Hi, I'm Sai Anil Tekuri đź‘‹
Experienced IAM & DevOps Engineer who loves designing efficient workflows, securing cloud systems, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines. A problem-solver at heart, I enjoy building solutions that make a difference.
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About

I am an automation enthusiast who loves to dive deeper into securing cloud solutions and designing optimized workflows. With a Master's in Computer Science and certifications in AWS and OKTA, I’ve led cloud migrations, built CI/CD pipelines, and implemented Zero Trust security frameworks. I’m passionate about automating processes, securing systems, and collaborating to solve meaningful challenges.

Resume

Work Experience

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M&T Bank

March 2025 - Present
Active Directory Engineer II
Driving enterprise-wide identity and access management transformations by migrating SSO from PingFederate to Azure Entra ID for 80+ applications with SAML and OIDC/OAuth 2.0, ensuring seamless cutovers with zero downtime. Configuring App Registrations and Enterprise Applications to enable SCIM-based user provisioning, app roles, and API permissions, while monitoring sign-ins and audit logs. Streamlining access management for 20,000 users through automated RBAC and group-based entitlements, reducing manual requests by 40%. Enhancing security posture by deploying phishing-resistant authentication via Windows Hello, Microsoft Authenticator, and FIDO2 security keys, aligning with NIST, GDPR, and FISMA standards.
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Anand PAG Inc.

July 2024 - March 2025
DevOps & IAM Engineer
Orchestrating secure and scalable identity and access management solutions. Implementing and managing Okta SSO integrations, streamlining user authentication processes, and enhancing security frameworks through MFA and Zero Trust principles. Contributing to optimizing DevOps workflows by automating deployment pipelines and integrating monitoring and logging tools. Helped secure and optimize cloud infrastructure while ensuring seamless user access management.
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Wipro Limited

September 2020 - November 2022
DevOps Engineer
Led the design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines and managed large-scale cloud migrations to AWS. Automated infrastructure provisioning with tools like Terraform and Ansible, containerizing applications using Docker, and orchestrating deployments with Kubernetes and AWS Fargate. Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to streamline development workflows, integrate monitoring and logging tools, and ensure seamless application delivery.
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Knowledge Lens: A Rockwell Automation Company

May 2019 - July 2019
Automation Engineer
Focused on building innovative automation solutions and developing augmented reality (AR) applications. Designed and implemented workflows to automate repetitive tasks, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing user experiences. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate cutting-edge technologies into AR projects, streamlining processes and ensuring seamless functionality.

Skills

Terraform
Jenkins
CI/CD
ArgoCD
Ansible
Docker
Kubernetes
Helm
AWS
EC2
EBS
VPC
RDS
ELB
Auto Scaling
CloudFormation
CloudWatch
Glue
CloudFront
Athena
ElastiCache
API Gateway
Route 53
SQS
SNS
Microsoft AD
Entra ID
App Service
AKS
ACI
Azure DevOps
Functions
Prometheus
Grafana
Azure Monitor
Git
Python
Java
Shell Scripting (Bash)
SQL
React.js
MySQL
Postgres
MongoDB
Linux
Jira
My Projects

Check out my latest work

I've worked on a variety of projects, from simple websites to complex web applications. Here are a few of my favorites.

DevOps-CICD-Workflow

DevOps-CICD-Workflow

Set up an end-to-end CI/CD pipeline for Java Spring Boot microservices using Jenkins, Docker, SonarQube, Kubernetes, and Argo CD.

Java
Springboot
Microservices
Jenkins
SonarQube
AWS EC2
Docker
Kubernetes
AWS Resource Monitor

AWS Resource Monitor

Built a comprehensive AWS resource monitoring system that utilizes AWS CLI and custom scripts to track the status, usage, and performance of EC2 instances, S3 buckets, RDS databases, and other AWS resources, providing real-time alerts and detailed usage reports for optimized cloud management.

AWS CLI
Bash Scripting
AWS SDK
CloudWatch
Cron Jobs
Achievements

Curious to learn, driven to build.

I am passionate about exploring new technologies and understanding how they work. I enjoy connecting theory with hands-on practice, leveraging my curiosity to uncover possibilities and my drive to create tangible, impactful solutions. For me, the journey of discovery doesn’t end at learning—it’s only the beginning of building something remarkable.

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    AWS Certified Developer

    Prepared thoroughly and successfully completed my AWS certification exam, showcasing my expertise in cloud computing and AWS services.
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    DevOps CI/CD Workflow using AWS

    Designed and implemented an end-to-end CI/CD workflow for Spring Boot-based microservices in AWS, leveraging tools like AWS, Jenkins, DOcker, Kubernetes and ARGO-CD for seamless automation, scalability, and deployment efficiency and documented the steps in a medium blog.
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    AWS Resource Monitoring Automation Using Bash Scripting

    Created Bash scripts to monitor AWS resources such as EC2 instances, S3 buckets, and RDS databases, integrating with AWS CLI to automate health checks, usage reports, and alerts for optimized cloud resource management.
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    Portfolio using React JS

    Designed and developed a dynamic personal portfolio website using React.js, applying concepts like component-based architecture, state management, and responsive design to showcase my projects, skills, and experience effectively.
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    Sentiment Analysis of News Articles Using Computational Linguistics Techniques

    Developed a sentiment analysis system to classify news articles as positive, negative, or neutral by leveraging computational linguistics techniques, including natural language processing (NLP), text pre-processing, and machine learning algorithms.
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    Seminar: Modern Identity Theft Techniques: Bypassing Facial Recognition Systems

    Delivered a seminar exploring advanced identity theft methods, such as deepfakes and spoofing, used to bypass facial recognition systems, along with insights into their implications and strategies to enhance biometric security.
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    Fake News Detection Using Deep Learning

    Developed a fake news detection model leveraging deep learning techniques, including LSTMs and CNNs, to analyze and classify news articles based on linguistic patterns and credibility indicators, enhancing the accuracy of misinformation identification.
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    Encryption and Decryption Techniques for Secure Data Handling

    Practiced implementing encryption and decryption algorithms like AES, RSA, and hashing techniques to ensure secure data transmission and storage, gaining hands-on experience in cryptography fundamentals.
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    ER&D Excellence Award for Outstanding Performance at Wipro

    Received the prestigious Excellence Award at Wipro for consistently delivering exceptional results, leading critical projects, and driving innovation in automation and CI/CD pipeline development.
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    Thermal Imaging for Leak Detection and Identification

    Developed a thermal imaging system to identify and locate leaks in pipelines and industrial equipment by analyzing temperature variations, enhancing early detection and minimizing downtime in critical systems.
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    Augmented Reality Car Catalog System

    Developed an augmented reality-based car catalog system that allowed users to interact with 3D models of vehicles, enabling them to explore car features, colors, and configurations in an immersive and engaging way.
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    Game-A-Thon: Designing an AR-Based Systems

    Won second place in a Game-A-Thon by designing an innovative AR-based Smart Hospital System, which integrated augmented reality technologies to optimize hospital operations, improve patient care, and streamline workflows.
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    Alumni Meeting Facilitator App for VITAA

    Created a website using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript that allows users to enter their location and discover popular tourist spots nearby, featuring an interactive and user-friendly interface to enhance the travel experience.
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    Tourist Spot Finder Website

    Created a website using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript that allows users to enter their location and discover popular tourist spots nearby, featuring an interactive and user-friendly interface to enhance the travel experience.
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