Trilochan Donkena

August 2025 - Present | Hillsboro, Oregon, United States

• Lead a globally distributed, cross-functional organization delivering a Platform-as-a-Service for the avionics field.
• Drove the definition of a next-generation avionics platform that extends beyond in-flight entertainment to a comprehensive hosting ecosystem enabling airlines and partners to build and run applications with autonomy.
• Developed an operations platform with CI/CD capabilities that enables airline-controlled release cadence, reducing downtime and optimizing service performance.

Member of Technical Staff - V

January 2025 - August 2025 | Hillsboro, Oregon, United States

• Managed fleet-wide Kubernetes (K8s/K3s) clusters across hybrid environments (cloud and bare metal).
• Architected multi-cluster GitOps workflows using ArgoCD for declarative deployment.
• Built Go and Python tooling for cluster lifecycle management, scaling, and health monitoring.
• Enabled centralized observability with Prometheus, Grafana, Vector Dev, and CloudWatch.
• Implemented policy-driven security with Kubernetes RBAC, PodSecurityPolicies, and admission controllers.
• Led infrastructure-as-code initiatives using Terraform and Helm for standardized provisioning.
• Maintained hybrid cloud integration with AWS and OpenStack, optimizing cost and performance.
• Authored documentation, onboarding guides, and operational runbooks.

November 2022 - December 2024

• Architected and deployed a Microfrontend UI Platform on an on-prem Kubernetes Cluster with a microservice middle tier architecture, hosting 30 independent modules across manufacturing functional areas.
• Reviewed and analyzed code to ensure adherence to best practices and improve overall quality.
• Architected and developed resilient microservices-based APIs, enabling seamless inter-system communication and enhancing overall system interoperability.
• Facilitated Agile methodologies to enhance team collaboration and improve project delivery timelines.
• Architected structured system designs that optimized performance and scalability for diverse applications.
• Devised innovative cloud solutions that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced costs for the organization.
• Led technical teams in strategic projects, driving innovation and fostering professional development among team members.
• Mentored cross-functional teams on module development using React JS, Bootstrap, and Typescript.
• Conducted training sessions to upskill backend resources for UI development.

November 2019 - November 2020

https://app.sensiml.cloud

• Implemented responsive user interfaces using modern frontend frameworks to enhance user experience.
• Developed cloud-based applications.
• Designed and developed web applications, ensuring high performance and scalability.
• Managed database systems effectively to support data integrity and accessibility.
• Architected robust backend solutions to optimize application functionality and security.
• Integrated APIs seamlessly to facilitate communication between different software systems.
• Enhanced application quality with automated unit tests using Jest and Enzyme.
• Implemented automated deployments to AWS and developed REST APIs using Django Rest Framework.

December 2016 - November 2019

Intel Non-Volatile Memory Solutions Group (NSG):

• Led an Agile Scrum team in designing and developing supply chain applications for the Non-Volatile Memory Solutions Group.
• Led DevOps implementation and refined development processes for continuous integration and deployment.
• Revamped DevOps practices and developed responsive UIs using Bootstrap and Vue.js.
• Designed responsive interfaces and integrated essential automated testing practices.
• Fostered effective team collaboration by facilitating open communication and promoting a collaborative work environment.
• Engineered robust system architectures to enhance performance and scalability in software applications.
• Championed agile methodologies to streamline project management and improve team responsiveness to change.
• Led Agile Scrum teams to design and develop applications for Supply Chain and Planning.
• Architected and led the Retail Sales Accelerator application development, implementing CI/CD for 40 applications.
• Implemented rigorous code review practices to ensure high-quality code and maintain coding standards.

Intel Sales and Marketing Group:

• Championed agile methodologies to streamline project management and improve team responsiveness to change.
• Led Agile Scrum teams to design and develop applications for Supply Chain and Planning.
• Architected and led the Retail Sales Accelerator application development, implementing CI/CD for 40 applications.
• Implemented rigorous code review practices to ensure high-quality code and maintain coding standards.

September 2015 - December 2016

https://www.nevadatax.nv.gov

• Designed robust systems that enhanced operational efficiency and supported user requirements.
• Architected a tax portal for the Nevada state government.
• Integrated APIs to facilitate seamless data exchange between various software applications.
• Developed high-quality software solutions that addressed complex business challenges and improved functionality.
• Led technical teams in project execution, fostering collaboration and promoting best practices in software development.
• Optimized system performance through rigorous analysis and implementation of effective enhancement strategies.
• Utilized TDD and design patterns to ensure high availability and security for the infrastructure.

March 2001 - September 2015

Intel Custom Foundry:

• Collaborated in an Agile Scrum team to develop the Intel Custom Foundry Web Portal, a comprehensive platform for managing the product lifecycle from initiation to delivery.
• Led a team of developers in creating solutions for the Post Silicon area of the portal, enhancing customer engagement with Intel.
• Designed and implemented the foundational architecture for modular components within the Post Silicon framework.
• Promoted a collaborative development culture emphasizing pair programming and knowledge sharing among team members.
• Developed build scripts and automated builds to support continuous integration, improving deployment efficiency.
• Conducted code reviews and refactored existing code to enhance quality, implementing NUnit for unit testing and Fitness for user acceptance testing.
• Served as a Post Silicon Systems Enablement Architect, implementing automation solutions to streamline complex business processes and facilitate data sharing with customers.
• Developed innovative automation strategies that replaced intricate data interchange rules while adhering to Intel’s legal and IP protection policies.
• Managed user groups and led requirements discussions with stakeholders, architecting solutions aligned with business needs.
• Defined best practices and exemplar solutions to guide developers in implementing effective patterns.
• Automated builds and established continuous integration processes, enhancing code quality through NUnit testing.

Intel Technology and Manufacturing Group:

• Contributed to an Agile team in developing the Capacity Planning application, a web-based tool for managing capacity planning across Intel factories.
• Created thin client web user interfaces and RESTful web services using ASP.NET, enhancing application functionality.
• Employed Test Driven Development (TDD) methodologies and GOF design patterns to improve code quality and testability.
• Participated in code reviews, refactored code, and automated tests using NUnit to ensure high standards of software quality.