Surabhi Sahay
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
DevOps Engineer with 14+ years of experience across backend development, CI/CD automation, and infrastructure optimization, with a strong foundation in test automation and quality assurance. Proven success in building scalable systems and managing pipelines using GitHub Actions, Docker, and Spring Boot—primarily in the automotive domain, with prior software engineering and QA contributions in healthcare and consumer tech. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration, automation, and system reliability. Actively upskilling in AWS and Terraform to deepen cloud infrastructure expertise.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
● Languages: Python, Java, Bash, SQL, C Learning: Golang
● DevOps & CI/CD: GitHub Actions, Git, Jenkins, Bedrock, Docker, SonarQube, JFrog, Linux Shell Scripting
● Cloud & IaC: AWS (Free Tier), Terraform (Learning), GitHub Copilot
● Containers & Orchestration: Docker Familiar with: Kubernetes concepts
● Frameworks & Tools: Spring Boot, Swagger, JIRA, VS Code
● Testing & Validation: CANoe, DET, X2 TDK, CAN Logs, ULT Logs, Postman, Selenium
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior DevOps & Backend Engineer
Ford Motor Company, USA
Oct 2022 – May 2025
● Delivered production-grade Vehicle Release Package Assembly APIs using Python & Spring Boot, improved deployment efficiency across environments.
● Architected and managed CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, JFrog Artifactory, and Docker on Ford’s Bedrock DevOps platform.
● Implemented automation and validation hooks to reduce pipeline failures by 30%.
● Resolved major pipeline blockers; trained 16+ engineers (including Red Hat partners) on SRP and VRP workflows.
● Created documentation and led demos to support API integrations and enhance onboarding.
● Used SonarQube for code quality checks and automated code scanning workflows. Key Tools: Python, GitHub Actions, JFrog, Java Spring Boot, Postman, Docker, Swagger, Bedrock, SonarQube, GitHub Copilot
QA Automation & Telematics Lead Engineer
Ford Motor Company, USA (via Infosys & Persis Consulting) Dec 2017 – Oct 2022
● Led the AV (Autonomous Vehicle) validation program, coordinating efforts across global QA teams, developers, and suppliers to ensure timely and accurate feature rollout.
● Designed and implemented automation frameworks using Python & Selenium for validating AV and connected vehicle features.
● Conducted in-vehicle testing and data analysis using X2 TDK, DET, CAN logs, and other telematics tools to validate FordPass, LincolnWay, and backend service integrations.
● Mentored junior QA engineers and drove continuous improvement in test planning, defect triaging, and cross-functional collaboration.
Key Tools: Python, Selenium, CAN logs, Postman, CANoe, DET Technology Analyst
Apple Inc., USA & India (via Infosys Technologies Ltd.) Mar 2013 – Dec 2017
● Built automated regression tests using Java and EasyB across macOS environments.
● Conducted release validations; earned a Spot Award for identifying pre-production bugs. Senior Systems Engineer
Boston Scientific Corporation, India (via Infosys Technologies Ltd.) Jul 2010 – Feb 2013
● Executed web app test cases using Hercules across iOS platforms and browsers.
● Supported test coordination between offshore and onsite teams.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science
Manipal Institute of Technology, Karnataka, India • May 2010 CGPA: 8.08/10