DevOps · Cloud · Security

Hi, I’m Dhanush Suresh

DevOps Engineer focused on secure cloud infrastructure, CI/CD automation, and observability — currently helping modernize deployments and security at Bectran.

Open to DevOps / Cloud roles
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Chicago, IL

Who I am

I’m a DevOps Engineer with a strong cybersecurity foundation, currently working at Bectran. I enjoy building reliable pipelines, hardening infrastructure, and making complex systems observable and easier to operate.

My background includes architecting cloud-native environments, implementing shift-left security with SAST/DAST tooling, and helping organizations prepare for security audits while keeping developer workflows fast and flexible.

Current Role
DevOps Engineer — Bectran
Jan 2025 – Present · Chicago, IL
Education
M.S. Cybersecurity
California State University – Dominguez Hills · GPA 3.94
Snapshot
  • GitHub Actions pipelines with backups, API test automation, and safe rollbacks.
  • Shift-left security with SAST/DAST and cloud security best practices.
  • Datadog log pipelines and alerts over production and edge security events.
  • Experience across AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, Docker, and observability.

Where I’ve worked

Roles across DevOps, cloud engineering, and infrastructure automation.

Jan 2025 – Present · Chicago, IL
DevOps Engineer
Bectran
Aug 2022 – Dec 2022 · Bangalore, IN
DevOps Engineer
Donyati
Oct 2021 – Aug 2022 · Chennai, IN
DevOps Engineer
IIT Madras

What I work with

A mix of cloud platforms, DevOps tooling, security technologies, and scripting languages I use to design, automate, and secure infrastructure.

Cloud Platforms
AWS Azure GCP
DevOps & Infrastructure
GitHub Actions Jenkins GitLab CI Docker Kubernetes Terraform Ansible Linux Git / GitOps
Observability & Data
Datadog Prometheus Grafana ELK SQL / NoSQL
Security & Scripting
SAST / DAST CrowdStrike Falcon AWS WAF Python Bash PowerShell Golang Java

Credentials

Industry-recognized certifications that support my experience in cloud, security, and DevOps.

AWS Solutions Architect – Associate
Cloud

Designing secure, scalable architectures and services on AWS.

CompTIA Security+
Security

Foundations in security concepts, risk management, and defense strategies.

HashiCorp Terraform Associate
IaC

Infrastructure as Code patterns, modules, and workflows using Terraform.

Microsoft Azure AZ-900
Cloud

Understanding Azure services, cloud concepts, and pricing models.

Let’s talk

Interested in working together, have a role in mind, or want to discuss infrastructure, security, or DevOps practices? I’m always happy to connect.

Email
dhanushnaidu77@gmail.com
I usually respond within one business day.
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