Bhupesh Karankar
@bkarankar
Vision-driven DevOps & cloud leader delivering secure, cost-optimized hybrid platforms.
What I'm looking for
I am a technology leader with 18+ years of experience in DevOps architecture, SRE, DevSecOps, and cloud infrastructure, primarily focused on AWS and hybrid environments. I have built and led high-performance teams and driven large-scale digital transformation initiatives.
I have a track record of architecting resilient platforms, implementing CI/CD and security governance, and delivering measurable outcomes such as ~50% cloud cost reduction and 99.9% platform uptime. I provide architectural oversight for data platforms and manage enterprise databases and observability frameworks.
I prioritize aligning technology strategy with business objectives, promoting open-source innovation, and ensuring audit readiness and compliance. I am motivated to drive reliability, cost efficiency, and secure operations at enterprise scale.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Staff IT Engineer
Tarana Wireless
Apr 2018 - Jun 2023 (5 years 2 months)
Oversaw DevOps, IT infrastructure, data center, and AWS cloud environments, improving reliability and driving cloud cost optimization while implementing SSO and access management.
Chief Manager – Technology
Times Internet Pvt. Ltd.
Jul 2015 - Mar 2018 (2 years 8 months)
Led DevOps, data center, and hybrid cloud platforms across AWS and vSphere, driving CI/CD adoption, performance tuning, and cloud cost efficiency for high-traffic media systems.
Principal Network Engineer
Waste Management
Nov 2011 - Jun 2015 (3 years 7 months)
Established and maintained IT infrastructure and AWS environments with high availability and security, managing networks, firewalls, databases, and DR planning after Sky Logistics acquisition.
System Administrator
Sky Logistics India Pvt Ltd
Oct 2008 - Nov 2011 (3 years 1 month)
Built and maintained end-to-end IT infrastructure for the India office, managing servers, networks, SharePoint, Exchange, databases, backups, and AWS EC2-hosted applications; awarded Employee of the Year.
System Administrator
Infobeans Systems (I) Pvt Ltd
Jan 2008 - Sep 2008 (8 months)
Led IT infrastructure for remote offices, managed Windows/Linux/Mac systems, executed Exchange migration, and implemented network security and monitoring; recognized as Employee of the Month.
System Administrator
Telematics Inc.
Apr 2007 - Dec 2007 (8 months)
Managed IT infrastructure operations for 250+ systems, deployed 60+ systems in a day for a new facility, and administered servers, databases, and core network services while automating routine tasks.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SMUDE
Master of Science, Information Technology
Completed an M.Sc. in Information Technology in 2012, focusing on advanced IT concepts and practical applications.
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV)
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree in 2002 with foundational studies in commerce and business principles.
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