I’m a hands-on Linux and infrastructure expert with a passion for building resilient, scalable systems from bare metal to cloud. Over the years I’ve led zero-downtime migrations, large-scale data-center transformations, and AI-powered automation initiatives, delivering measurable cost savings and faster developer workflows. I thrive in challenging environments where I can design robust architectures, automate end-to-end operations, and mentor teams to adopt best practices. Current focus includes AI agent frameworks, local/offline AI setups for secure environments, and production-grade Python-based services. I’m open to Senior Linux/DevOps IC roles onsite or remote, with immediate relocation available.

Murali Pala

I’m a hands-on Linux and infrastructure expert with a passion for building resilient, scalable systems from bare metal to cloud. Over the years I’ve led zero-downtime migrations, large-scale data-center transformations, and AI-powered automation initiatives, delivering measurable cost savings and faster developer workflows. I thrive in challenging environments where I can design robust architectures, automate end-to-end operations, and mentor teams to adopt best practices. Current focus includes AI agent frameworks, local/offline AI setups for secure environments, and production-grade Python-based services. I’m open to Senior Linux/DevOps IC roles onsite or remote, with immediate relocation available.

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I’m a hands-on Linux and infrastructure expert with a passion for building resilient, scalable systems from bare metal to cloud. Over the years I’ve led zero-downtime migrations, large-scale data-center transformations, and AI-powered automation initiatives, delivering measurable cost savings and faster developer workflows. I thrive in challenging environments where I can design robust architectures, automate end-to-end operations, and mentor teams to adopt best practices.

Current focus includes AI agent frameworks, local/offline AI setups for secure environments, and production-grade Python-based services. I’m open to Senior Linux/DevOps IC roles onsite or remote, with immediate relocation available.

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Work Experience

Founder & AI Developer at DeepShell AI Project
January 1, 2024 - Present
Leading AI system development for DeepShell, including the ThinAgent for autonomous system administration and automation. Built a scalable backend with Supabase, integrated multiple AI providers (OpenAI ChatGPT, DeepSeek) with consensus mechanisms, and created wrapper APIs to ensure seamless operation and failover. Focused on real-time AI decision-making, secure API gateways, and high-availability deployments.
Machine Learning Model Development at Appen (Remote Freelance)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Contributing to machine learning model development, data preparation, and model optimization for production deployment. Produced technical documentation and built AI-powered tools for system administration and infrastructure management.
Senior Linux/DevOps Engineer at Trevera Inc (Remote)
July 1, 2024 - September 11, 2025
Implemented infrastructure automation using Red Hat Satellite, established API-driven monitoring and automated remediation, and optimized performance for enterprise-scale reliability. Led deployment automation and modernization efforts.
DevOps Engineer at ThoughtSpot Inc, San Jose, CA, USA
June 1, 2023 - September 11, 2025
Maintained high-availability enterprise infrastructure with 99.9% uptime, developed automation for monitoring and incident response, and delivered seamless integration between multiple platforms and services plus performance optimization for data-heavy applications.
Senior Systems Integration Specialist at Abbott Labs
December 31, 2020 - September 11, 2025
Healthcare AI & Compliance System Integration & Automation: Chef-based configuration management for 500+ servers; secure API integrations for healthcare applications with HIPAA compliance; real-time database synchronization and automated reporting; zero-downtime delivery.
Senior Systems Integration Specialist at iHeartMedia
December 31, 2020 - September 11, 2025
Platform Integration & Scaling: Real-time systems supporting 500K+ concurrent media streams; high-performance API gateways; automation platform; comprehensive monitoring and optimization for media distribution and content delivery.
Senior Systems Integration Specialist at Paramount Studios
December 31, 2020 - September 11, 2025
Media Processing Systems: High-performance computing clusters for time-sensitive media production; automated workflows for content production and distribution; API integration for media processing pipelines.
Manager Network Services & System Integration at Convergys / NetCracker, India
December 1, 2014 - September 11, 2025
Enterprise system integration for 1400+ users across multiple locations; ITIL-based process automation; team leadership and 24/7 service delivery; led infrastructure upgrade projects.
AI/Automation Platform Architect at Independent / DeepShell
July 2, 2024 - September 11, 2025
Led enterprise-grade AI/automation platform development including multi-provider AI integration (OpenAI, DeepSeek); designed scalable backend using Node.js, Python, Flask/FastAPI; implemented real-time monitoring, alerting, and auto-remediation; built sub-second API response times; created architecture for enterprise-connectivity and automation across health care, media and technology sectors.
IT Systems Integration Lead
December 31, 2014 - September 11, 2025
Managed enterprise system integrations and infrastructure upgrades; coordinated major projects; implemented ITIL processes; ensured 24/7 service delivery; led a 7-member technical team across multiple locations; supported 1,400+ users.
Enterprise Infrastructure Engineer
June 1, 2023 - September 11, 2025
Maintained enterprise infrastructure for critical applications; developed comprehensive monitoring solutions with automated incident response; implemented secure API gateways with authentication and encryption; optimized deployment and cross-enterprise integration; delivered reliable, scalable infrastructure.
DeepShell Thin Agent Developer at DeepShell
January 1, 2024 - Present
Developing a Thin Agent for intelligent system administration and automation; implementing OpenAI ChatGPT API integrations with consensus mechanisms; building multi-provider AI integration architecture; deploying scalable backend for AI-enabled infrastructure management.
Senior Linux/DevOps Engineer at Trevera Solutions, Inc.
August 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024
Administered enterprise RHEL Satellite systems; automated provisioning with Ansible and Terraform; integrated CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions); managed hybrid AWS/on-prem infrastructure; VMware ESXi/Proxmox virtualization; implemented security hardening.
DevOps Engineer / Infrastructure Modernization Lead at ThoughtSpot Inc
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2023
SPOC for major datacenter initiatives; managed enterprise RHEL/VMware infrastructure. 8-rack, 40-node Supermicro VMware farm; saved $500k+ annually by eliminating AWS on-demand VM dependency. Led HDD→SSD transformation; deployed Ceph storage for high-availability; zero downtime. Automated workflows with Python/Bash; IPMI/iLO management; VMware ESXi 7.0 farm management; monitoring/backup/DR.
Senior Linux Administrator at Paramount Pictures
September 1, 2018 - March 1, 2020
Managed RHEL-based media production infrastructure (content delivery, rendering farms); automated deployment pipelines; RHEL Satellite patch management; 24/7 mission-critical support; storage/network optimization.
Senior Linux System Administrator (DevOps) at Abbott
May 1, 2017 - August 1, 2018
Zero-downtime datacenter migration (Sylmar → St. Paul); cross-functional coordination; Oracle RAC administration on RHEL 7 for 24/7 healthcare/pharma ops; HIPAA compliance; automated provisioning; monitoring/alerting.
Senior Linux System Administrator (LAMP) at iHeartMedia
October 1, 2015 - April 1, 2017
Major achievement: DNS migration for 230+ domains (Akamai → Fastly); built self-managed BIND 9.x Master/Slave DNS (CentOS 6.x); Chef cookbook for automated DNS deployment; managed high-traffic domains including rushlimbaugh.com and coasttocoastam.com; AWS cloud migration; LAMP stack for high-volume traffic; DNS/caching optimization; DB performance tuning; HA/DR.
IT Operations Manager / Senior Unix/Linux Administrator at Convergys (NetCracker)
April 1, 2010 - February 1, 2013
Managed infrastructure for 1400+ users in telecom environment; led 7-member 24/7 team; datacenter ops, network services, security; implemented HA strategies during company transition.

Education

M.S. Information Systems at Campbellsville University, Kentucky, USA
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering at Vinayaka Missions University, India
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
Coursework Completed at Campbellsville University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
at Vinayaka Missions University, India
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Master of Science in Information Studies, Management Information Systems at Campbellsville University
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026
B.Tech, Electronics & Communications Engineering at Vinayaka Missions University
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026

Qualifications

RHCE - Red Hat Certified Engineer (Systems Integration)
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
ITIL v3 - Service Operations and Service Transition
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
MCSA - Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
CCAH - Cloudera Certified Hadoop Administrator
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
CEH - Certified Ethical Hacker (Security Integration)
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
PRINCE2 Foundation - Project Management
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
Red Hat Certified Engineer (Systems Integration)
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
Cloudera Certified Hadoop Administrator
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
Certified Ethical Hacker (Security Integration)
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer)
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026
MCSA
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026
CCAH
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026
ITIL v3
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026
PRINCE2 Foundation
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026
CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics, Other, Telecommunications