PAVAN KUMAR GODAPATI
DEVSECOPS Solution Lead
Bangalore,KA
Summary
Accomplished DevOps Lead with 15+ years of experience driving large-scale digital transformation across complex technical environments. Proven expertise in designing, building, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and DevSecOps practices to enhance software delivery and operational efficiency.
Skilled in leveraging AI-driven prompt engineering to automate legacy modernization initiatives, including Xtend-to-Java transformations, Gradle & Java upgrades, and Spring & Springboot framework migrations. Strong Solution Architecture background with a demonstrated ability to design scalable, secure, and high-performance systems aligned with business objectives.
Experienced in utilizing AI tools such as GitHub Copilot & Windsurf to automate development and DevOps workflows, troubleshoot complex repository build and deployment issues, and significantly improve engineering productivity.
A strong collaborator with excellent stakeholder management skills, effectively bridging development, operations, and business teams to deliver scalable, secure, and future-ready solutions.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
Certificates
3
3
Language
Work History
Software Engineer IV(DevSecOps Soluton Lead)
Paychex IT Solutions India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore, Karnataka
03.2021 - Current
- Led DevOps initiatives across multiple critical projects, managing cross-functional teams to deliver efficient, high-quality software solutions and ensure operational excellence.
- Designed, developed, and optimized end-to-end CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, DigitalAI Deploy, DigitalAI Release, and OpenShift, significantly improving deployment speed, reliability, and release consistency.
- Spearheaded platform upgrades for tools including JFrog Artifactory, Metabase, Jenkins, DigitalAI Deploy and Release, enhancing system stability, performance, and security compliance.
- Successfully led ServiceNow integration migration from Layer7 to Kong Gateway, improving API scalability and overall security posture.
- Built and maintained robust monitoring and alerting systems using Prometheus, Grafana, Alertmanager and AppDynamics, enabling proactive issue detection and faster incident resolution.
Drove cloud and container adoption using Docker, Kubernetes, Podman, and OpenShift, delivering scalable, resilient, and portable infrastructure solutions. - Implemented DevSecOps practices by integrating tools such as Splunk for centralized log analysis and F5 BIG-IP for traffic management and load balancing.
- Leveraged AI tools and GitHub Copilot with prompt engineering to automate workflows and create markdown-based upgrade automation (reducing manual effort by 70–80%), while resolving complex build and deployment issues to enhance engineering productivity.
- Automated CI/CD pipelines and developed regression frameworks for DevOps tools, reducing manual effort and improving overall efficiency and reliability.
- Supported legacy modernization initiatives, including Xtend-to-Java transformations, Gradle & Java upgrades, and Spring & Springoot framework migrations.
- Led Agile delivery using Jira, mentoring team members as a DevOps SME and promoting best practices, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Senior Software Engineer
Silversky Technology Sdn Bhd under BAE Systems Applied Intelligence
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
07.2014 - 01.2021
- Delivered complex DevOps and platform engineering solutions across security, telecom, networking, and e-commerce domains, driving large-scale operational efficiency and system reliability improvements.
- Administered enterprise security platforms including IBM QRadar SIEM and SentinelOne ActiveEDR, supporting SOC and NOC teams in handling high-priority security incidents and threat response.
- Led design and implementation of container orchestration solutions using Docker, Kubernetes, and Prometheus, improving system scalability, observability, and infrastructure resilience.
Managed end-to-end software release management lifecycle, ensuring adherence to CI/CD best practices using tools such as Jenkins and Bamboo. - Acted as technical lead in designing and developing Microservices and Spring Boot applications for enterprise and security-focused solutions.
- Facilitated Agile delivery processes, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives, contributing to improved team velocity and predictable delivery cycles.
- Oversaw source code management using Git, Bitbucket, and SVN, enforcing branching strategies, version control best practices, and stable release management.
- Mentored and coached junior engineers, strengthening their expertise in DevOps tools, automation practices, and cloud-native methodologies.
Java Developer
Beans Technology Sdn Bhd
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Delivered scalable Java-based solutions for E-Commerce and Banking domain applications, ensuring high performance, reliability, and maintainability.
- Implemented Spring Security to enable secure authentication and role-based authorization, strengthening application security and access control.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and integrate front-end components using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for web and mobile applications.
- Automated build and deployment processes using Jenkins and Git, streamlining CI/CD pipelines and improving delivery efficiency.
- Participated in full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirement analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment.
- Developed and maintained RESTful services using Java and Spring framework for seamless backend integration.
- Ensured code quality and maintainability by following best practices, design principles, and version control standards.
- Collaborated with QA and DevOps teams to support continuous integration, automated testing, and smooth release cycles.
- Conducted feature demonstrations to stakeholders after successful development and testing, showcasing functionality, gathering feedback, and ensuring alignment with business requirements prior to production release.
Application Developer
SmartPhoneMedia
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
04.2013 - 08.2013
- Developed cross-platform mobile applications using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, ensuring responsive and user-friendly interfaces across devices.
- Built hybrid mobile applications using PhoneGap, enabling faster deployment across Android and iOS platforms from a single codebase.
- Worked on augmented reality (AR) features using Aurasma framework to enhance user engagement and interactive mobile experiences.
- Collaborated with backend teams to integrate mobile UI with RESTful APIs, ensuring seamless data flow and application performance.
Software Engineer
Enterfuse Soft Technology
Bangalore, Karnataka
05.2011 - 02.2013
- Delivered enterprise-grade E-Commerce and Healthcare applications using Java/J2EE, Spring, and Hibernate, ensuring scalable and maintainable solutions.
- Designed and implemented business logic and persistence layers using Spring and Hibernate, improving application efficiency and data handling.
- Integrated applications with IBM WebSphere and Apache Tomcat servers, optimizing deployment performance and runtime stability across environments.
- Managed source code and version control using Git and SVN, ensuring smooth, reliable, and traceable deployments across development, testing, and production environments.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration, deployment consistency, and adherence to release standards.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada
Skills
Java/J2EE Technologies
Core Java, J2EE
Frameworks/Libraries
Spring, Spring boot, Hibernate, Microservices, Junit, TestNG and Log4J
Tools
JFrog Artifactory, Metabase, Openshift, DigitalAI Deploy, DigitalAI Release, Splunk, Jenkins, Foreman, F5 BIG-IP Networks, Kubernetes, Swagger UI, Toad for Oracle, Totem, Kong Gateway, Cyberark, Access Elevator, vSphere Client, Infrasight, Gradle, Apache Maven, Apache Ant, Putty, Winscp, SVN, Git & Smartgit, Spring Tool Suite and Eclipse IDE
Platforms
Databases(MySQL, MariaDB Columnstore, Oracle, Redis), Servers(Apache Tomcat, Oracle WebLogic, Web Sphere,JBoss Servers), Message Oriented Middleware(Web Sphere MB and MQ), OS(Windows, unix & Linux)
Software Development Methodology
Agile Methodology Scrum and Agile Kanban Board
Test Management
Tools
SOAPUI, Advanced Rest Client, Postman, Apache JMeter, OWASP Zed Attack Proxy Scanner, Wireshark, Pcap, Wireedit, Neoload, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, ServiceNow
Other
Confluence, Jira, GitBash, Bamboo, Bitbucket, Gitlab, Github, ServiceNow, CA Service Desk Manager, Footprint, Viewpoint, Oracle virtual box, Pupput, Docker, Nagios, HTML, CSS, XML, SQL, Perl, YML, Shell scripting, Syslog Clusters, Computer Association(CA) Service Desk Manager, FortiClient, Apache ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ, SentinelOne ActiveEDR SIEM Tool, IBM QRadar SIEM, Restbird mock-server, Adminer UI, Jaeger UI, SonarQube, Redis Commander, Promethus, AlertManager, Webhook, Grafana, AppDynamics and Portainer
GitHub Copilot, Windsurf
Certification
Certified DevOps Engineer
Technical Exposure
- Programming Languages : Core Java, J2EE, Xtend.
- Frameworks & Libraries : Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate, Microservices, JUnit, TestNG, Log4J
- Build & Automation Tools : Jenkins, Bamboo, Gradle, Apache Maven, Apache Ant
- DevOps Tools : JFrog Artifactory & Mission Control, Metabase, Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift, DigitalAI Deploy, DigitalAI Release, Foreman, F5 BIG-IP, Kong Gateway, Puppet, Ansible
- Databases : MySQL, MariaDB, Oracle, Redis
- Servers & Middleware : Apache Tomcat, Oracle WebLogic, WebSphere, JBoss, WebSphere MQ, ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ, Kafka, Linux & Unix
- Cloud & Containerization : Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, OpenShift, vSphere Client & Hypervisor
- Security & Monitoring Tools : SentinelOne ActiveEDR, IBM QRadar SIEM, Checkmarx One, SonarQube, SDLC Scan Service, Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios, Splunk, AppDynamics
- Version Control : Git, Bitbucket, GitHub, SVN, SmartGit
- Quality Assurance & Testing Tools : AQG(Automated Quality Gating), PXTestify, SauceLabs, Test Automation Framework(TAF), SOAPUI, Postman, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Apache JMeter, Neoload, OWASP ZAP
- Agile Tools : Jira, Confluence, Scrum, Kanban
- Other Tools : Windsurf AI, Github Copilot AI, ServiceNow, CA Service Desk, Swagger UI, API Gateway, Webhook Translator, System Service Dashbard Service(SSDS), Cortex(IDP), Component Registration(Manidex)
Personal Qualifications
Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada, Distinction
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Flexible work hoursWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsTeam Building / Company RetreatsPersonal development programsCompany CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementLanguages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Telugu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)
Interests
Badminton
Watching Movies
Travelling to see Nature places
Software
JFrog Artifactory, Metabase, Openshift, DigitalAI Deploy, DigitalAI Release, Splunk, Jenkins, Foreman, F5 BIG-IP Networks, Kubernetes, Swagger UI, Toad for Oracle, Totem, Kong Gateway, Cyberark, Access Elevator, vSphere Client, Infrasight, Gradle, Apache Maven, Apache Ant, Putty, Winscp, SVN, Git & Smartgit, Spring Tool Suite and Eclipse IDE
Timeline
Software Engineer IV(DevSecOps Soluton Lead)
Paychex IT Solutions India Pvt Ltd
03.2021 - Current
Senior Software Engineer
Silversky Technology Sdn Bhd under BAE Systems Applied Intelligence
07.2014 - 01.2021
Java Developer
Beans Technology Sdn Bhd
08.2013 - 06.2014
Application Developer
SmartPhoneMedia
04.2013 - 08.2013
Software Engineer
Enterfuse Soft Technology
05.2011 - 02.2013
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada