Chenthil Kumar Vanamamalai
Virginia Beach
Summary
Cloud and DevSecOps Director with over 20 years of experience designing and implementing large-scale cloud platforms, microservices, Kubernetes workloads, data pipelines, and enterprise DevOps/SRE frameworks.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director Cloud DevSecOps
CareFirst
Remote
01.2023 - Current
- Directed architecture and delivery of domain-driven microservices using OpenAPI specifications.
- Designed AWS-native microservices architecture using Lambda, EC2, SQS/SNS.
- Implemented GitOps strategies with ArgoCD for controlled microservice deployments.
- Managed operational leadership for OpenShift cluster management, including security policy enforcement.
- Established standards for microservice engineering, ensuring reliable cross-domain communication.
- Led design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines for microservices in Kubernetes environments.
- Architected Kubernetes deployment patterns to enable zero-downtime upgrades and autoscaling.
- Designed Helm charts for standardized deployment across development, testing, and production clusters.
- Built observability stack using InfluxDB and Grafana for real-time insights into applications.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative health programs.
- Directed training programs to improve staff performance and service delivery.
- Analyzed market trends to inform organizational strategy and decision-making.
- Championed technology integration to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
Cloud Solution Architect
Anthem (Elevance Health)
Virginia Beach
12.2017 - 12.2022
- Directed platform engineering for domain-driven microservices, containerized applications, and a cloud-native live streaming platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, and secure multi-tenant operations.
- Led enterprise modernization of Medicaid/Medicare EDI encounter systems (837/835), improving data quality, error remediation frameworks, and achieving 99% compliance across 28 state markets.
- Architected and deployed microservices on IBM Red Hat OpenShift, including custom operators, routing rules, autoscaling policies, service mesh integration, and secure deployment pipelines.
- Oversaw UI platform engineering using Angular, React, and NodeJS, integrating front-end assets into CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and Kubernetes deployment.
- Designed and implemented enterprise CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Bitbucket, webhooks, Azure DevOps, and OpenShift, delivering automated builds, security scans, and zero-downtime cloud deployments.
- Managed and administered Nexus/Artifactory repositories, including installation, HA configuration, IAM integration, artifact governance, and troubleshooting build dependency issues.
- Built Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and ARM templates to provision VNETs, Storage Accounts, NSGs, compute resources, and cloud networking components across hybrid environments.
- Implemented Apache Airflow on OpenShift with Redis; built Python DAGs to modernize ETL workflows for Teradata, PostgreSQL, and Tableau analytics, reducing operational latency and simplifying orchestration.
- Developed an event-driven architecture (EDA) using open-source frameworks, enabling microservices-based streaming, real-time processing, and near real-time operational reporting.
- Increased cloud data throughput from 1 TB/hr to 4 TB/hr by enabling massively parallel processing across 28+ Medicaid markets using optimized cloud infrastructure.
- Reduced feature delivery time from 8 weeks to 2 weeks by implementing automated CI/CD, IaC, microservices decomposition, and DevSecOps governance controls.
- Improved deployment frequency from monthly to daily by operationalizing GitOps workflows, container orchestration, and automated release pipelines.
- Implemented autoscaling frameworks across on-prem and AWS EC2 instances for all 28 Medicaid markets, enabling dynamic compute allocation and cost-optimized scaling.
- Built a HIPAA-compliant security framework using Protegrity, IAM, encryption policies, and data masking, enabling secure PHI/PII protection across microservices and data platforms.
- Engineered dynamic storage provisioning and self-service allocation for application teams, standardizing PVC/PV usage in Kubernetes and optimizing storage costs.
- Delivered cloud-hosted, real-time claims streaming pipelines leveraging EDA, microservices, and event streaming technologies to support operational intelligence and healthcare reporting.
Software Development Manager
JLT Employee Benefits
Leatherhead
11.2016 - 11.2017
- Led comprehensive engineering delivery for UPM platform migration into Open 2.0, enhancing modernization.
- Managed multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate systems into JLT's architecture seamlessly.
- Directed development of robust ETL pipelines for pension data migration, optimizing scalability and accuracy.
- Architected SSIS-based ETL processes, including automation and error handling, ensuring lifecycle efficiency.
- Oversaw creation of data mapping frameworks for consistent, high-quality pension data migrations.
- Spearheaded .NET-based pension module development, focusing on actuarial precision and performance.
- Directed engineering of Crystal Reports interfaces for reliable financial reporting and system integration.
- Established comprehensive testing strategy to ensure defect-free migration and system stability.
Software Development Manager
Walgreens Boots Alliance
Nottingham
02.2015 - 11.2016
- Oversaw engineering delivery for Commercial & Marketing SharePoint Platform, enhancing colleague engagement on Microsoft Azure.
- Engineered scalable SharePoint content pages and custom web applications with secure integrations and modern UI components.
- Developed role-based access control model to enhance security and user experience for thousands of store colleagues.
- Directed UI/UX design efforts, collaborating on wireframes, prototypes, and responsive layouts across multiple devices.
- Facilitated solution design workshops with stakeholders to define requirements and integration patterns effectively.
- Managed Azure infrastructure delivery, ensuring optimal performance and reliability for UK and Ireland stores.
- Developed REST API integration layers to facilitate seamless data exchange between SharePoint and retail systems.
- Delivered a content management system supporting over 65,000 users, ensuring enterprise-grade performance and governance.
Data migration consultant
Debenhams
Taunton
09.2014 - 02.2015
Business Intelligence lead
WellPoint
Richmond
08.2013 - 08.2014
Test Lead
Nike
Beaverton
03.2013 - 08.2013
Test Lead
Lowe’s Companies
Mooresville
04.2012 - 02.2013
Technical Test Lead
Hannaford Supermarkets (Delhaize)
Portland
05.2010 - 04.2012
Technical Lead
Gap
India
09.2009 - 05.2010
Technical Lead
JCPenney
Plano
02.2008 - 08.2009
Technical Lead
Unisource worldwide
Cincinnati
05.2006 - 01.2008
Software Engineer
Ameriprise Financials
US
12.2005 - 04.2006
Software Engineer
Farmers New World Life Zurich Financial Services
US
09.2004 - 12.2005
Software Engineer
Spardasco, Spardat
India
06.2003 - 08.2004
Education
Bachelor’s degree - technology
University of Kerala
India01.2002
Skills
- Cloud architecture
- DevSecOps practices
- Infrastructure automation
- CI/CD pipelines
- Security governance
- Cost optimization
- Risk management
- Data migration strategies
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Technical leadership
- Problem solving
- Mentoring team members
- Strategic planning
- Visionary leadership
Certification
• AWS Solutions Architect Associate
• Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation
• Certified Scrum Master from Scrum Alliance, 06/2018
• Certified in Blockchain from IBM
• Certified in Data Science from Harvard University
• Certified in Portfolio Mgmt. governance and PMO from University of Washington
• Certified in Transact SQL from Microsoft
• Certified in Innovation & IT management from Indian institute of Management
• Training in Kubernetes Administration and Red Hat OpenShift
• Project Management professional (PMP) from PMI, 01/2013
• Best Automation tool innovation from Infosys tools group
• Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation
• Certified Scrum Master from Scrum Alliance, 06/2018
• Certified in Blockchain from IBM
• Certified in Data Science from Harvard University
• Certified in Portfolio Mgmt. governance and PMO from University of Washington
• Certified in Transact SQL from Microsoft
• Certified in Innovation & IT management from Indian institute of Management
• Training in Kubernetes Administration and Red Hat OpenShift
• Project Management professional (PMP) from PMI, 01/2013
• Best Automation tool innovation from Infosys tools group
Locations
- Remote, Remote
- Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach, VA, 23450
- Leatherhead, Leatherhead, UK, KT22
- Nottingham, Nottingham, UK, NG1
- Taunton, Taunton, UK, TA1
- Richmond, Richmond, VA, 23220
- Beaverton, Beaverton, OR, 97005
- Mooresville, Mooresville, NC, 28115
- Portland, Portland, ME, 04101
- Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, 45202
- Plano, Plano, TX, 75023
- India
Technical Skills
IBM Red Hat OpenShift, YAML, AWS, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure DevOps, ArgoCD, Terraform, Helm, JFrog, AWS ECR, Container Image Scanning, Kubernetes Security Policies, Prometheus, Grafana, GitOps, Python, Bash, PowerShell, Ansible, Docker, VMware vCenter & vSphere Administration, Tekton, Jenkins, Drools, Service mesh, Serverless, JHipster (Entando), Maven, Kafka AMQ, Consul, Operators, Keycloak SSO, Helm chart, Elasticsearch, Redis, Splunk,Bitbucket,Hashicorp vault,NFS, Trident, PV/PVC, Airflow, Crunchy (Postgres cluster & databases), Pgadmin, REST API, Protegrity, SQL, JSON, Java spring boot, Python, .Net, SharePoint, SSIS, Informatica, IBM Mainframe Cobol, Assembler, DB2, IMS DB/DC, JCL, CICS, TSO/ISPF, Expeditor, File Aid, Solution Architecture / High level design / Detailed technical design
Timeline
Director Cloud DevSecOps
CareFirst
01.2023 - Current
Cloud Solution Architect
Anthem (Elevance Health)
12.2017 - 12.2022
Software Development Manager
JLT Employee Benefits
11.2016 - 11.2017
Software Development Manager
Walgreens Boots Alliance
02.2015 - 11.2016
Data migration consultant
Debenhams
09.2014 - 02.2015
Business Intelligence lead
WellPoint
08.2013 - 08.2014
Test Lead
Nike
03.2013 - 08.2013
Test Lead
Lowe’s Companies
04.2012 - 02.2013
Technical Test Lead
Hannaford Supermarkets (Delhaize)
05.2010 - 04.2012
Technical Lead
Gap
09.2009 - 05.2010
Technical Lead
JCPenney
02.2008 - 08.2009
Technical Lead
Unisource worldwide
05.2006 - 01.2008
Software Engineer
Ameriprise Financials
12.2005 - 04.2006
Software Engineer
Farmers New World Life Zurich Financial Services
09.2004 - 12.2005
Software Engineer
Spardasco, Spardat
06.2003 - 08.2004
Bachelor’s degree - technology
University of Kerala