Pankaj Sharma

Lead DevOps Engineer with 12+ years of experience, pivotal in the core engineering team for software releases and secure cloud infrastructure implementations. Proven track record in leading end-to-end CI/CD pipelines, mentoring junior engineers, and driving cross-functional collaboration to enhance team productivity and project efficiency.

Leadership Highlights:

• Led cross-functional teams, driving collaboration and efficiency.
• Successfully led DevOps initiatives for Generative AI SaaS-based solutions.

Key Skills:

• CI/CD Pipelines
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration Management (Ansible, Shell)
• Cloud Computing (AWS, Azure, OpenStack)
• Containerization & Orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Monitoring & Logging (ELK, Prometheus, Grafana)
• Security (DevSecOps, Vulnerability Patching)

Professional Experience:

• Process Optimization: Implemented CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, and BitBucket, reducing build and deployment times.
• Innovation and Automation: Championed the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform and Configuration Management with Ansible, automating complex workflows and improving system reliability.
• Architectural Planning: Led the architectural planning and implementation of critical features such as Disaster Recovery, Blue-Green and Canary Deployments, and Application Modernization, ensuring robust and scalable infrastructures.
• Performance Monitoring: Established comprehensive monitoring and logging solutions with ELK, Prometheus, and Grafana, resulting in improved system performance and faster issue resolution.
• Infrastructure Management: Designed and deployed secure cloud infrastructures on AWS, Azure, and OpenStack, optimizing resource utilization and reducing operational costs.
• Project Management: Demonstrated strong project management skills, leading multiple projects simultaneously and delivering high-quality results within tight deadlines.
• Mentorship and Training: Successfully mentored and trained junior DevOps engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and significantly enhancing team productivity.

AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate