Ajay Pareek
Focused on building reliable, scalable systems

Ajay Pareek

TechOps Manager & DevOps Specialist

Senior Server & Cloud Infrastructure Professional with 8+ years of experience designing, securing & optimizing high-availability Linux platforms.

ajaypareek0123@gmail.com
+91-9571383778
Jaipur, Rajasthan

About Me

I am a RHCA-certified infrastructure leader with deep expertise in IT security, server hardening, disaster recovery, and automation. I specialize in translating complex technical requirements into scalable DevOps solutions.

Currently serving as TechOps Manager at CodeMax, I lead end-to-end infrastructure operations, from CFD dataset generation to designing advanced technical training content for enterprise solutions.

My passion lies in building resilient, scalable, and performance-driven enterprise infrastructure aligned with modern DevOps practices while mentoring teams and driving operational excellence.

Cloud Architecture

Expert in AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, EKS, Lambda, and CloudFormation for scalable infrastructure.

DevOps & CI/CD

Hands-on expertise in Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, AWS Code Pipeline for automated deployments.

Infrastructure as Code

Leveraging Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform for standardized, repeatable infrastructure.

Security & Compliance

Implementing CIS benchmarks, server hardening, and AWS Security Hub for compliance.

Technical Skills

A comprehensive toolkit built over 8+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise infrastructure.

Cloud & AWS Services
EC2
S3
RDS
Route53
CloudFront
ELB
Auto Scaling
CloudWatch
CloudFormation
LightSail
Elastic Beanstalk
WorkSpaces
SNS
SES
ECS
EKS
Lambda
DevOps & CI/CD
Jenkins
GitLab CI/CD
AWS Code Pipeline
Docker
Kubernetes
Terraform
n8n
Rancher
Git
Server & Networking
Apache/HTTPd
Nginx
DNS
SSH
Postfix
Dovecot
VPN
MySQL
PostgreSQL
Redis
RabbitMQ
NFS/CIFS
Monitoring & Observability
OpenSearch
Grafana
Prometheus
Zabbix
CloudWatch
System Logging
Auditing
Real-time Metrics
Security & Compliance
AWS Security Hub
AWS Config
AWS Systems Manager
CIS Benchmarks
Server Hardening
Intrusion Detection
Patch Management
Core Competencies
Cloud Infrastructure Management
Virtualization Technologies
Disaster Recovery Planning
Data Backup & Recovery
System Performance Optimization
Automation & Scripting

Work Experience

A journey of continuous growth from technical support to infrastructure leadership.

TechOps Manager
CodeMaxGoa

Server Administrator → Sr. Server Administrator → TechOps Manager

Jul 2020 – Present
  • Spearheading end-to-end CFD dataset generation and high-fidelity simulation case development using PyFluent
  • Curating and indexing multi-format technical assets to optimize retrieval pipelines for RAG-based AI models
  • Designing advanced technical training content including instructional videos and modular course material
  • Developed comprehensive feedback loop for client interactions, increasing resolution rate of technical queries
  • Employee of the Month at Ansys for outstanding contributions to team projects (July 2025)
Recognition Award
Senior Linux Server Administrator
INITSKYJaipur
Apr 2018 – Apr 2020
  • Built and configured Linux servers from core OS level based on business requirements
  • Designed and deployed email marketing server infrastructure including PMTA, SMTP, and mail servers
  • Configured DNS, IP reputation management, and security controls for mail deliverability
  • Administered and optimized Linux server environments for performance, stability, and uptime
  • Implemented automation and backup strategies for database and application servers
Technical Support Executive
WIPLJaipur
Mar 2017 – Mar 2018
  • Provided L1/L2 technical support for system, application, and network-related issues
  • Diagnosed and resolved hardware, software, and OS-level problems
  • Logged, tracked, and resolved incidents in compliance with defined SLAs
  • Delivered timely user support while maintaining high customer satisfaction
Data QA
AstegicJaipur
Feb 2016 – Nov 2016
  • Performed data quality validation ensuring accuracy, consistency, and completeness
  • Conducted data audits, identified discrepancies, and coordinated corrections
  • Maintained QA documentation and ensured adherence to internal data quality standards

Certifications & Education

Professional certifications and academic qualifications that validate expertise.

Red Hat Certifications
Industry-recognized Linux and cloud expertise

RHCA – Red Hat Certified Architect (Level 1)

Certificate No.: 160-119-061

RHCE – Red Hat Certified Engineer

Aug 2017

RHCSA – Red Hat Certified System Administrator

Jul 2016

RHCVA – Red Hat Certified Virtualization Administrator

Jan 2017

Red Hat Certified System Administrator in Red Hat OpenStack

Jul 2016

Red Hat Certificate of Expertise in Hybrid Cloud Storage

Feb 2017

Red Hat Certificate of Expertise in Server Hardening

Aug 2017

Red Hat Certificate of Expertise in Enterprise Linux Diagnostics & Troubleshooting

Oct 2017
Security Certification
Cybersecurity credentials

CSCU – Certified Secured Computer User

EC-Council

Jul 2016
Education
Academic background

M.Com. (Business Administration)

Rajasthan University, Jaipur

2019

B.Com.

Rajasthan University, Jaipur

2016

What People Say

Feedback from colleagues and clients I've had the pleasure of working with

"Ajay has an exceptional ability to simplify complex infrastructure challenges. His deep understanding of cloud architecture and automation makes him an invaluable professional to collaborate with."
SP

Shashank Pareek

Tech Architecture Senior Analyst

IT Industry

Get In Touch

I'm always open to discussing new opportunities, interesting projects, or potential collaborations.

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