Pradumna Saraf

Operations Associate

India7 yrs 8 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • Recognized as a Docker Captain for contributions.
  • Awarded Microsoft MVP for DevOps excellence.
  • Mentored hundreds in the Open Source ecosystem.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a DevOps and Open Source expert with a focus on Cloud-Native technologies.

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Skills

Core Skills

Quality AssuranceOpen-source SoftwareDevrelDockerDevopsKubernetesCloud-native ApplicationsApi TestingAndroid Development

Other Skills

APIsAmazon Web Services (AWS)ArgoArtificial Intelligence (AI)Back-End Web DevelopmentBashBloggingCascading Style Sheets (CSS)Community BuildingContinuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)Customer Relationship Management (CRM)Docker ComposeDocker ScoutDocker SwarmExpress.js

About

Pradumna is an Open Source Developer, Docker Captain, Microsoft MVP, and a DevOps expert. He is passionate about Open Source and has mentored hundreds of people to break into the ecosystem. He also creates content on X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn, educating others about Open Source and DevOps tools. Pradumna enjoys engaging with people in person and delivering talks.

Experience

Microsoft

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP)

Nov 2025Present · 5 mos

  • Awarded the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) title in DevOps. This award recognises people who share their knowledge, help others in the tech community, and make a positive impact.
  • As an MVP, I work with other experts and Microsoft teams to share feedback, create useful content, and support the DevOps community.
DevOpsContinuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)DockerKubernetes

Kestra

Quality Assurance Engineer

Sep 2025Present · 7 mos · Paris, Île-de-France, France · Remote

  • Assuring the quality of new features before release to ensure they meet company standards and work as expected.
  • Creating and running automated tests (sanity checks) and regression testing to maintain software stability and prevent recurring issues.
  • Finding and reporting bugs, usability issues, and unexpected problems with clear details for the product and engineering teams across both Open Source and enterprise edition customers.
DockerDocker ComposeGitHub ActionsContinuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)Python (Programming Language)Linux+6

Docker, inc

Docker Captain

Jul 2024Present · 1 yr 9 mos

  • Recognised as a Docker Captain for my expertise and contributions to the Docker ecosystem. I have contributed to Docker’s official documentation, created content on Docker and Docker Compose, helped open source projects adopt Docker, and more.
  • I am working with the official docs team to bring more content, such as how-to guides and language-specific resources, to cater to a broader audience. I am also collaborating with the Test Containers and Social teams. Apart from that, I am delivering talks at conferences about various Docker technologies.
  • Some of my work:
  • https://docs.docker.com/guides/go-prometheus-monitoring
  • https://docs.docker.com/guides/deno
  • https://docs.docker.com/guides/bun
  • https://docs.docker.com/guides/cpp
Docker ComposeBashCloud-Native ApplicationsNode.jsContinuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)JavaScript+12

Livecycle

Founding Developer Relations Engineer

Jul 2023Apr 2024 · 9 mos · Tel Aviv, Israel · Remote

  • Launched a content/community-led developer advocacy effort as part of the company's go-to-market strategy.
  • Created various strategies and initiatives to promote and increase adoption and contribution for our open-source offerings - Preevy and Docker extension. This helped us cross 1800+ GitHub stars and gain over 100 active weekly users.
  • Delivered various in-person talks, written technical blogs, social content, talk sessions, and video guides on the Livecycle YouTube channel to educate people about the product and underlying technologies like Docker, GitHub Actions, etc.
  • Actively nurtured the Livecycle Slack community, resulting in a membership growth from 0 to over 300 individuals, promoting collaboration and gathering product feedback and user needs.
  • Planned, launched, and currently leading the flagship Interview series - Navigating Docker With Captains, interviewing the exclusive group of people and Docker experts known as Docker Captains.
Amazon Web Services (AWS)Docker ComposeBashCloud-Native ApplicationsNode.jsContinuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)+15

Cloud native patna

Organizer & Lead

Jun 2023Apr 2024 · 10 mos · Patna, India

  • Cloud Native Patna, a local chapter of CNCF operating under the non-profit Linux Foundation. We specialize in the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) and its diverse array of initiatives. If you have an interest in container technologies, microservices, Kubernetes, and related subjects, we extend a warm invitation to join our community.
GitOpsBashCloud-Native ApplicationsContinuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)DockerOpen-Source Software+3

Cloud native computing foundation (cncf)

GitHub Org. Member @Kubernetes & @Kubernetes SIGs

Dec 2022Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

  • As a member of Kubernetes, Kubernetes SIGs, Kubernetes CI, and Kubernetes Client GitHub, I have consistently contributed to the organization’s open source projects and have been granted privileges such as triaging issues, reviewing pull requests, and participating in decision-making.
  • Org members are privileged to attend and speak at the Maintainers Summit, hosted by the Linux Foundation during every KubeCon, gaining valuable insights into internal developments. Most recently, I participated in the Maintainers Summit at KubeCon India and China.
BashCloud-Native ApplicationsGitHubContinuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)DockerGo (Programming Language)+5

Rebase media

Owner & Director

Oct 2022Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

  • rebase media is a fully incorporated private limited company. At rebase media, I help startups and open source projects grow organically, build a user base, and nurture community through curated technical content and content strategies tailored to their products. I provide services including:
  • DevRel As A Service
  • Creating short-form content in the form of social media posts.
  • Creating long-form content in the form of video tutorials and blogs.
  • Delivering technical talks at conferences.
  • Launching their open source software on GitHub.
  • Custom one that ties to your brand/company/product.
DevRelProduct EvangelismBloggingPublic SpeakingVideo Presentation & ProductionSocial Media Evangelist+3

Biodrop

Maintainer

Oct 2022Mar 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Maintaining and reviewing PRs. Expertly leading the DevOps side of things, including Docker, Kubernetes, and GitHub Actions.
API TestingDocker ComposeBashCloud-Native ApplicationsNode.jsContinuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)+10

Postman

Postman Student Leader

May 2022Mar 2024 · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Promoting API literacy and raising awareness about APIs and Postman by conducting workshops and meetups for the student community.
API TestingBashNode.jsJavaScriptExpress.jsOpen-Source Software+5

Girlscript summer of code

Top Open Source Contributor

Feb 2022Jun 2022 · 4 mos

  • Recognized as a top contributor for implementing CI/CD pipelines in multiple projects.
BashGitHubOpen-Source SoftwareGitLinux

Postman

2 roles

Team Lead (API Fest 22)

Jan 2022Jan 2022 · 0 mo

  • Our team was ranked among the top 10 for developing a full-stack project within just two days. The project consisted of an Android application, a fully deployed backend, and an API.
BashNode.jsExpress.jsOpen-Source SoftwareGitAPIs+2

Postman Student Expert

Nov 2021Mar 2024 · 2 yrs 4 mos

BashOpen-Source SoftwareGitAPIsLinuxPostman

Major league hacking

Mentor

Dec 2021Jul 2023 · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Provide weekly technical and non-technical assistance to hackers participating in MLH community-organized hackathons.
BashGitHubTwilioOpen-Source SoftwareGitAPIs+1

Vruksh ecosystem foundation

Founding Open Source Lead

Dec 2021Jul 2022 · 7 mos · Remote

  • Built a roadmap and executed it to simplify the offering and make the entire product open source, while improving messaging around it.
  • Planned and hosted an online global hackathon - Hackatra, with over 300 participants, and partnered with companies like OpenAI, AI Future Labs, etc.
  • Hosted online talk sessions on Twitter and LinkedIn, bringing industry experts to speak and leading discussions on various technologies.
BashGitHubNode.jsWeb DevelopmentGitHub ActionsOpen-Source Software+3

Girlscript winter of contributing

Top Open Source Contributor

Aug 2021Dec 2021 · 4 mos

  • Recognized as the top contributor in Android Development with Java, with a track record of over 25 merged pull requests. Specialized in enhancing Intents, Buttons, Toast, and Media Playback functionality.
GitHubOpen-Source SoftwareGitLinux

Kotlin patna user group

Organizer

Mar 2021Feb 2024 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Patna, Bihar, India

  • Welcomes all developers, particularly Kotlin enthusiasts. Regardless of your skill level
BashKotlinOpen-Source SoftwareGitAndroid DevelopmentJava+1

Shareit technology

2 roles

Strategic Partner (SHAREit Game)

Promoted

Oct 2018Jan 2019 · 3 mos · Beijing, China · Remote

  • Developing strategies for the gaming forum and facilitating the onboarding of UGC (User-generated Content), PGC (Professionally-generated Content), and OGC (Occupationally-generated Content) gamers.

Community Manager

Jun 2016Jan 2019 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Beijing, China · Remote

  • Worked closely with CEO, COO, and core team to create inclusive space for beta testers, gather feedback, and host events for upcoming projects and applications.

Education

Patliputra University

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) — Information Technology

Jan 2020Jan 2023

Infant Jesus' High School

Science

Jul 2006Jan 2018

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