DevOps
January 15, 20246 min read
How I Cleared the Terraform Associate Certification
A step-by-step account of how I prepared, studied, and passed the HashiCorp Terraform Associate Certification.
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By Suraj Sanjay
Education
Academic foundation and continuous learning journey
Post GraduateDistinction
Great Lakes Executive Learning
Post Graduate Program in Cloud Computing
Jan 2023 – Sep 2023
Chennai, India
GPA: 3.89/4.33
Comprehensive program focused on cloud technologies, DevOps practices, and modern infrastructure management
Key Highlights
- Cloud Architecture & Design Patterns
- DevOps Tools & Automation
- Container Orchestration with Kubernetes
- Infrastructure as Code with Terraform
Skills Acquired
AWSAzureGCPDevOpsKubernetesDockerTerraform
UndergraduateFirst Class
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering
May 2017 – May 2021
Chennai, India
GPA: 7.84/10
Comprehensive engineering program with focus on electronics, communication systems, and emerging technologies
Key Highlights
- Digital Signal Processing
- Microprocessor & Microcontroller Systems
- Communication Networks & Protocols
- Final Year Project on IoT-based Smart Systems
Skills Acquired
C/C++PythonMATLABCircuit DesignEmbedded SystemsIoT
Skills & Technologies
Programming Languages
Python
JavaScript
Microsoft SQL
Bash Scripting
Cloud & DevOps
AWS
GCP
Azure
Jenkins
ArgoCD
GitHub Actions
Docker
Kubernetes
Helm
Terraform
Ansible
Databases & Tools
MongoDB
MySQL
PostgreSQL
Microsoft SQL
RedHat 3Scale
Monitoring & Analysis
Prometheus
Grafana
DataDog
SonarQube
Trivy
Professional Experience
My journey through the world of technology and DevOps
Current
CurrentFull-time
Product Owner & Solutions Architect
Synergech Technologies
May 2025 - Present
Chennai, India
• Leading a cross-functional team of 5 junior engineers, reporting directly to the CEO, to develop InfraGenie, an AI-powered infrastructure provisioning solution integrating GenAI, Terraform, and Azure Cloud.
Achievements
6 key accomplishments
Tech Stack
GenAITerraformAzure CloudPython+9
Projects
4 major projects delivered
2025
CompletedFull-time
Associate Software Engineer
BONbLOC Technologies
Apr 2024 - May 2025
Chennai, India
Leading DevOps initiatives and cloud infrastructure management with focus on containerization and automation
Achievements
4 key accomplishments
Tech Stack
OpenShiftTerraformAWS EKSDocker+3
Projects
3 major projects delivered
Project
CompletedFull-time
DevOps Engineer (McLane Inc.)
BONbLOC Technologies
Client Project
Remote
Specialized client project focused on security scanning and repository management automation
Achievements
3 key accomplishments
Tech Stack
PythonSoteriGitSecurity Scanning+1
Projects
3 major projects delivered
2022
CompletedFull-time
Systems Engineer
Infosys Limited
Aug 2021 - Dec 2022
Bangalore, India
Focused on business intelligence automation and application development with emphasis on data processing
Achievements
3 key accomplishments
Tech Stack
VBAExcelSQLJavaScript+2
Projects
3 major projects delivered
2020
CompletedInternship
Software Engineering Intern
JPMorgan Chase & Co
July 2020
Virtual Program
Intensive virtual internship program focusing on financial technology and data visualization
Achievements
3 key accomplishments
Tech Stack
JavaScriptReactPythonData Visualization+1
Projects
3 major projects delivered
Career Milestone
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Professional Certifications
Continuous learning and skill development
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Sep 2023
Post Graduate Program in Cloud Computing
Great Lakes Executive Learning
ID: LYQVKNKY
Comprehensive program covering AWS, Azure, GCP, and DevOps practices with hands-on projects and industry-relevant curriculum
AWSAzureGCP+2
Completed
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Jun 10, 2024
AWS Certified Solutions Architect (SAA-C03)
Amazon Web Services
ID: 2c290cad-911c-46a0-a208-626a93375609
Professional-level certification for designing distributed systems on AWS with focus on scalability, security, and cost optimization
AWSCloud ArchitectureSecurity+1
Completed
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December 28, 2024
Hashicorp Certified: Terraform Associate
Hashicorp
ID: 9659b74e-daf3-49f9-83a9-57e20ef85a91
Linux system administration fundamentals covering enterprise practices, security, and automation techniques
LinuxSystem AdministrationShell Scripting+1
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July 16, 2024
RedHat Linux Administrator (RHCSA)
Red Hat (via Udemy)
ID: UC-2e8429d6-9c05-44f4-b440-d9bf09925e75
Linux system administration fundamentals covering enterprise practices, security, and automation techniques
LinuxSystem AdministrationShell Scripting+1
Completed
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October 17, 2023
Foundations Of Project Management
ID: SCSY7PB4HA5Z
Project management methodologies, tools, and best practices including Agile and Scrum frameworks for modern teams
Project ManagementAgileScrum+1
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Feb 23, 2024
Introduction to Generative AI
Google Cloud
ID: 8119453
Understanding and implementing generative AI solutions using Google Cloud AI/ML services and modern frameworks
AI/MLGoogle CloudGenerative AI+1
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2021
Introduction to C Programming
NPTEL
ID: NPTEL21CS01
Programming fundamentals and data structures in C with emphasis on algorithm design and problem-solving techniques
C ProgrammingData StructuresAlgorithms+1
Completed
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July 25, 2024
Kubernetes for the Absolute Beginners
KodeKloud
ID: UC-427039d7-d94b-4b76-90e7-2e6ec918c8e7
Container orchestration and Kubernetes fundamentals with practical labs covering deployments, services, and networking
KubernetesDockerContainer Orchestration+1
Completed
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July 25, 2024
Jenkins, From Zero To Hero
Udemy
ID: UC-25ff58a2-10e8-4949-8d3d-9f91d4d2547e
CI/CD automation and Jenkins pipeline development covering advanced pipeline strategies and integration patterns
JenkinsCI/CDPipeline Automation+1
Completed
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UC-dd1422d1-6b0b-49ba-b7ac-5fa9572d4170
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), with Practice Tests
Udemy
ID: UC-dd1422d1-6b0b-49ba-b7ac-5fa9572d4170
Kubernetes administration and management covering core concepts, cluster setup, and best practices for production environments
KubernetesDockerContainer Orchestration+1
Completed
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