The Role of Leadership in Transforming Retail Technology Infrastructure with DevOps

Authors

  • Chandrasekhara Mokkapati, Independent Researcher, D.No.26-25-21 Durgivari Street Gandhinagar Vijayawada 520003,
  • Shalu Jain Reserach Scholar, Maharaja Agrasen Himalayan Garhwal University, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand
  • Akshun Chhapola Independent Researcher, Delhi Technical University, Delhi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36676/dira.v12.i3.79

Keywords:

Leadership, DevOps, Retail Technology, Digital Transformation, Infrastructure Modernization, Operational Efficiency, Case Studies, Competitive Advantage

Abstract

In the fast changing retail technology market, DevOps principles are transforming how firms manage and improve their technological infrastructure. This study examines how leadership may use DevOps to improve retail technology and operations. As retail embraces digital transformation, technological strategies must fit with business goals. This change requires leaders to guide their firms through complicated infrastructure upgrade and operational efficiency. DevOps, which emphasizes communication between development and operations teams, continuous integration and delivery, and automation, has become essential for technological infrastructure agility and efficiency. DevOps benefits retail companies in a competitive world with quick customer behavior and market fluctuations. These include increased deployment frequency, time-to-market, dependability, and scalability. DevOps demands a fundamental change in corporate culture and leadership, not simply new technologies and procedures. This article discusses how successful leadership can promote collaboration, transformation, and DevOps alignment with strategic corporate objectives to achieve this cultural transition. Leadership helps overcome change resistance, foster cross-functional cooperation, and incorporate DevOps into the organization's technology and business operations. Leaders must also address talent shortages, resource limits, and outdated systems that might hinder DevOps rollout. The report also covers DevOps case studies from major retail companies that transformed their technological infrastructure. These case studies show how visionary leaders have navigated digital change, used DevOps to innovate, and improved operational efficiency and customer happiness. The article outlines best practices and important success criteria for retail executives using DevOps via these real-world experiences. The report also examines how DevOps adoption affects retail customer experience, supply chain management, and competitive positioning. Leaders can create a more flexible and responsive company that can satisfy consumer and market demands by aligning technological infrastructure with business goals. Integration of DevOps may improve data-driven decision-making, resource efficiency, and technological infrastructure resilience In conclusion, DevOps leadership in retail technology infrastructure transformation is strategic and complex. Leaders must promote DevOps and create a culture of change, cooperation, and continuous improvement. They may unleash DevOps' full potential to create technology innovation, operational excellence, and retail sector competitive advantage by doing so. This paper offers insightful advice for executives navigating digital transformation and using DevOps to accomplish strategic objectives.

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DOI: 10.36676/dira.v12.i3.79
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Chandrasekhara Mokkapati, Shalu Jain, & Akshun Chhapola. (2024). The Role of Leadership in Transforming Retail Technology Infrastructure with DevOps. Darpan International Research Analysis, 12(3), 228–238. https://doi.org/10.36676/dira.v12.i3.79