Vishal Patel
About Vishal Patel
Vishal Patel is the Director of Engineering at OpsMx, where he leads a team of 72 engineers in developing automation platforms for DevOps. He has extensive experience in software engineering and management, having previously worked at companies such as Dell Technologies, Microsoft, and Oracle.
Current Role at OpsMx
Vishal Patel serves as the Director of Engineering at OpsMx, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he leads a team of 72 engineers focused on developing a web and mobile-based automation platform aimed at facilitating DevOps digital transformation. His responsibilities include overseeing the engineering processes and ensuring the successful implementation of enterprise-scale products.
Previous Experience in Engineering Management
Before joining OpsMx, Vishal Patel accumulated extensive experience in engineering management. He worked at Dell Technologies as a Senior Manager - Software Engineer IT from 2013 to 2019, and at WaveCrest Group as Head - Technical Operations from 2011 to 2013. His earlier roles include serving as a Release Manager at Oracle and as a Build Lead at Microsoft India, where he contributed to various software development and release management initiatives.
Educational Background in Computer Science
Vishal Patel earned his Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Computer Science & Engineering from Gulbarga University, completing his studies from 1996 to 2000. This educational foundation has supported his career in software engineering and management, enabling him to develop and implement complex engineering solutions.
Expertise in DevOps and Infrastructure Management
Vishal Patel has demonstrated expertise in DevOps practices and infrastructure management. He acts as an intrapreneur for an 'Infrastructure As Code' product that facilitates cloud migrations. Additionally, he develops multi-year enterprise DevOps implementation strategies and plays a key role in change management and release management for multi-layered products.
Advocacy for Site Reliability Engineering
In his professional capacity, Vishal Patel actively evangelizes and leads the implementation of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices. His efforts in this area aim to enhance the reliability and performance of software systems, aligning with industry best practices for operational excellence.