DevOps & Automation Solutions
DevOps & Automation
Foster agility through DevOps and automation services ensuring faster time-to-market product delivery.
Recognized DevOps Expertise
3x Faster Deployments
Up to 60% reduction in deployment downtime
100% Encryption Coverage
Sensitive files secured in transit and at rest
99.99% Platform Availability
Multi-AZ architectures with automated failover
Overview
To stay competitive, enterprises must expedite product delivery
End-to-end DevOps Services spanning source code management, CI/CD, configuration management, and cloud-native operations.
Talk to an ExpertCrest Data’s high-impact enterprise DevOps services help in optimizing the entire software development lifecycle by implementing DevOps best practices like continuous deployment, continuous integration, and continuous delivery.
We offer DevOps consulting services backed by a team with deep expertise in DevOps automation tools and practices. Our experience spans infrastructure configuration, proactive monitoring, reporting, and security, enabling enterprises to design and implement efficient, reliable, and scalable DevOps solutions.
By leveraging our managed DevOps services, we help enterprises through continuous support and optimizing their processes, helping accelerate the product development process for faster time-to-market with increased efficiency and at reduced costs.
Why Crest Data
Why Crest Data for DevOps & Automation?
Accelerated Time-to-Market and Agility
- 3x faster application deployments
- 60% reduction in deployment downtime
- Eliminates hindrances in CI/CD pipelines, release management, and infrastructure provisioning
Enterprise-scale DevSecOps Maturity
- Security and compliance embedded inside the development pipeline
- 100% encryption of sensitive files both in transit and at rest
- Products meet industry-grade security standards
Operational Excellence and Reliability
- 99.99% platform availability and extreme resilience
- Automation-driven practices reduce ~70% of repetitive tasks, saving ~40 hours per month
- High availability and close to zero downtime through multi-AZ architectures and automated failover
Significant Cost-Optimization
- Autoscaling, reserved instances, and consolidated billing strategies
- 30-40% cost savings compared to traditional on-premises or self-managed infrastructure
DevOps by the Numbers
Automation outcomes that back every DevOps engagement
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Repositories Scanned Daily
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Lower Network Transfer Costs
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Faster Vulnerability Remediation
Professional Services
Our DevOps & Automation Expertise
End-to-end DevOps services spanning source control, CI/CD, testing, configuration, cloud-native platforms, observability, and AWS.
Source Code Management
- Secure and scalable source code management using modern Git-based workflows with GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket
- Repository structures with role-based access control, structured branching strategies, and enforced code review practices
- Full traceability and seamless integration with CI/CD pipelines
Continuous Integration
- Automated build and validation workflows using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and GitLab CI
- CI pipelines run automated tests, static code analysis, and security checks for every code change
- Fast feedback and improved release stability
SIEM
- Adopt, customize, and manage analytics-driven security using an integrated SIEM platform
- Improve security operations for small and large enterprises
- Security embedded in development pipelines, infrastructure configuration, and more
Test Automation & Performance Engineering
- Functional and regression testing with Selenium, JUnit, and TestNG
- Performance and load testing with JMeter and LoadRunner
- Security testing using Burp Suite integrated into CI/CD pipelines
Configuration Management
- Consistent and compliant configuration using Ansible, Puppet, Chef, and SaltStack
- Automated configuration enforcement with drift detection and remediation
- Standardized operating systems and middleware for reliability and security at scale
Cloud-Native Application Platforms
- Docker and Kubernetes with Helm, Argo CD, and OpenShift
- Container strategies and production-ready Kubernetes platforms
- Automated application delivery pipelines for resilient, cloud-native architectures
Monitoring, Logging & Observability
- Metrics and dashboards using Prometheus and Grafana
- Centralized logging with Loki, the ELK Stack, and Splunk
- Observability integrated into cloud-native and Kubernetes environments with alerts and dashboards
DevOps on AWS
- AWS Advanced Tier Partner with AWS Cloud Competency
- CodePipeline, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, and CloudFormation infrastructure-as-code
- EKS, ECS, Lambda, CloudWatch, and CloudTrail for scalable, secure, well-governed environments
Our Expertise
Tools and Technologies We Use
Latest Updates
Insights from our DevOps practice
Fresh perspectives from our engineers and real-world wins from customer engagements — see how we're helping enterprises ship faster with DevOps and automation.
Case Study
Driving RegTech Business Growth and Operational Efficiency Through AWS Cloud Migration
AWS cloud migration enabled a RegTech provider to reduce costs, improve scalability, strengthen security, and achieve higher availability and operational efficiency.
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Case Study
Modernizing Enterprise DevSecOps with an AI-Enabled, Multi-Tenant AWS Platform
The customer set out to help technology companies strengthen their security posture by automating daily vulnerability detection and delivering AI-enabled code suggestions across thousands of repositories.
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Case Study
LinkedIn Cloud Security Case Study
Built various automated workflows using Azure DevOps based CICD pipelines for the LinkedIn Information Security Team.
Read MoreFAQs
DevOps & Automation FAQs
Answers to common questions about accelerating delivery and automating operations with Crest Data.
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Crest Data helps enterprises improve software delivery through DevOps automation, cloud-native engineering, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation. The focus is on reducing operational bottlenecks, improving deployment consistency, and helping teams release software faster and more reliably.
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Crest Data provides services across CI/CD implementation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), cloud automation, Kubernetes operations, deployment automation, DevSecOps, observability integration, workflow automation, and enterprise DevOps transformation.
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Yes. Crest Data helps enterprises modernize DevOps operations across Kubernetes, containers, microservices, hybrid cloud, and distributed cloud-native environments designed for scalability, reliability, and operational agility.
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Crest Data combines automation, observability, CI/CD practices, and operational monitoring to help enterprises reduce deployment risks, improve release consistency, strengthen infrastructure reliability, and minimize operational downtime.
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Yes. Crest Data helps enterprises automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, deployments, and operational workflows using Infrastructure as Code and automation-first engineering practices.
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Crest Data works across enterprise cloud and operational ecosystems including Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Kubernetes, and enterprise observability platforms like Datadog.
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Yes. Crest Data integrates AI-led operational intelligence into DevOps and automation environments to improve anomaly detection, operational visibility, deployment analysis, workflow automation, and infrastructure operations across modern enterprise ecosystems.
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Crest Data combines DevOps, observability, AI-led operations, cloud-native engineering, automation, and SRE expertise to help enterprises modernize operations, improve delivery speed, and build more scalable and resilient infrastructure environments.
Let's Talk
Ready to accelerate your DevOps journey?
Talk to our DevOps specialists about CI/CD, infrastructure automation, DevSecOps, and cloud-native operations — and get a roadmap built around measurable business outcomes.
Sumeet Mathur
Advisor
A distinguished technology leader with deep expertise in enterprise software and product engineering, he serves on Crest Data’s Board of Advisors. Sumeet is Managing Director of ServiceNow’s India Technology Centre and Senior Vice President of Engineering for the Core Business Workflows portfolio, overseeing products across HR, Finance & Supply Chain, Workplace, Health & Safety, Legal, and Contract Lifecycle Management. Previously, he held senior leadership roles at Broadcom, Cisco, and CA Technologies, scaling teams behind multi-billion-dollar product portfolios. He holds a degree in Computer Science and serves as Chair of the Telangana Regional Council at NASSCOM.
David Willis
Advisor
A strategic business, security, and technology leader with over 25 years of experience across telecommunications, financial services, and software industry verticals, he serves on Crest Data’s Board of Advisors. He currently serves as Vice President and Head of Technology Integrations, Technology Alliances at Netskope, driving strategic security and IT integrations at scale and advancing Netskope Cloud Exchange, recognized as a 2021 CRN Top 10 Cloud Security Tool. Previously, he held leadership roles at AT&T, Riverbed, and Palo Alto Networks, building strategic partner ecosystems and enterprise security programs. A former U.S. Navy Surface Warfare Officer, he actively advises and mentors several technology and consumer services companies.
Aditya Khetan
Director, WW Technical Support
Aditya Khetan is a Director of Technical Support with over 12 years of experience leading 24×7 global product support operations and customer success initiatives. He has built and scaled high‑performing teams, driving data‑informed improvements in NPS, CSAT, and operational efficiency while managing complex escalations. A Splunk Core Certified Consultant and Architect, Aditya has delivered enterprise solutions for global clients and partners closely with senior leadership to align support strategy with business goals.
Rajeev Goyal
Director, Business Development
Brings extensive sales, business development, and consulting expertise to Crest Data, where he drives strategic growth and builds high‑value enterprise relationships across ServiceNow and IT solutions. With a strong background in strategic alliances and solution‑led sales, he focuses on expanding market presence and partnership ecosystems. Rajeev has a proven track record of engaging C‑suite stakeholders, shaping go‑to‑market strategies, and accelerating revenue in competitive technology markets. His leadership blends commercial acumen with deep industry insight.
Mike Saurbaugh
Director, Security Ecosystem and Solutions, US South East
Bringing over 20 years of experience in information technology and cybersecurity. He has held senior leadership roles across strategic alliances, technical operations, and information security, including positions at VMRay, Cofense, and financial services firms. A long-time faculty member at IANS Research and owner of First Security Alliance, LLC, he has advised hundreds of clients, authored professional publications, and spoken at numerous security conferences. He holds CISSP, CISM, CRISC certifications and an MS in Information Assurance from Walsh College.
Jeet Thakkar
Director, WW Technical Sales
Jeet has over a decade of experience across Security Engineering, Implementations, and Operations. As Director of Business Development at Crest Data Systems, he leads the Tech Sales organization, driving growth, solution positioning, and strategic customer engagement. Previously, Jeet led Managed Services teams and delivered more than 100 Professional Services engagements, specializing in deploying, optimizing, and migrating enterprise security platforms such as SIEM, XDR, and UEBA. His blend of technical expertise and consultative sales leadership enables strong customer relationships and measurable business outcomes.
Damion Desai
Senior Director, US West Sales
Damion Desai leads West Coast North American sales for Crest Data, based out of San Jose. With over 25 years of experience in enterprise technology sales spanning semiconductors, optics, manufacturing and software services Damion partners closely with our engineering teams to deliver AI-driven cybersecurity solutions to some of the largest technology companies in Silicon Valley. He is a past winner of the Intel Achievement Award and holds a Computer Science degree from The University of Southern California.
Neha Mashruwala
Director, Marketing
Neha Mashruwala is a highly organized and results-oriented marketing strategist with nearly two decades of experience in driving business growth through strategic marketing initiatives.
Known for aligning marketing strategy with business objectives, Neha brings deep expertise across brand strategy, demand gen and lead gen, product marketing, thought leadership, and end-to-end digital marketing. With a strong understanding of enterprise technology, AI-led marketing, creative storytelling, and data-driven execution, she accelerates go-to-market success with a customer-first mindset.
Mili Khamar
Company Secretary and Compliance Officer
A Fellow Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), she brings over 10 years of experience in corporate governance, secretarial practice, corporate restructuring and transaction advisory, fund raising including IPOs, and capital market transactions. With strong legal acumen, she advises the Board of Directors, ensures compliance with applicable legal and regulatory frameworks, and oversees governance systems across the organization, thereby supporting Crest Data’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and responsible business conduct.
Gaytri Khandelwal
VP of Sales
Gaytri brings over 25 years of experience driving revenue growth and customer success across global enterprises. She has led large-scale GTM initiatives, including managing over $100 mn Hi-Tech portfolio as Vice President of Sales at Genpact, and held senior sales leadership roles across leading enterprise technology organizations such as Cisco and Salesforce. An IIT Delhi engineering gold medalist, Gaytri blends technical depth with strategic sales leadership to build trusted C-suite relationships and drive sustained, long-term growth.
Rishi Divate
Director, Business Development, US West
Rishi leads strategic partnerships with observability vendors, including AWS, Datadog, and Dynatrace. He brings over 20 years of experience building products, partnerships, and driving customer success across the observability, security, and application infrastructure domains. Most recently, Rishi led product management and customer success teams at PromptQL and Sumo Logic, supporting thousands of customers from Fortune 500 enterprises to emerging startups. He lives in Sacramento, CA with his family and enjoys the outdoors.
Colwin Fernandes
VP, Engineering
Bringing over 15 years of experience in cloud and DevOps engineering, he leads technology strategy and execution across product development and deployment at Crest Data. He has expertise in Kubernetes, containers, and multi-cloud architectures, building platforms for performance and scale. Prior to Crest Data, he co-founded and served as CTO of a cloud-native technology company recognized as a Great Place to Work. Colwin holds a Bachelor’s in Computer Science and multiple Kubernetes and AWS certifications.
Vance Cochrane
Director, Business Development
As the leader of Business Development and Security Ecosystem at Crest Data, Vance leverages over 25 years of experience in security technology. He previously served as a product manager at Armis, driving technical alliances and integrations, and at Nozomi Networks, where he managed protocols and hardware. Vance holds CISSP and CCSP certifications and a Bachelor’s in Physics and a Master’s in Computer Science from Rochester Institute of Technology. He holds a patent in photoprint digitizing scanner technology. Combining his deep technical expertise with strategic leadership he is deeply involved with customers and ISVs to build innovative Cybersecurity solutions.
Kushal Shah
Director, IT
With over a decade of experience in IT leadership, he oversees enterprise IT infrastructure, cloud operations, and cybersecurity at Crest Data. He leads a cross-functional IT organization, driving secure, scalable, and resilient systems while enabling key security certifications including ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, and BIA. With deep expertise across AWS, Azure, GCP, and AI-driven security tools, he focuses on strengthening endpoint security, managing inhouse data centers, optimizing cloud costs, and ensuring reliable, well-governed IT operations across the organization.
Devanshi Raichura
Director, HR
An HR leader deeply committed to people and culture, Devanshi brings over a decade of experience across diverse industries. As Director, HR at Crest Data, she drives culture-first people practices and builds high-impact HR teams aligned with business outcomes across India and the US teams. Known for her sharp insight, empathy, and storytelling-driven influence, she blends strategy with human connection. Outside of work, she cherishes time with her little one, enjoys playing cricket, and loves reading to him.
Nirav Thakkar
Chief Financial Officer
With more than 25 years of leadership experience in finance, he oversees financial strategy and operations across domestic and international business units. He leads enterprise-wide financial governance, compliance, and growth planning. With deep expertise across finance, taxation, legal operations, procurement, and revenue assurance, he has helped build and scale businesses, including a technology startup in video analytics. Nirav holds an M.Com, CA, a Diploma in Foreign Exchange Risk Management, and is a D&B Certified IFRS Professional.
Neha Shah
Co-founder and Chief Techology Officer
With over 25 years of global experience across technology leadership, large-scale product engineering, and operational excellence. She defines and drives Crest Data’s engineering vision and execution across data and AI foundation for security, observability, automation, and cloud domains. Prior to Crest Data, Neha held senior engineering leadership roles at Cisco and other organizations. She has received several engineering awards including Cisco’s Pioneer award and holds a patent in networking security.
Neha holds a bachelor’s engineering degree in Computer Engineering from Gujarat University and a Master’s degree in Computer Networking from North Carolina State University.
Malhar Shah
Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer
Malhar defines the vision and drives a customer-first, agile, and empowering culture rooted in equality and continuous learning. With over 25 years of enterprise technology leadership, Malhar drives strategic growth in data and AI, security, DevOps, and cloud spaces while fostering innovation and team excellence at Crest Data. His strategic leadership positions Crest Data as an AI-first product engineering and technology solutions provider that accelerates clients’ success in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.
Prior to founding Crest, Malhar held leadership roles in product management at Cisco’s Insieme Business Unit (acquired by Cisco in 2013) and Nuova Business Unit (acquired by Cisco in 2008) where he led the growth of Cisco’s Data Center Switching business from inception to an annualized revenue of over $1.5 bn.
Malhar holds a bachelor’s engineering degree in Civil Engineering from Gujarat University and a Master’s degree in Computer Networking from North Carolina State University.