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.

DevOps Engineer who enjoys tech and travel

Passionate about driving impactful results and solving complex challenges. With a strong background in Back-end,Devops and SRE, I thrive at the crossroads of innovation and strategy. My focus is on leveraging leadership to create meaningful change and foster growth. Collaboration and continuous learning are at the heart of my approach, as I believe the best solutions come from teamwork. When I’m not working, I enjoy video games and watching football.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Kishore Bitra is a veteran in the IT industry with over 15 years of experience, specializing in end-user technologies, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Center operations, and Enterprise Security. Currently, he serves a crucial role in local government in the United States. A proven leader, Kishore has successfully spearheaded major IT transformations, including complex infrastructure migration projects, ransomware recovery efforts, and system integrations during corporate mergers and acquisitions. Beyond his professional work, he is passionate about demystifying advanced security and AI adoption, making them practical for organizations from local governments to SMBs. He regularly shares real-world insights through writing, speaking, and volunteering on crucial topics like data protection, cyber resilience, and secure finance operations.

📌 Key Areas: Secure Software Engineering | Zero-Trust Security | Cloud & DevOps Security | AI for Cyber Defense | Research & Innovation | Cybersecurity Advocacy I am an award-winning Cybersecurity Professional and Software Engineer with about 10 years of experience building secure, resilient, and scalable systems that safeguard enterprises and critical infrastructures worldwide. At Microsoft, I have spearheaded high-impact security engineering initiatives across Azure, DevOps, and enterprise security driving innovations in zero-trust frameworks, system observability, automation, and AI-integrated security solutions. My contributions have fortified services relied upon by global customers while elevating industry standards in reliability, compliance, and risk management. Beyond corporate impact, I am deeply committed to advancing the cybersecurity community. As an advisor, trainer, and researcher, I actively contribute to academic publications, global workshops, and non-profit initiatives with multiple global organizations like CyberNGO, Mentors Without Borders, TCET, CHARUSAT, PARUL, MSU, Live2Serve and Many More, promoting cybersecurity awareness and training future leaders. Recognized with honors such as the Global Recognition Award 2025 and multiple CISO50 Innovation & Excellence Awards, my mission is to bridge research, engineering, and leadership to shape the future of digital trust and resilience.

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.

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.

Workforce Next is a technology solutions partner that helps businesses accelerate growth through Cloud, DevOps, AI, Machine Learning, Software Development, and Data Engineering services. We design and deliver intelligent, scalable systems that enhance performance, eliminate operational bottlenecks, and facilitate long-term digital transformation. Key Services Cloud & DevOps: End-to-end cloud setup, automation, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure optimization. AI & Machine Learning: Custom AI models, automation solutions, and data-driven decision systems. Software Development: Tailored web and mobile application development for enterprise needs. Data Engineering & Analytics: Modern data pipelines, warehouses, dashboards, and advanced analytics. IT Staff Augmentation: On-demand skilled developers and engineers to scale your team quickly. Why Businesses Choose Workforce Next Engineering Expertise: A team of cloud architects, AI engineers, and senior developers. Custom Solutions: Technology designed around your business challenges and goals. Faster Delivery: Agile processes that reduce project timelines and accelerate deployments. Long-Term Partnership: Strategic support from planning to execution and post-launch. Learn More or Get Started Want to modernize your systems and build a smarter digital ecosystem? 👉 Visit: https://workforcenext.in/

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.

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I am the VP of Development and Senior Architect with over 10 years of experience in software development and architectural design. My expertise lies at the intersection of innovation and execution, developing impactful strategies and architecting scalable solutions that drive business growth and elevate user experiences. I am not only a technical expert but also a strategic thinker with a keen eye for innovation. My ability to balance objectives with long-term goals allows me to drive growth and deliver value to stakeholders at every stage of the development lifecycle. As a Director of Development, I've led cross-functional teams through complex projects and delivered software solutions. As a Senior Architect, I've designed and implemented mission-critical systems. Key Skills & Expertise Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Enterprise Architecture & Design Patterns Microservices & APIs DevOps & Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) Agile Methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) Data Modeling & Database Management

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.