Tony Thomas

About Tony Thomas

Transforming Cloud Infrastructure & AI-Native Engineering at Jio As the head…

Experience

1. AVP - Head of Devops & Quality

   Jio

   Aug 2022 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Managing the GCP cloud infrastructure for key JioMedia products like JioTV, JioTV+, JioNews, JioGate, and other SaaS offerings. This includes designing and implementing scalable, reliable, and cost-efficient cloud architecture for high-traffic applications.Successfully managed infrastructure for major live events, including FIFA 2022 and IPL 2023 on JioCinema, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless streaming experiences with high availability and minimal latency under extreme user loads.Lead cloud infrastructure management, providing robust support for events with millions of concurrent users. Implement best practices for reliability and performance tuning to maintain optimal service delivery during peak periods.Played a crucial role in application design and architecture, focusing on scalability and resilience. Developed strategies to handle fluctuating traffic patterns efficiently while ensuring a smooth user experience.Prioritized cost optimization initiatives within cloud infrastructure, employing innovative strategies to reduce operational costs without compromising service quality. Regularly analyze cloud usage to identify areas for further efficiency improvements.Enhanced application reliability through streamlined monitoring and alerting systems, proactively detecting and addressing issues before they impact users.Involved in developing automation scripts for infrastructure management, significantly reducing manual intervention and increasing operational efficiency.Lead and mentor DevOps and QA teams, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement. Oversee team performance to ensure alignment with organizational goals.Collaborated with development and QA teams to establish best practices for CI/CD pipelines, ensuring consistent deployment of high-quality software updates while minimizing risks. Conducted comprehensive testing to uphold the performance, stability, and quality standards of Jio’s media offerings.

Skills

• Requirements Analysis
• Regression Testing
• System Testing
• Quality Assurance
• Manual Testing
• Visual Studio
• Appium
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Rally
• Gui Testing
• Team Management
• User Acceptance Testing
• Automation
• Clearquest
• Selenium
• Microsoft Test Manager
• Usability Testing