Hello, I'm Narendra Khatpe
Building resilient systems & optimizing workflows
DevOps Engineer specializing in CI/CD pipelines, cloud architecture, and automation
Driven to automate, optimize, and intelligently scale the systems that move the world forward.
About Me
Welcome! I'm Narendra, a passionate DevOps Engineer with a solid foundation in computer science. Currently pursuing my Master's degree from Binghamton University with an expected graduation in May 2025. My professional experience at Tata Consultancy Services has equipped me with expertise in optimizing CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure management, and developing robust software solutions.
I specialize in a wide range of tools and technologies including AWS, Azure, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and various programming languages like Python, Java, and more. I bring bilingual capabilities (English/Japanese) that have proven valuable in global team environments.
I thrive on tackling complex challenges and driving innovation in every project I undertake. My goal is to leverage my technical expertise and problem-solving abilities to create efficient, scalable solutions that make a meaningful impact.
Technical Arsenal
Languages
Frameworks
Cloud & Databases
Tools
Professional Journey
DevOps Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
- Designed and maintained robust CI/CD pipelines for 20+ microservices powering core banking operations
- Developed automation scripts that eliminated manual intervention across build, test, and deployment workflows
- Created comprehensive runbooks and technical documentation for incident response and system recovery
- Impact: 30% improved release frequency, 25% reduced post-deployment incidents
Systems Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
- Provided bilingual technical support for Japanese enterprise clients, coordinating with global teams
- Managed JP1 and Datadog monitoring systems through ServiceNow, performing critical system maintenance
- Mentored a team of 7 engineers and developed SOPs that improved operational consistency
- Impact: 35% faster resolution time, zero client escalations across critical platforms
Featured Projects
CourseMatch
Course Assignment Optimization System
Collaborating with graduate director and faculty staff to solve complex course assignment optimization for 1,000+ students at Watson College's School of Computing.
- Encoded hard and soft constraints for balancing student preferences
- Integrated ML algorithms to predict course demand
- Designed for scalability across multiple departments
Meme Trend Analysis
Social Media Data Science Pipeline
Built a scalable system to analyze 1M+ memes from Reddit and 4chan, extracting metadata and processing user comments around political events.
- 95% accurate sentiment analysis pipeline
- Processing 4,000+ daily comments
- Interactive dashboard for visualizing meme propagation
Advanced Image Editor
Desktop Application
Developed a feature-rich desktop image editor with optimized processing algorithms and intuitive interface.
- 15+ filters and transformations
- 40% faster processing times vs. standard libraries
- Custom UI component design with Tkinter
AI College Recommender
Published Research Project
Created a recommendation system for prospective students that combined collaborative and content-based filtering approaches.
- 87% recommendation accuracy
- Published in IJIRSET journal
- Dual-algorithm hybrid approach
Academic Background
Master of Science in Computer Science
Binghamton University, State University of New York
Key Coursework
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Key Coursework
Leadership Experience
Tier-2 Support Team Lead
Tata Consultancy Services
Led the Tier-2 support team for critical Japanese enterprise systems, mentoring team members and ensuring consistent service delivery.
- Trained and mentored 7 engineers, reducing onboarding time and improving technical capabilities
- Developed comprehensive SOPs and troubleshooting guides that improved operational consistency
- Maintained zero escalations while supporting business-critical platforms across global teams
Get In Touch
I'm always open to discussing new projects, opportunities, or collaborations. Whether you have a question or just want to say hello, I'll do my best to get back to you!