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Junior DevOps & Cloud Practitioner

Practical Cloud
Automation & Infrastructure

I build practical cloud automation tools and develop my DevOps skills through hands-on projects. My background in web development has led me into Linux, AWS, containers, and deployment workflows. I use AI-assisted development while learning Python and testing tools against real tasks.

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Harshal Machhi

About My Journey

I am pursuing junior/entry-level DevOps, cloud, infrastructure, and automation opportunities.

My background in WordPress and web development has given me a solid foundation in deploying real-world projects, integrating payment gateways, and managing web security.

Currently, I am enrolled in the Scaler DevOps program (from June 2025) to deepen my expertise in CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and production-ready system design.

I have configured domain routing to Docker-hosted services using Nginx Proxy Manager's web interface, alongside Cloudflare DNS and SSL/TLS setup.

Across my projects, I use AI-assisted development to identify practical problems, specify behavior, configure services, and debug code while developing my skills.

Technical Arsenal

The tools and languages I use to bridge Dev and Ops.

Cloud & Infrastructure

AWS (EC2, EKS, VPC, IAM)Oracle Cloud (OCI)

Web Infrastructure & CMS

Nginx Proxy ManagerCloudflare DNSSSL/TLSTailscaleAPI GatewayWordPress

Containerization & Orchestration

DockerDocker ComposeKubernetesHelmWatchtower

CI/CD & Automation

GitHub ActionsJenkinsArgoCDTerraformn8n

Development & APIs

Python (beginner, developing toward intermediate)Bash/cron (beginner)JavaScript/Node.jsPHPReactGoogle Gemini API

Security & Auditing

Zero Trust ArchitectureAqua TrivyLinux Hardening
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Professional Journey

Independent IT & Web Consultant

Freelance

Jan 2023 - Present
Self-employed

Developed web platforms integrating batch scripts, SEO, and payment gateways. Maintained a Docker home lab with bridge networks and Watchtower. Automated workflows with n8n and Bash/cron.

Web Developer

Goonj Music School

Feb 2024 - Sep 2024
Freelance

End-to-end design and hosting management for a music school portfolio, ensuring secure audience reach.

Web Developer

Shivsarjan.in

Started Jun 2022
Self-employed

Leveraged server configurations and database integrity management via PhpMyAdmin and Cloudflare.

Streamer

Rooter.gg

Nov 2021 - Nov 2022
Full-time

Managed live broadcast content and engaged with audiences on a major gaming platform.

Content Creator

YouTube

Started May 2019
Self-employed

Producing technical content and reviews. Skilled in video editing and community management.

Featured Work

StockMind

Full-stack AI inventory platform. Includes an MCP-assisted EC2 remote testing workflow. AI drafts purchase orders (human review required).

React 19FastAPIPostgreSQLGoogle Gemini API

DevSecOps Docker Audit

DevSecOps assignment hardening an existing Node.js app's Docker and CI configuration. Implemented non-root execution, alpine image reduction, and GitHub Actions Trivy vulnerability scanning.

DockerGitHub ActionsAqua TrivyAlpine Linux

Amazon Prime Clone Deployment

DevOps learning project demonstrating infrastructure provisioning and CI/CD pipelines. Configured Terraform for AWS EKS/EC2, a Jenkins pipeline with SonarQube and Trivy scans, and ArgoCD deployment.

AWS EKSTerraformJenkinsKubernetesArgoCD

CF-QUIC-Bridge

Automation connecting web and infrastructure experience. AI-assisted Bash script dynamically updates Cloudflare Firewall allowlists for QUIC.cloud IPs, alongside a WordPress MU plugin to restore client IPs behind proxies.

BashCloudflare APIPHPWordPress

More Open Source Work

Classroombot

PythonDiscord API

office-agent-skills

PythonAI Agent Skills

Antigravity-autoupdate

BashLinux x64

devjournal

Vanilla JavaScriptHTML5/CSS3

Image-to-WebP-Converter

PythonTkintercwebp

Pdf-to-Image-Converter

PythonPyQt5PyMuPDF

Education & Specialized Training

DevOps, Cloud & Cyber Security

Pursuing

Scaler Academy

June 2025 - Present

Focus: Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines.

B.Sc. in Computer Science

Thakur College of Science & Commerce

2020 — 2023

Grade: 8.61 CGPI

Diploma in Computer Science

The Saraswati Vidyalaya

Completed 2017

Grade A (Excellent)

Certifications & Training

Master AI Prompting
Brightso • 2024
SQL Injection For Beginners
SkillUp Online • 2022
YouTube 1K Challenge
Think Media • 2023
Ethical Hacking Workshop
IIT Bombay (Kyrion) • 2018
Internet of Things Workshop
IIT Bombay (Kyrion) • July 2019
Hour of Code (Logic Series)
Code.org • 2022

Honors & Achievements

1st Place - Science Exhibition

Techno-Science Galaxy • St. Andrew's College
2018

Awarded Certificate of Merit for First Place in Working Model Competition.

1st Place - Group Dance

Ujjwala Fest • The Borivali Education Society
2017

Secured first prize in the inter-collegiate cultural group dance competition.

SLCIT Scholarship

School Level IT Course • TMV & EDULIGHT
2014

Awarded scholarship for academic excellence in Information Technology.

NETSE Participation

National Env. Talent Search • MIFEE
2017

Participated in National Level Environment Talent Search Examination.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What certifications and training has Harshal completed?

I have completed training and workshops in various technical domains. My training includes a Master AI Prompting certificate from Brightso (2024), SQL Injection For Beginners from SkillUp Online (2022), the YouTube 1K Challenge by Think Media (2023), and the Hour of Code Logic Series by Code.org (2022). Additionally, I participated in the Ethical Hacking Workshop (2018) and Internet of Things Workshop (2019) at IIT Bombay with Kyrion. Note that these distinguish between course completion, workshop participation, and professional certification; I am currently studying DevOps and Cloud but do not hold major cloud provider certifications (like AWS) beyond what is listed.

• Who is Harshal Machhi and what roles is he pursuing?

I am a Junior DevOps Engineer and Cloud Infrastructure Practitioner based in Mumbai, India. I am pursuing junior/entry-level DevOps, cloud, infrastructure, and automation opportunities.

• What practical cloud automation projects has he built?

My projects include CF-QUIC-Bridge for Cloudflare/QUIC.cloud automation and CI/CD and Kubernetes configuration as learning projects.

• Does he use AI to build projects?

Yes, most of my Python and Bash projects were built with substantial AI assistance. My work involves identifying practical problems, specifying behavior, guiding implementation, testing, and debugging with assistance.

• What is his Python experience?

I am a beginner in Python, developing toward an intermediate level. I use AI-assisted development across my projects to build and test tools while learning the language.

• What does StockMind do?

StockMind is a full-stack AI inventory platform. It tracks inventory and uses the Google Gemini API to draft purchase orders which require human review.

• How does he test projects beyond his local machine?

I test projects on remote AWS EC2 instances. For StockMind, I used a remote deployment-testing workflow assisted by an Antigravity MCP integration. Separately, I use Tailscale for secure remote access to my practice environments.

• Where can visitors inspect source code and contact him?

Source code is available on my GitHub profile (github.com/Harshuqt). You can contact me via the contact form on this website or at [email protected].

Let's Connect

I'm looking for entry-level DevOps roles. Send me a message.

Contact Information

[email protected]
/harshalmachhi
/Harshuqt

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