Raj Thavti

Software Engineering and DevOps leader with 15+ years of experience driving enterprise-scale software engineering, DevOps transformation, CI/CD automation, platform engineering, release engineering, infrastructure automation, and cloud-enabled software delivery across Automotive, Embedded Systems, Android, Linux, and Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) programs. Proven expertise in leading cross-functional engineering initiatives, designing scalable CI/CD platforms, automating software delivery pipelines, improving engineering productivity, and enabling high-quality software releases through modern DevOps practices. Experienced in defining technical strategy, engineering governance, operational excellence, and automation frameworks that support globally distributed engineering teams.

Hands-on experience with Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Python, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, REST APIs, Build & Release Engineering, Software Integration, Infrastructure Automation, and AI-assisted engineering solutions. Passionate about building high-performing engineering teams, driving continuous improvement, and delivering secure, scalable, and reliable enterprise platforms.

Principal Specialist – Software Engineering, Platform Engineering & AI Solutions at RANDSTAD DIGITAL (Client: VALEO) (2024-02 – Present)

Leading the development of an enterprise software engineering platform powered by AI to improve engineering productivity, software validation, and delivery efficiency across Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) programs.

• Architect and lead enterprise-scale software platforms leveraging Generative AI, LLMs, RAG, Semantic Search, and Workflow Orchestration technologies.
• Define platform architecture, scalability strategy, governance standards, and engineering best practices.
• Build cloud-enabled CI/CD ecosystems using Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Docker and Python.
• Develop reusable software services, APIs, automation frameworks, and deployment pipelines supporting engineering teams.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives through intelligent automation and engineering productivity solutions.
• Lead cross-functional teams across Software Engineering, DevOps, Validation, Architecture, and Product organizations.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align technology roadmaps with business objectives.
• Delivered an enterprise AI-powered engineering platform supporting requirement analysis, test generation, validation automation, and traceability management.
• Improved engineering productivity by automating manual validation and analysis workflows.
• Accelerated software delivery through standardized CI/CD and platform engineering practices.
• Established scalable engineering services enabling organization-wide adoption of AI-assisted workflows.

Lead Build & Integration Engineer at THUNDERSOFT INDIA (Client: QUALCOMM) (2021-09 – 2024-01)

Led software integration, release engineering, and software delivery activities for Qualcomm-Google programs.

• Designed and implemented automation frameworks reducing integration effort by over 70%.
• Managed CI/CD workflows, software validation, build verification, and release readiness processes.
• Coordinated globally distributed teams across multiple software releases.
• Conducted root cause analysis, issue triage, and delivery risk management.
• Delivered multiple successful Qualcomm-Google software releases.
• Improved release quality and reduced delivery timelines through automation.

Senior Software Integration & Validation Engineer at SASKEN TECHNOLOGIES (Client: QUALCOMM) (2015-06 – 2021-09)

Developed scalable automation frameworks for software validation and release verification.

• Built automated execution and reporting platforms supporting engineering teams.
• Improved validation efficiency through process automation and engineering best practices.
• Led deployment and operationalization of automation infrastructure.
• Increased automation coverage across validation programs.
• Reduced manual effort and improved release readiness.

Member of Technical Staff at SIBRIDGE TECHNOLOGIES (2013-12 – 2015-01)

Developed release automation solutions for software packaging, deployment, and delivery.

• Improved software release efficiency through workflow automation.

Embedded Linux Engineer at CLITE TECHNOLOGIES (2011-05 – 2013-12)

Linux Kernel customization, board bring-up, driver integration, and platform validation.

• Supported software integration, debugging, and deployment activities.

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical & Electronics Engineering – Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU)