Asis Patra
About Asis Patra
Asis Patra serves as the India Head of Site Reliability Engineering Practice at Altimetrik, where he manages cloud engineering across various environments. He is an expert in SRE maturity frameworks and has a strong background in blockchain technology and analytics.
Work at Altimetrik
Asis Patra has been serving as the India Head of Site Reliability Engineering Practice at Altimetrik since 2017. In this role, he manages cloud engineering across private, public, and hybrid environments, as well as distributed data center operations. He drives SRE transformation for Fortune 100 organizations, focusing on SRE governance, engagement models, and cultural shifts. Patra leads large-scale incident, problem, service, change, and release management, utilizing SRE KPIs to enhance operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Asis Patra holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Information Technology from Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Odisha. He furthered his education with a Post Graduate degree in Business Analytics from The University of Texas at Austin, completed in 2019. Patra is recognized as an expert in the SRE maturity framework, encompassing design, assessment, transformation, and adoption. His expertise extends to chaos engineering, toil automation, and the development of resilient distributed systems.
Professional Background
Asis Patra has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. He began his career as a Project Engineer Intern at the National Informatics Center and progressed to roles such as Network Software Engineer at ZITT Technologies Ltd and Technology Consultant at Infosys Ltd. His experience includes significant positions at Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, and Davinta Technologies, where he focused on Site Reliability Engineering and product support. He has effectively led teams of over 150 engineers and contributed to substantial business growth.
Certifications and Specializations
Asis Patra holds several professional certifications, including Certified Blockchain Professional, ITIL v3 Expert, Six Sigma Green Belt, and Prince2 Practitioner. He is a blockchain evangelist and smart contract developer specializing in Ethereum Solidity, and he is recognized as an early adopter of DeFi and NFTs. His practitioner approach to chaos engineering and automation reflects his commitment to advancing technology in the field of Site Reliability Engineering.
Community Involvement
Asis Patra actively participates in community service as a non-profit advisory board member for several startups. He promotes initiatives focused on food and education for underprivileged children, demonstrating a commitment to social responsibility. His involvement in these initiatives highlights his dedication to making a positive impact beyond his professional endeavors.