Anjana Ajith
Abu Dhabi,AZ
Summary
Results-driven Azure DevOps Architect with over 17 years of IT experience and a strong focus on cloud transformation, DevOps automation, and platform architecture. Expert in implementing Azure Platform Landing Zones and Application Landing Zones to accelerate cloud adoption using Terraform Pipeline. Proven success in designing scalable CI/CD solutions, enforcing security governance, and driving cost-efficient cloud operations. Adept at mentoring teams, managing stakeholder expectations, and aligning technical execution with business outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Azure Migration Consultant (Sub-contractor at Capgemini, UAE)
Capgemini
10.2024 - Current
- - Designed and deployed Azure Platform Landing Zones and Application Landing Zones for cloud migration projects, ensuring scalability, governance, and compliance.
- - Built end-to-end Terraform pipelines for infrastructure provisioning, enabling reusable and consistent deployments.
- - Implemented DevSecOps practices using TFLint and Checkov, improving pipeline security.
- - Developed tagging strategies for cost control and policy enforcement.
- - Migrated legacy CI pipelines to YAML-based pipelines and introduced GitHub Actions.
- - Automated deployments for AKS, APIM, Azure Functions, Synapse (CMK), and Data Factory.
- - Led a team of 10 engineers during Atlassian DevOps suite migration.
- - Set up monitoring dashboards and diagnostic settings.
- - Mentored junior engineers and conducted Azure DevOps training sessions.
DevOps Architect
Cognizant Technology Solutions
10.2021 - 08.2024
- - Led transition from TFS to Azure DevOps, enhancing CI/CD for .NET and Angular apps.
- - Created pipelines for mobile, serverless, and microservices deployments.
- - Integrated SonarCloud to improve code quality.
- - Delivered automated backend/frontend pipelines with Docker and AKS.
Senior DevOps Engineer
ThinkPalm Technologies
12.2020 - 09.2021
- - Configured local environments with Minikube and Docker Hub.
- - Created DevOps best practice documentation.
- - Set up Azure Boards and Repos for agile tracking.
Independent Consultant
01.2020 - 11.2020
- - Supported clients in establishing cloud-native DevOps workflows.
Assistant Consultant
Tata Consultancy Services
01.2017 - 01.2019
Senior SharePoint Administrator
Cybosol
01.2015 - 01.2017
Associate SharePoint Consultant
Wipro Technologies
01.2007 - 01.2015
Education
MS - Software Engineering
BITS Pilani
01.2011
BSc - Computer Science
University Institute of Technology
01.2007
Skills
- - Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure (App Services, AKS, Function App, APIM, Synapse etc)
- - DevOps Tools: Azure DevOps (YAML Pipelines, Boards, Repos), GitHub
- - IaC & Automation: Terraform, ARM Templates, Azure CLI, PowerShell
- - Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes (AKS), Azure Container Registry
- - Security & Governance: Azure Key Vault, DevSecOps, Azure Policy, RBAC, CAF, Azure Managed HSM Key Vault
- - Monitoring & Backup : Azure Monitor, Dash Boards, Log Analytics, Application Insights, Azure Backup, Azure Recovery Service Vault
- - Agile Delivery: Scrum, Kanban, Sprint Planning, Release Management
- Team collaboration
Certification
- - Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- - Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert
- - Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Administrator (Exam 70-668)
Timeline
Azure Migration Consultant (Sub-contractor at Capgemini, UAE)
Capgemini
10.2024 - Current
DevOps Architect
Cognizant Technology Solutions
10.2021 - 08.2024
Senior DevOps Engineer
ThinkPalm Technologies
12.2020 - 09.2021
Independent Consultant
01.2020 - 11.2020
Assistant Consultant
Tata Consultancy Services
01.2017 - 01.2019
Senior SharePoint Administrator
Cybosol
01.2015 - 01.2017
Associate SharePoint Consultant
Wipro Technologies
01.2007 - 01.2015
BSc - Computer Science
University Institute of Technology
MS - Software Engineering
BITS Pilani
Achievements & Awards
- Pragathi Award, Wipro – Automated 300+ test cases across five languages., - Special Award, Cybosol – Supported Azure & SharePoint migration., - On-the-Spot Award, TCS – Delivered scripts in 2 hours instead of 3 days., - Ideathon Recognition, TCS – Improved SharePoint UI design.