CNCF Kubeastronaut
Became one of Nepal’s Kubeastronauts by completing the full CNCF Kubernetes certification journey—spanning KCNA, KCSA, CKA, CKAD, and CKS—and proving readiness from foundations to production-grade security.
Platform impact without the noise
Helping product teams ship fast on platforms that stay reliable.
I lead platform engineering initiatives that blend automation, observability, and pragmatic DevOps practices. The result: quieter on-call shifts and happier feature teams.
Achievements
Recognition along the way
Milestones that capture the outcomes delivered with product and platform partners.
Highlights
Outcomes I’m proud of
48
Average production deploys per day supported across squads.
59%
Reduction in incident volume after rolling out unified observability.
12→2 hr
Shrinkage in change lead time through templated pipelines.
72%
Automated remediation coverage for top Sev2 scenarios.
Projects
Selected platform builds
Open-source pieces that showcase how I approach full-stack delivery, API craft, and GitOps operations.
GitOps with FluxCD
GitOps reference architecture using FluxCD with clear separation of apps, infrastructure, and environment overlays.
- Structured Kustomizations for clusters plus HelmRelease definitions per workload.
- Production overlays manage secrets, patches, and environment-specific config.
- README walkthrough covers onboarding, source registration, and verification commands.
FastAPI CRUD Service with Postgres
A production-ready FastAPI service with PostgreSQL, built to highlight DevContainer workflows, CI/CD, and secure Docker Compose deployment.
- Feature-complete CRUD endpoints powered by SQLAlchemy models and Alembic migrations.
- Dev Containers script the entire local environment, including database bootstrapping.
- Two Docker Compose profiles: hardened nginx reverse proxy path and a lightweight direct-run option.
MERN Stack Application
A minimal MongoDB, Express, React, and Node stack wired with Docker Compose to showcase container-first full-stack delivery.
- Single command bootstrap (`docker compose up --build`) for API and client.
- Shared `.env` usage so the API connects to Mongo via `MONGO_URI` across environments.
- Documented local dev workflow with hot reload using npm scripts outside of containers.
Approach
How I work with platform teams
1. Align on outcomes
Start with the developer experience metrics that matter—lead time, MTTR, feedback loops—and design around them.
2. Ship iteratively
Introduce lightweight platform capabilities in weeks, not months, with feedback from partner teams baked in.
3. Scale responsibly
Build in guardrails, documentation, and enablement programs so capabilities are adopted sustainably.
Experience
Recent roles
2023 — Present
Infrastructure Engineer · Digital Network Solution (DNS)
Delivering platform engineering engagements across Nepal, building resilient Kubernetes foundations and automation-first operations for enterprise teams.
Deployed Nutanix Kubernetes Platform clusters with high availability, multi-tenancy, and GitOps workflows through FluxCD.
Implemented Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure and Velero-based protection to provide DR-ready private data centers for 10+ customers.
Automated lifecycle management via RedHat Satellite and Insights, streamlining patching, upgrades, and compliance.
Operationalized RedHat OpenShift with integrated object storage and Source-to-Image pipelines to accelerate application delivery.
Toolkit
Focused skill areas
- Kubernetes Platform Engineering
- GitOps with FluxCD
- Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP)
- Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI)
- Disaster Recovery Automation
- RedHat OpenShift Administration
- RedHat Satellite & Insights
- Velero Backup Orchestration
- Cloud-Native Security & Compliance
- Infrastructure as Code
Contact
Let’s move your platform forward
Best suited for teams looking to accelerate delivery while improving reliability and compliance.
Start a conversation
Booking fractional leadership and advisory engagements for Q1 2026. Share a bit about your platform goals and I’ll reply within two business days.