About

Lokesh Arora is an experienced DevOps Automation Engineer with a strong background in AWS, Docker, Ansible, Terraform, GIT, and Jenkins. He is currently working with Oaknorth Bank, a UK-based fintech company, where he is responsible for performing automated deployments via Jenkins on AWS servers, using Terraform for creating AWS infra, writing Ansible playbooks and roles for deployment code, managing Docker and Container services, handling Release bridges, troubleshooting server issues, and coordinating with dev/testing teams. Prior to joining Oaknorth Bank, Lokesh worked for Accenture as a DevOps Automation Engineer, where he managed infra for clients like Airtel Payments Bank and T-mobile, single-handedly drove migration activities and set up DR site, automated deployment tasks with Ansible, GIT, and Jenkins, and led scrum and kanban meetings to drive projects. He also worked as a Fraud Investigator for Barclays, where he identified and eliminated redundant tasks, managed active projects, and Scrum activities for the team. Lokesh holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) degree in Information Technology from Manav Rachna University, and he also has a strong educational background in Science and Matriculation from St. Thomas Sr. Sec School and St. Anthony's Senior Secondary School - India, respectively. With 7.70 years of relevant experience, Lokesh is an AWS certified Solution Architect Associate who has worked with top clients and has hands-on experience with a range of DevOps tools and technologies. He is a skilled problem-solver, an effective communicator, and a dedicated team player who is passionate about driving projects to success.