Vinay Dinakar
About Vinay Dinakar
Vinay Dinakar is a Release Manager at MacroHealth in Vancouver, Canada, with over 8 years of experience in CI/CD and automated release management. He has previously held roles at IBM, SAP, and the Canadian Red Cross, focusing on automation and a people-centric approach to release processes.
Work at MacroHealth
Vinay Dinakar has been serving as a Release Manager at MacroHealth since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the release processes, ensuring that software deployments are executed smoothly and efficiently. His work is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, where he has focused on implementing effective release strategies that align with the company's objectives.
Experience at SAP
Vinay Dinakar has held multiple positions at SAP, starting as a DevOps Engineer and Scrum Master from 2019 to 2020, before advancing to the role of DevOps Lead / Architect in 2020. His tenure at SAP, which spans four years, has been centered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He emphasizes automation and the implementation of DevOps CI/CD processes, contributing to the efficiency of software development and deployment.
Previous Work at IBM
Prior to his current roles, Vinay Dinakar worked at IBM as a Technical Associate in 2015 for 11 months in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. During this time, he gained valuable experience in technical operations and contributed to various projects that enhanced his skills in the technology sector.
Educational Background and Early Experience
Vinay Dinakar's early career includes a position as a Technical Writer at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in 2014, where he worked for four months in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. Additionally, he served as a Student Intern at the Canadian Red Cross in 2017 for four months in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He also worked as a Freelance Cloud Engineer for multiple clients from 2017 to 2018, further diversifying his skill set.
Certifications and Skills
Vinay Dinakar is a PMP certified professional, demonstrating his expertise in project management, people management, and technical management. With over eight years of experience in CI/CD and automated release management, he adopts a people-centric approach in designing and maintaining release processes, ensuring that team collaboration and communication are prioritized.