Hey there, I am Gajendra, a DevOps Manager with 12+ years of experience delivering enterprise SaaS platforms — including 7 years as a Java backend developer. I specialize in building strong engineering teams, driving cross-functional delivery, and optimizing systems for scale and reliability. My background in software development allows me to collaborate effectively with product teams, architects, and developers — aligning infrastructure, CI/CD, and deployment practices with product goals. I’m passionate about building engineering cultures that balance delivery speed, stability, and team wellbeing. I enjoy mentoring engineers, streamlining workflows, and partnering across R&D to ship better software faster. Key areas of expertise: * Leading and mentoring teams to improve delivery, reliability, and efficiency * Designing and managing CI/CD pipelines for seamless multi-region deployments * Managing Kubernetes-based production environments at scale * Optimizing cloud infrastructure for performance, security, and cost efficiency * Collaborating with cross functional teams for smooth software delivery Currently, I lead the DevOps function for multiple products at Thinkproject, managing mission-critical infrastructure on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) for a SaaS platform in the construction sector.