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Gigi S.

Gigi Sayfan

Kubernetes and multi-cloud expert and published author

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    Tel Aviv University

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    Perplexity AI

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Starting at 1:00 AM UTC

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Gigi’s Site Reliability Engineering Qualifications

Experience level: Director

Hi there! I have three decades of experience in software engineering and architecture. Over the last 14 years I focused on SRE, DevOps with specialization in Kubernete and multi-cloud. I managed tens of Kubernetes clusters across Google GKE, AWS EKS and Azure AKS. I helped high-caliber companies like Cloud Kitchens (now ATOS) and Perplexity to run their systems efficiently and reliably. I have hands-on experience at the highest level and scale with all aspects of software development and infrastructure: Coding, testing, CI/CD, observability, security. You name it I've done it in production with high stakes. While I was immersed in these high-pressure environments I also made a point to share the knowledge and experience I gained with the community through hundreds of technical articles and several books, including my Mastering Kubernetes book series (4 editions). See my Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Gigi-Sayfan/author/B079GQHGKC?ccs_id=f01c468a-e05c-47dc-a98a-9b6c6013c12b If you're looking of top-level expertise combined with real-world production experience and proven knowledge sharing then I'm the right coach for you! I joined Leland because I want more direct connection with the people that can benefit the most from my skills, knowledge and experience beyond articles and books. I can't wait to start working with you and help you accomplish your goals!

Gigi can help with:

Automation

Incident Response

Networking Strategy

Performance Optimization

Site Reliability Engineering

Skill Building

Technical Interview Prep

Work Experience

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Member of Technical Staff

Perplexity AI

August 2025 - Present

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Principal Software Engineer

Invisible Dynamics

January 2024 - August 2025

[Acquired by Perplexity] I was the head of infrastructure single-handedly responsible for everything from Kubernetes clusters to DNS, AWS, CI/CD, observability, security and compliance. In addition, I evolved and managed our core LLM client library and contributed to the simple-openai open source library. I also built an LLM observability solution on top of OpenTelemetry.

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Principal Software Engineer

STEALTH STARTUP

February 2020 - December 2023

N/A

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Software Architect

helix education

March 2017 - February 2020

Helix is a genomics startup. We’re creating an ecosystem where people can explore diverse and uniquely personalized applications provided by high-quality partners. Helix handles sample collection, DNA sequencing, and secure data storage so that our partners can develop on-demand products in areas such as health, fitness, nutrition, lifestyle, genealogy, and inherited traits.

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Platform Architect

威尔云

July 2016 - February 2017

VRVIU is a young startup that develops cutting-edge virtual reality software and hardware solutions. I am in charge of the overall system architecture and directly responsible for the backend.

Education

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Tel Aviv University

MBA, Information systems Management

1995 - 1997

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Tel Aviv University

BS, Computer Science

1991 - 1995

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