Enterprise Deployment Automation Overhaul

Role: Lead DevOps Engineer
Duration: 8 months
Key Impact:
  • Reduced deployment time from hours to minutes with automated Jira-Bitbucket integration
  • Achieved NIST 800-53 compliance through automated security controls and vulnerability scanning
  • Automated deployment tracking in Jira saving 15 hours per week of manual updates
  • Implemented automated security scanning saving 20 hours per week of manual review
  • Created custom Google Apps Script automation reducing deployment coordination time by 80%
Technologies:
Jira SoftwareJira AutomationBitbucketGoogle Apps ScriptSnykSonarQubeGitOps

Project Overview

Spearheaded a complete overhaul of the enterprise deployment pipeline by integrating Atlassian suite (Jira Software, Jira Automation, and Bitbucket) with Google Apps Script automation. The project transformed a manual, error-prone process into a fully automated, secure, and auditable system with real-time deployment tracking.

Technical Implementation

Atlassian Integration

  • Implemented Jira Automation rules for automated deployment tracking
  • Created custom Bitbucket Pipelines for consistent deployment workflows
  • Integrated Jira Software with Bitbucket for end-to-end visibility
  • Automated release notes generation from Jira tickets

Google Apps Script Automation

  • Developed custom Google Apps Script for deployment coordination
  • Created automated notification system for stakeholders
  • Built real-time deployment status dashboard
  • Implemented automated approval workflows

Security & Compliance

  • Integrated Snyk for continuous vulnerability scanning
  • Implemented SonarQube for code quality and security analysis
  • Created automated NIST 800-53 control validation
  • Built comprehensive audit logging and compliance reporting

Monitoring & Observability

  • Configured Jira dashboards for deployment metrics
  • Implemented automated status updates in Jira
  • Created real-time deployment tracking through Google Sheets integration
  • Set up automated incident creation in Jira

Challenges & Solutions

Challenge 1: Atlassian-Google Integration

Needed to create seamless workflow between Atlassian tools and Google Workspace. Solution: Developed custom Google Apps Script that synced deployment data between Jira and Google Sheets, enabling real-time status tracking.

Challenge 2: Compliance Requirements

Complex NIST requirements needed to be tracked and validated across multiple systems. Solution: Created automated compliance checks in Bitbucket Pipelines and integrated results with Jira for tracking.

Challenge 3: Scale

System needed to handle 100+ deployments per day with real-time updates in Jira. Solution: Implemented Jira Automation rules and optimized Google Apps Script for high-frequency updates.

Results & Impact

The new system revolutionized the deployment process while maintaining strict security standards:

  • Deployment frequency increased by 400% through Bitbucket Pipelines automation
  • Zero security incidents post-implementation with Snyk and SonarQube integration
  • 100% compliance with NIST 800-53 controls through automated validation
  • 90% reduction in manual Jira updates through Jira Automation
  • Improved developer satisfaction scores by 85% with streamlined workflow

Lessons Learned

  1. Early stakeholder engagement is crucial for compliance requirements
  2. Proper Jira Automation configuration is essential for scaling
  3. Google Apps Script can significantly enhance Atlassian integration
  4. Regular security scanning must be integrated into deployment workflows