  • Node.js
Source Blockchain · Hackathon
more on github

06//awards

Recognized. And still learning.

$ kubectl describe award 2026

Awarded the Best Outgoing Student Award in recognition of outstanding academic performance, extracurricular participation, and leadership contributions throughout the Master of Computer Applications (MCA) program at K.K. Wagh Institute of Engineering Education & Research, Nashik.

Master of Computer Applications (MCA) · K.K. Wagh Institute of Engineering Education & Research

credentials

  • AWS Cloud Practitioner EssentialsAWS · 2025
  • Certified AI Foundations AssociateOracle · 2025
  • Cyber Threat Intelligence 101arcX · 2025
  • Introduction to Penetration TestingSecurity Blue Team · 2025
  • Introduction to OSINTSecurity Blue Team · 2025
  • Cybersecurity Job SimulationForage · 2025
  • Cybersecurity Analyst Job SimulationForage & Tata · 2025
  • Microsoft AI Skill ChallengeMicrosoft · 2024
  • Career Essentials in Generative AILinkedIn Learning · 2024
  • Introduction to Cyber SecurityCisco · 2024
  • Google Analytics CertificationGoogle · 2024
  • Getting Started With Cloud EssentialAWS · 2024
  • Mobile Forensic OverviewWhite Band Associates · 2024
  • Project Management FoundationsLinkedIn Learning · 2024
  • SQL Injection AttacksEC Council · 2024
  • Cyber ForensicsGreatLearning · 2023
  • Network SecurityGreatLearning · 2023
  • Introduction to Asset SecurityGreatLearning · 2023
  • The Fundamentals of Digital MarketingGoogle · 2022

19 / 19 certifications

07//contact

Let's ship something.

Open to DevOps, Cloud, SRE and security roles — and freelance work. Replies within 24h.

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