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Sirisha Kesaboina

Visakhapatnam

Summary

Salesforce Engineer with 10 years of progressive experience in the IT industry, including 5+ years specializing in Salesforce administration, customization, and integration. Proven expertise in DevOps practices with a strong focus on end-to-end CI/CD pipeline design and implementation using Bitbucket Pipelines, GitHub Actions, and Azure DevOps. Adept at bridging development and operations to streamline deployment processes and enhance system reliability. Well-versed in rollback and roll-forward strategies, branching strategies to suit development and deployment needs, and coordinating release trains.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Salesforce DevOps Engineer

Homewise
11.2023 - Current
  • Managed and maintained CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, automating validation and deployment of Salesforce metadata across multiple environments.
  • Oversaw pull request (PR) management, including code reviews, conflict resolution, and merging changes to staging and production branches.
  • Coordinated and executed weekly production releases, deploying selected user stories and features while ensuring minimal business disruption.
  • Performed manual deployment tasks to sandboxes using package.xml and Salesforce CLI, especially for metadata not supported by automated tools.
  • Acted as the primary point of contact for troubleshooting deployment failures, identifying root causes, and collaborating with developers to resolve issues promptly.
  • Regularly communicated with cross-functional teams including developers, QA, and project managers to plan releases and maintain alignment on deployment timelines.
  • Used Visual Studio Code (VS Code) with Salesforce extensions and CLI for development support, metadata retrieval, and scripting deployment commands.
  • Managed sandbox environments, including creation, refreshes, and configuration to ensure readiness for development, QA, and UAT activities.
  • Documented deployment processes, error resolution steps, and environment changes to maintain clear operational records and improve release reliability.

Software Engineer II

DAK Americas LLC - An Alpek polyester business
09.2015 - 10.2023
  • Designed and maintained end-to-end CI/CD pipelines for Salesforce using tools like Bitbucket Pipelines, enabling faster and more reliable deployments.
  • Managed branching strategies to streamline collaborative development and ensure clean, conflict-free code integration.
  • Led and executed release planning and deployment activities, including pull request reviews, code merges, and deployment validations across development, QA, UAT, and production environments.
  • Performed manual deployments using custom package.xml files to deploy selective metadata to sandboxes in multi-org environments.
  • Handled sandbox management including creation, refreshes, user access setup, and environment-specific configurations to support development and testing teams.
  • Implemented and maintained automated PR validation checks, run unit tests, static code analysis, and ensured pre-deployment compliance.
  • Developed rollback and roll-forward strategies to reduce deployment risks and ensure business continuity during release cycles.
  • Collaborated with developers, admins, and release managers to coordinate deployments, resolve merge conflicts, and ensure code quality and stability.
  • Used Salesforce CLI (SFDX) for metadata retrieval, conversion, and deployments, improving efficiency in managing modularized codebases.
  • Ensured adherence to compliance and audit requirements by maintaining deployment logs, version control history, and approvals.

Process Engineer

DAK Americas LLC - An Alpek polyester business
09.2011 - 06.2015
  • Led process optimization and scale-up efforts for polymeric material production, including new recipe development, lab validation, and successful commercialization at plant scale.
  • Designed and executed Design of Experiments (DOE) to identify process improvements and solve complex production challenges using lab-scale trials and data-driven analysis.
  • Supported commissioning of new industrial equipment, contributing to faster ramp-up times and improved operational stability.
  • Conducted root cause investigations and implemented corrective actions for process upsets, enhancing product quality and reducing downtime.
  • Managed pilot plant operations, optimizing equipment like filtration units, heat exchangers, and additive feeders for efficient continuous production.
  • Developed and maintained SOPs and safety protocols, training technicians and operators to ensure consistent and safe operations.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally on capital investment projects, focusing on product quality improvement, process reliability, and throughput enhancement.
  • Led new product trials by modifying production lines, tracking performance metrics, and reporting outcomes to R&D and plant leadership.
  • Monitored furnace gas emissions, ensuring environmental compliance by maintaining and troubleshooting NOx meters and submitting required reports.
  • Participated in environmental audits and ensured timely submission of documentation, contributing to successful compliance evaluations.
  • Actively supported plant shutdowns by coordinating vessel inspections, maintenance schedules, and safety inspections.
  • Utilized SAP for tracking work orders, maintenance activities, and operational issues, ensuring timely execution and closure.

Education

Master of Science -

The University of Toledo
Toledo, OH
05-2011

Bachelor of Technology -

Andhra University
Visakhapatnam, India
04-2007

Skills

  • IDEs & Editors: Visual Studio Code (VS Code) with Salesforce CLI and Extensions, Developer Console
  • Version Control: Git, Bitbucket, GitHub
  • CI/CD & DevOps: Bitbucket Pipelines, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps (Repos, Pipelines, Artifacts), SFDX, Salesforce CLI, Jenkins
  • Environment Management: Sandbox creation & refresh, Scratch orgs, Named Credentials, Environment Variables
  • Release Management: Branching Strategies, Deployment Automation, Rollback & Roll-forward planning, Standalone Deployments, Change Management

Certification

  • Salesforce Administrator
  • Salesforce Platform App Builder

Timeline

Salesforce DevOps Engineer

Homewise
11.2023 - Current

Software Engineer II

DAK Americas LLC - An Alpek polyester business
09.2015 - 10.2023

Process Engineer

DAK Americas LLC - An Alpek polyester business
09.2011 - 06.2015

Master of Science -

The University of Toledo

Bachelor of Technology -

Andhra University

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