Hey, I'm Akhil! 👋

Hello and welcome! I’m Akhil Sharma, an Associate Lead - DevOps based in Ahmedabad, India, with over 10 years of deep-rooted experience in cloud infrastructure, automation, and modern DevOps practices. Throughout my career, I’ve not only implemented solutions — I’ve led transformations, architected platforms from the ground up, and mentored DevOps teams to deliver at scale.

Currently, I serve as an Associate Lead at Horizontal Digital, a global digital consultancy where I lead a team of 10+ engineers. My focus is on crafting enterprise-grade DevOps ecosystems that are scalable, secure, and automation-first. From Sitecore containerization, cloud migrations, to CI/CD for mobile and web, I’ve worked across diverse use cases that impact both user experience and business ROI.

💡 What Makes Me Different?

🔁 Developer Roots, DevOps Expertise

I began my career as a Java Developer, which gave me the unique advantage of understanding DevOps from a developer’s lens. Whether it's solving tricky build issues, writing CI/CD pipelines, or troubleshooting application behavior — I bring full-stack context to DevOps.

⚙️ Automation Evangelist

I believe that if something needs to be done more than once, it must be automated. Over the years, I’ve developed:

  • Custom PowerShell and Bash scripts

  • Reusable Terraform modules for cloud infrastructure

  • Azure DevOps extensions (yes, I published 3 of them!) that simplify health checks and IP whitelisting

🚀 Innovation-Led Leadership

From working on one of the first Coveo + Sitecore container integrations in the world to leading R&D initiatives like Vercel CLI implementation and cost-effective load testing solutions, I thrive in innovation-heavy roles.

📱 Mobile CI/CD Expert

Set up CI/CD pipelines for Android and iOS apps using Azure DevOps + Flutter SDK. From Firebase distribution to Apple TestFlight — I can get your app from code to production seamlessly.

📊 Real-World Impact (Case Studies)

🧠 Case Study 1: CI/CD Optimization

Reduced pipeline effort by 60% and infrastructure provisioning time by 40% through standardized Terraform templates and smart release automation.

☁️ Case Study 2: Cloud-Native Migration

Modernized a legacy app using Azure Function Apps, App Services, and Container Apps, boosting deployment efficiency by 40% and reducing infrastructure cost by 30%.

🛡️ Case Study 3: Secure Container Workloads on AKS

Moved monoliths to Azure Kubernetes Service with full NIST compliance, auto-scaling, CI/CD hooks, and better resource management — enabling scalability without compromise.

🏆 Awards & Certifications

  • 🏅 Microsoft Azure Content Hero

  • 🛡️ Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert

  • 🌐 Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect

  • 🧩 CKA, CKAD, Terraform Associate, Azure Architect Expert

These aren’t just badges — they represent hours of learning, real-world execution, and a deep commitment to excellence in cloud-native and DevOps disciplines.

🔍 What I’m Looking For

As I continue my journey, I’m looking to connect with forward-thinking teams and organizations who value:

  • Engineering excellence

  • Cloud-native transformations

  • A culture of automation and innovation

  • Empowering leaders who roll up their sleeves

Whether you’re a recruiter, hiring manager, or a tech founder building something meaningful — if you're looking for someone who brings a blend of technical depth, leadership, and creative problem-solving to the table, I’d love to chat.

📫 Let’s Connect

Let’s build something amazing together — automation-first, future-ready, and user-centric.