Aravind Mahishi

Designed and developed Integration and Deployment of scalable, high-performance, secure, and cost-effective Data Center Software System for complete AI development and deployment, supporting heterogeneous architectures (GPU/CPU) and fostering innovation with open-source technologies to prevent vendor lock-in.

• Delivered a comprehensive Integration , Deployment and Site Reliability Engineering strategy for cloud platform with as-a-service offerings, featuring API gateways, container registry services, Kubernetes for scalable containerized applications, and load balancers to enhance application reliability, availability, and operational efficiency.
• Championed creation of AI-ready Data Center by integrating proprietary IP with open-source tools, enabling seamless support for Bare Metal, Virtual Machine, and containerized workloads while streamlining the deployment of AI-centric applications.
• Owned multiple charters under my leadership - DevOps, SRE, Triage and Customer Support, to build and manage a robust cloud management solution that includes automated provisioning, cluster management, secure application gateways, real-time health monitoring, and scalable storage solutions for diverse file systems.
• Designed and deployed Kubernetes-based control plane environment integrated with OpenStack and Ceph Storage, enabling high availability and seamless management of cloud services for virtual machines, containers, and bare metal workloads.
• Built high-availability Ceph storage clusters for block and object storage services, ensuring scalability, reliability, and cost-efficiency for diverse workloads and cloud storage as a service demands.
• Implemented dedicated database clusters for cloud services, ensuring high availability and support for A/B testing with traffic routing capabilities using APISIX Load Balancer.
• Built comprehensive dashboards using Prometheus and Grafana to monitor cloud hardware/software asset inventory, resource utilization, and sales infrastructure metrics, including used vs. available capacity for sales, enabling data-driven decision-making.
• Embedded open-source Node Exporters for CPU utilization monitoring and DCGM Exporters for GPU utilization monitoring, enhancing observability and enabling proactive resource management within cloud environment.
• Ensured operational excellence by establishing Site Reliability Engineering methodologies, SOPs for cloud services, and building a high-performing team to support internal and external customers with 24/7 availability, minimal service downtime, and SLA-based issue resolution.
• Acted as a single point of contact for Sales and Product teams, directly engaging with internal and enterprise customers during POC stages, ensuring smooth onboarding and driving business wins post-POC.
• Led Customer Support initiatives, engaging closely with enterprise clients to ensure seamless onboarding, round-the-clock support, and minimal service disruptions, boosting customer satisfaction and fostering long-term partnerships.
• Played key Role in 2 Enterprise customer contract wins by leading technical discussions and ensuring customer delight during POC stage.

• Owning Platform Software Integration and Releases towards 6Bn Intel IOT Platform Business (Firmware + OS)
• Built new Platform Software Triage Charter to support IOT Platform Portfolio (Pre-Silicon and Post-Silicon)
• Adopted Innovative AI/ML Techniques for SW Integration and Triage workflow
• Owning complete IOT and Network Platform SW
• Integration and Release - Intel Atom/Core/Xeon
• Scaled scope from tradition Xeon/Atom offerings to
• IOT edge systems with Multi-OS (Yocto Linux/CentOS/Ubuntu/RHEL/Windows/Android) with Validation Shift Left
• Developed and Implemented AI/ML technologies for Smarter Validation and Automated Bug
• Triaging bringing in efficiency and reducing Manual Effort
• Leading People Initiative for India BU.
• Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
• Worked closely with organizational leadership and Cross BU VP's to guide operational strategy.
• Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
• Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.

• Programs and Technology: Tier 1 Mobile OEM, PC cellular Module - Cellular Platform supporting Single Mode, Dual Mode and Tipple Mode, CDMA, Multi-SIM
• Managed complex programs interfacing with multiple Eco-System Partners/Vendors and led teams to successful completion within time frames and budgets
• Built Integration COE in BLR
• Managed large teams of 90+ Engineers and Managers situated across continents
• International Exposure, in US, Europe/ME and Asia-Pacific Regions.
• Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
• Worked closely with organizational leadership and Multiple VP's to guide operational strategy.
• Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development.
• Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
• Developed project budgets and managed project costs.

• Customer Integration (Cellular Modem), Programs and Technology: M2M/IOT , M.2 Data Module (Tier 1 and 2 Chinese and EU Automotive Maker)
• Module Makers) Automotive (Tier 1 Car US Maker), Data Mi-Fi Router (Tier 1 Cellular Service Provider , India)
• Provided Leadership in the area of Multiple Cellular Platform Integration, Managed Global team of 60+ Engineers and Managers across India and China, Built Sustainable & Efficient Process.
• Skilled talent pool to deliver enhanced quality of service to Multiple Customers,
• Interfacing customers and setting up strong Customer Integration Team in Shanghai and Beijing
• Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
• Creation of global competency centres with distributed skill set & reduced cost by offshoring and building key skills in
• Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
• Provide Leadership in building and harnessing the talent pool in India for creating high-quality project deliverables.
• Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
• Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.

• For Integration and Debug function with 30+ Employees and 20+ Consultant's
• Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
• Enabled ASUS launch their Flag Ship Android Phone by timely SW release and Issue Debug
• Defined and Deployed customer code integration Model onto Internal Development Repositories.
• Deployed Intel's first 4G Modem Android Integration and Debug Methodology
• Technical Manager driving Integration and Debug function for Cellular Programs on 2G/3G/4G Technologies
• Ramped Cellular SW Debugging Charter to support Cross Geo Programs
• Managed dotted line engineers across these 4 geo's
• Setup first Hardware Accelerated Regression Test System Lab in Bangalore Site
• 50+ System ramped in first 2 qrt's supporting 3 Intel Platforms
• Led and Deployed Continuous Integration and Test Methodology through Automation for Android
• Drove and Deployed Follow the Sun Model for Integration and Debug function across 4 Geo's (Bangalore-Munich-San Diego-Beijing)
• Managed Change in difficult company situations and had heights Employee Retention in My Team.
• Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
• Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
• Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
• Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
• Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
• Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.

• Integration and Release (Cellular Modem), for Integration and Release on 2G/3G Dual Mode Cellular Platform
• Handled a team of Talented Build Managers and System Debuggers across sites including Munich, Germany and Allentown, USA
• Responsible for Release Planning and Execution
• Key Responsible for SW Content Planning
• Core Member of Cellular Protocol Stack and Firmware Change Control Board
• Final Technical Escalation Point for Platform Integration topics
• Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
• Developed Graphical Integration Tool with Perl/Tk for efficiency in Integration Cycle Time and Easy handling of Builds across multiple Platform Projects
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Handled a group of 10+ Consultant Build and Debug Engineers.
• Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

• Designed holistic release lifecycles for consumer-facing software titles to drive continued usership and maintain customer satisfaction.
• Integration and Baseline Deliveries for Ericsson Mobile Platform projects
• Integration of Windows Mobile deliveries for Multiple Modules from Multiple EU Sites
• Publishing Development Config Specs and Customer Deliveries
• Debugging Compile issues,
• Generating Makefiles for Complete Development and Build Environment Under Ericsson CM Tools environment
• Preparing CM plans for program members and Conducting CM Trainings for Developers
• Implemented Development environment for Google Android CDMA development in GIT/GERRIT
• Managed End-To-End Android CDMA development and Uploading/Delivering to Google Android Repo.
• Published detailed deployment schedules to help clients and internal personnel prepare for potential disruptions in software and system availability.
• Improved release development processes, enhancing included content packages and reducing development delays.
• Drafted comprehensible and comprehensive patch notes, informing technical and non-technical readers of changes included in new releases.
• Held release status meetings to inform personnel and customers of ongoing progress toward update releases.
• Managed release activity planning, designing patching processes to minimize service disruptions and potential user difficulties.

• For 2G/3G Model based Cellular projects
• Responsible for Software Integration of different 2G and 3G stack modules
• Software Integrator for Apoxi and MMI application development which was done on different Comneon EU sites
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
• Debugging Build Environment issues, Setting up Project Makefiles and Branches for Mainline Development
• Preparing Builds for Customers and Packaging as per Customer Needs
• Owned Build Configuration Bug Tracking and Change Control Board
• Supporting Development teams with Component Integration and Merge Conflicts
• Owned Sanity testing of 2G and 3G Platforms using Development Hardware
• Defining Branching Strategies for development teams
• Enhancing Build Times for faster compile time.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
• Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

• Managing build and release for Nokia networks Finland
• Integration and Build Responsible for Nokia’s Broadband Manager Suite
• Integrating deliveries from
• Nokia remote site and local development teams
• Creating new integration streams for new development projects
• Writing Makefile for the development environment
• Performing Sanity and Integrity test on the compiled software
• Defining Proper Integration and Build process which suites project Deadlines
• Automating Build Process by Developing Perl scripts for different builds according to Projects
• Defining the SCM process
• Installation of triggers to implement the SCM process
• Developed Script for VOB backup, dos2unix and script for delivery of s/w to the customer and for day to day ClearCase operation
• Host-level administration of ClearCase servers
• Setup Backup registry server for ClearCase VOB and
• View Servers
• Creating new Integration baselines for using ClearCase UCM Methodology
• Setting up a new run time environment for new projects
• Performing Feasibility studies for the new RTE environment
• Defining
• Sanity and Integrity Test strategies with multiple OS environments
• Developing complete automation for
• Customer Delivery packaging with Solaris Package Manager.

• Managing ClearCase and Multisite administrative tasks for Sasken Communications
• Managing VOB’s and VIEW servers
• Host-level administration of ClearCase servers
• Building Source code
• Setup and maintain CC Config spec
• Defining and implementation of CC triggers
• Creating the
• Clearcase Release area and patching the same
• Created Backup registry server for two important
• ClearCase VOB and View Servers
• VOB growth analysis and Moving VOBS to bigger storage areas
• Optimizing Vob and View Servers
• Regular work included Creation on VOBS and VIEWS and attending customer calls
• Backup and
• Restore of VOB’s and Views
• Samba and Hummingbird configuration for interoperability
• Co-ordination with other site administrators to maintain proper sync of VOB’s
• Setting up Raid on servers for data safety.

• Unix Support Team for Cadence Design System

• Working for Hughes Software Systems as a UNIX system Administrator
• Clearcase Local and Multisite Adminstrator.

• A Non-IT Sector