About Me

Hey there, I'm Vishaal Pal, a Cloud DevOps Engineer with a strong grip on Infrastructure as Code, Containerization, automation, and AWS and GCP cloud services. I get excited about optimizing cloud infrastructures and deploying scalable applications using technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. Automation is my jam, as it boosts efficiency and keeps things running smoothly. I try my best to stay updated with the latest DevOps trends and to keep learning. Beyond work, you can find me tinkering with my homelab to learn new technologies and lurking on /rselfhosted!

Skills

Experience

Education

  • Infrastructure as Code
    Designing cloud infrastructures using code for reproducibility and scalability.
  • Containerization
    Expertise in Docker and Kubernetes for efficient application deployments.
  • Cloud Services
    Proficient in managing cloud resources and deploying solutions on AWS and GCP.
  • Cognizant - Cloud DevOps Engineer/Consultant
    As a Cloud DevOps Engineer, I focus on Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, automation, and DevOps practices at Cognizant. My role involves designing cloud infrastructures, establishing efficient CI/CD pipelines, and automating tasks to optimize team productivity and deliver advanced cloud solutions.
  • Amazon Web Services - Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
    As an AWS Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, I specialized in assisting our Business and Enterprise customers for various AWS services part of the Windows profile such as:
    - AppStream 2.0
    - Application Discovery
    - Application Migration Service
    - Application Wizard
    - Chime
    - Chime SDK
    - CloudEndure Disaster Recovery
    - CloudEndure Migration
    - Compute Optimizer
    - Directory Service
    - EBS (Elastic Block Store)
    - EC2 Image Builder
    - EC2 (Windows)
    - Launch Wizard
    - LightSail
    - Server Migration Service
    - Systems Manager (Windows)
    - VM Import/Export
    - WorkDocs
    - WorkLink
    - WorkMail
    - WorkSpaces (Windows)

    In addition to the above services, all AWS services depend on core services such as CloudTrail, CloudWatch, IAM and VPC which I am well versed with.
  • Communications Design and Management -
    My day to day tasks at CDM involved:
    - Administration of Active Directory for various clients
    - Administration of Exchange / Office365 for various clients
    - Administration of Citrix XenApp services
    - Monitoring & remote support of various clients through technologies such as SolarWinds, Nable and Teamviewer
    - Level 1/2 Administration of network devices for various clients - Cisco and Juniper
    - Asset management, process improvement and documentation for various clients and internal
    - Liaising and cooperating with various venders for various clients
    - Meeting SLA requirements and resolving tickets in an efficient manner
    - Serving as a point of escalation for various clients
    - Process improvement, documentation and learning
  • Bachelor of Information Technology Major in Networking
    Graduated with a focus on networking from Western Sydney University.
  • Certifications
    Amazon Web Services Cloud Practitioner
    AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate
    Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer
    Hashicorp Certified Terraform Associate
    Linux Academy Linux Operating System Fundamentals
    Redhat Certified Systems Administrator - In the works
    Certified Kubernetes Administrator - In the works

My Services

Cloud Services

As a Cloud DevOps Engineer, I specialize in designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based solutions tailored to meet your business needs. Whether it's AWS, GCP, or Azure, I can assist with cloud architecture, migration, and optimization for seamless scalability and performance.

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Containerisation

I excel in leveraging containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes to streamline application deployment and management. With my expertise, I ensure container orchestration, scalability, and portability, enabling efficient development and operations for your projects.

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Automation and CI/CD

Automating your development workflows and implementing continuous integration and delivery pipelines is my forte. As a Cloud DevOps Engineer, I can optimize your processes, accelerate software delivery, and improve overall efficiency, enabling rapid and reliable deployments.

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Projects

AWS Infrastructure Automation with Terraform

In this personal Terraform project, I automated infrastructure on AWS with a modular approach. It sets up a VPC, public subnet, and launches an Ubuntu EC2 webserver displaying text. The project's code and detailed documentation can be found in the README.md, showcasing my hands-on experience and understanding of Terraform's basics. Explore the full project and its capabilities by following the link provided.

Mastering Full Stack Development: Building an Asset Finance Management Platform with the MERN Stack

Dive into my journey of mastering full stack development through the creation of the Asset Finance Management Platform. This project allowed me to explore and leverage the full capabilities of the MERN stack. The application features a sleek, responsive ReactJS frontend, where users can easily register, log in, and manage their finance applications. Users can enter detailed personal information, income, expenses, assets, and liabilities. The backend, developed with Node.js and Express, ensures secure authentication and authorization, providing robust CRUD operations connected to a MongoDB serverless cluster. This project also includes a CI/CD pipeline for automated builds and deployments, and it leverages AWS serverless functions for enhanced scalability. By building this platform, I gained valuable hands-on experience and created a fully functional, real-world application. Explore the live demo to see how it all comes together!

Building a DIY NAS: Automating with Proxmox VE, Terraform, and Docker Compose

In this project, I've built a DIY NAS with Proxmox VE as the base OS, automated the VM creation process with Terraform, and used Nginx Proxy Manager for reverse proxy and SSL certificates. I acquired a custom domain, "palslab.com," through Cloudflare and redesigned my home network for enhanced security, including VLANs for my homelab. To manage and deploy various self-hosted applications, I utilized Docker Compose and Portainer. I also relied on Cloudflare for DNS and DNS zone management, and Ansible for bootstrapping the VMs. Additionally, I used the open-source IDP, Authentik, to secure my self-hosted apps and configured firewall rules on my router. This comprehensive project has allowed me to delve into self-hosting, automation, networking, and explore various technologies. Some next steps include implementing a self-hosted SIEM tool and deploying Prometheus/Grafana for monitoring and logging. Stay tuned for updates as I continue to enhance and expand my homelab setup.

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Contact Me

vishaalvpal@gmail.com

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