Hi! I’m Aakash, currently a Staff DevOps Engineer at Netskope with over 12 years of experience building secure, scalable application architectures and automating cloud infrastructure. Over the course of my career spanning Salesforce, Rackspace, Cognizant and TO THE NEW. I’ve specialized in turning complex, manual processes into reliable, automated workflows. My core expertise lies in Cloud Architecture (AWS), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Software-Defined Networking, Puppet, and Identity & Access Management (IAM). I’m here on Topmate to give back to the tech community. Whether you're looking to transition into DevOps, crack senior engineer or technical lead interviews at product companies, or design resilient cloud architectures, I'd love to help! Who I Can Help? Aspiring & Early-Career DevOps Engineers: Guidance on skill roadmaps (AWS, IaC, Automation, CI/CD), tools to prioritise, and cracking your first DevOps role. Service-to-Product Movers: Engineers looking to transition from service, agency, or IT consulting companies into top-tier tech product companies. Mid-to-Senior Engineers: Mentorship on scaling your tech career toward Senior/Staff levels, navigating product vs. service firm transitions, and system design. Product-Focused Candidate Prep: Job seekers who want real-world mock interviews and resume positioning tailored to pass product company hiring bars. Job Seekers: Resume polish, portfolio reviews, and mock technical interviews tailored for DevOps/SRE positions. Developers & Architects: Practical feedback on cloud infrastructure setups, AWS best practices, automation strategies, and security (IAM).