Sam Nittala

DevSecOps & Platform Engineering Specialist

Professional Summary

DevSecOps & Quality Engineering specialist with a strong record of building secure, scalable, and automated engineering ecosystems. I lead transformations—modernising legacy systems, CI/CD, implementing cloud-native security controls, uplifting code quality, and streamlining delivery on cloud and on-prem systems. Known for simplifying complexity, enabling teams, and driving initiatives that enhance speed, security, and developer experience. I bring hands-on technical leadership, architectural vision, and a mindset that helps organisations deliver faster, safer, and smarter.

Core Competencies

• Cloud & Infrastructure: Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Terraform, Docker, IAM, Serverless (Cloud Run/Functions).

• DevSecOps & CI/CD: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Cloud Build, Bamboo, SonarQube, Fortify, CheckMarx.

• Test Automation & QA: Cypress, Playwright, k6, Tricentis Tosca, Python, JavaScript, Shell Scripting.

• Leadership & Strategy: Agile/Scrum Master, Release Management, Team Mentorship, Incident Management.

Key Career Highlights

Principal Consultant (DevOps/Platform) | Wipro Ltd (ANZ Bank) March 2023 – Present

• Built enterprise cloud platforms from the ground up on GCP, including secure BigQuery solutions for restricted data to meet strict regulatory requirements.

• Modernised legacy platforms by embedding DevSecOps and self-service automation, reducing deployment times significantly.

• Designed and optimised CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Cloud Build) with integrated security gates leading to reduced release cycles.

• Delivered Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Python, and Groovy to ensure consistent and auditable deployments.

Test Architect | IBM (BP) Aug 2022 – March 2023

• Engineered a reusable test automation framework in Cypress/JavaScript, achieving 100% API and 70% batch test coverage.

• Developed automation solutions for AWS services including MSK (Kafka), S3, and Lambda to streamline cloud-native validation.

• Implemented performance testing using k6 to validate system scalability and reliability under load.

DevOps Lead | Hire Road July 2021 – July 2022

• Expanded test automation coverage from 0% to 40% using Cypress for Web GUI/API, implementing in-sprint automation.

• Built optimised CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins with "Pipeline as Code," integrating automated testing and security scans (Fortify, SonarQube).

• Led Agile transformation as Scrum Master, facilitating ceremonies and mentoring teams toward self-management.

Wipro Technologies | Multiple Leadership Roles (Dec 2010 – Jun 2021)

• Scrum Master / ALM Lead (2019–2021): Improved asset maturity to 99% and automated governance reporting for senior stakeholders.

• Test Architect (2017–2020): Developed strategies achieving 0% production defects and integrated Continuous Testing to accelerate time-to-market.

• Test/Release Lead (2010–2017): Delivered 70% effort reduction and 60% cost savings through innovative test processes.

SDET | Symbiosys Technologies (Client: Google) (Jun 2006 – Dec 2010)

• Directly improved the quality and stability of multiple Google products through rigorous defect identification and reporting.

• Delivered comprehensive exploratory, functional, and security testing across diverse OS and browser environments.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor of Technology: Electronics and Communications Engineering, J.N.T University.

• Certifications: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PRINCE2, ISTQB, Tricentis Tosca, IBM Cloud Platform v2.