Hi, I’m Gaurav Agnihotri, an Engineering Manager with 11+ years of experience across DevOps, DevSecOps, Cloud Security, and Platform Engineering. I’ve worked with large enterprises and fast-growing startups, helping teams design secure, scalable cloud platforms, build production-grade CI/CD pipelines, and align engineering practices with security, compliance (ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS), and cost efficiency (FinOps). My expertise spans: Cloud & Platform Engineering: AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, Terraform, EKS/GKE DevSecOps & Security: CI/CD security, IAM, WAF/DDoS, SOC2 & ISO readiness, GRC basics Leadership & Career Guidance: Transitioning from SysAdmin → DevOps → DevSecOps → Engineering Manager / CISO path Startup & Scaling Challenges: Building DevOps from scratch, cloud migrations, tooling standardization, and cost control I actively mentor engineers on: Career growth & role clarity (DevOps vs Security vs Leadership) Interview preparation & resume reviews (India, NZ, AU markets) Practical decision-making under pressure Handling workplace challenges, stakeholder conflicts, and burnout If you’re looking for practical, honest guidance from someone who has been hands-on and in leadership, I’d be happy to help.