Sarwan Jassi
Chandigarh
Summary
As a Multi-Cloud Solution Enterprise Architect, Data Center & Hosting Specialist, DevOps/DevSecOps Consultant, FinOps Advisor, Site Reliability Engineer, and Agile Methodologies Advocate, I bring over two decades of extensive, hands-on experience driving digital transformation across various industries. My career journey encompasses leading roles in enterprise-scale cloud solutions, from managing and consulting to architecting robust cloud infrastructures.
My expertise spans multiple cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, and GCP, where I design and deploy cloud-native applications using microservices, serverless, and container technologies. I am adept at constructing scalable, secure DevOps pipelines utilizing industry-leading tools and best practices. Holding a plethora of certifications—Cloud Solutions Architect, AWS, Azure, GCP, Terraform, Red Hat, GitHub, Jenkins, CCNA, RHCE—I embody a commitment to excellence in cloud, automation, and security technologies.
A significant aspect of my role is ensuring that security principles and regulatory compliance requirements are integrated seamlessly throughout the DevOps lifecycle. I leverage my deep understanding of SAST, DAST, SCA, and the AWS Well-Architected Framework to embed security at every stage.
Beyond my technical capabilities, I am passionate about fostering a DevOps culture within organizations, advocating for collaboration, automation, and continuous improvement. My leadership in digital transformation focuses on delivering substantial business value, optimizing processes, and achieving operational excellence.
I am dedicated to leveraging my skills and experience to drive innovation, efficiency, and growth, ensuring that every project not only meets but exceeds expectations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. DevOps Architect and Head of DevOps AWS/Azure/GCP
cloudEQ
04.2022 - 05.2024
- Company Overview: cloudEQ India, a leading provider of enterprise-scale cloud solutions for clients across various industries
- Lead the AWS/AZURE solutions design and deployment of enterprise-scale for clients
- Act as a 'Subject Matter Expert' to the organization for cloud, automation, and end-to-end architecture for IaaS, PaaS and SaaS solutions
- Analyze application portfolios, identifying dependencies & common infrastructure platform components, and assessing migration feasibility
- Define and enforce AWS Well Architected pillars: operational excellence, security, reliability, performance efficiency, and cost optimization
- Work closely with client product/development teams to develop and promote cloud-native application architectures (microservices, serverless, containers EKS/AKS), and application development and operations practices
- Build and Design Microsoft Azure/AWS architectures that meet the clients' technical, security, and business Requirements
- Facilitate / lead discussions (technical and executive) to understand business / technical requirements that result in decision making and drive decisions / alignment around deliverables
- Deliver the hands-on solutions for the client in conjunction with on and offshore teams
- DevOps Governance Process automation
- DevOps OKR
- Vulnerability management Automation
- CloudEQ India, a leading provider of enterprise-scale cloud solutions for clients across various industries
Sr. DevOps Architect
Sony Interactive Entertainment
06.2019 - 11.2021
- Design, architect, deploy and maintain cloud solutions using AWS
- Write Terraform or CloudFormation scripts to create Infrastructure
- Work to ensure a 99.99% uptime of the development / production environment
- Use of configuration management toolsets to ensure systems are kept up to date with the latest security updates
- Provide guidance and ensure AWS best practices for security are met
- Coding and scripting languages (Java, Python, JavaScript, bash, batch files)
- Orchestration and management of containers using Kubernetes or similar
- Implementing CI/CD using modern technologies with hands-on experience using tools like Jenkins, Harness, Sonar, Checkmarks, RLM, GitHub, AWS Code Pipeline, BG Deployment
- AWS Services - EC2, EKS/ECS, DynamoDB, ECR, S3, SNS, SQS, more
- Systems monitoring, alerting and analytics including using tools such as DataDog, Splunk, New Relic, AWS CloudTrail, etc
- Akamai, Cloud implementations, architecture redesigns, migration of existing infrastructure to Edge Logic CloudLets, NetStorage, ION, DSA, Kona Site Defender,China and Edge CDN
- Handling Adobe AEM 6.4 and 6.5
- Linux/Unix Administration/Windows Administration
DevOps Manager
Add2net Inc
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Lead and manage a team of DevOps engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure the team's success in delivering high-quality solutions
- Develop and implement strategies to streamline and automate software delivery pipelines, including continuous integration, continuous deployment, and infrastructure as code practices
- Collaborate with development, operations, and other cross-functional teams to define DevOps best practices, standards, and processes that drive efficiency and reliability across the organization
- Drive the adoption of cloud technologies and platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) to support scalable and resilient infrastructure for applications and services
- Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure the health and performance of production environments
- Establish and enforce governance policies, security standards, and compliance requirements for DevOps practices, ensuring adherence to industry regulations and company policies
- Lead initiatives to optimize cost efficiency, resource utilization, and scalability of cloud infrastructure and services
- Act as a liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders, providing updates, insights, and recommendations on DevOps initiatives and projects
- Stay current with emerging technologies, tools, and trends in the DevOps and cloud computing space, and evaluate their potential impact on the organization's infrastructure and processes
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and innovation within the DevOps team and across the organization
Engineering Manager
Add2net Inc
06.2012 - 08.2017
- Lead and manage multiple engineering teams, including software development, quality assurance, and technical operations, to deliver high-quality software solutions
- Provide strategic direction and technical leadership to the engineering teams, aligning their efforts with the company's business objectives and priorities
- Collaborate with product management, design, and other cross-functional teams to define project scope, requirements, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with customer needs and market trends
- Drive the adoption of best practices, processes, and methodologies for software development, including Agile, Scrum, and DevOps principles
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the engineering organization, encouraging experimentation, learning, and knowledge sharing
- Recruit, onboard, and develop top engineering talent, providing mentorship, coaching, and career growth opportunities to team members
- Establish and maintain effective communication channels and feedback mechanisms within the engineering teams and with key stakeholders across the organization
- Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and execute strategic initiatives, roadmap planning, and resource allocation to support the company's growth and objectives
- Monitor and track project progress, milestones, and metrics, identifying risks and dependencies, and taking proactive measures to mitigate issues and ensure project success
- Stay current with emerging technologies, tools, and trends in software engineering, and assess their potential impact on the company's technology stack and product roadmap
Manager System Administrator
Add2net Inc
07.2010 - 01.2012
- Manage and lead a team of remote system administration staff, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure the effective operation of data center server machines
- Take ownership of server maintenance tasks, ensuring the health, availability, and security of all server environments
- Handle the setup, migration, and management of shared, megashared, dedicated, and VPS servers, including providing support to VIP customers and handling escalated support issues
- Provide training to system administration staff and new hires, ensuring that team members have the skills and knowledge necessary to perform their roles effectively
- Conduct audits of system administration staff work to identify areas for improvement and ensure adherence to best practices and company policies
- Manage long-awaiting dedicated support tickets and prioritize tasks based on urgency and impact on business operations
- Conduct interviews for new system administration staff, evaluating candidates' technical skills and suitability for the role
- Oversee major server upgrades, both software and hardware, to improve performance, security, and scalability of server environments
- Manage Lunarpages cluster services, virtual private server services, and data backup units, ensuring their reliability and availability
- Respond to on-call emergencies and take proactive measures to address server issues and minimize downtime
- Manage IPv4 addresses and subnet provisioning, ensuring proper allocation and utilization of resources
System Administrator
Add2net Inc
06.2006 - 07.2010
- Manage and lead the remote system administration staff, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure the effective management of data center server machines
- Take ownership of server maintenance tasks, ensuring the health, availability, and security of all server environments
- Handle the setup, migration, and management of shared, megashared, dedicated, and VPS servers, including providing support to VIP customers and handling escalated support issues
- Provide training to system administration staff and new hires, ensuring that team members have the skills and knowledge necessary to perform their roles effectively
- Conduct audits of system administration staff work to identify areas for improvement and ensure adherence to best practices and company policies
- Manage long-awaiting dedicated support tickets and prioritize tasks based on urgency and impact on business operations
- Conduct interviews for new system administration staff, evaluating candidates' technical skills and suitability for the role
- Oversee major server upgrades, both software and hardware, to improve performance, security, and scalability of server environments
- Manage Lunarpages cluster services, virtual private server services, and data backup units, ensuring their reliability and availability
Systems Administrator
SMARTBUZZ WEB SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED
06.2002 - 05.2006
- Monitors servers including booting a machine when necessary
- Responds to server alerts as per instructions from supervisory staff
- Responsible for server stability
- Provides technical support for Level I escalation issues via help desk, chat, telephone and forums
- Assists Customer Service Representatives with technical support issues
- Transfers accounts between servers when necessary for load balancing or account upgrades
- Continues development of Lunarpages and systems knowledge to more effectively answer calls
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
- Monitored hardware and software functionality 24/7 to ensure their connectivity and availability
- Worked as a webmaster at spare time to update web site's contents by WHM,Cpanel,Plesk,Helm.Conducted research on proposed system upgrades and identified potential incompatibilities that led to alternative system purchase, Dedicated servers and VPS.Reviewed software installation procedures
- Introduced new methods of faster drives copying, which helped to increase software installation speeds
- Supported Linux RedHat, SuSE prototype disks, sustaining them up to date with security updates and bug fixes
- Decreased problem solving times by evaluating new Linux kernels and applying necessary patches in advance
- Ported applications
- Made on site installations of computer clusters
- Developed firewall to allow customer's connects to clusters remotely with full root access in isolation from company's networking
- Designed and implemented company's intrusion detection system and firewall to monitor and block harmful traffic
- Support to Clients with Live Chat Support, Forum
Education
Executive Global Business Management - International Business/Trade/Commerce
Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow
12.2014
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) - Computer Science and Engineering
Punjab Technical University
12.2002
Skills
- Azure DevOps Services
- Enterprise Cloud Solution Architecture(AWS, Azure, GCP)
- DevSecOps
- DevOps
- System Administration
Awards
Topper of cPanel University 2019-2020, cPanel University, 09/2019
Certification
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, GYTMZL4CSEEE1P9E
AWS Certified Security - Specialty, 8Y9NZXJCTJE4QCCT
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate certification AZ-500, 993698271
Google Cloud Platform Architect
Google Cloud Certified - Associate Cloud Engineer
Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), 805009996443622
CPanel Base Certification::Technical, -277849
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), CSCO12877709
CPanel Professional Certification (CPP) (CPPCERT), f257-957e-0fd9-74aa
Obsidian Professional Certification
AWS Certified Solutions Architect
KCNA: Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate, LF-uhxb6bwckt
Timeline
Sr. DevOps Architect and Head of DevOps AWS/Azure/GCP
cloudEQ
04.2022 - 05.2024
Sr. DevOps Architect
Sony Interactive Entertainment
06.2019 - 11.2021
DevOps Manager
Add2net Inc
08.2017 - 06.2019
Engineering Manager
Add2net Inc
06.2012 - 08.2017
Manager System Administrator
Add2net Inc
07.2010 - 01.2012
System Administrator
Add2net Inc
06.2006 - 07.2010
Systems Administrator
SMARTBUZZ WEB SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED
06.2002 - 05.2006
Executive Global Business Management - International Business/Trade/Commerce
Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) - Computer Science and Engineering
Punjab Technical University
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