Shishakt Kumar
About Shishakt Kumar
Shishakt Kumar is a Senior Software Release Engineer 2 specializing in DevOps, currently working at Delphix since 2022. He has a strong background in automating release processes and improving efficiency, with previous experience at Q2 and Altair.
Work at Delphix
Currently, Shishakt Kumar serves as a Senior Software Release Engineer 2 in the DevOps department at Delphix, a position he has held since 2022. His role involves improving software release processes and enhancing automation within the development lifecycle. He works on-site in Gurugram, Haryana, India, focusing on optimizing release times and ensuring efficient deployment practices.
Previous Experience in DevOps
Before joining Delphix, Shishakt Kumar worked at Q2 as a Release Engineer in DevOps from 2019 to 2022. His responsibilities included automating release processes and improving operational efficiency. Prior to Q2, he was employed at Altair as a Build and Release Engineer in DevOps from 2017 to 2019, where he built automation tools to support CI/CD and release processes. He also has experience as a Junior Engineer in SCM at LeEco from 2016 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Shishakt Kumar studied Computer Science at Rajiv Gandhi Prodyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, where he earned a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) degree from 2012 to 2016. He also completed his high school education at T.P.S College (BSEB) from 2010 to 2012, focusing on Science. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in DevOps practices and software engineering.
Achievements in Automation and CI/CD
Shishakt Kumar has made significant contributions to automation and CI/CD processes throughout his career. He improved release times by consolidating scripts into a single Jenkins Pipeline and configured DevOps cycles for multiple applications. His work includes reducing production defects through chaos engineering in various environments, such as QA and Staging, and upgrading tools like JFrog and Jenkins.
Technical Skills and Tools
Shishakt Kumar possesses a range of technical skills relevant to DevOps. He has experience with cloud platforms and Kubernetes for cost optimization, as well as configuring testing, deployment, and incident management processes. His expertise includes logging, monitoring, and troubleshooting, which are essential for maintaining robust software release cycles.