Chitra K.
About Chitra K.
Chitra K. is an Engineering Manager in DevOps with extensive experience in automation and team management. She has worked for several companies, including Mark43, Altair Engineering, and Citrix, and has a background in deploying cloud solutions and enhancing team productivity.
Current Role at Mark43
Chitra K. serves as the Engineering Manager for DevOps at Mark43, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees the development and deployment of public security software for the New South Wales Police Force (NSWPF) department. She has utilized Azure cloud technologies, specifically Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Helm, and Terraform, to ensure effective software deployment. Chitra also focuses on enhancing team productivity and fostering a supportive team culture.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Before joining Mark43, Chitra K. accumulated extensive experience in various engineering roles. She worked as a Senior Consultant at Servian from 2019 to 2021 in Sydney, Australia. Prior to that, she was a Senior Software Engineer at Citrix for one year in Bengaluru, India. Her earlier roles include Automation Engineer at Dimension Data and Altair Engineering, where she contributed to automation processes and team dynamics.
Education and Technical Background
Chitra K. holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Computer Science from S.J.B.I.T, where she studied from 2006 to 2010. This educational foundation has supported her technical career, enabling her to engage in complex projects involving cloud technologies and automation. Her academic background complements her practical experience in engineering roles across multiple organizations.
Involvement in Recruitment and Team Development
Chitra has actively participated in recruitment processes, not only for her own team at Mark43 but also assisting other teams in their hiring efforts. She prioritizes maintaining a healthy team dynamic and culture, focusing on the mental health of team members. Additionally, she has implemented the Kanban process to improve workflow efficiency and has developed processes aimed at enhancing team productivity and growth.
Technical Contributions and Innovations
Throughout her career, Chitra K. has been involved in significant technical contributions. She played a key role in architecting cross-cloud disaster recovery solutions on AWS for the NSWPF department. She has also engaged in technical research and proof of concepts to explore new tools and technologies, enhancing team efficiency. Regular team demos conducted by her help keep other teams informed about ongoing projects and innovations.