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UshaRani Boni

Bengaluru

Summary

Experienced and results-oriented Build and Release Manager with over 10+ years of expertise in managing the end-to-end software release lifecycle across diverse enterprise environments. Adept at building and leading high-performing teams, with a proven ability to design and implement automated CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, Docker, Nexus, Shell scripting, and ANT.


Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Build and Release Manager

Harman
12.2021 - Current
  • Led a team of 11 Build & Release Engineers, providing technical guidance, performance mentoring, and workload prioritization to ensure timely delivery of releases.
  • Managed and optimized CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Azure DevOps; coached team members to improve automation coverage and reduce build failures.
  • Oversaw release planning, coordination, and execution across Development, QA, and Production environments, ensuring stable, on-time deployments.
  • Directed the implementation of branching strategies (Git Flow, trunk-based development) and established best practices for version control using Git.
  • Delegated tasks effectively, conducted regular 1-on-1s, code reviews, and supported career development goals of team.
  • Implemented process automation and standardized release practices, increasing team productivity and reducing manual errors.
  • Coordinated cross-functional efforts with QA, DevOps, and Product teams, acting as the escalation point for build and release issues.
  • Managed release documentation, including run books, change logs, and rollback procedures; ensured the team maintained compliance with audit and security standards.
  • Ensure seamless onboarding by training client users and building trusted relationships with stakeholders.
  • Directed the configuration and maintenance of build environments (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure), ensuring consistency and scalability.
  • Introduced metrics and dashboards to monitor pipeline health and team performance KPIs, enabling data-driven improvements.

Technical Lead - DevOps

HCL Technologies
02.2020 - 12.2021
  • Acted as a primary technical liaison for international clients, translating business needs into DevOps solutions and providing regular status updates.
  • Designed and implemented infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform, Ansible, or AWS Cloud Formation to provision and manage cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Led automation of deployment processes, reducing manual efforts by over [X]% and improving delivery timelines for both internal and client environments.
  • Oversaw containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes, enabling microservices deployment and efficient resource utilization.
  • Defined and enforced DevOps best practices for CI/CD, monitoring, logging, and security compliance; conducted regular knowledge-sharing sessions with team and client stakeholders.
  • Implemented proactive monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Splunk) to ensure high availability and rapid incident resolution.

Senior Software Engineer

Accenture India
07.2015 - 02.2020
  • Automated build and deployment processes for TIBCO, WebLogic, and Siebel servers using Jenkins, GitLab, Docker, Nexus, Shell scripting, ANT, and Selenium WebDriver with Python.
  • Spearheaded environment monitoring automation using Splunk and shell scripts; led migration from ClearCase to Git to streamline CI/CD practices.
  • Managed and administered Siebel environments, including configuration, file system performance, rollout planning (40+ major, 100+ minor), and troubleshooting critical production incidents.
  • Developed and executed UNIX automation scripts for deployment, RO activities, Oracle DB checks, and handled tools like SQL Developer, Putty, FileZilla, ClearQuest, and BMC Remedy.
  • Successfully coordinated with clients, internal teams, and third-party vendors to implement deployments across TEST, TRAINING, PERFORMANCE, and PRODUCTION environments.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering -

Andhra University
VISAKHAPATNAM
06.2015

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) -

Scrum Alliance
BENGALURU
10.2022

Skills

  • Deployment strategies
  • Leading teams
  • Release planning
  • Software development lifecycle
  • Requirements analysis
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Test automation
  • Configuration management
  • Continuous integration
  • Collaborating with stakeholders
  • Continuous deployment
  • Managing release
  • Cross-functional team leadership

Timeline

Build and Release Manager

Harman
12.2021 - Current

Technical Lead - DevOps

HCL Technologies
02.2020 - 12.2021

Senior Software Engineer

Accenture India
07.2015 - 02.2020

Bachelor of Engineering -

Andhra University

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) -

Scrum Alliance

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