Rajesh Dhar
About Rajesh Dhar
Rajesh Dhar is a Lead Site Reliability Engineer at Thomson Reuters, with over 14 years of experience in technology across various roles. He has a strong educational background in Information Technology and Management, and he specializes in optimizing IT operations and implementing innovative technologies.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Rajesh Dhar serves as the Lead Site Reliability Engineer at Thomson Reuters, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on maintaining stable environments and enhancing operational efficiency. He collaborates with a global team, employing DevOps practices to automate processes and implement new technologies. His experience in fast-paced environments allows him to adapt quickly to changes and drive technological initiatives.
Previous Experience in Site Reliability Engineering
Prior to his current role, Rajesh Dhar worked at Finastra as an Expert Site Reliability Engineer from 2020 to 2021. He also held various positions at OpenText, including Lead Reliability Administrator and Principal Technical Analyst, contributing to platform reliability and technical analysis. His tenure at Manulife included roles as a Platform Engineer and Application Performance Development Specialist, where he focused on enhancing application performance and reliability.
Educational Background
Rajesh Dhar has a diverse educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology from the International Institute of Information Technology - Kolkata from 2005 to 2009. He furthered his studies at the University of Waterloo, achieving a Master of Management Science in Management of Technology from 2016 to 2019. Additionally, he completed a College Diploma in Business Operations at Centennial College from 2011 to 2012. He has also pursued ongoing education in Machine Learning through Udemy since 2017.
Technical Skills and Expertise
With over 14 years of experience in the technology sector, Rajesh Dhar specializes in steering transformative initiatives across various industries. His expertise includes orchestrating IT strategies that optimize operations and drive business growth. He takes ownership of projects to ensure high stability in environments and provides technical support to service teams. His strong desire to automate processes aligns with his experience in DevOps practices.
Early Career and Development
Rajesh Dhar began his career as a Technical Support Associate at Wipro in 2010. He later worked as an IT Infrastructure Consultant at 3i Infotech Ltd. from 2009 to 2010. His foundational experiences in these roles contributed to his understanding of technical support and infrastructure management, which he built upon in subsequent positions at OpenText and Manulife.