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<code>'''Serving as UIF Since''': Fall 2018</code>
<br />'''[[File:Jithendrareddy.jpg|thumb|Jithendra Reddy''' is a former Civil Engineering student at Audisankara College of Engineering and Technology, Gudur. Who now works as a DevOps Engineer at GAVS Technologies, Chennai. He is known for his expertise in automation, cloud infrastructure, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.]]
=== '''Jithendra Reddy – Senior SaaS & DevOps Engineer''' ===
'''Jithendra Reddy''' is a Senior SaaS Engineer at '''Temenos''', bringing deep expertise in automation, cloud infrastructure, and CI/CD pipeline implementation. With a unique background as a Civil Engineering graduate turned technology professional, Jithendra has carved a successful career path in DevOps, cloud engineering, and modern software delivery practices. He is known for his problem-solving mindset, adaptability, and drive to innovate.
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=== '''Early Life and Education:'''===Jithendra was born and raised in a small agricultural family in Gudur, Andhra Pradesh, India. His father was as an agriculture farmer, and from a young age, Jithendra displayed a natural inclination for problem-solving and technology. He pursued his undergraduate studies in '''Civil Engineering''' at '''Audisankara College of Engineering and Technology (ASCET)''', Gudur.
Jithendra was born and raised in small family During his time at Gudur, Andhra Pradesh, India. His father was an agriculture farmer. From a young ageASCET, he showed an aptitude Jithendra’s curiosity for problem-solving and an interest in technology. After completing his primary and secondary education, he enrolled in Audisankara College, where he pursued innovation led him to become a degree in Civil Engineering. However, during his time in college, he became increasingly interested in UIF (part of the '''University Innovation Fellows(UIF) and joined the UIF ''' program in fall Fall 2018, where he explored ways to bridge the gap between engineering education and practical innovation. Jithendra is He also the former served as a member of '''ARC (Association of Royal Civil) in ASCET. He also received ''' and was recognized with the '''"BEST OUTGOING STUDENTBest Outgoing Student" award from ASCET''' award—an acknowledgment of his academic and extracurricular excellence.----
=== '''Career Journey''' ===
After graduating, Jithendra made a decisive shift into the IT industry, beginning his career as a Software Trainee at '''Vinfo Global''', a startup based in Bangalore. He quickly developed an interest in DevOps, cloud platforms, and automation, which led him to explore advanced tools and methodologies in this space.
[[File:Pinning CE.jpg|thumb|Jithendra receiving University Innovation Fellows (UIF) pin from his mentor - 2019]]
He later joined '''GAVS Technologies''' in Chennai as a '''DevOps Engineer''', where he worked on Angular and .NET-based application projects. At GAVS, he played a pivotal role in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines, automating workflows, and migrating applications to the cloud, resulting in greater scalability and cost efficiency. His dedication and technical expertise were crucial in streamlining development and deployment processes.
Since January 2024, Jithendra Reddy has been working as a '''Career:Senior SaaS Engineer at Temenos''', where he plays a key role in designing and managing scalable cloud-native infrastructure on '''Microsoft Azure'''. He has implemented Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using '''Terraform''' and '''Terragrunt''', enabling consistent environment provisioning across multiple stages. Jithendra has deployed and managed containerized applications on '''Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)''', utilizing '''Helm''' for efficient release management and '''Linkerd''' as a lightweight service mesh to ensure secure and observable communication between services. He has automated CI/CD pipelines with '''Jenkins''', integrated secure artifact management using '''JFrog Artifactory''', and strengthened security posture through '''Azure Key Vault''', '''HashiCorp Vault''', and centralized IAM using '''Keycloak'''. His work has significantly enhanced the company’s cloud infrastructure, deployment reliability, and security compliance in the SaaS delivery model.----
After graduating from college=== '''Personal Life''' ===Outside of work, With a passion for Jithendra is passionate about reading books on technology, Jithendra made a career switch business, and is now a DevOps Engineer at GAVSpersonal development. He brings his engineering skills and creativity to support Angular is also an avid traveller and Donet application projects. Jithendra began enjoys capturing the world through his career lens as a software Trainee in Vinfo Global (a small tech startup) at Bangalore'''travel photographer'''. Over timeDeeply committed to giving back, he developed Jithendra actively volunteers at a keen interest in DevOps and began learning as much as he could about automation, cloud infrastructure, and CI/CD pipelineslocal NGO focused on improving access to education for underprivileged children. ----
=== '''Conclusion''' ===Jithendra's experience in the industry Reddy’s journey from civil engineering to DevOps and SaaS engineering is a testament to his adaptability, continuous learning, and passion for technology. Through his work at Temenos and previous roles, he has helped him develop a strong skill set demonstrated exceptional expertise in the areas of software developmentcloud infrastructure, testingautomation, and deploymentsecure, scalable software delivery. He is His commitment to innovation and community impact makes him a dedicated and hardworking standout professional who is always eager to learn and take on new challengesin the technology landscape.
At GAVS, Jithendra has been instrumental in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines that have significantly improved the company's software development and deployment processes. He is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the functionality of the Angular and Dotnet applications. His attention to detail and commitment to quality ensure that the applications are running smoothly and meeting the requirements of their users. In addition, he has helped migrate several of GAVS's applications to the cloud, which has resulted in significant cost savings and increased scalability.  '''Personal Life:''' Jithendra is an avid reader and enjoys reading books on technology, business, and personal development. He also enjoys traveling and exploring new places. Jithendra is also a travel photographer. In his free time, he also volunteers at a local NGO that works to improve access to education for underprivileged children.  '''Conclusion:''' Jithendra Reddy is a talented DevOps engineer who has made significant contributions to the field of automation and cloud infrastructure. With his expertise in CI/CD pipelines, he has helped GAVS improve its software development and deployment processes, resulting in increased efficiency and cost savings. Jithendra's dedication to personal growth and his commitment to making a positive impact on his community make him a valuable member of the technology industry.<br /><p style="text-align: center;">'''College OverviewLinkedin:-'''  [[Audisankara College of Engineering and Technology|http https://universityinnovationwww.linkedin.orgcom/wikiin/Audisankara_College_of_Engineering_and_Technology]]<p style="textjithendra-align: center;">'''Student Priorities:d-''' [[Audisankara College of Engineering and Technology Student Priorities|http://universityinnovation.org/wiki540397249/Audisankara_College_of_Engineering_and_Technology_Student_Priorities]]<span style="font-size:large;"><span style="font-family:times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-size:large;"><span style="font-family:times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-size:large;"><span style="font-family:times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="font-size:large;"><span style="font-family:times new roman,times,serif;">[[Category:Student Contributors]]
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