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Vishal Rustagi
Co-Founder & CEO
Making the first step into a competitive industry is arduous. But breaking ground in the $2.11 trillion-worth digital transformation industry is a whole different level of success.
Sustaining that success with unwavering determination since its inception in 2022, Ariedge has been writing a tale of development, strength, and improvement. A future-first digital innovation company, Ariedge empowers enterprises with AI-driven DevOps, automation, and cloud transformation.
The company is on a mission to eliminate operational inefficiencies, accelerate digital delivery, and enable enterprises to achieve scalability with confidence. Ariedge has rapidly become a reliable collaborator with startups, SMEs, and enterprises in every industry in a relatively brief period of time. The lion’s share of credit goes to its Azure DevOps Services, imbued with expert-led automation strategies that help companies accelerate their software delivery.
By enabling seamless CI/CD integration, AI-Powered Monitoring & Automation, infrastructure as code(IaC) offerings, Containerization & Orchestration, DevSecOps Integration and cloud-native DevOps that help optimize deployment pipelines, the company modernizes workflows and boosts operational agility.
In other words, Ariedge is transforming the way businesses embrace AI to achieve long-term digital transformation. We recently got in touch with the man at the helm of the company, Vishal Rustagi, Co-Founder and CEO. Below is an excerpt from CIO Insider’s exclusive interview with Vishal.
What does Ariedge offer through its DevOps services, and how is its approach unique?
Ariedge offers end-to-end Azure DevOps solutions that help organizations streamline delivery pipelines, automate cloud operations, and build resilient infrastructure. Our expertise spans CI/CD excellence with automated testing and seamless deployments, AI-powered monitoring for predictive issue resolution, and containerization with Docker and Kubernetes for scalable, cost-efficient infrastructure.
We believe that hands-on experience is key to mas -tery
We leverage Infrastructure as Code(IaC) to automate provisioning and governance across Azure and multi-cloud environments, while enabling cloud-native DevOps for Azure, AWS, and GCP. What sets us apart is our Agent-First approach, where automation is enhanced with intelligence.
By fusing AI with DevOps, we deploy smart agents that predict failures, self-heal pipelines, and optimize resources, while extending the same framework into custom-built agents that automate business processes beyond DevOps.
What is your vision for DevOps at Ariedge?
Vishal Rustagi, Co-Founder & CEO of Ariedge, envisions DevOps as more than pipelines and automation — it’s about empowering teams to innovate without fear. He believes DevOps must evolve from reactive to proactive, and from automation to true autonomy, where intelligent systems handle repetitive tasks, enabling people to focus on creativity, strategy, and impact.
This philosophy drives Ariedge’s Agent-First approach, blending AI, cloud, and human ingenuity to create self-optimizing systems that amplify hu man potential. For Vishal, DevOps is not just a methdology but a cultural shift that enterprises world wide need to embrace to stay future-ready.
Tell us about your flagship offerings and target segments.
Our core offerings have evolved significantly since we began. Initially focused on general IT services, we’ve moved up the value chain and now specialize in cloud transformation,
DevOps, low-code/no-code develop - ment, application modernization, and custom application development.
In the past two years, we've expanded into AI-driven services, developing AI agents and solutions that help clients enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs. We also provide regular guidance on emerging technologies, conduct proof of concepts and offer freedemos to demonstrate value.
Additionally, we support client teams through training, particularly for L1 support, ensuring they are equipped to handle basic issues internally. Our goal is to keep clients digitally updated and competitive, helping them stay aligned with industry advancements and business demands.
How would you define your team?
Our team has been instrumental to the company’s success. While it's natural for people to come and go, we have a strong core group, some of whom have been with us since the beginning and have stood by us through every challenge. Their dedication, willingness to adapt and continuous learning have been key to our growth.
We're fortunate to have a highly motivated and supportive team that not only embraces new technologies and ways of working but also takes ownership during critical times. Their problem solving mindset and commitment to excellence are what truly drive our resilience and progress in the market.
What is Ariedge’s vision for the future of DevOps?
Ariedge envisions the future of DevOps as fully autonomous, where innovation takes center stage over routine automation. To realize this, we are investing in AI-First DevOps with pipelines that can self-heal, self-optimize, and self-scale; Agent-First Operations by embedding AI agents into every workflow to minimize manual intervention; Sustainable Infrastructure through intelligent resource allocation that drives greener and more cost-efficient operations; and Enterprise AI Integration to expand from infra structure management to building complete AI-driven digital ecosystems. Our mission is to redefine DevOps as a catalyst for innovation, shaping the next era of digital transformation.
