Shiv Kumar
About Shiv Kumar
Shiv Kumar is a Senior Principal DevOps at Airtel Digital Limited, where he leads technical operations for various platforms. He has a strong background in infrastructure modernization and cloud technologies, with previous experience at Housing.com, RIVIGO, and Tata Communications.
Current Role at Airtel
Shiv Kumar currently serves as the Sr. Principal DevOps at Airtel Digital Limited since 2021. In this role, he leads the technical operations for various platforms, including Wynk, Xstream Play, Ads, and Airtel DTH. His position is based in Gurugram, Haryana, India, and operates in a hybrid work environment. His responsibilities encompass overseeing DevOps practices and ensuring efficient deployment and operation of digital services.
Previous Experience in DevOps
Prior to his current role, Shiv Kumar worked at Housing.com as a Sr. DevOps from 2019 to 2021. He also held the position of DevOps Engineer at RIVIGO for one year in 2018-2019, where he was based in Gurgaon. His experience in these roles contributed to his expertise in managing and optimizing DevOps processes.
Background in Networking
Shiv Kumar has a background in networking, having worked at Tata Communications as a network engineer from 2014 to 2017. This role was based in the New Delhi area and lasted for three years. His experience in networking has provided him with a solid foundation in technical operations and infrastructure management.
Education and Expertise
Shiv Kumar earned his Engineer’s Degree in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering from Punjab Technical University, completing his studies from 2009 to 2013. His educational background complements his professional expertise in infrastructure modernization, cloud platforms including GCP, AWS, Linode, and Digital Ocean, as well as continuous integration and delivery using tools like Jenkins and Argocd.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Shiv Kumar specializes in various technical areas, including infrastructure modernization and cloud computing. He possesses advanced skills in container orchestration and management using Kubernetes and Docker. Additionally, he has experience implementing security measures and compliance through EDR, CDR, IT Audit, and CSPM, making him proficient in maintaining secure and efficient operational environments.