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Ujwal Akare

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Building reliable systems. Automating the boring. Securing the critical.

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4+
Years Experience
// 01. about me

Who is Ujwal?

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I'm a Lead Software Engineer & DevOps Specialist at Persistent Systems, working with IBM as client. Over the past 4+ years, I've built and automated cloud-native pipelines, hardened container security, and delivered IBM Cloud Pak for Data validations on Power architecture — work that directly shipped to enterprise clients globally.

I thrive at the intersection of automation, reliability, and security — scripting smarter workflows, eliminating toil, and making deployment pipelines bulletproof. Whether it's debugging deep pod-level issues in OpenShift or building a vulnerability scanner from scratch, I bring precision and ownership to every task.

4+
Years of Experience
2
IBM Projects Delivered
3
Azure Certifications
2×
Bravo Award Winner
// 02. technical skills

My Arsenal

⌨️ Languages
Python Bash/Shell Groovy YAML
☁️ Cloud Platforms
Azure AWS
🔁 CI/CD
Jenkins Travis CI
🐳 Containers & Orchestration
Docker OpenShift Kubernetes
🛡️ Security Tools
Trivy Clair Aquasec Twistlock
🧪 Testing & Tools
Robot Framework Postman CP4D JIRA Git GitHub GitLab
// currently_learning.stack
Terraform
Ansible
CKAD (Kubernetes)
Ultimate DevOps Bootcamp
// 03. work experience

Where I've Worked

IBM
Persistent Systems Ltd Jan 2022 – Present
Lead Software Engineer  ·  Client: IBM  ·  Pune, India
OpenShift Shell Scripting Travis CI ppc64le
  • Ported multiple packages from x86 to ppc64le architecture, ensuring full cross-platform compatibility on IBM Power systems.
  • Automated deployment and validation workflows using Shell scripts & Travis CI, significantly improving build efficiency.
  • Resolved complex package dependency and architecture-specific compatibility issues, enabling seamless integration.
Python Shell Robot Framework Jenkins OpenShift Docker Trivy Clair Aquasec Twistlock
  • Automated UI test cases using Python, Shell scripts & Robot Framework, improving test coverage and reducing manual effort.
  • Executed & monitored Jenkins pipelines for automated UI testing; analyzed failures and ensured build quality across release cycles.
  • Debugged Power-specific failures by analyzing UI logs, REST API responses, and OpenShift pod logs; performed RCA & defect reporting.
  • Built Python scripts for vulnerability scanning using Trivy, Clair, Aquasec, and Twistlock — identifying and mitigating CVEs.
  • Used Kubernetes & OpenShift for pod-level debugging, pod scaling, and service readiness verification.
  • Supported installation, configuration, and functional validation of CP4D components on IBM Power architecture.
  • Collaborated in Agile/Scrum ceremonies — sprint planning, execution, review, and retrospectives.
// 04. certifications

Badges & Credentials

Certified ✓
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Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
Microsoft — AZ-900
May 2022
Certified ✓
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Azure Data Fundamentals
Microsoft — DP-900
Oct 2023
Certified ✓
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Azure AI Fundamentals
Microsoft — AI-900
Jun 2024
In Progress
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Kubernetes CKAD
CNCF / Udemy
Ongoing
In Progress
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Ultimate DevOps Bootcamp
Udemy
Ongoing
// 05. achievements

Recognition & Awards

🏆
Persistent Bravo Team Award
Recognized for outstanding team contribution and delivery of critical milestones in the IBM engagement.
September 2024
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Persistent Bravo Team Award
Awarded again for continued excellence, teamwork, and consistent high-quality delivery.
January 2025
⭐
IBM Client Appreciation
Received direct appreciation from IBM client stakeholders for successfully completing multiple high-priority, time-sensitive tasks.
2022 – Present
// 06. contact

Let's Connect

Open to new opportunities
✉️
Email
imujwal25@gmail.com
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Phone
+91 7066368722
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Location
Pune, Maharashtra, India