Shashwat Mohite
About Candidate
DevOps engineer with 5+ years of experience in blockchain and Web3, specializing in architecting scalable, secure, and cloud-native infrastructures across AWS, Azure, GCP, DigitalOcean, and OVH. Expert in Kubernetes, Docker, and Terraform-driven infrastructure design with a strong focus on reliability, performance, and cost optimization. Led architecture planning for multiple blockchain products on Ethereum and Solana, including perpetual DEXs, auction platforms, cross-chain oracles, and high-throughput trading systems. Experienced in designing resilient system architectures, ensuring seamless blockchain integrations, and establishing strong observability, security, and operational standards. Possess solid backend knowledge that supports informed decision-making in system design and end-to-end platform reliability.
Education
Specialized in Computer Science
Work & Experience
Led the design, development, and implementation of complex software applications from inception to production. Accelerated development cycles and improved deployment efficiency by implementing Docker containerization, resulting in a 2x reduction in deployment time. Established and optimized CI/CD pipelines using [specific tools, e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions] to automate build, test, and deployment processes. Architectured and implemented scalable, high-performance infrastructure using [cloud provider, e.g., AWS, GCP]. Leveraged infrastructure as code principles to manage and provision resources efficiently. Conducted in-depth performance analysis of API call flows, identifying and eliminating bottlenecks. Successfully refactored API integrations, leading to a 40% reduction in third-party service costs. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance the security of blockchain solutions, addressing known attack vectors. Orchestrated complex database migrations to support new platform features, ensuring data integrity and zero downtime. Utilized database tools for schema changes and data migration. Developed and maintained Helm charts for Node.js microservices to streamline deployment, configuration management, and scaling within Kubernetes clusters. Leveraged Kubernetes features like [e.g., deployments, services, ingress] to build resilient and scalable applications. Implemented comprehensive monitoring and alerting solutions using Google Stackdriver to proactively identify and resolve performance issues, ensuring high system availability. Configured custom metrics and alerts to track critical system parameters. Developed Python scripts to automate deployment processes, reducing manual effort and increasing efficiency. Integrated Python scripts with Helm charts for a seamless deployment experience.
Provided expert SRE services to a diverse, ensuring optimal reliability, availability, and performance for blockchain applications and infrastructure. Crafted intuitive workflows and GitOps pipelines concealing platform complexities, resulting in a 50% reduction in deployment time and a 30% boost in overall system reliability. Developed and maintained Python scripts for blockchain-based applications, ensuring seamless integration with blockchain platforms. Led and managed a team of three DevOps engineers, fostering collaboration and ensuring the successful delivery of projects. Provided strategic guidance, technical mentorship, and performance management to optimize workflow efficiency Collaborated closely with development and operations teams to design and implement robust monitoring, alerting, and incident response frameworks with pagerduty & statuspage. Conducted security audits for smart contracts to mitigate vulnerabilities and adhere to best practices in blockchain development. Proactively identified and addressed potential system vulnerabilities and bottlenecks, implementing preventive measures to minimize disruptions in our blockchain infrastructure. Participated in on-call rotations, serving as a primary escalation point for operational issues.

