Top DevOps Experts 2025

Cynthia Udoka Duru has led innovative projects across various sectors, from driving cloud-native system design, automated CI/CD workflows, and infrastructure lifecycle management to architecting solutions, contributing to digital health, finance & maritime cybersecurity, enabling exponential growth, improving infrastructure efficiency, and supporting award-winning innovation across Africa and Europe.

Executive focused on technology strategy, product development, IT infrastructure, data management, industry trends, and intellectual property asset management.

Mature DevOps architect with deep technical background and proven expertise in design, implementation and support of high-load HA infrastructure, enterprise architecture along with people’n’project management.

CEO at launchOptions. With 10+ years of practical experience in leading and delivering software projects, I help companies scale through automation, IT outsourcing, and digital transformation. I work with clients across Europe and the Middle East, building long-term partnerships through dedicated development teams and process-oriented delivery. My approach is hands-on, business-driven, and grounded in understanding what actually creates value, both for companies and their customers.

Joe Purdy is a seasoned Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) and engineering leader with over a decade of experience in scaling cloud services, optimizing developer productivity, and implementing robust SRE practices. Throughout his career, Joe has helped startups and growing tech companies build resilient, scalable infrastructure and foster a culture of reliability and innovation. As a Fractional SRE consultant, Joe specializes in guiding organizations through critical phases of growth and transformation. He has a proven track record of reducing system downtime, improving deployment efficiency, and mentoring teams in DevOps and SRE best practices. Joe's expertise spans across cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation), and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana). Joe's career highlights include: - Engineered zero-downtime deployment strategies for high-traffic, global-scale web services, supporting four to five nine SLAs. - Led the integration of global SRE and Platform teams post-acquisition, boosting self-service capabilities by 30% and streamlining operational workflows. - Drove a 91.7% reduction in database upgrade downtime, significantly enhancing system availability and performance. Prior to his consulting work, Joe held key positions at prominent tech companies including Arcadia, Customer.io, and Western Governors University, where he consistently delivered transformative results. He has successfully led cross-functional teams, implemented cutting-edge technologies, and driven strategic initiatives that aligned closely with business objectives. Beyond his technical acumen, Joe is passionate about knowledge sharing and community building. He regularly leads workshops on modern SRE practices and DevOps culture, positively impacting hundreds of engineers in understanding and adopting cloud best practices. A native of the Pacific Northwest, Joe balances his technical pursuits with a love for the outdoors. He enjoys hiking, savoring strong coffee, and occasionally disconnecting in remote locations where technology takes a backseat to nature.

Starting in the world of internet marketing in 2009 and graduating with honors in 2011 marketing has become my life. My real strengths come from the ability to see opportunities for companies to expand their marketing pursuits effectively with out of the box solutions relevant to individual industries and situations.Strengths:- Blog planning and strategic and effective linking structures- Lead cultivation and nurturing - Funnel Design- Directing marketing departments into single coordinated efforts- Identifying untapped, out of the box marketing opportunities- Coordinating asset creation and application, Product Images, Video Creation/distribution

Ila Bandhiya is a Senior Digital Marketer with an extensive experience in technology marketing. Over the years, she has adeptly navigated the fast-paced tech landscape, specializing in crafting targeted strategies that bridge technical innovation with market demand. Ila translates complex concepts into compelling narratives that drive product awareness and adoption. She is passionate about staying ahead of industry trends and leveraging data-driven insights to deliver impactful campaigns that exceed business objectives. Outside of work, she enjoys culinary adventures, exploring nature, and engaging in digital thought leadership.

Influencer | Featured on Times of India | 4x World Record Holder | 10x Microsoft & Azure Certified Expert | ITIL® 4 Specialist Certified | 44x IBM & Design Thinking Certified | SNOW | NOC/IMS/CIS Specialist | Digital & Social Media Marketer | Brand Promoter & Lead Generator

Naga Santhosh Reddy Vootukuri, a seasoned professional with over 17+ years working at Microsoft, reflects on his journey from India to the USA. Graduating from Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology in 2008, he now serves as a Principal Software Engineering Manager for Azure SQL. His role involves leading his team through software development cycles, ensuring successful product launches. Currently, Naga focuses on a significant initiative in Azure SQL Deployment, emphasizing high availability for SQL customers during feature rollouts. Previously, he managed Master Data Services (MDS) within SQL Server, gaining community connections and contributing actively to Microsoft forums. Currently his focus is mainly on AI LLM's and he shares his knowledge through detailed articles. Aside from technical responsibilities, Naga engages in Microsoft hackathons as judge and mentors junior engineers, finding fulfillment in guiding their career paths. He also champions diversity and inclusion, advocating for equality within the tech industry. Naga sees himself not only as a technical leader but also as a catalyst for positive change at Microsoft. He was featured on several media articles including yahoo, Aol, MSN, Business insider, jotforms, informationweek to name a few.

I'm Yulii Cherevko, CEO and co-founder of Paintit.ai, an AI-powered platform that transforms interior design into a fast, intuitive, and inspiring experience. My mission is to make home styling accessible to everyone — whether you're a renter trying to personalize your space, a realtor staging a listing, or simply someone who loves to experiment with design. At Paintit.ai, we help users visualize how their rooms could look — instantly. Upload a photo, and within seconds, see your space redesigned with new colors, styles, or even furniture. No sign-ups, no complexity — just instant visual results. With a background in digital innovation and growth marketing, I’ve always been passionate about using technology to simplify decisions and spark creativity. I believe AI isn’t here to replace designers — it’s here to empower people with smart tools that save time and unlock new ideas.

If you have any questions, please call me or send an email to maksym.lushpenko@gmail.com

Rajesh Kumar Pandey is a Principal Engineer at AWS, specializing in large-scale distributed systems and serverless computing. With over a decade of experience, he has designed resilient cloud architectures powering mission-critical applications used worldwide. He holds multiple patents in scalable task processing and event-driven systems and has authored articles for InfoQ, DZone, and IEEE. Rajesh is a frequent speaker at industry conferences such as P99 CONF and contributes to thought leadership through his Substack, Cold Starts, where he explores the realities of building production-grade serverless systems. His work bridges deep technical expertise with practical lessons for engineers navigating the complexity of modern cloud infrastructure.

* Scale + Data + Architecture + Strategy = What I do

I've spent the last 20+ years building software and teams to support rapidly growing tech startups (10x and 20x). I am passionate about creating environments where people can be productive, excited to come to work, and see the value they bring to the company every day.

Founder and CEO at Middleware - AI observability platform. Ex-founder and CEO at Acquire, a software platform empowering companies to rise to the next wave of customer experience.Follow me on Twitter @laduramvishnoi

An avid developer, and technology enthusiast. I excel in Web Frontend and Backend development. I've also been dabbling in Machine/Deep Learning lately too! In my spare time, I like learning about politics, world history, business, and fitness/nutrition.

Experienced Delivery Manager with a proven track record in managing and delivering custom software development projects. Skilled in coordinating cross-functional teams, optimizing workflows, and ensuring project milestones are met within budget and timelines.With over 15 years of experience, I have successfully led projects in diverse industries, focusing on creating tailored solutions that meet client needs and drive business value. My expertise includes stakeholder communication, resource planning, and risk management, all backed by a strong technical foundation.I thrive in dynamic environments, where I can apply my leadership skills to foster collaboration, enhance team performance, and deliver exceptional results. Currently exploring opportunities to contribute my skills to impactful projects in technology-driven sectors.

Coming from hydrological research background, currently a Full-Stack Web Development with skills in Java, Node-JS & React. Have also done Game development in C# (Unity).Love to make digital products, that can make this world a smaller and more connected place.Blogger : https://codingwithpiyush.comSome Devtools (& blogs): https://codecarnage.comPictionary game: https://drawdetective.com

I'm Umair Khan, the founder of Techamana—a platform dedicated to helping businesses connect with top-tier freelance tech talent around the world. With over 13 years of experience in technology leadership and software development, I've led remote teams across multiple time zones and helped companies build scalable, secure, and high-performing digital products. My background spans artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity, and tech infrastructure, and I’ve worked closely with both startups and enterprise teams to modernize their systems, optimize development workflows, and implement smart hiring strategies. I’ve also played a key role in driving organizational growth through scalable architecture and remote-first team building. I’m passionate about mentoring other engineers, supporting founders, and contributing to the future of global tech work. Whether it's refining a company’s developer pipeline or shaping AI-driven solutions, I enjoy solving complex problems and sharing what I’ve learned with others in the industry.