Vivek Kosare - Freelance DevOps Engineer

Q: Where is Vivek based?

Vivek is based in Södertälje, Sweden and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Vivek speak?

Vivek speaks the following languages: Swedish (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Vivek have?

Vivek has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Vivek has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 13 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months . Note that Vivek may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Vivek's latest experience?

Vivek's most recent position is Azure Integrations Consultant at Epical Group .

Q: What companies has Vivek worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Vivek has worked for Epical Group , Advith iTeC , Upwork (Verisq AI) , H&M , Levi, and Ray & Shoup Inc. .

Q: Which industries is Vivek most experienced in?

Vivek is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Banking and Finance , and Arts and Crafts . Vivek also has some experience in Retail , Healthcare , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas is Vivek most experienced in?

Vivek is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Product Development , and Human Resources (HR) . Vivek also has some experience in Operations .

Q: Which industries has Vivek worked in recently?

Vivek has recently worked in industries like Arts and Crafts , Information Technology (IT) , and Retail .

Q: Which business areas has Vivek worked in recently?

Vivek has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) and Product Development .

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Södertälje, Sweden

Experience

Jul 2025 - Present

8 months

Stockholm, Sweden

Hybrid

Azure Integrations Consultant

Epical Group

Building integration services using Azure Durable Functions, SQL, Service Bus, and Storage Accounts. ·Developing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Bicep, YAML, Bash, and PowerShell.

Jul 2025 - Jan 2026

7 months

Remote

Azure Architect – Freelance

Advith iTeC

Migration of backend Java APIs and front end app from Azure Kubernetes Service to Azure Container Apps.
Created docker images of backend and front end apps and published on Azure Container Registry.
Implemented WAF system by implementing Azure Front Door with Standard plan, that provides basic WAF protection, prevention from DDOS attacks, SQL injection and custom implementation for bots detection and prevention.
Stored sensitive information in Azure KeyVaults.
Used System Assigned Identity for RBAC.
Used Terraform as IaC tool to spin up Azure resources. Implemented CI/CD pipelines using Yaml, bash and Github action workflows.

Jul 2024 - Nov 2024

5 months

Stockholm, Sweden

Freelance DevOps Engineer

Upwork (Verisq AI)

Wrote Azure deployment scripts in Bash with YAML to deploy a containerized web app with Docker to Azure App Service
Deployed Azure SQL on a virtual machine, configured VNet, NSGs, and managed inbound/outbound IPs
Implemented secure credential management, logging, and monitoring via GitHub Actions CI/CD pipeline
Delivered end-to-end DevOps setup under tight deadlines with production-ready infrastructure

Sep 2023 - Jun 2025

1 year 10 months

Stockholm, Sweden

Hybrid

Software Consultant

H&M

Working on backend API for Delivery Offers on H&M checkout page
Developed and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Terraform, YAML, and PowerShell
Contributed to Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS) setup and deployment strategies
Created backend roles and App registrations in Microsoft Entra ID
Contributed to Blazor-based internal admin tool, improving operational efficiency by 50%

Feb 2023 - Aug 2023

7 months

Stockholm, Sweden

Full-Stack Developer

Levi, Ray & Shoup Inc.

Developed and maintained cloud print portal services
Implemented cloud print tunnels, improving user experience
Contributed in migrating mobile apps to .NET MAUI for QR code scanning

Sep 2022 - Jan 2023

5 months

Stockholm, Sweden

Integrations Consultant

Darwin Consulting

Developed integration systems using Microsoft Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, and API Management
Optimized integration processes, reducing manual intervention and increasing uptime by 70%
Implemented robust API management strategies and monitoring in Azure Log Analytics

Jul 2020 - Sep 2022

2 years 3 months

Stockholm, Sweden

Lead Backend Engineer

Barnebys

Led backend team, mentoring developers to improve system performance by 60%
Identified and removed unused Azure resources, reducing cloud costs
Developed and deployed REST APIs for auction platforms using C# and .NET on Azure
Refactored inline raw SQL queries into an efficient Entity Framework implementation, improving query performance and maintainability
Deployed the database to Azure SQL Database, implemented auto-scaling and horizontal scaling to enhance performance and availability during high traffic loads

Oct 2018 - Jun 2020

1 year 9 months

Stockholm, Sweden

System Engineer

Praktikertjänst AB

Integrated external systems with Azure Logic Apps and Functions
Developed internal web applications, improving user experience
Streamlined processes, reducing operational costs by 40%

Mar 2017 - Sep 2018

1 year 7 months

Södertälje, Sweden

Software Consultant

Scania

Developed backend API for TIS app using C#, .NET, and SQL
Contributed to SPIAS product with Angular and .NET

Sep 2014 - Sep 2018

4 years 1 month

Mumbai, India

Developer

Larsen & Toubro Infotech

Led a team of 5 to develop a recruitment web app
Built backend API for Citi Bank US

Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

3 months

Mumbai, India

Developer

Tejora Technologies

Developed backend API for a Progressive Web App CRM platform

Jan 2014 - Jun 2014

6 months

Mumbai, India

Developer

Inventurus Knowledge Solutions

Built a Selenium-based web crawler for automated data extraction

Nov 2010 - Dec 2013

3 years 2 months

Mumbai, India

Developer

Iperitus Solutions & Services

Developed a finance software platform, migrating Excel-based data to an online system for a fintech client
Collaborated with the client for business requirements and demos

Summary

Full-stack developer with 15+ years of experience delivering scalable solutions in .NET, C#, SQL/NoSQL, and Microsoft Azure. Proven expertise in backend APIs, DevOps pipelines, and cloud-native apps using Blazor, Terraform, AKS, and CI/CD tools. Adept at leading teams, improving performance, and reducing costs.

Skills

Backend: .Net, C#, Graphql, Grpc, Sql, Cosmos Db
Frontend: Blazor, Vue.js
Devops/cloud: Azure, Aks, Github Actions, Azure Devops, Terraform, Bicep, Yaml, Powershell, Bash
Others: Redis, Docker, Ci/cd, Entra Id

Languages

Swedish

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2006 - Jun 2010

K.D.K College of Engineering

B.E., IT · IT · Nagpur, India

Certifications & licenses

AZ-900 – Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals

Microsoft

Profile

Created

May 2025

Last Update

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Vivek based?

Vivek is based in Södertälje, Sweden and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Vivek speak?

Vivek speaks the following languages: Swedish (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Vivek have?

Vivek has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Vivek has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 13 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months. Note that Vivek may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Vivek be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Vivek would be well-suited for roles such as: Azure Integrations Consultant, Azure Architect – Freelance, Freelance DevOps Engineer.

What is Vivek's latest experience?

Vivek's most recent position is Azure Integrations Consultant at Epical Group.

What companies has Vivek worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Vivek has worked for Epical Group, Advith iTeC, Upwork (Verisq AI), H&M, Levi, and Ray & Shoup Inc..

Which industries is Vivek most experienced in?

Vivek is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Banking and Finance, and Arts and Crafts. Vivek also has some experience in Retail, Healthcare, and Automotive.

Which business areas is Vivek most experienced in?

Vivek is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Human Resources (HR). Vivek also has some experience in Operations.

Which industries has Vivek worked in recently?

Vivek has recently worked in industries like Arts and Crafts, Information Technology (IT), and Retail.

Which business areas has Vivek worked in recently?

Vivek has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) and Product Development.

What is Vivek's education?

Vivek holds a Bachelor in IT from K.D.K College of Engineering.

Does Vivek have any certificates?

Vivek has 1 certificate: AZ-900 – Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals.

What is the availability of Vivek?

Vivek is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Vivek?

Vivek's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.