Richu Gireesh
DevOps Engineer
Passionate about automating workflows and driving continuous delivery excellence.
Experience
DevOps Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services November 2022 – Present- Developed and deployed a Python-based GitHub Actions workflow to automate Bitbucket to GitHub repo migrations, including Git LFS handling, secret scanning, branch protections, and CODEOWNERS setup, reducing manual effort and completing each migration in ~10 seconds.
- Collaborated with the security team to migrate code scanning from an on-premise solution to a SaaS-based tool; led POC development, evaluated integration challenges, and successfully reconfigured Jenkins pipelines to support the new scanning process.
- Managed and enhanced CI/CD pipelines used by multiple teams for automated deployments.
- Automated repetitive tasks to reduce manual effort and improve deployment efficiency.
Environment Engineer (Platform)
Tata Consultancy Services August 2021 – October 2022- Identified and resolved critical failures in backup procedures for appliance servers by designing and implementing a new, reliable backup strategy—ensuring data integrity and system recoverability.
- Administered Linux and Windows systems for stability, security, and performance.
- Diagnosed issues such as misconfigurations and compatibility problems. Worked with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve root causes.
- Conducted upgrades, patches, and security updates to maintain integrity. Developed automation scripts and configuration management tools for efficiency.
Intern
MILMA June 2018 – July 2018- Supported day-to-day operations and collaborated with diverse teams to enhance workflows.
- Gained hands-on experience in applying engineering principles to real-world scenarios.
- Contributed to cross-departmental collaboration through strong interpersonal skills.
Projects
Personal Resume Site
Created and deployed a personal resume website using Hugo Static Site Generator and Cloudflare Pages with an automated CI/CD pipeline; built the project to gain hands-on experience in web design, hosting, and practical CI/CD implementation using GitHub integration.
Docker Media Streaming Setup
Built a self-hosted media streaming setup using Jellyfin, Tailscale, and Docker, enabling secure, remote access to my home lab content from any device worldwide without using static IP or port forwarding.
Skills
Core
- System Administration: Linux, Windows
- DevOps Tools: Jenkins, Github, Bitbucket, Checkmarx, SonarQube, Docker
- CI/CD Expertise: Pipeline Design, Deployment, Optimization
- Automation & Scripting: Python, Shell, Groovy
- Infrastructure Management: Tools Deployment, Monitoring, Maintenance
- Problem Solving: Troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis, Issue Resolution
- Security & Maintenance: Software Patching, Updates, Vulnerability Mitigation
Technical
Education
Bachelor of Engineering Technology: Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirapally, Kerala June 2017 – June 2021- CGPA: 7.55
- Trained in robotics; Winner of RoboTech V 2.0 challenge by i-ERA Robotics Technical Solutions LLP.
High School Diploma
De Paul Public School, Kottayam, Kerala June 2015 – March 2017- CBSE Percentage: 71.2%
- Member of the Literary Club