Kush Patel
Patan, Gujarat | 8320485635 | [email protected] | linkedin.com/in/kushpatel43 | Portfolio: me.pinnata.in
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Aspiring DevOps & Cloud Engineer with hands-on experience managing homelab infrastructure, containerized deployments, and virtualization. Familiar with infrastructure-as-code and secure web hosting. Eager to contribute to real-world DevOps workflows and grow in cloud-native and distributed systems, with a long-term goal of helping build the cloud—not just use it.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
| Category | Skills |
|---|---|
| Cloud Platforms | AWS, Azure, Linode, Oracle Cloud (VM provisioning, web app deployment) |
| Containerization | Docker + Portainer (Intermediate); exploring Kubernetes |
| Programming Languages | C++ (Intermediate), Python (Basic) |
| Virtualization | Proxmox VE (Advanced), KVM with libvirt |
| Monitoring & Observability | Prometheus + Grafana + Alertmanager, Nagios (NRPE, custom checks, event handlers) |
| IaC | Terraform (used it to provision Proxmox VMs with cloud-init) |
| Version Control | Git (Intermediate), GitHub, GitLab (Basics) |
| Databases | MySQL, PostgreSQL (Basic knowledge) |
| Others | Linux - Fedora (Daily drive), Ubuntu Server (Intermediate to Advanced), TrueNAS Scale |
EXPERIENCE
Compufy Technolab — Cloud & DevOps Intern
Summer 2025 | Remote
- Containerized Django app with external MySQL, reducing image size from 1.12GB to 83MB using multistage Docker builds.
- Monitored Proxmox API, custom endpoints, and applications using Nagios (check_http, NRPE plugins).
- Built event handlers in Nagios to auto power-on servers via Wake-on-LAN, reducing downtime.
- Installed and configured Prometheus, Grafana, and Alertmanager; published Grafana dashboard at grafana.pinnata.in.
- Created Terraform cloud-init template and used it to provision VMs in Proxmox.
- Links: DockerHub – StudentApp, Nagios Setup, Grafana Dashboard
PROJECTS
| Project | Description | Technologies |
|---|---|---|
| Homelab Setup with Proxmox and pfSense | Built a two-node Proxmox cluster for service hosting and testing. Configured pfSense with HAProxy for Layer 7 load balancing, hosting multiple services securely under a single open port. Hosted multiple Dockerized services including VPN (WireGuard), proxy (Shadowsocks), and game servers (Minecraft). Enhanced network security and scalability by centralizing services and reducing attack surface. Hosted Mail Server (MailCow) on Oracle Cloud Infra. | pfSense, Proxmox, Docker, HAProxy, TrueNAS Scale, Prometheus, Grafana |
| Portfolio Website [Automated Deployment Pipeline] | Deployed a personal portfolio site to showcase projects and skills using static site generator Hugo. Automated deployment via PowerShell script that builds Hugo site from markdown and pushes updates to Git, and triggers a Git hook to pull the latest changes on the server securely. | Hugo, Proxmox, Git, HAProxy |
LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE
Tech Team Lead, Gaming Club (ADIT)
Aug 2023 – July 2024
- Led the technical side of gaming events, managing live streaming, networking, and event setups.
- Troubleshot and resolved technical issues during events, improving event reliability and audience engagement.
Joint Technical Secretary, Shaheed House (ADIT)
Oct 2023 – Sept 2024
- Organized technical workshops and events, attracting significant student participation.
- Collaborated on designing promotional materials and solving technical issues during events.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Design Expected Graduation: Aug 2026 A.D.Patel Institute Of Technology, Anand, Gujarat CGPA (till Sem 6): 8.04
Relevant Courses: Cloud Computing, Software Engineering, Distributed Computing, Data Communication and Networking
CERTIFICATIONS
- Cloud Computing Specialization (In Progress) - Coursera, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Introduction to DevOps, Introduction to Cloud Computing, Networking in GCP, Intro to SQL – Coursera
HOBBIES
- Tinkering with Technology: Passionate about exploring hardware and software, from coding and Linux to web hosting and system administration. Built custom PCs and a robust homelab environment.
- Astro Photography: Enjoy experimenting with cameras and blending technical skills with creativity to capture the night sky.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- Languages: Gujarati (Native), Hindi (Fluent), English (Proficient)
- GitHub: github.com/kushpatel43