Dheeraj Kollapaneni

DevOps Architect

DevOps Architect

Agile Product Owner

DevOps Architect

Dheeraj Kollapaneni

DevOps Architect

DevOps Architect

Agile Product owner

Tech Enthusiast

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Tech Stack:
JenkinsJenkins
KubernetesKubernetes
GCPGCP
AWSAWS
TerraformTerraform
DockerDocker
AnsibleAnsible
GitHubGitHub
GitLabGitLab
GrafanaGrafana
PrometheusPrometheus
AzureAzure
BitbucketBitbucket
CircleCICircleCI
NGINXNGINX
VagrantVagrant
Travis CITravis CI
Areas of Expertise:
Cloud Infrastructure Design & Migration SecOps & AIOps Programming & Automation Cloud & Migratiob CI/CD & GitOps Open Policy Agent (OPA)
Site Reliability Engineering DevOps & WebOps Data & Infrastructure Optimization/migration Security & Compliance DevOps standards & Best practices CI/CD Pipeline Design & Implementation Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Configuration Management & Automation
About Me

Hello! 👋
I'm a results-driven DevOps Architect & Team Lead with 10+ years of experience in automating infrastructure, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring high system availability. I bring expertise in cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), container orchestration (Kubernetes/Docker), and excel at collaborating across teams to streamline workflows and improve deployment efficiency.

  • Experience: 10+ Years
  • Leadership: 2+ Years as Team Lead
  • Product Management: 2+ Years as Product Owner (SAFe Certified)
  • Location: New York, USA
  • Tool Stack:
    AWS Azure GCP Multi-Cloud Strategy Kubernetes Docker OpenShift IaC (Terraform/Pulumi) Helm Service Mesh Jenkins GitHub Actions GitLab CI/CD Azure DevOps ArgoCD Spinnaker Harness GitOps Git Ecosystem Atlassian Suite DevSecOps Python Go Java Node.js .NET Polyglot Development Build Automation Artifact Management Dependency Management Observability APM Solutions Log Analytics Incident Management SAST/DAST Container Security Compliance Automation Configuration Management
What I Do
Containerization

I ensure seamless application portability using Docker, enabling consistent environments across development and production.

Cloud Architecture

I design scalable and secure cloud solutions on AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, ensuring cost efficiency and performance.

Orchestration

I manage scalable and resilient systems using Kubernetes, optimizing deployments and maintaining high availability.

CI/CD Pipelines

I streamline software delivery with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and other CI Tools, automating builds and deployments.

Skills
Skills
  • Cloud Platforms
    90%
  • Containerization
    95%
  • CI/CD Pipelines
    95%
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
    95%
  • Monitoring & Logging
    85%
  • Automation
    95%
languages
  • Python
  • Shell Scripting
  • Groovy
  • YAML
  • JQL
  • JSON
  • SQL
Fun Facts
50+ Happy Clients as a freelancer
5+ Awards Won
1 000 Cups Of Coffee
Developed and hosted video game at the age of 18
Resume
Work
IT Architect
2024 - Present
IT Architect
FIS GLOBAL, INC.

As a Product Owner and IT Architect, I lead enterprise-scale DevOps transformation initiatives, optimizing CI/CD pipelines with Azure AKS, Jira, and GitHub Actions. Successfully reduced deployment time by 60% while managing cross-functional teams and $2M+ technology budgets. Drive scalable, high-quality solutions that align with business objectives and regulatory compliance requirements in the financial services sector.

Education
Master of Science in Computer Science
University of the Cumberlands

Advanced graduate program focusing on enterprise software architecture, distributed systems design, and cloud computing technologies. Specialized in DevOps methodologies, containerization strategies, and scalable infrastructure management.

Additional Skills
Advanced Practices
  • DevSecOps
  • SRE
  • Automation
  • SaFe Agile
Knowledge
  • Expertise in DevOps Toolchain Migrations
  • Migration of CI/CD pipelines to modern platforms
  • Legacy system integration into Kubernetes and Cloud-Native Environments
  • Transitioning from monolithic systems to microservices
  • Automation of migration workflows
  • Ensuring security and compliance
  • Handson with Cloud Migration
Testimonials
Dheeraj demonstrates exceptional responsiveness, transparency, flexibility, and a genuine concern for people. He consistently delivers by collaborating effectively with and through his team, embodying the qualities of a modern, transformational leader. His efforts were instrumental in stabilizing the System Team, aligning their responsibilities with the ART, and ensuring a stable delivery to the Portfolio layer. His leadership made a significant impact on our organization
Helen Floyd
David Harmony
Enterprise Transformation Consultant
Dheeraj was an invaluable asset during his time working with me. Shortly after joining, he quickly grasped the intricacies of the job and stepped into a mentorship role for new team members. He was highly efficient in addressing issues and consistently delivered high-quality results. Additionally, he established a proactive routine to engage with senior team members, continuously expanding his knowledge and taking on new challenges.
Robert Chase
Subrahmanyam Raju
DevOps Architect
I strongly believe that Dheeraj Kollapaneni is highly qualified for this position at FIS for several compelling reasons. He has been a key contributor to numerous projects, consistently delivering high-quality work that meets or exceeds expectations. Dheeraj is known for his reliability in meeting deadlines and his willingness to assist colleagues whenever needed. His exceptional performance on a recent project further highlights his dedication and expertise.
John Doe
Dileep P Dominic
IT Architect
Get in Touch
  • Location: New York, USA
  • Email: dkollapaneni@gmail.com
  • Phone: +1 669 699 8595
  • Status: Available