Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Saroj
Priyadarshi

Senior Site Reliability Engineer with 13 years of experience managing large-scale SaaS and cloud infrastructure. I specialize in automation, monitoring, and infrastructure optimization, helping reduce service downtime by 20% and enhancing system reliability. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, I'm passionate about advancing SRE culture and delivering robust solutions that exceed performance expectations.

About Me

Hello there! I'm Saroj Priyadarshi, and I'm thrilled to welcome you to my portfolio website. With over 11 years of experience in the tech industry, I have had the privilege of being a part of some incredible projects and honing my skills along the way.

As an expert in accelerating cloud adoption and a solution architect, I have a deep understanding of cloud technologies such as AWS and Azure. My passion lies in leveraging cloud solutions to drive innovation and create scalable and efficient systems. With a strong background in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), I excel in architecting, developing, and delivering solutions at every level of the technology stack.

Throughout my career, I have been known for my resourcefulness and ability to work across team boundaries to achieve outstanding business results. I thrive in constantly evolving environments and embrace challenges with enthusiasm. Collaboration and teamwork are essential to me, and I take pride in being a personable team player.

In addition to my technical expertise, I possess top skills in Site Reliability Engineering, infrastructure as code (IaC), Amazon Web Services (AWS), team leadership, and Agile methodologies. These skills have been instrumental in my ability to lead teams and deliver successful projects.

I have recently completed my Master's degree in Information Technology Management from the Kelley School of Business. This academic journey has provided me with a solid foundation in business strategies and has enriched my understanding of how technology and management intersect.

Thank you for visiting my portfolio website. I invite you to explore my work and learn more about my journey as a passionate tech professional. Let's connect and discuss how I can contribute to your next exciting project or collaborate in shaping the future of technology together.

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My Resume

With a strong background in Site Reliability Engineering, I have been working as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer in Indianapolis, Indiana, since September 2020. Over the past years, I have played a pivotal role in building and supporting cutting-edge infrastructure to meet today's and tomorrow's demands.

Certifications
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions

Microsoft (Exam 533)

Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

Linux Foundation

HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate

HashiCorp

AWS Certified AI Practitioner

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

ITIL 4 Foundation

PeopleCert

Experience in
Cloud Platforms

AWS, Azure, Hybrid Cloud

Containerization

Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift

DevOps & GitOps

CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, Automation

Observability

Monitoring, Logging, Tracing

Security & Compliance

Cloud Security, IAM, Compliance

Networking & Infrastructure

Cloud Networking, Load Balancing, DNS

Data Management

Databases, Storage, Backup

Programming & Scripting

Python, Bash, PowerShell

SKILLS
AWS
90%
Microsoft Azure
85%
Linux
80%
Ansible
80%
Kubernetes
90%
Azure DevOps
80%
Containerization
90%
Configuration Management
80%
Terraform
85%
Python
85%
CI/CD
90%
Monitoring & Observability
90%
GitOps
85%
EXPERIENCE
OPENLANE
Senior Site Reliability Engineer
May 2020 - Present

Oversee over 100 mission-critical applications and services that support Openlane's digital car auction platform across North America. Lead infrastructure design, multi-cloud modernization, automated recovery, and CI/CD strategy to deliver a seamless, scalable, and resilient auction experience.

  • Architected and managed hybrid cloud infrastructure on AWS and Azure, utilizing Terraform, Ansible, Azure DevOps, and GitHub Actions for repeatable, secure deployments.
  • Migrated over 100 on-prem applications to AWS EC2, Azure App Services, and Elastic Load Balancers, improving system reliability, scalability, and performance.
  • Built and maintained CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and Jenkins, implementing blue-green and canary releases for high-availability production rollouts.
  • Spearheaded observability improvements using AppDynamics, Splunk, CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, and OpenTelemetry, reducing downtime by 20%.
  • Defined and tracked SLIs/SLOs across services and automated incident response processes, reducing MTTR by 40% and driving site reliability maturity.
  • Automated infrastructure operations and deployments using Python, Bash, and PowerShell, minimizing manual errors and increasing engineering velocity.
  • Orchestrated containerized microservices with Docker, Kubernetes (EKS/AKS), and OpenShift, optimizing resource allocation and achieving 25% cost savings.
  • Led a team of six engineers, enhancing system reliability by 65% through effective technical decision-making and cross-functional collaboration.

Tools & Technologies: Python, Bash, PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, AWS, Azure, Splunk, AppDynamics, CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, AlertManager, Node Exporter, cAdvisor, Kubernetes Metrics Server, Custom Grafana Dashboards


Site Reliability Engineer
May 2017 - Apr 2020

Modernized and maintained hybrid cloud infrastructure, built CI/CD pipelines, and containerized core services. Enhanced platform reliability using Splunk, AppDynamics, and SolarWinds; improved system uptime and release velocity. Drove adoption of Kubernetes and OpenShift for scalable, resilient architecture.

Tools & Technologies: Python, Bash, PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, AWS, Azure, Splunk, AppDynamics, CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, AlertManager, Node Exporter, cAdvisor, Kubernetes Metrics Server, Custom Grafana Dashboards

Wells Fargo
Senior Analyst
October 2015 - April 2017

Led a center of excellence team with a large team of engineers to support the mission-critical application and services under Community Banking Services umbrella. Managed large onsite and offshore teams to deliver, support and scale the infrastructure.

Tools: Python, Site Reliability Engineering, AWS, Ansible, GitHub, Linux, Operating Systems, PL/SQL, SQL, Oracle Database, Git

Infosys
Senior System Engineer
August 2013 - September 2015

Engaged with the Infrastructure services group in Infosys, directly engaged with multiple clients during the tenure. Client: BMW- Munich, Germany. Worked on the transformation of Infrastructure services of BMW, which was responsible for factory automation, car-delivery, and customer experience.

Tools & Technology: Configuration Management, GitHub, Linux System Administration, Middleware, Java, Linux, Unix, Shell Scripting, Oracle Database, Git, Application Servers

System Engineer
July 2012 - August 2012

Engaged with the Infrastructure services group in Infosys, directly engaged with multiple clients during the tenure. Client: Baker Hughes - Houston, USA. As part of Infosys COE, helped Baker Hughes to transform the infrastructure & modernize the oil-exploration applications.

Tools & Technology: Linux System Administration, Middleware, Java, Linux, Unix, Oracle Database

System Engineering Intern
January 2012 - May 2012

Tools & Technology: Python, Java, HTML, C++

EDUCATION
2021 - 2023
Master of Science - MS, Information Technology Management
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
2008 - 2012
Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Computer Science
Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation - University
AWARDS & HONORS
2025
Member of Jury

Business Intelligence Group - Recognized as a member of the jury panel for evaluating industry excellence and innovation.

2023
Indian Achiever Award

Indian Achievers Forum - Recognized for outstanding professional achievements and contributions to the technology industry.

2023
Member of Jury

Globee Awards - Selected as a jury member to evaluate and recognize excellence in business and technology innovation.

2016
Achieving Excellence

Wells Fargo - Recognized for outstanding work in individual project, which led to a transformation in the Community Banking Services department and made Wells Fargo a preferred bank for customers.

2015
Most Valuable Player Award

Infosys - Recognized for excellent performance in Q4, FY '15. This award is given to outstanding achievers in their areas of practice.

2014
Bravo Award

Infosys - Recognized for excellence in the project and for the valuable contribution and making it successful. This award is given to outstanding achievers in the delivery of projects.


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My Projects

I've worked on a variety of projects, from observability and automation to cloud migration and cost optimization. Here are some of my favorites.

Quick learner ,technically strong and Good team player

Mrityunjay Mathapati

Mrityunjay Mathapati

IT Analyst , TCS

Saroj is my senior in college and have worked on one of the machine learning project with him. He is very quick learner and always keen to learn new things. He is not only good in academic but also has very good leadership skill. No doubt he is going to be a very good resource for any project or company.

Kumar Ritu Raj Singh

Kumar Ritu Raj Singh

Software Engineer @ Optum(UHG)

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Highlights & Achievements

Citizen Police Academy
Degree 1