shikhar@devops:~$

shikhar@devops:~$ whoami

Shikhar Raj

shikhar@devops:~$ cat roles.txt

DevOps Engineer & Backend Developer

Building scalable infrastructure and robust backend solutions

Available for new opportunities
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01. About Me

Hello! I'm Shikhar, a passionate DevOps Engineer and Backend Developer with expertise in building scalable systems and automating little things. Recently completed my Bachleor's in Computer Science with a major in DevOps from the UPES.

My journey in tech has been driven by a fascination with automation, cloud technologies, and creating efficient development workflows.

I'm certified as an AWS Solution Architect Associate and have hands-on experience with modern DevOps tools including Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, and various monitoring solutions.

Beyond code, I enjoy expressing my creativity through Digital Art, blending real and imagination in unique ways. Take a look around my portfolio to see some of my work.

Certifications

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
shikhar.yaml 
apiVersion: v1
kind: Developer
metadata:
  name: shikhar-raj
  labels:
    role: devops-engineer
    specialization: backend
spec:
  skills:
    languages: [Python, JavaScript, Java]
    cloud: [AWS, Docker, Kubernetes]
    tools: [Jenkins, Git, Linux]
  experience:
    - company: Xebia
      role: Backend Intern
      achievements:
        - "30% performance improvement"
        - "20% reduced integration time"
  education:
    degree: "B.Tech Computer Science"
    major: "DevOps"
    university: "UPES"

02. Experience

Backend Developer Intern

Xebia
June 2024 - July 2024
  • Specialized in Backend development for EdTech website, contributing to 30% improvement in website performance
  • Led team responsible for building and delivering RESTful APIs with Swagger UI documentation
  • Facilitated seamless frontend integration, reducing integration time by 20%
  • Engineered troubleshooting protocols, reducing system downtime by 25%
RESTful APIs Swagger UI Backend Development Performance Optimization

Core Committee Member

Computer Society of India - UPES
Nov 2022 - May 2024
  • Contributed to organizing UPES-CSI Hackathon 6.0 with 40+ teams participation
  • Led PR Events team, successfully executing 15+ events
  • Balanced administrative tasks including record-keeping and documentation with event coordination

03. Certifications & Achievements

AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Amazon Web Services

Associate Level

Certified

Validates expertise in designing distributed systems and applications on AWS platform, including compute, networking, storage, and database services.

AWS Architecture Cloud Design Security Cost Optimization
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DevOps Training Program

Accenture

Professional Training

Completed

Comprehensive training program covering DevOps methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and enterprise-level deployment strategies.

CI/CD Pipelines Infrastructure as Code Automation Monitoring
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UPES Hackathon 2022

University of Petroleum and Energy Studies

Top 15 Finalist

Top 15

Secured position in top 15 finalists among 100+ participating teams in the prestigious UPES Hackathon, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and technical innovation skills.

Problem Solving Team Leadership Innovation Technical Excellence
2022

04. Technical Skills

DevOps Tools

Git 80%
Selenium 65%
Jira 72%
Prometheus 65%
Ansible 60%

Cloud & DevOps

AWS 89%
Docker 85%
Kubernetes 80%
Jenkins 84%
Linux 65%

Languages

Python 69%
JavaScript 78%
Java 80%
SQL 76%
Bash 70%

Web & Database

React 50%
Vue.js 30%
MongoDB 40%
FastAPI 30%
REST APIs 20%

05. Featured Projects

Personalized Virtual Assistant

Advanced virtual assistant with face and voice authentication capabilities. Features voice command processing, computer vision integration, and task automation.

Voice Recognition Face Detection Task Automation
Python OpenCV OpenAI Whisper Docker Node.js

Online Job Portal Application

Full-stack web application for job posting and recruitment processes. Features user authentication, job management, and application tracking.

User Management Job Search Analytics
MongoDB Express React Node.js Vercel PUG

Shortest Path Algorithm for Robots

Advanced pathfinding algorithm for robotic navigation with manhole detection and monitoring capabilities in geographical locations.

Path Optimization Object Detection GPS Integration
Python Algorithms Computer Vision Robotics

05. Get In Touch

Let's Build Something Amazing Together

I'm always interested in discussing new opportunities, especially in DevOps, backend development, and cloud infrastructure. Whether you have a project in mind or just want to connect, feel free to reach out!

Location New Delhi, India
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Currently available for new opportunities