Navin Pandey
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Computer Science graduate with hands-on experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, and software development. Skilled in configuring CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes deployments, and automation workflows through internships at Groq and ODAIA. Strong foundation in full-stack development with projects spanning game design, web applications, and AI infrastructure. Passionate about building scalable systems and delivering reliable software solutions through collaborative teamwork and technical innovation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cloud Engineering Intern
Groq
07.2025 - 09.2025
- Configured and documented gen-pipeline workflows in Buildkite, creating reusable YAML templates and guides for faster onboarding.
- Rolled out CI/CD pipelines across multiple repositories, integrating Renovate, Buildkite, buildkite-scripts, and Kubernetes OCI deployments.
- Set up and maintained Kustomize and Flux-based Kubernetes deployments, including a diagnostics script to identify and resolve issues.
- Developed a Mermaid-based visualization tool to render pipeline workflows, improving clarity and cross-team collaboration.
DevOps Co-op Student
ODAIA
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Optimized deployment pipelines and automated delivery processes across cloud environments.
- Improved CI/CD workflows and monitoring practices, increasing release speed and reliability.
- Collaborated with engineering and IT teams to strengthen platform scalability and resilience.
COMPSA Mental Health Coordinator
Queen’s University
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Organized events and provided mental health advocacy for computing students during the pandemic.
- Gathered community feedback and implemented wellness strategies with the student association.
Academic Tutor
09.2018 - 08.2021
- Provided tutoring in Math, English, and Science for students aged 10–14, improving academic performance and confidence.
Application Developer Co-Op
Swift Ride
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Built and maintained core components of a transportation web application using Vue.js and JavaScript.
- Collaborated with a cross-functional team to design UI features and perform QA testing.
Web Developer Intern
Evichat
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Developed company website using Ruby on Rails, integrating frontend designs with backend services.
- Resolved production issues and ensured website stability and responsiveness.
Education
Bachelor of Computing (Honours) -
Queen's University
Kingston, ON05.2025
Skills
- Languages: Java, JavaScript, Python, C, C, Ruby, HTML, CSS, Ruby on Rails, YAML, Go
- Frameworks/Tools: React, Vuejs, LaTeX, Git
- Areas of Interest: Software Development, DevOps, Web Development, AI Infrastructure
- Personal Strengths: Work ethic, Following directions, Creative thinking, Problem-solving skills
Timeline
Cloud Engineering Intern
Groq
07.2025 - 09.2025
DevOps Co-op Student
ODAIA
05.2023 - 08.2023
COMPSA Mental Health Coordinator
Queen’s University
09.2021 - 04.2022
Application Developer Co-Op
Swift Ride
06.2020 - 09.2020
Web Developer Intern
Evichat
06.2019 - 09.2019
Academic Tutor
09.2018 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Computing (Honours) -
Queen's University