Dheeraj Kollapaneni

About Me

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

Experience: 10+ Years
Managerial: 2+ Years as Team Lead
SaFe Agile: 2+ Years as Product Owner
Location: New York, USA

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

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

Experience

2024 - Present

IT Architect

FIS GLOBAL, INC.

As a Product Owner, I lead DevOps strategy and execution, optimizing CI/CD pipelines with tools like Azure AKS, Jira, and GitHub Actions, while prioritizing business needs, managing backlogs, and driving scalable, high-quality solutions.

2018 - 2021

Senior Configuration Analyst

FIS GLOBAL, INC.

As a core DevOps team member, I managed corporate tools, guided projects into DevOps culture, and drove CI/CD adoption, leveraging tools like Jira, Jenkins, JFrog, and OpenShift to optimize workflows, enhance code quality, and ensure security compliance.

2013 - 2018

Build & Release Engineer

TECH MAHINDRA

As a DevOps Engineer, I managed cloud environments across AWS, NTT Cloud, and ACP, automating configurations with Chef, load balancing with Nginx, and administering services like Apache, Tomcat, and MongoDB. I supported deployments in AEM, Hybris, and Tibco, performed database migrations with Flyway, and ensured efficient build and deployment issue resolution.

Education

Southern new hampshire university

Degree in Computer Science

PierPont community collage

Degree in Information systems .

Tool Stack

GCP AWS Jenkins Harness GitLabCI GitHub Actions Bamboo TeamCity CircleCI Ansible Bitbucket Docker Kubernetes Maven Gradle NuGet ASP Python Groovy YAML OpenShift Jfrog CheckMarx SonarQube Atlassian Data Factory Dynatrace SVN Jira Big Picture Rally Azure DevOps

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

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.

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.

Dileep P Dominic

IT Architect

Get in Touch

Location: New York, USA
Email: Dkollapaneni@gmail.com
Phone: +1 669 699 8595
Status: Available