Randy Pagels

About Randy Pagels

I am a seasoned DevOps Architect and GitHub Trainer at Xebia USA, with over three decades of experience driving cloud adoption, application modernization, and DevOps excellence. Specializing in GitHub technologies like Advanced Security, GitHub Copilot, and GitHub Actions, I bring a deep focus on Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD pipeline management. I am passionate about educating and empowering clients through strategic consulting and hands-on training, helping organizations enhance their development practices on Azure and scale their cloud operations efficiently. During my 17+ years at Microsoft, I played a key role in shaping the FastTrack for Azure program, growing it from a pilot into a globally recognized service. I also spearheaded the regional Azure IoT Data Services campaign, advancing global IoT adoption and multimillion-dollar digital transformation efforts. As a technical pre-sales leader, developer advocate, and cloud solution architect, I guided enterprise clients through their cloud journeys, providing innovative solutions and ensuring smooth Azure adoption. Known for my technical expertise and engaging training style, I excel at helping teams modernize their software delivery processes using cloud technologies, driving long-term success for organizations.

Experience

1. Devops Architect and Github Trainer

   Xebia

   May 2023 — Present · US

   As a DevOps Architect and Trainer at Xebia USA, I lead and educate customers in designing and implementing solutions that adhere to industry standards and DevOps best practices. My expertise encompasses a wide array of GitHub technologies, including Advanced Security, Copilot, and Actions. I maintain a strong focus on DevOps principles, Infrastructure as Code automation, and CI/CD pipeline management. In addition to architecting solutions, I serve as a trainer, empowering clients with the knowledge and skills needed to enhance their application development practices on Azure.