Debjyoti Sarkar
Senior Principal Architect - DevOps
Bengaluru
Summary
Experienced DevOps leader with a strong track record of designing scalable cloud infrastructure solutions and leading engineering teams. Specializes in AWS cloud platforms, CI/CD implementation, and infrastructure automation. Proven success in reducing infrastructure costs by 36% and improving system reliability. Skilled in implementing DevSecOps practices and creating AI-powered automation solutions to boost developer productivity. Effective at bridging the gap between development and operations to mentor teams towards achieving business objectives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Principal Architect (DevOps - Digital Enablement Practice)
ALTIMETRIK
10.2023 - Current
- Lead DevOps transformation initiatives and cloud engineering strategies for enterprise clients, managing a team of 50-60 DevOps engineers across multiple client engagements.
- Collaborated with stakeholders at various organizational levels to develop targeted strategies aligned with overarching business objectives.
- Enhanced company culture by implementing employee engagement initiatives that fostered collaboration, innovation, and professional development.
- Spearheaded organizational growth by identifying and capitalizing on new market opportunities and strategic partnerships.
- Increased overall team productivity by implementing efficient project management strategies and streamlining communication processes.
- Streamlined internal workflows by automating manual tasks, leading to reduced errors and increased efficiency.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for staff, resulting in improved performance metrics and increased employee satisfaction.
- Reduced operational costs through process improvements, resource optimization, and innovative solutions.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to enhance overall business performance and profitability.
- Managed large-scale projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to budget constraints and timeline requirements.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering their professional growth and supporting the development of future organizational leaders.
Principal Architect (DevOps and Cloud Engineering)
ALTIMETRIK
02.2022 - 10.2023
Senior Architect (DevOps and Cloud Engineering)
ALTIMETRIK
02.2021 - 02.2022
Staff DevOps Engineer (DevOps and Cloud Engineering)
ALTIMETRIK
03.2020 - 02.2021
DevOps Manager
SHOPX - 10i COMMERCE SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED
04.2016 - 02.2020
- Led end-to-end DevOps operations with complete responsibility for AWS infrastructure management, cost control, automation, and continuous integration while supporting general IT operations.
IT Manager
HOUSING.COM
07.2014 - 03.2016
- Set up EC2 instances for high-performance image processing and cloud rendering with automated cost optimization.
- Implemented efficient resource management practices that balanced performance needs with budget constraints.
- Planned and implemented network architecture with device and software auditing using Linux servers across 7 cities.
- Ensured secure and reliable connectivity between 15 locations while maintaining consistent IT standards.
- Led a team of 15 IT professionals managing daily operations across multiple locations.
- Handled and managed the overall IT budget for the company with focus on cost efficiency.
- Deployed Google Vault for enhanced email filtering and security.
- Administered Google Workspace tools to improve collaboration across distributed teams.
Junior Manager - Systems
IOT INFRASTRUCTURE & ENERGY SERVICES LIMITED
02.2009 - 06.2014
- Managed and administered Linux servers for active directory, DNS, DHCP, and Samba.
- Set up intranet web servers with Apache for multiple site management with various authentication modules.
- Implemented Nagios for application monitoring across the organization.
- Managed LAN/WAN on Cisco 1800/2600 routers for secure VPN connectivity.
- Served as functional coordinator for Oracle R12 package implementation for oil stock accounting and reporting.
- Supported business units in adoption of new ERP processes and workflows.
Trainee Engineer
D-LINK
10.2008 - 02.2009
- Provided technical support for networking products to clients.
- Gained foundational experience in network troubleshooting and customer support.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Information Technology
Goa College of Engineering
Goa 01.2004 - 01.2008
Skills
Team leadership
Collaborative team management
Implementation of DevSecOps practices
Collaborative project engagement
Cost efficiency strategies
Mentoring new college graduates
Infrastructure optimization in cloud environments
AWS infrastructure planning
Code-driven infrastructure deployment
Experience with ECS and EKS deployment
Experience with microservices implementation
Continuous security monitoring
Continuous integration and delivery design
Configuration control expertise
System monitoring
DevSecOps strategy development
AI and automation expertise
DevOps transformation
Cloud engineering
Project management
Technical Expertise
AWS (VPC, EC2, EKS, ECS, ECR, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, CloudTrail, DMS, EMR, Elastic Beanstalk, Lambda, Elasticsearch, ElastiCache, CloudWatch, Fargate, Route53, EBS, EFS, Backup, Aurora, ELB, GuardDuty, IAM, KMS, Secret Manager, SSM), Source Control: GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket, CI/CD: Jenkins, GitLab Pipelines, Configuration Management: Ansible, Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation, Containers: Docker, ECS, EKS, Monitoring: Zabbix, Nagios, ELK APM, New Relic, Datadog, Splunk, Analytics: Kibana, Elasticsearch, Logstash, Database: MySQL, MariaDB, Big Data: EMR, Presto, Superset, Metabase, Languages: Shell Scripting, Python, Groovy, Operating Systems: Linux, Windows, Mac
Leadership Initiatives
Accelerator Programs in Altimetrik, Tech-live Sessions Organizer and Presenter, New College Graduate (NCG) Mentoring Program, DevOps Best Practices Workshops, Cloud Architecture Design Seminars, Infrastructure Automation Training
Professional Interests
- AI/ML Integration with DevOps (AIOps)
- Cloud Cost Optimization Strategies
- Infrastructure Security and Compliance
- Platform Engineering & Developer Experience
Skills And Expertise
Team Leadership & Technical Mentoring, DevSecOps Strategy & Implementation, Cross-functional Collaboration, Budget & Cost Optimization, New College Graduate (NCG) Mentoring, AWS Architecture, Infrastructure as Code, Containerization (Docker, ECS, EKS), Microservices Architecture, CI/CD Pipeline Design, Configuration Management, Monitoring & Observability, DevSecOps Implementation, AI & Automation Solutions
Timeline
Senior Principal Architect (DevOps - Digital Enablement Practice)
ALTIMETRIK
10.2023 - Current
Principal Architect (DevOps and Cloud Engineering)
ALTIMETRIK
02.2022 - 10.2023
Senior Architect (DevOps and Cloud Engineering)
ALTIMETRIK
02.2021 - 02.2022
Staff DevOps Engineer (DevOps and Cloud Engineering)
ALTIMETRIK
03.2020 - 02.2021
DevOps Manager
SHOPX - 10i COMMERCE SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED
04.2016 - 02.2020
IT Manager
HOUSING.COM
07.2014 - 03.2016
Junior Manager - Systems
IOT INFRASTRUCTURE & ENERGY SERVICES LIMITED
02.2009 - 06.2014
Trainee Engineer
D-LINK
10.2008 - 02.2009
Bachelor of Engineering - Information Technology
Goa College of Engineering
01.2004 - 01.2008