In the fast-paced world of technology, where agility, scalability, and security define organizational success, DevOps and Cloud Engineering are no longer optional — they are essential. At the forefront of this transformation is Pathik Bavadiya, a results-driven DevOps and Cloud Engineer with over five years of hands-on experience architecting, automating, and optimizing mission-critical deployments across cloud-native and hybrid environments.
A Journey of Passion and Precision
Pathik’s career reflects the perfect blend of academic excellence and industry experience. He holds a Master’s degree in Computer and Information Science from the prestigious New York Institute of Technology and a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology from Gujarat Technological University. This strong foundation has shaped his approach to solving complex infrastructure challenges with precision, scalability, and security in mind.
Transforming Production Services at BNY Mellon
Currently serving as a DevOps Engineer at BNY Mellon, Pathik plays a pivotal role in streamlining production services and building resilient infrastructure. His work speaks for itself:
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40+ GitLab pipelines developed and maintained, saving over 20 man-hours per week.
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Automation with Ansible for deployments, service restarts, and environment consistency, reducing human error and ensuring reliable releases.
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Upgraded Windows HPC-2016 clusters and designed disk maintenance solutions for large-scale data processing.
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Integrated SonarQube into CI/CD pipelines, embedding security into the SDLC and blocking vulnerable builds before deployment.
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Led Ansible version migrations, reducing downtime and improving system stability.
These contributions have not only improved operational efficiency but also strengthened system reliability, allowing BNY Mellon to maintain a competitive edge.
Scaling Infrastructure at Bloomberg LP
Before joining BNY Mellon, Pathik worked as a DevOps Engineer at Bloomberg LP, where he focused on infrastructure modernization and automation. His key contributions included:
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Migrating legacy applications to AWS and implementing Infrastructure as Code with Terraform and CloudFormation.
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Creating Kubernetes-based hybrid cloud environments for development, testing, and production.
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Designing a one-stop hybrid cloud platform for seamless Kubernetes cluster deployment across multiple providers.
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Automating DNS and load balancer configurations, drastically reducing manual intervention and deployment times.
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Integrating observability tools like Prometheus and Grafana for proactive monitoring and incident response.
The result was faster, more reliable deployments and improved scalability — critical outcomes for a high-performance financial technology environment.
Expertise That Drives Innovation
Pathik’s technical arsenal spans:
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Cloud Platforms – AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, Auto Scaling)
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CI/CD Tools – GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, Artifactory
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Automation & Configuration – Ansible, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes
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Observability & Monitoring – Splunk, New Relic, CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana
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Scripting & Testing – Python, Shell, Perl, Groovy, Cucumber-Selenium
His passion for automation-first strategies ensures that businesses reduce downtime, enhance security, and deploy faster with confidence.
Bridging Practice and Research
Pathik is not just a practitioner — he is also a thought leader. He has authored peer-reviewed research papers on cloud infrastructure, DevSecOps, CI/CD pipeline optimization, and resilient automation frameworks, reflecting his commitment to advancing the field of DevOps through both practice and academic contributions.
A Collaborative Leader and Mentor
Beyond technical expertise, Pathik is known for his collaborative spirit and problem-solving mindset. He works closely with cross-functional teams to reduce deployment errors, mentor peers in automation best practices, and implement proactive monitoring strategies that enable organizations to maintain 99.99% uptime and operational resilience.
The Future: Continuous Innovation in DevOps
Pathik’s story is one of continuous learning and evolution. He actively explores emerging trends in cloud-native architecture, AI-driven DevOps, and secure software delivery, making him a valuable asset to any forward-thinking organization. His career demonstrates a clear commitment to driving operational excellence through automation, scalability, and security integration.
In a rapidly evolving DevOps landscape, professionals like Pathik Bavadiya are leading the charge in transforming infrastructure into a competitive advantage. His ability to merge technical expertise, automation-first thinking, and security integration is helping organizations achieve faster time-to-market, improved reliability, and reduced costs.