saurabh Pandey

Having experience with Azure DevOps and 4.7 years in automating and optimising cloud-based infrastructures. Proficient in CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), containerisation, and cloud security. Adept at implementing DevOps best practices to improve software delivery, scalability, and reliability. Expertise in Kubernetes clusters, containerisation, DevOps pipelines, and cloud-native technologies. Skilled in deploying and managing microservices in AKS environments, ensuring high availability, scalability, and cost-effective solutions. Adept in monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimising Kubernetes-based applications to ensure performance, security, and reliability in the cloud.

Work Experience: PWC (2025 to Current)

Roles and responsibilities:

• Experienced in automating workflows using tools like Azure DevOps, ACR, Nexus repo, Artifactory, JFrog, SonarQube, Fortify, Terraform, and Azure Migrate.
• Strong background in CI/CD pipeline development, containerisation with Docker and Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance system reliability, improve deployment processes, and ensure seamless integration of new technologies.
• Strong expertise and knowledge in Azure DevOps, including creating and managing CI/CD pipelines, version control with Git, and utilising Azure Repos, Boards, and Artifacts.
• Collaborated with development, QA, and operations teams to create CI/CD pipelines for applications built in multiple languages, such as .NET and Node.js.
• Experience working with Azure DevOps for creating CI/CD pipelines using both YAML and the UI for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Terraform.

Work Experience: TCS (2019 to 2025).

Roles and responsibilities:

• Managed and maintained enterprise-scale Azure cloud infrastructure, leveraging IaaS services such as Virtual Machines, Virtual Networks, Load Balancers, NSGs, and Storage Accounts.
• Administered and supported Azure PaaS services including App Services, Azure SQL Database, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) for scalable and highly available application hosting.
• Executed end-to-end cloud migration projects from on-premises environments to Azure using lift-and-shift and replatforming approaches.
• Performed infrastructure assessment, dependency mapping, and migration planning, ensuring minimal downtime and a seamless transition.
• Designed and configured secure networking architecture using VNets, subnets, NSGs, private endpoints, and VPN Gateway for hybrid connectivity.
• Implemented high availability and disaster recovery strategies using Availability Sets, Availability Zones, backups, and Azure Site Recovery.
• Managed identity and access control (RBAC, Azure AD, Managed Identities) to ensure secure access to cloud resources.
• Designed and implemented end-to-end cloud migration strategies (re-platforming), ensuring minimal downtime, and business continuity.
• Built and maintained CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps, enabling automated build, test, and deployment processes across multiple environments (Dev, QA, and Prod).
• Automated infrastructure provisioning using Terraform (Infrastructure as Code), improving consistency, reducing manual effort, and enabling version-controlled deployments.
• Implemented monitoring and logging solutions using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights for proactive issue detection and performance tuning.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Designed and maintained large-scale relational databases for enterprise applications, ensuring optimal performance and uptime.
• Monitored and optimised database performance using SQL Profiler, execution plans, and indexing strategies. Led migration projects, transitioning legacy databases to Azure SQL.
• Managed database backup and recovery operations, achieving 99.99% data availability. Implemented advanced security measures, including role-based access control, and encryption protocols. Collaborated with development teams to design normalised database schemas for new applications.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Highly skilled ASP.NET Web Developer with expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining dynamic, scalable, and secure web applications. Proficient in leveraging the ASP.NET framework, C#, and related technologies to create robust back-end systems and responsive front-end interfaces. Experienced in working with SQL Server for database management and integrating third-party APIs. Adept at implementing MVC architecture, RESTful services, and ensuring application performance, security, and scalability. Strong problem-solving skills with a passion for delivering high-quality, user-centric web solutions.