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.

Divya Chakraborty is the COO and Director at SoftProdigy, driving digital transformation through AI and Agile methodologies. She partners with AWS and Azure, empowering teams and championing innovation for business growth.

Results-oriented technology leader with over 9 years of experience in Infrastructure Security, Automation, Generative AI, and Software-Defined Operations. Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams, streamline enterprise support, and execute strategic initiatives that enhance organizational resilience and operational efficiency. A seasoned cybersecurity professional, experienced in vulnerability and patch management at scale, with a strong track record of driving measurable, data-driven impact through intelligent automation. Skilled in designing and implementing secure, scalable, and compliant infrastructure solutions that align with business and regulatory goals. Proven expertise in project and program management, particularly within Agile and Scrum frameworks, with a focus on cross-functional collaboration, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement. Recognized for combining technical depth with strategic vision to deliver transformative outcomes in complex enterprise environments.

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

My big focus is on driving growth and operational efficiency. Having managed more than 10 projects in logistics, I deeply specialize in this industry. When I step in, the project, team, and client are going to have unmatched results. That’s inspiring. That’s why I share her vision, attitude, and expertise in my materials.

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.

Ben Bozzay is the founder of Tech Lockdown, a platform that has reached millions of people seeking to set healthy digital boundaries across household devices. He is also the co-founder of LivingRoom for Families, a parental monitoring app for iPhone and iPad that helps parents bring visibility and accountability to screen time. Previously, Ben was a senior engineer at CrowdStrike, a global leader in cybersecurity.

Being a startup junkie has really allowed me to explore innovative technologies while building problem-solving superpowers. Currently, I am working at an organization that is passionate about creating strong technology solutions for ecommerce. Leveraging my decade-plus of ecommerce experiences, both good and bad, allows me to help others in the space as well as learn from them.

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

CISO and advisor helping FinTechs turn DORA/NIS2/PSD2, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and GDPR into practical resilience and business value. 20+ years across architecture, incident response, and program build-out. I prioritise KPIs, clear board communication, and continuous improvement, not checkbox compliance. Highlights: led DORA/NIS2 readiness for cross-border teams (faster audits; 30%+ lower regulatory risk), stood up vCISO/vDPO programs with cloud-native controls, vendor risk, and privacy automation. Community: OWASP Riga and Cloud Security Alliance Chapter Lead. Need to get regulator-ready? Let’s connect.

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.

I’m Oscar Moncada, Co-founder and CEO of Stratus10, an AWS Advanced Consulting Partner that helps businesses accelerate cloud adoption through migrations, cost optimization, security, DevOps automation, and more. My background is in software engineering and AI, and over the years I’ve led AWS initiatives for organizations of all sizes. What drives me is helping companies bridge the gap between business objectives and cloud technology to achieve efficiency, scalability, and innovation - all while realizing significant cost savings on their infrastructure. I also enjoy sharing what I’ve learned along the way, whether it’s speaking at AWS-focused events or contributing to industry conversations on cloud strategy and emerging tech.

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

Derrick Mains is an itinerant speaker and visual artist, Emmy Award-winning content creator, and five-time author, and creator of The System an Operating System for Operations Teams. Derrick is an storyteller and optimization consultant that renowned for his pioneering work in process engineering, design, and transformation for over 300 companies.

Dharmesh Acharya is Co-Founder of ZeroThreat, a cutting-edge cybersecurity startup that delivers AI-powered real-time vulnerability scanning and automated pentesting for modern web applications and APIs. With a vision to empower development teams to build securely at speed, he has helped create a platform that integrates into CI/CD pipelines, identifies 40,000+ vulnerability types, and achieves near-zero false positives. Under his leadership, ZeroThreat has gained rapid traction and enterprise adoption under Dharmesh's deep technical leadership and strategic acumen to steer the company’s mission to embed security seamlessly in agile and API-driven software development.