Sarath Kumar
About Sarath Kumar
Sarath Kumar is a Dev Ops Manager with extensive experience in building and managing Kubernetes clusters and developing plugins for Terraform and Ansible. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and an MBA in Management Information Systems, and has worked at notable companies including Nutanix and Yugabyte.
Work at Yugabyte
Sarath Kumar currently holds the position of DevOps Manager at Yugabyte, having joined the company in 2023. His role involves overseeing DevOps practices and managing infrastructure to support the company's operations. Prior to this position, he worked as a DevOps professional at Yugabyte from 2022 to 2023, where he contributed to various projects focused on enhancing operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Sarath Kumar earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from the School of Distance Education at Andhra University, completing his studies from 2013 to 2016. He further pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Management Information Systems from Sikkim Manipal University, studying from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor's Degree in Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology from Sai Ganapathi Polytechnic College, which he completed from 2009 to 2012.
Professional Background
Sarath Kumar has a diverse professional background in DevOps and technical roles. He began his career as an Automation Engineer at Tech Mahindra from 2012 to 2016. He then worked at Calm.io as a DevOps Engineer for six months in 2016. Following this, he joined Nutanix, where he held multiple positions, including Member Of Technical Staff 3, Senior Member Of Technical Staff, and Member Of Technical Staff 4, from 2016 to 2022. His experience includes building CI-CD pipelines and managing Kubernetes clusters.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Sarath Kumar has demonstrated expertise in various technical areas throughout his career. He has built CI-CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions and developed Nutanix plugins for Terraform and Ansible using Python and Go. He has also integrated third-party products using APIs to enhance developer productivity and designed microservices within complex infrastructure, ensuring integrated monitoring and alerts.
Achievements in DevOps
Throughout his career, Sarath Kumar has achieved significant milestones in the field of DevOps. His hands-on experience includes managing large Kubernetes clusters and deploying microservices. His contributions to Nutanix and other organizations reflect his ability to enhance operational efficiency and developer productivity through innovative solutions and effective infrastructure management.