Ashish Modi

Background

About Ashish Modi

I thrive at the intersection of innovation, automation, and impact. As an Advisory Software Engineer at IBM India Pvt Ltd, I lead strategic modernization and automation initiatives in cybersecurity, network infrastructure, and DevOps—delivering scalable, Python-driven solutions that streamline operations and fortify enterprise systems. With over 20 years of experience spanning global tech leaders like HCL Technologies and Huawei, I bring deep cross-functional expertise in software engineering, network automation, CI/CD pipelines, cloud configuration, and secure infrastructure deployment. My recent focus has been on advancing cybersecurity product transformation—rewriting legacy Delphi architectures into Python-based, distributed applications powered by Celery and deployed via Kubernetes. I spearheaded CI/CD pipeline integrations, developed REST API-powered automation workflows, and managed MSSQL server administration while driving performance optimization and fault tolerance. As part of a GenAI-ML initiative, I’m currently developing the Sigma Rule Generation Project using large language models and supervised machine learning to revolutionize detection logic within security frameworks. Previously, I architected and deployed Ansible-based playbooks for Palo Alto Networks, automating critical network configurations, object policies, and firewall operations across production environments. My solutions have saved over 240 engineering hours annually through tailored automation and pipeline optimization. I’ve also led platform-wide DevOps transformations, including Jenkins job automation, SCM contribution dashboards, and XML-driven config management tools. My credentials include certifications in Python Programming, Linux Administration, and ITIL Foundation, reinforced by a postgraduate program in GenAI and ML. Recognized for innovation, I’ve led patent submissions, conducted internal technical training programs, and contributed to winning hackathon solutions in cloud automation. I bring a mindset of continuous improvement, technical depth, and collaborative leadership—delivering solutions that matter, at scale.