About Coach AK
October 20, 2020 2025-07-08 17:05About Coach AK
About Coach AK
About Coach AK
A vision rooted in Real Experience
Ananth Kannan, also known as Coach AK is a TOGAF certified enterprise architect with over 24 years of IT experience, including 10+ years deeply immersed in DevOps, DevSecOps, and cloud-native architecture. Based in Frisco, Texas, he currently serves as a Senior DevOps Architect at a Fortune 500 company while simultaneously empowering professionals worldwide as their trusted DevOps coach. His digital presence spans CoachDevOps.com, a large YouTube channel, GitHub repositories, and active LinkedIn engagement where he’s recognized for demystifying DevOps with hands-on guidance. Driven by the mission to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world execution, Coach AK combines enterprise-grade experience with approachable, mentor-led training.
Coach AK’s philosophy
Education isn't just about consuming content, it's about transformation.
From architect to mentor
Career & Professional Background
- IT to DevOps Leader – From infra architect to leading DevOps transformations.
- Cloud & CI/CD Expert – Skilled in AWS, Azure, and pipeline automation.
- Hands-On at Fortune 500 – Manages production and delivers live training.
- Certified & Security-Savvy – TOGAF certified with DevSecOps focus.
- Educator & Writer – Publishes blogs on Docker, AKS, and DevOps trends.
Tools & Technical Expertise
- Full DevSecOps Stack – Skilled in Git, GitHub, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Maven, SonarQube, Nexus.
- Infra as Code Mastery – Proficient with Terraform and Ansible for configuration management.
- Modern Pipelines – Trains with GitHub Actions and advanced CI/CD setups.
- Security Tools Expert – Uses Trivy, Checkov, GH Advanced Security for secure pipelines.
- Hands-On Learning – Guides real AWS/Azure deployments with practical debugging and builds.
Impact of teaching and Mentoring Approach
- Mentor, Not Just Trainer – Focused on real results, not just lectures.
- Hands-On Program – 12 weeks, 80% labs, 50+ real-world DevSecOps tasks.
- Proven Success – Trained 3,000+ professionals, many in top companies.
- Full Career Support – Includes WhatsApp groups, resume help, and mock interviews.
- Real-World Confidence – Builds job-ready skills through feedback and peer learning.
Certificates & Achievements
- TOGAF-Certified Architect – Designs high-performance, enterprise-grade systems.
- Proven Track Record – 3,000+ graduates placed in top companies.
- Up-to-Date Curriculum – Covers Helm, Trivy, GitHub Advanced Security, and more.
- Active Educator – Shares knowledge via YouTube, GitHub demos, and live platforms.
- Legacy of Impact – Driven by continuous learning and real-world outcomes.
Coach AK's
Personal Note
“I’m not here just to teach tools, I’m here to empower you to transform your career.”
Coach AK believes DevOps learning should fuel real-world change. He blends discipline like architectural rigor and security best practices with empathy, offering tailored mentoring to each learner. Outside the screen, he’s an avid learner too, staying engaged with new tools, writing blog posts, and building open-source demos. His personal journey from enterprise architect to global coach fuels his conviction that anyone, regardless of background, can master DevSecOps with the right support. Beneath technical frameworks, his purpose is clear: to energetically guide every professional toward clarity, skill, and career success.
