Sanjay Mahajan

As the DevOps Head at ValueAdd Softtech Systems, I led a dedicated team of 10 DevOps engineers to deliver scalable, resilient, and automated platform solutions across complex, enterprise-wide client environments. I provided hands-on technical leadership and architectural guidance, ensuring high delivery reliability and alignment with evolving business goals. My focus was on engineering robust DevOps architectures utilizing Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD), and container orchestration technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, Amazon EKS, and Azure AKS, deployed across both on-premises and multicloud platforms including AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud, and GCP. In this role, I spearheaded the deployment of microservices and containerized workloads across multiple environments (Dev, QA, UAT, Production), while driving operational excellence through comprehensive incident management and platform stability initiatives. I played an integral role in mentoring team members, conducting technical workshops, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation. Additionally, I contributed strategically as a DevOps consultant to clients, optimizing delivery pipelines and achieving significant cost savings - approximately $4,000 per month - through automation and process improvements. Beyond technical delivery, I was deeply involved in client engagement and account management, serving as the primary point of contact for DevOps initiatives and collaborating closely with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment. I supported pre-sales efforts by crafting technical proposals and thought leadership presentations that highlighted cloud-native architecture and automation capabilities. My responsibilities also included overseeing backup strategies and fallback mechanisms to guarantee uninterrupted service delivery even under high-demand scenarios, ensuring compliance, stability, and high availability of enterprise workloads.

As an independent DevOps practitioner, I delivered end-to-end automation and cloud-native solutions tailored for startups and mid-sized enterprises. I specialized in architecting scalable CI/CD pipelines, implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and embedding DevOps best practices that accelerated delivery timelines and enhanced operational efficiency. A key achievement includes designing and deploying a comprehensive DevOps pipeline from scratch for a Farm ERP company, driving measurable improvements in automation, resilience, and delivery speed. My hands-on expertise spans executing Ansible modules and playbooks for Windows automation, encompassing service orchestration, process control, and package management in complex enterprise environments. I leveraged industry-standard tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, Maven, Docker, Terraform, Asana, and Trello to build robust Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) workflows. Additionally, I integrated and configured toolchains to support agile project management and enterprise-wide monitoring, improving visibility, incident response, and system health. Committed to knowledge sharing and capability building, I conducted training sessions on AWS Solutions Architecture (covering IAM, S3, VPC, EC2, Databases, Route53) and foundational DevOps concepts using accessible community tools. By empowering technical teams and stakeholders, I helped clients design and implement high-availability, fault-tolerant, and resilient infrastructure solutions that sustained business continuity and supported scalable growth.

As Senior Project Manager deputed to Citizens Bank under an L1A visa, I led a critical infrastructure portfolio managing a diverse team of 7 onshore and 30 offshore resources. In this role, I acted as the Delivery Anchor and Offshore Program Manager for strategic transformation programs worth over $20 million for one of the world’s largest credit card companies. I collaborated closely with development managers and key stakeholders to ensure seamless alignment between business priorities and technical delivery, consistently driving enterprise-wide IT transformations for Fortune 500 clients. I successfully led and mentored large, geographically distributed teams of over 150 professionals, including multiple project managers, across the USA, UK, and India. My leadership focused on operational discipline, delivery excellence, and continuous process improvement. I championed initiatives such as agile adoption, standardization, and automation, which resulted in zero production defects across six portfolios and a 10% productivity gain within two years. My proactive risk mitigation and knowledge management efforts, aligned with CMMI Level 5 standards, enhanced operational efficiency and accelerated delivery timelines. In addition to technical and delivery oversight, I managed client relationships, program budgets, and governance reporting while facilitating smooth transition and operational readiness for over 150 capabilities across three portfolios. I also implemented certification frameworks for team members, driving reuse and standardization to maintain high-quality standards across the portfolio. These efforts delivered cost savings exceeding $200K and ensured all initiatives were completed ahead of schedule, reinforcing my commitment to excellence in large-scale program management.

Managed multiple projects for different groups of British Telecom along with client interactions at Ipswich UK and Australia

Managed multiple projects for different groups of British Telecom along with client interactions at Ipswich UK and OPUS Australia

Functioned as Test Analyst & Manager; Implemented process of SES Division encompassing project planning and management functions. Deputed to Cary USA for training of product and portfolios of SES

Managed multiple projects at Nedbank South Africa and actively involved in preparation of test evaluation report & test strategy environment specifications at client site using Rational Unified Process.

Functioned as Lead for manufacturing vertical viz. preparation of test plans, bridged document for test plan, developed unit test & system test cases

Deftly worked on multiple platforms from Mainframes to MS Development. Conducted regression validations of IL & ELECTRE Sub-systems

Programming related to CNC Wire Cut EDMs; prepared design for all types of gears using the APTool (Special Software for Making Gears) along with preparation of special dyes.