Irakli Ghvinianidze

I combine hands-on expertise in cloud-native technologies with strong leadership to drive innovation, scalability, and operational excellence across our infrastructure. I lead a team of skilled DevOps engineers, ensuring efficient task distribution, mentorship, and continuous professional growth.

My technical proficiency spans Kubernetes (on-prem and cloud), Argo CD (including the App of Apps pattern), Helm, and GitLab CI/CD. I have successfully built and maintained highly available, secure, and observable systems using Prometheus, Grafana, and Zabbix.

Under my leadership, we implemented infrastructure as code using Terraform and Ansible, standardized CI/CD pipelines, and improved system reliability through well-defined incident response and monitoring strategies. I have led Kafka and Hazelcast integrations within distributed architectures, improving system resilience and scalability.

I actively contribute to architectural decisions, cross-functional planning, and internal DevOps training initiatives. With strong knowledge in Python and Go, I also contribute to internal tooling development (FastAPI, Flask). I leverage AWS services and HashiCorp tools to optimize cloud infrastructure, and manage artifact repositories with Nexus OSS.

My focus is on empowering teams, scaling systems, and enabling continuous delivery in a secure and automated environment.

As a leading DevOps Engineer at Georgia's top gambling platform, I leverage my expertise in various advanced tools and technologies to ensure the seamless deployment and operation of applications. I have advanced-level profciency in Argo CD, utilizing the App of Apps pattern for effcient application management. My experience includes managing Kubernetes clusters on-premises, deploying applications with Helm, and monitoring system health using Grafana and Zabbix. I also work extensively with Kafka, both on Linux and within Kubernetes environments, and utilize Hazelcast for distributed computing. My skills in automation and infrastructure management are further enhanced with Ansible and Terraform, ensuring consistent and effcient infrastructure as code (IaC) practices. In addition to my DevOps skills, I am profcient in Go and Python, with a particular focus on advanced frameworks such as FastAPI and Flask. I have experience with various HashiCorp tools, and I use Nexus OSS for artifact management. My role involves leveraging AWS for cloud solutions and managing CI/CD pipelines with GitLab

As a DevOps Trainer at Ilia State University, I specialize in educating and mentoring students on the latest DevOps practices and technologies. My curriculum covers a wide range of topics including CI/CD pipeline management with GitLab, system health monitoring with Grafana and Prometheus, and container orchestration with Kubernetes. I focus on practical, hands-on training to ensure students gain real-world experience in managing on-premises infrastructure and deploying scalable applications. In addition to core DevOps practices, I teach automation and scripting using tools such as Terraform and Ansible, emphasizing the importance of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for consistent and effcient infrastructure management. I collaborate closely with academic staff to continuously update the curriculum, ensuring it refects industry trends and prepares students for successful careers in DevOps. My role involves not only imparting technical knowledge but also fostering a culture

In Adjara Group, as a DevOps Engineer, I have extensive experience in managing and optimizing CI/CD pipelines using GitLab. My expertise includes monitoring and maintaining system health with Grafana and Prometheus, ensuring robust and reliable performance metrics. I have a strong background in orchestrating containerized applications using Kubernetes on-premises, ensuring seamless deployment and scalability of applications. Additionally, I have skills in automation, scripting, and infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform and Ansible, enhancing infrastructure effciency and consistency. My role involves collaborating closely with development and operations teams to streamline processes and improve the overall development lifecycle

Over the course of a year, I imparted advanced Python programming knowledge to university students, focusing on real-world applications and modern web technologies, thereby enriching students' learning experiences and practical skills

At Orient Logic, I began my DevOps journey, gaining foundational experience in Linux systems, Docker, and basic CI/CD concepts. I supported the team in automation tasks and infrastructure setup, learning key DevOps tools and best practices. This role helped me build a solid technical base and develop a strong interest in cloud-native technologies.