@Shiva Swaroop N K

About Me

Hello, I'm Shivaswaroop!

I'm a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer and MSc Communication Systems student at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden. With over 3 years of professional experience in cloud technologies, I specialize in designing, optimizing, and securing large-scale cloud infrastructures.

What I Do

I'm passionate about cloud-native technologies and high-performance computing. My expertise spans across:

Cloud Architecture: Designing scalable infrastructure on AWS and Azure
Infrastructure as Code: Automating deployments with Terraform and Ansible
Containerization: Managing Kubernetes clusters and Docker environments
Security: Implementing security best practices and compliance policies
Monitoring: Setting up comprehensive observability with Grafana, Prometheus, and Graylog

Current Focus

Currently pursuing my Master's degree at KTH, I'm diving deep into:

Advanced Internetworking
Internet Security and Privacy
Building Network Systems Security
Networked Systems for Edge and Cloud Data Centers

Location

Based in Stockholm, Sweden

Let's Connect

I'm always excited to discuss cloud technologies, network systems, and innovative solutions. Whether you're looking to collaborate on a project or just want to chat about the latest in cloud infrastructure, feel free to reach out!

Email: shivaswaroop40@gmail.com

LinkedIn: Connect with me

GitHub: View my code

Professional Experience

DevOps Engineer

Youmoni | Stockholm, Sweden

May 2025 – Present | 6 months

Key Achievements & Responsibilities

GitOps and Infrastructure Optimization

Designing large-scale cloud infrastructure provisioning for backend services
Migrating production workloads from Docker Swarm to EKS
Implementing GitOps pipelines for backend services

Technical Environment

Cloud Platforms: AWS
Infrastructure: Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, Docker
CI/CD: GitHub Actions, ArgoCD
Security: Kyverno
Programming: Python, Shell Scripting
Monitoring: Grafana, Prometheus

Software Engineer

Infinite Computer Solutions | Bengaluru, India

March 2021 – July 2024 | 3 years 5 months

Key Achievements & Responsibilities

Infrastructure Optimization

Designed and optimized large-scale cloud infrastructure provisioning, reducing provisioning time by 30%
Developed and optimized Terraform modules for AWS and Azure environments
Improved infrastructure deployment efficiency by 35% through cross-functional collaboration

Automation & CI/CD

Automated deployments using Terraform and Ansible, ensuring high availability
Built and maintained CI/CD pipelines on GitLab, integrated with ArgoCD
Led software supply chain security implementations using Buildah and Cosign

Security & Compliance

Improved network security through firewall rules, VPNs, and compliance policies
Enforced Kubernetes compliance using Kyverno, improving audit outcomes
Implemented security best practices across cloud environments

Community Involvement

Speaking Engagements

Speaker at Finland Cloud Native Community Group Meetup (February 5, 2025)
Speaker & Panelist at Stockholm Cloud Native Community Group (February 18, 2025)
Speaker at Stockholm Platform Engineering Community Event (October 8, 2025)

Education

Master of Science in Communication Systems

KTH Royal Institute of Technology | Stockholm, Sweden

August 2024 – June 2026 | Expected Graduation: June 2026

Program Overview

Advanced graduate program focusing on modern communication systems, network security, and cloud infrastructure technologies. The program combines theoretical foundations with practical, hands-on experience in cutting-edge technologies.

Core Coursework

Advanced Internetworking
- Modern network architectures and protocols
- Software-defined networking (SDN)
- Network performance optimization
Internet Security and Privacy
- Cryptographic protocols and implementations
- Privacy-preserving technologies
- Security analysis and threat modeling
Building Network Systems Security
- Hands-on security system implementation
- Secure network design principles
- Vulnerability assessment and mitigation
Networked Systems for Edge or Cloud Data Centers
- Edge computing architectures
- Cloud-native networking
- Data center network optimization

Academic Projects

Kubernetes in a Datacenter Network

Course: IK2227 Network Systems with Edge or Cloud Datacenters

January 2025 - March 2025

Configured a hybrid edge/cloud setup with two Kubernetes clusters using VXLAN
Deployed Large Language Model (Llama2) as microservices
Implemented RDMA over fabric for high-performance remote storage access
Technologies: Kubernetes, VXLAN, RDMA, Microservices Architecture

Bachelor of Engineering in Telecommunication Engineering

M.S Ramaiah Institute of Technology | Bengaluru, India

August 2017 – July 2021 | CGPA: 8.48/10

Technical Skills

Cloud Platforms

Advanced proficiency with major cloud providers

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Lambda, ECS, EKS
- CloudFormation, CloudWatch, Route 53
- Cost optimization and security best practices
Microsoft Azure
- Virtual Machines, Storage Accounts, Resource Groups
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Container Instances
- Azure DevOps, ARM Templates, Azure Monitor

Automation & Infrastructure Tools

Infrastructure as Code and automation specialists

Terraform
- Multi-cloud infrastructure provisioning
- Module development and optimization
- State management and best practices
Ansible
- Configuration management and deployment automation
- Playbook development and execution
- Integration with CI/CD pipelines
Linux Administration
- System administration and shell scripting
- Performance tuning and troubleshooting
- Security hardening and compliance

Containerization & Orchestration

Container technologies and orchestration platforms

Docker
- Container building and optimization
- Multi-stage builds and security scanning
- Registry management and distribution
Kubernetes
- Cluster management and deployment
- Service mesh configuration
- Monitoring and logging setup
- Security policies with Kyverno

Programming Languages

Multi-language development capabilities

Python: Automation scripts and tooling, Infrastructure management utilities
Go (Golang): Cloud-native application development, Cost estimation tools
Shell Scripting: Bash and Zsh automation, System administration tasks
HCL: Terraform configuration and modules, Advanced resource management

Projects

Kubernetes in a Datacenter Network

KTH Royal Institute of Technology | IK2227 Network Systems with Edge or Cloud Datacenters

January 2025 - March 2025

Project Overview

Designed and implemented a sophisticated hybrid edge/cloud computing environment using Kubernetes orchestration with advanced networking capabilities.

Key Features

Hybrid Architecture: Configured two Kubernetes clusters for edge and cloud deployment
Advanced Networking: Implemented VXLAN for secure overlay networking
AI/ML Integration: Deployed Large Language Model (Llama2) as distributed microservices
High-Performance Storage: Implemented RDMA over fabric for ultra-low latency remote storage access

Network Systems Security Implementation

KTH Royal Institute of Technology | EP2520 Building Networked Systems Security

January 2025 - March 2025

Project Overview

Built a comprehensive secure networked system implementing enterprise-grade security practices and certificate-based authentication mechanisms.

Key Features

Public Key Infrastructure: Complete PKI implementation using XCA & OpenSSL
Certificate-Based Authentication: Secure service-to-service communication
Firewall Configuration: Advanced IPTables rules for network security
Secure Services: Hardened NextCloud and Apache deployments with SSL/TLS

Email Security with GPG

KTH Royal Institute of Technology | IK2206 Internet Security and Privacy

November 2024 - January 2025

Project Overview

Implemented comprehensive email encryption, authentication, and validation system using GNU Privacy Guard (GPG) on Linux systems, demonstrating practical cryptographic security applications.

Key Features

Email Encryption: End-to-end email encryption using GPG public-key cryptography
Digital Signatures: Email authentication through digital signatures
Identity Validation: Comprehensive key management and identity verification
Linux Integration: Native GPG implementation on Linux systems

ISP Implementation

KTH Royal Institute of Technology | IK2215 Advanced Internetworking

August 2024 - October 2024

Project Overview

Designed and implemented a comprehensive software-based Internet Service Provider (ISP) model using network emulation technologies, demonstrating advanced routing protocols and autonomous system management.

Key Features

Autonomous System Design: Complete AS configuration with multi-protocol routing
Dynamic Routing: OSPF implementation for internal routing optimization
Inter-AS Communication: BGP protocol for external network connectivity
Network Emulation: Realistic ISP topology using Kathara virtualization