Yash Mestry

About Yash Mestry

I am an accomplished DevOps and Security professional with extensive experience in optimizing software development practices and enhancing security measures. Currently, I serve as a DevOps and Security Associate at Perpetual Solutions LLC, where I lead efforts to streamline DevOps workflows and bolster security for both our organization and clients.At Perpetual Solutions LLC, I manage AWS partnerships, leveraging services like EC2, S3, Lambda, and RDS to optimize and scale infrastructure. I design and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and AWS CodePipeline, automating the development lifecycle to improve deployment speed and reliability. My role also involves implementing security enhancements through vulnerability assessments with OWASP ZAP and code quality improvements with SonarQube. I conduct penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities, and I manage containerized applications with Kubernetes, ensuring scalable and efficient deployment solutions.In addition, I deploy monitoring and logging solutions with AWS CloudWatch and other tools to track system performance and detect security incidents. My collaborative approach involves working closely with development and operations teams to integrate security practices into agile workflows, promoting best practices and resolving security issues effectively.Previously, at LTI (Larsen & Toubro Infotech), I gained valuable experience in managing and optimizing DevOps practices, contributing to the successful delivery of complex projects. My role involved overseeing infrastructure management, implementing automation strategies, and enhancing security measures to ensure robust and scalable solutions.With a strong commitment to continuous learning and innovation, I stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to drive efficiency and effectiveness. I am passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex challenges and deliver impactful solutions.

Experience

1. Lead Devops and Security Engineer

   Perpetual

   Mar 2025 — Present · NY, US

   As a Lead DevOps and Security Engineer, I drive scalable, secure, and automated cloud solutions while enhancing DevSecOps best practices across the organization. I specialize in CI/CD, cloud architecture, security engineering, leading projects that optimize efficiency, security, and innovation.Key Responsibilities: AWS Partnerships: Led AWS partnerships, enhancing Perpetual Solutions\' presence on the AWS Marketplace and AWS Partner Network to drive visibility and collaboration.DevOps Efforts: Designed and optimized CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline, and GitHub Actions, automating deployments to improve speed, reliability, and security.Security Enhancements: Implemented vulnerability assessments using OWASP ZAP and improved code security with SonarQube, mitigating risks and strengthening security posture.Penetration Testing: Conducted penetration testing across applications and infrastructure, identifying vulnerabilities and providing actionable risk mitigation strategies.Infrastructure Management: Managed containerized applications with Kubernetes, ensuring scalable and efficient deployment solutions.Monitoring & Logging: Deployed monitoring and logging solutions using AWS CloudWatch, Prometheus, and Grafana to track system performance and detect security incidents.Data Engineering & Pipelines: Built and optimized ETL pipelines using Apache Airflow, AWS Glue, and Step Functions for real-time and batch data processing. Designed data lakes and warehouses with Redshift and Snowflake to enable scalable analytics.Project Management & Collaboration: Led multiple DevSecOps initiatives, overseeing cross-functional collaboration between development, security, and cloud engineering teams to drive automation and security best practices.Documentation & Reporting: Maintained comprehensive documentation of DevOps and security processes and generated reports on security incidents, compliance, and infrastructure improvements for stakeholders and clients.

Education

• Monash University

  Masters of IT - Network and Security, Information Technology

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

  Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering

  2015 — 2018

• MAEER's MIT Polytechnic

  Diploma of Education, Mechanical Engineering

  2012 — 2015

• Pace University - Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems

  Master of Science - MS, Cyber Security Leadership