In this episode of Techie Talks with Kuldeep, we sit down with Sandeep Rawat, Co-Founder and CTO of OpsTree Solutions and BuildPiper. From his early roots in Uttarakhand to leading tech transformations at giants like Xebia, Nagarro, and Snapdeal, Sandeep shares a masterclass on building a career and staying relevant in the evolving IT landscape with latest technologies Cloud, DevOps and AI🚀 What you will learn in this episode:The transition from a software engineer to a Tech Co-Founder and CTO.The origin story of BuildPiper and solving complex Kubernetes delivery challenges.Deep dive into the current state of DevOps, Cloud Computing, and AI in 2026.Why Open Source contributions and community engagement are career game-changers.Essential advice for aspiring tech professionals on balancing hard technical skills with leadership and soft skills.Whether you are a student or a senior professional, this conversation provides a roadmap for navigating the Next-Gen AI and Cloud era.00:00 Precap00:30 Introduction and guest welcome01:14 Sandeep's background, education and entry into IT Industry15:00 Working experience with Xebia, Nagarro, Snapdeal and co-founding OpsTree Solutions21:30 Start-up idea of BuildPiper with Shankar Jha27:00 Understanding DevOps and Cloud34:23 Artificial Intelligence and Its Impact in the IT spectrum39:10 Learning journey and importance of mentorship50:00 Advices for the aspiring tech professionals and the next generation of leaders58:26 Conclusion and final thoughts👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring interviews and startup stories!Connect with Techie Talks with Kuldeep:YouTube Channel: @techietalkswithkuldeep WhatsApp Channel: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb7Q4JHAjPXUt8hBgm2TLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/techietalkswithkuldeepFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574642927780Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techietalkswithkuldeepLearn more about Sandeep and OpsTreeSandeep Rawat: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandeep-rawat-devops/Website: https://opstree.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/opstree-solutions/#devops #interview #podcast #machinelearning #artificial_intelligence #journey #motivation #careeradvice #education #cloudcomputing #itindustry #technolovers #technology