Rajiv S. Punjabi

Dynamic DevOps Engineer with a proven track record at Tech Mahindra, excelling in Azure and Terraform for cloud infrastructure. Expert in Kubernetes and CI/CD automation, ensuring high-quality releases. Adept at stakeholder collaboration and problem-solving, driving successful telecom deployments and enhancing operational efficiency. Passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technologies to deliver impactful results.

• English
• Hindi
• Marathi
• Japanese (Basic)
• Spanish (Basic)

Azure, Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, Azure DevOps, QZEN, Wireshark, SIP, IMS, RCS, VoLTE, HSS, HLR, MGCF/MGW, EPC, Linux, Unix, Windows, Bash

• 4+ years of hands-on DevOps experience, including Azure resource management, Terraform scripting, and CI/CD automation.
• Worked on Kubernetes-based CNF deployments for telecom services (IMS, RCS) in both QA and production environments.
• Created and managed infrastructure using IaC principles with Terraform; implemented automation pipelines for deployment using Git, Jenkins, and Azure DevOps.
• Collaborated across cross-functional teams including QA, R&D, and architecture groups to ensure timely delivery, RCA triage, and operational stability.
• Successfully transitioned from traditional telecom roles to DevOps by aligning existing knowledge with modern cloud-native tooling.
• Delivered automation, monitoring, and high-availability environments for clients like Rakuten (Japan), 1&1 (Germany), AT&T (Mexico), and Reliance Jio.

• 2 times back-to-back Standing Ovation Award
• Pat-on-the-back award