Ashwath Stephen Email & Phone Number

Bengaluru, Ka, In

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

At Conga, I spearhead CI/CD automation, overseeing pipelines powered by Jenkins and Spinnaker that have reduced deployment timelines by 40%. By integrating tools like WhiteSource and Checkmarx, I led efforts to enhance security, mitigating over 500 high-risk vulnerabilities and achieving a 60% improvement in security posture. My role in infrastructure management on AWS and Azure includes implementing secure networking configurations and provisioning resilient resources via Terraform, ensuring seamless scalability.I optimize container orchestration with Kubernetes, developing Helm charts for efficient multi-environment deployments and maximizing resource use. Leading containerization strategies with Docker, I streamlined deployment processes, enabling agile, microservices-based applications. Collaboration with cross-functional teams under Agile practices has been pivotal in fostering a 20% increase in system uptime. My commitment to automation is showcased by achieving end-to-end deployment automation, enhancing operational efficiency by 60%, and driving continuous improvement across development processes.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

CI/CD Excellence: Implemented Jenkins and Spinnaker pipelines, cutting software delivery by 40%. Boosted team productivity by 30% through CI/CD enhancements.Security Analysis: Automated code security with WhiteSource and Checkmarx, resolving 500+ vulnerabilities, improving security by 60%.Cloud Infrastructure: Managed AWS and Azure, focusing on security and networking. Skilled in Helm for app packaging.Containerization & Orchestration: Utilized Docker and Kubernetes for efficient deployment and resource optimization.IaC with Terraform: Streamlined infrastructure provisioning across clouds with Terraform.Team Collaboration & Agile Practices: Enhanced system stability and efficiency by 20% through cross-team collaboration.Automation Leadership: Led end-to-end automation, elevating software quality and deployment processes.Reducing Manual Intervention: Successfully minimized manual processes, improving operational efficiency.Quality Assurance Automation: Integrated automation in software development, raising quality and deployment standards.Structured and Streamlined Workflows: Developed well-structured, automated workflows that enhanced team productivity and ensured consistency in deliverables.SKILLS:Python proficiency,Cloud infrastructure maintenance,Ansible knowledge,Kubernetes skill,Docker proficiency,Virtualization techniques,GitLab/GitHub usage,Artifactory experience,Kibana knowledge,Grafana familiarity,Prometheus expertise,DevOps experience,Software engineering degree,Troubleshooting skills,Embedded systems knowledge,Mobile systems experience,Interpersonal communication,Data center improvement,Computer algorithms understanding,CI/CD systems background

Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India