My Journey & Experience
Learn more about my background, skills, and the path that led me to where I am today.
Who Am I?
"I'm Kushal Karki, a passionate DevOps Engineer with 1 year of experience in automation and infrastructure management, alongside 1 year as a full-stack developer. My journey in tech began as a web developer, where I created functional and engaging digital experiences, while also managing system administration tasks like Linux servers, shared hosting, emails, and domains. This combination of roles ignited my passion for automation and infrastructure as code, leading me to pursue a career in DevOps.
In my DevOps journey, I’ve primarily worked on projects leveraging AWS, utilizing a wide range of its services to build and optimize cloud infrastructure. While I have minimal experience with GCP and Azure, the majority of my expertise lies in AWS, where I’ve implemented CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, and enhanced system reliability. My hands-on experience spans services like EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and more, enabling me to deliver scalable and efficient solutions.
What drives me is the opportunity to bridge the gap between development and operations, crafting reliable, scalable systems. I thrive on solving complex infrastructure challenges and empowering teams to deliver software faster and more effectively."
Technical Expertise
A comprehensive overview of my technical skills and proficiencies.
Cloud Platforms
- AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, ECS, EKS)
- Azure (VMs, Storage, AKS, Functions)
- Google Cloud Platform (GCE, GKE, Cloud Storage)
- Multi-cloud architecture and management
- Cloud cost optimization and governance
Infrastructure as Code
- Terraform (modules, workspaces, state management)
- AWS CloudFormation
- Ansible for configuration management
- Pulumi
- Infrastructure testing and validation
Containerization & Orchestration
- Docker (multi-stage builds, optimization)
- Kubernetes (deployment, services, ingress, RBAC)
- Helm charts for application deployment
- Kubernetes operators and custom resources
- Service mesh (Istio, Linkerd)
DevOps
- Git, GitHub
- Docker
- CI/CD (GitHub Actions)
- AWS, Vercel, Netlify
- Monitoring & Logging
Project Management
- Agile/Scrum Methodology
- Jira, Trello, Asana
- Team Leadership
- Sprint Planning
- Client Communication
Soft Skills
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Adaptability
Work Experience
My professional journey and the companies I've worked with.
DevOps Engineer
Cloudlaya LLC
August 2024 - present
- Played a key role in SysOps tasks, including server provisioning, configuration management, and troubleshooting system-level issues to maintain optimal performance.
- Designed and implemented projects leveraging Docker, Nginx, Apache, and AWS services such as EC2, IAM, and S3 within a Linux environment, ensuring scalability and reliability.
- Gained hands-on experience with monitoring and visualization tools like Grafana, enabling proactive system performance tracking and issue resolution.
- Ensured consistency, quality, and adherence to best practices across all projects, successfully integrating cloud technologies into business operations.
Intern - DevOps Engineer
Cloudlaya LLC
June 2024 - August 2024
- Played a key role in SysOps tasks, including server provisioning, configuration management, and troubleshooting system-level issues to maintain optimal performance.
- Designed and implemented projects leveraging Docker, Nginx, Apache, and AWS services such as EC2, IAM, and S3 within a Linux environment, ensuring scalability and reliability.
- Gained hands-on experience with monitoring and visualization tools like Grafana, enabling proactive system performance tracking and issue resolution.
- Ensured consistency, quality, and adherence to best practices across all projects, successfully integrating cloud technologies into business operations.
Full-stack Web Developer
KSW Techzone
October 2023 - February 2024
- Retained as a Junior Developer following the internship, recognizing consistent performance and contributions to project success.
- Maintained code quality across front-end (HTML/CSS) and back-end (Django), ensuring CI/CD readiness and seamless integration.
- Developed and maintained web applications using Python and Django, delivering scalable and efficient solutions.
- Managed web hosting using shared hosting platforms, including domain configurations, email setup, and server maintenance.
- Performed system administration tasks such as managing Linux servers, troubleshooting hosting issues, and ensuring server reliability.
Intern - Web Development
KSW Techzone Ltd.
August 2023 - October 2024
- Maintained code quality across front-end (HTML/CSS) and back-end (Django).
- Acted as project lead, managed tasks, and ensured timely completion of goals.
- Collaborated with designers and developers to deliver cohesive design and functionality.
- Used Git and GitHub for collaborative development and deployment practices, improving team workflow efficiency.
Academic Background
My educational journey and qualifications.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
University of Technology
2014 - 2018
Graduated with honors (GPA: 3.8/4.0)
Specialized in Systems Administration and Cloud Computing
Relevant coursework: Distributed Systems, Network Security, Cloud Architecture, Linux Administration
Web Development Bootcamp
Code Academy
2019
Intensive 12-week program focused on modern web development
Built 5 full-stack applications using React, Node.js, and MongoDB
Collaborated with a team of 4 to create a social media platform as a final project
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional
Amazon Web Services • 2022
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
Cloud Native Computing Foundation • 2021
HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
HashiCorp • 2020