Jimmy John Thomas
Software Developer C++ Devops
- Role
- Software Developer at IBM
- Location
- Kochi, KL, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jimmy John Thomas
I am a Senior Software Engineer with over 12+ years of experience in C++ development on Linux platforms, now specializing in DevOps, cloud-native deployment, and automation.I have a solid background in system-level software design, development, debugging, and optimization, with hands-on expertise across the full software lifecycle — from requirements gathering and architecture design to coding, testing, and deployment. My technical foundation in C++, Linux frameworks, multithreading, and system debugging (GDB, core dumps, journald) enables me to deliver high-performance, reliable software solutions.In my current role, I work with IBM Db2 Analytics Accelerator (IDAA), focusing on archival and restoration of large objects (LOBs) and optimizing data workflows and stored procedures for high-performance analytics systems.Building on this foundation, I’ve expanded into DevOps and cloud automation, working extensively with Terraform, OpenShift (ROKS), and Kubernetes to deploy and manage distributed services and monitoring agents. I’m passionate about Infrastructure as Code (IaC), container orchestration, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) to ensure scalable, efficient, and consistent deployments.
Experience
Software Developer
Nov 2023 — Present · Kochi, IN
At IBM, I’ve worked across both data analytics and DevOps domains, contributing to high-performance enterprise systems. Initially, I focused on the IBM Db2 Analytics Accelerator (IDAA), where I designed and optimized workflows for Large Object (LOB) archival and restoration, improving performance and reliability in large-scale analytics environments.I’ve transitioned into a DevOps-focused role, working on Terraform-based infrastructure automation and OpenShift (ROKS) deployments for distributed agents and services. My current work involves enhancing CI/CD pipelines, improving system scalability, and driving cloud-native transformation through containerized and automated solutions.This blend of C++/Linux engineering and modern DevOps practices enables me to deliver robust, efficient, and scalable solutions across hybrid cloud environments.
Education
Anna University Chennai
B.E, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
2007 — 2011
NIRMALA MATHA CENTRAL SCHOOL
LKG - 12
1993 — 2007
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