Mukesh Barapatre

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I'm Mukesh Barapatre

Cloud | DevOps Architect | Software Developer

A passionate Cloud and DevOps Architect with 11+ years of experience designing and building scalable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud and hybrid platforms. Strong expertise across DevOps, Cloud Engineering, Information Security, and Software Development.

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Mukesh Barapatre

Technical Skills

My technical toolkit and areas of expertise.

Cloud Platforms

AWSVPCEC2ECSLambdaS3IAMAzureDigital Ocean

DevOps & Tools

DockerKubernetesAnsibleChefGitHubMavenJenkins

Backend & Scripting

Node.jsJavaSpring BootPythonGroovyBashTypeScript

Databases & Clusters

MongoDBMySQLPostgreSQLRedisKafkaRabbitMQMinIONIFI ETLDreamIO

Monitoring

GrafanaZabbixData DogCloudWatchPrometheusUptimeRobotUPTime Monitor

System Administration

LinuxUbuntuCentOSWindowsFirewall AdminG-Suite

Work Experience

A journey through my professional career, where I've had the privilege to work with amazing teams and build impactful solutions.

DevOps Architect

Pinnacle Teleservices Pvt. Ltd

2021 - Present
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DevOps & Infrastructure Automation
  • Leading the DevOps team to build and maintain scalable, secure, and highly available cloud infrastructure across AWS and DigitalOcean.
  • Designed and implemented CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI, Jenkins, and GitHub Actions to automate deployments.
  • Automated development and QA environment provisioning with cost-saving off-hour shutdown strategies.
  • Enabled end-to-end observability using Grafana and Zabbix for infrastructure and product monitoring.
  • Delivered a complete data analytics infrastructure using Apache Drill, Dremio, MinIO, and MongoDB.
Technical & Solution Architecture
  • Architected high-throughput, low-latency, event-driven microservices for CPaaS (WhatsApp, SMS).
  • Managed cloud architecture for flagship platforms: WhatsApp, SMS, Omnichannel, Email, RCS, and Pyramid ERP.
  • Contributed and Managed Big Data 2.0 pipelines (Hot/Warm/Cold architecture) using Apache NiFi, MinIO, and Dremio Lakehouse.
  • Actively participated in product design and client meetings to provide architectural guidance.
Developer Contributions
  • Designed & Developed DSP (Dynamic Server Provisioning): An internal API platform (Node.js, AWS SDK) for on-demand resource scaling.
  • Contributed and Managed WhatsApp CDC Platform component with API Aggregator and Meta Webhook Handlers.
  • Contributed and Managed Backend Development of a Live Chat Application using Node.js, WebSocket, and clustered MongoDB.
  • Built multiple internal product modules to accelerate delivery and operational efficiency.
Cloud Cost Optimization
  • Achieved significant AWS cost savings via Right-sizing, Reserved Instances, and Savings Plans.
  • Developed Lambda automation to shut down dev/test infrastructure outside working hours.
  • Migrated non-critical workloads to cost-effective platforms (Spot Instances, DigitalOcean).
  • Conducted monthly cost audits and utilized AWS Budgets/Cost Explorer for forecasting.
Information Security & Compliance
  • Acted as InfoSec SPOC for client security assessments and infrastructure audits.
  • Enforced security hardening, IT policies, and SOPs aligned with industry standards.
  • Implemented DR plans, cross-region replication, and conducted regular DR drills.
Operations & System Administration
  • Managed Relational (MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases, including replication and clustering.
  • Ensured high availability through efficient monitoring, patching, and incident response.

System Administrator & Asst. Professor

S. B. Jain Institute of Technology, Management & Research

2015 - 2021
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System Administration
  • Managed college IT infrastructure, network operations, and firewall security (SonicWall NS2650).
  • Reengineered fiber networking infrastructure with multi-tier security architecture.
  • Automated administrative tasks using PowerShell, batch scripting, and VBScript.
Technical Training
  • Delivered technical education in Java, C++, Web Development, and AI.
  • Mentored students for final-year projects and research activities.

Assistant Professor

G H Raisoni College of Engineering

2014 - 2015

Delivered technical education and training in core computer science subjects.

System Administrator

S. B. Jain Institute of Technology, Management & Research

2013 - 2014

Early career role focused on system administration and foundational IT infrastructure management.

Awards & Recognitions

Industry Certifications

  • •AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
  • •AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Professional Excellence

  • •2x Technical Performer of the Year (2023-2025)
  • •2x First Prize at R&D (2024-2025)

Early Achiever

  • • State Level Tech Quiz Participant (Mumbai, 2009)
  • • 1st Rank Zonal Science Exhibition (2009)
  • • 3rd Rank Zonal Science Exhibition (2003/04)