Sushant Mahajan serves as the Director of Cloud Operations at PowerSchool, where he plays a pivotal role in managing and optimizing cloud infrastructure for critical AWS-hosted SaaS platforms. With a strong passion for building scalable and reliable infrastructure and data pipelines, Sushant leverages his hands-on...
Sushant Mahajan serves as the Director of Cloud Operations at PowerSchool, where he plays a pivotal role in managing and optimizing cloud infrastructure for critical AWS-hosted SaaS platforms. With a strong passion for building scalable and reliable infrastructure and data pipelines, Sushant leverages his hands-on expertise in big data infrastructure administration and systems administration to ensure seamless operations. His proficiency in DevOps practices enables him to streamline workflows, allowing product development teams to deliver features quickly and securely.
At PowerSchool, Sushant is responsible for capacity planning and cost modeling for both on-premise and cloud infrastructure, ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving educational technology landscape. His experience with AWS and GCP services empowers him to implement innovative solutions that enhance performance and reliability while maintaining stringent security protocols. Sushant’s technical toolkit includes a diverse array of skills such as LoadRunner, SQL, and J2EE application development, which he utilizes to optimize web applications and improve user experiences.
Key projects under his leadership have included the migration of legacy systems to cloud-based architectures, significantly reducing operational costs and improving scalability. Sushant’s expertise in tools like Puppet and his background in Unix and Perl further bolster his ability to automate processes and manage complex environments. His commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration within his team ensures that PowerSchool remains at the forefront of educational technology innovation.
