Aashish Garg
Assistant Manager
Hyderabad
Summary
Microsoft Certified DevOps Engineer with over 13 years of experience in software engineering, Azure cloud operations, and platform engineering. Expertise includes onboarding application teams to Azure, implementing Layer 1 guardrails encompassing policy, identity, and governance, and delivering Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and ARM templates. Proven track record in building CI/CD pipelines, automating operational workflows, implementing comprehensive monitoring and alerting systems, conducting security reviews, and supporting both Windows and Linux workloads within SLA-driven environments while prioritizing cost optimization and reliability. Recognized dynamic leader with a motivational approach and exceptional communication skills, adept at training teams and effectively managing daily planning, scheduling, and customer service needs to enhance engagement and satisfaction. Foundational knowledge in Python, agentic AI, generative AI, machine learning, and deep learning.
Agile and adaptable staff leader with stellar work history, motivational approach and upbeat nature. Skilled at training employees and leveraging organized approaches to handle daily planning, scheduling, and customer service requirements. Forward-thinking and industrious with diplomatic communication style focused on maximizing engagement and satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Assistant Manager
Deloitte
06.2023 - Current
- Lead cloud onboarding and operations for Azure-hosted applications; partner with app teams on infrastructure setup and deployment readiness.
- Design and implement security/risk/compliance best practices, including guardrails (policy/standards), identity access patterns, and audit readiness.
- Build and maintain Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines and automation for repeatable deployments and operational workflows.
- Drive cost and performance optimization across Azure resources.
- Results: Improved DevOps pipeline efficiency by 20%; reduced infrastructure costs by 15% through optimization.
- (Replace “95% migration accuracy” with a clearer metric if possible—see note below.)
Senior Analyst
Deloitte
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Designed and developed software applications and supported production operations.
- Automated infrastructure provisioning using ARM Templates and PowerShell, improving deployment speed and consistency.
- Improved security controls and operational processes through standardization and continuous improvement.
- Enhanced team productivity by streamlining workflow processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Mentored junior analysts, fostering professional development while enhancing overall team performance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas of improvement, leading to increased operational effectiveness.
- Nurtured strong working relationships with clients, ensuring their needs were met while exceeding expectations on deliverables.
- Optimized project management, resulting in timely deliverables and improved client satisfaction rates.
Senior Development (ITECH SD)
NTT Data
06.2017 - 12.2021
- Designed and developed software applications, created infrastructure using ARM Templates and PowerShell, and provided production support.
- Increased application deployment speed by 30%
- Enhanced security measures, resulting in 25% reduction in vulnerabilities
- Improved team productivity by 10% through process optimization
- NTT Data
Software Engineer
Robustware IT Solutions
06.2016 - 05.2017
- Developed software applications, worked on cloud migration projects, and collaborated with cross-functional teams.
- Achieved 90% customer satisfaction rate
- Reduced project delivery time by 15%
- Improved code quality, resulting in 20% reduction in bugs
Software Engineer
Smart Data Enterprises
06.2014 - 05.2016
- Developed software applications, worked on cloud migration projects, and collaborated with cross-functional teams.
- Achieved 90% customer satisfaction rate
- Reduced project delivery time by 15%
- Improved code quality, resulting in 20% reduction in bugs
Enormity Technology PVT Ltd
09.2012 - 05.2014
- Developed software applications, worked on cloud migration projects, and collaborated with cross-functional teams.
- Achieved 90% customer satisfaction rate
- Reduced project delivery time by 15%
- Improved code quality, resulting in 20% reduction in bugs
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
GITS
Gwalior01.2011
Higher Secondary - Class XII, PCM
Kinder Garden Higher Secondary School
Morena01.2007
Secondary - Class X
Kinder Garden Higher Secondary School
Morena01.2005
Skills
Cloud Ops / Application Onboarding: Azure environment readiness, standards, runbook, operational procedures
Automation proficiency with Terraform and PowerShell
Security, Governance & Compliance: guardrails, policy enforcement, RBAC, audit readiness, remediation
Identity & Access: Microsoft Entra ID, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), least privilege access patterns
Observability: monitoring, logging, alerting for performance, reliability, security, and cost visibility
DevOps: Azure DevOps pipelines, GitHub-based workflows, release troubleshooting
Agentic AI implementation using Python
Operations: incident/problem support, performance/scalability/availability troubleshooting, SLA execution
Platforms: Windows Server, Red Hat Linux, VMware (good working knowledge)
Strategic team guidance
Cost efficiency strategies
Certification
Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)
HONORS & AWARDS
Spot Award — Deloitte, Outstanding Performance Award — Deloitte
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Deloitte
06.2023 - Current
Senior Analyst
Deloitte
11.2021 - 06.2023
Senior Development (ITECH SD)
NTT Data
06.2017 - 12.2021
Software Engineer
Robustware IT Solutions
06.2016 - 05.2017
Software Engineer
Smart Data Enterprises
06.2014 - 05.2016
Enormity Technology PVT Ltd
09.2012 - 05.2014
Higher Secondary - Class XII, PCM
Kinder Garden Higher Secondary School
Secondary - Class X
Kinder Garden Higher Secondary School
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
GITS