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Sayed Imran

Kubestronaut, DevOps Engineer

Cloud & Kubernetes Specialist

Passionate DevOps Engineer with expertise in cloud technologies, container orchestration, and CI/CD pipelines. I help organizations scale their infrastructure and streamline their deployment processes.

Bengaluru, India

About Me

As a seasoned DevOps Engineer with deep expertise in cloud technologies and container orchestration, I help organizations transform their infrastructure and accelerate their digital transformation journey.

cloud

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Technologies

containers

4+
Technologies

cicd

3+
Technologies

iac

3+
Technologies

monitoring

3+
Technologies

security

4+
Technologies

programming

2+
Technologies

databases

2+
Technologies

Certifications

Professional certifications that validate my expertise in cloud technologies and DevOps practices

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Kubestronaut

The Linux Foundation

2025

Credential ID

147f4590-d40c-477e-b45c-408124498824

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Istio Certified Associate

The Linux Foundation

2025

Credential ID

LF-8hapydxvjx

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Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer Certification

Google Cloud

2025

Credential ID

ad9f8d513e8f42aaa4e7ac7b9c397a7d

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Professional Cloud Network Engineer

Google Cloud

2025

Credential ID

64e36650d0e445a68657f722d9c1b6be

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20
Active Certifications
3
Cloud Providers
2025
Latest Certification

Speaking Engagements

Sharing knowledge and experiences at conferences, meetups, and community events

Session
750 attendees

Unifying Kubernetes: Live Multi-Cloud Migration to GKE with Istio

Cloud Community Days Mangalore 2025

July 19, 2025
Mangalore, India

A comprehensive session on leveraging Istio for cross-cluster networking across EKS and GKE Azure Kubernetes clusters, including a live migration demonstration.

Session
300 attendees

Unifying Kubernetes: Live Multi-Cloud Migration to GKE with Istio

Cloud Community Days Chennai 2025

July 12, 2025
Chennai, India

A comprehensive session on leveraging Istio for cross-cluster networking across AWS and GKE Kubernetes clusters, including a live migration demonstration.

Lightning Talk
300 attendees

Setting up Hybrid Workloads with Istio on Kubernetes

Kubernetes Community Days Bengaluru 2025

June 7, 2025
Bengaluru, India

Exploring the setup and management of hybrid workloads using Istio service mesh on Kubernetes, focusing on best practices and real-world applications.

Session
300 attendees

Navigating the Clouds: Multi-Cluster Networking with Istio Across Multi-Cloud

K8SUG India Meetup #3

April 26, 2025
Bengaluru, India

A detailed session on implementing multi-cluster networking with Istio across AWS and GCP Kubernetes clusters, showcasing practical examples and deployment strategies.

Workshop
400 attendees

Build with AI: Gemini Workshop

GDG On Campus - NIST University

March 29, 2025
NIST University, Berhampur, Odisha

Hands-on workshop on building AI applications with Google Cloud's Gemini, focusing on practical implementations and use cases.

Session
200 attendees

Leveraging Istio to connect External VM to Kubernetes

K8SUG India Meetup #1

February 15, 2025
Bengaluru, India

A session on integrating external virtual machines with Kubernetes clusters using Istio, enhancing service discovery and security.

6
Speaking Events
2,250
Total Audience
6
Locations

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Featured Projects

A collection of DevOps and cloud infrastructure projects that demonstrate my expertise

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Multi-Cluster Networking with Multi-Cloud Environments: Migrating to Google Kubernetes Engine with Istio preview

Multi-Cluster Networking with Multi-Cloud Environments: Migrating to Google Kubernetes Engine with Istio

Leveraging Istio for cross-cluster networking across AWS, GCP, and Azure Kubernetes clusters.

Key Achievements

  • Cross Cluster networking with Istio
  • Multi-cloud deployment strategies
  • Migrated live applications from AWS to GCP

Technologies Used

KubernetesIstioHelmPrometheusGrafanaAWSGCPAzure

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Leveraging Istio to connect External VM to Kubernetes preview

Leveraging Istio to connect External VM to Kubernetes

Implemented Istio service mesh to connect external virtual machines to Kubernetes clusters, enhancing service discovery and security.

Key Achievements

  • Seamless integration of external VMs into Kubernetes
  • Enhanced service mesh capabilities
  • Improved security and observability

Technologies Used

IstioKubernetesDockerGKEVM InstanceGoogle Cloud

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Infrastructure Provisioning Automation with Terraform Backend & State Lock preview

Infrastructure Provisioning Automation with Terraform Backend & State Lock

Automated infrastructure provisioning using Terraform with S3 backend and DynamoDB for state locking, ensuring consistency and reliability in deployments.

Key Achievements

  • Standardized infrastructure across teams
  • Reduced provisioning time by 70%
  • Implemented secure secret management

Technologies Used

TerraformAWSGitHubS3DynamoDBJenkins

Medium Articles

Sharing knowledge and insights about DevOps, Cloud, and Kubernetes through technical writing

Seamless TLS for Istio on GKE: Auto-Provisioning Certificates with a Custom Admission Controller

A comprehensive guide on implementing automatic TLS certificate provisioning in Istio on Google Kubernetes Engine using a custom admission controller.

Apr 7, 2025
8 min read
KubernetesControllerIstio+10 more
235 claps
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Traffic Management using Istio | Mirroring | Part-2

Exploring advanced traffic management techniques in Istio, focusing on request mirroring to enhance testing and reliability.

May 29, 2025
4 min read
KubernetesIstioTraffic Management+3 more
160 claps
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Conversing with GKE Clusters: Google's Agent Development Kit in Action

An in-depth exploration of Google Cloud's Agent Development Kit, showcasing how to build conversational agents that interact with GKE clusters for enhanced management and automation.

Apr 12, 2025
5 min read
Google CloudGKEAgent Development Kit+4 more
133 claps
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Empowering Kubernetes Operator Development with Kopf: Deploying to Kubernetes EKS(Part-3)

A practical guide to developing Kubernetes operators using Kopf, focusing on deploying and managing applications in Amazon EKS clusters.

Mar 3, 2024
4 min read
KubernetesOperator DevelopmentKopf+4 more
217 claps
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Published Articles
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Total Claps
50K+
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Get In Touch

Ready to discuss DevOps strategies, cloud architecture, or collaboration opportunities? Let's connect and explore how we can work together.

Book a Session

I use Topmate to schedule meetings, consultations, and mentorship sessions directly.

Book a time slot that works for you, and let's connect to discuss your project, answer your questions, or explore collaboration opportunities.

What to expect:

  • Personalized 1:1 discussion
  • Professional advice based on your needs
  • Flexible scheduling options

Location

Bengaluru, India

Available for remote work and on-site consultations

Availability

Available for freelance projects
Open to speaking opportunities
Consulting & architecture reviews
Full-time opportunities (selective)