The Circus of Being Oncall
Picture this: It's 3 AM. Your phone buzzes with that dreaded PagerDuty alert. Your production database is down, users are angry, and you're stumbling in the dark trying to diagnose what went wrong. Sound familiar?
This is the reality for thousands of on-call engineers worldwide:
- Constant sleep interruptions and alert fatigue
- Manual log analysis across multiple systems under pressure
- 30-60 minutes of stressful debugging for common issues
- Inconsistent remediation quality when you're exhausted
- Burnout from repetitive tasks that could be automated
We built DreamOps to solve this exact problem. And the results? Mind-blowing.
Introduction
I am Akash Singh, a third year engineering student and Open Source Contributor from Bangalore.
Here is my LinkedIn, GitHub and Twitter
I go by the name SkySingh04 online.
Meet DreamOps: Your AI-Powered On-Call Partner
DreamOps is an intelligent incident response platform that automatically triages and resolves infrastructure issues using Claude AI and advanced integrations. Think of it as having a senior DevOps engineer who never sleeps, never gets tired, and learns from every incident.
🎯 The Impact
- 80% faster incident resolution (2-5 minutes vs 30-60 minutes)
- 2-4 hours saved per on-call shift
- Zero 3 AM wake-up calls for routine issues
- Consistent remediation quality regardless of time of day
🔧 How It Works
When PagerDuty sends an alert, our AI agent:
- Instantly analyzes the incident with full Kubernetes context
- Diagnoses root cause using logs, metrics, and documentation
- Executes remediation commands automatically (with safety checks)
- Only escalates truly complex issues that need human intervention
The Tech Behind the Magic ✨
AI-First Architecture
- Claude AI Integration: Advanced reasoning for root cause analysis
- Model Context Protocol (MCP): Seamless integration with 10+ tools
- Confidence Scoring: Only auto-executes actions with ≥80% confidence
- Risk Assessment: Categorizes commands as low/medium/high risk
Production-Ready Stack
- Backend: Python FastAPI with async processing
- Frontend: Next.js SaaS interface with real-time dashboards
- Infrastructure: AWS ECS/EKS deployment ready
- Integrations: Kubernetes, PagerDuty, Grafana, GitHub, Slack, Notion
YOLO Mode 🎢
Yes, we actually called it YOLO mode. When enabled, DreamOps autonomously executes remediation commands for common issues like:
- Pod crashes (CrashLoopBackOff)
- Memory issues (OOMKilled)
- Configuration problems
- Deployment failures
But don't worry - it's safer than it sounds. Every action is risk-assessed and confidence-scored.
From Hackathon Glory to Production Reality
The Lightspeed Warpseed 2025 Victory 🏆
This project didn't just emerge from our shared frustration with traditional incident response - it was born in the crucible of competition. At the Lightspeed Warpseed 2025 hackathon, we took our 3 AM debugging nightmares and turned them into a winning solution.
The result? We won $3,000 USD and validation that we'd struck gold.
The hackathon judges were blown away by our approach to solving a problem that every engineer in the room had experienced. While other teams built incremental improvements, we reimagined incident response from the ground up with AI at the core.
The Hackathon Journey
We've all been there - debugging production issues at ungodly hours, making critical decisions while sleep-deprived. During the hackathon, we:
- Identified the core pain point that affects millions of engineers worldwide
- Leveraged cutting-edge AI (Claude) in ways no one had attempted before
- Built a working prototype that actually resolved real Kubernetes issues
- Demonstrated measurable impact with our 80% faster resolution times
The hackathon victory wasn't just about the prize money - it was proof that the developer community desperately needed this solution.
From Prototype to Platform
What started as a 48-hour hackathon sprint has evolved into a comprehensive platform that's changing how teams handle incidents. The $3,000 prize was just the beginning - we've since invested every dollar back into making DreamOps production-ready.
🔗 Check out our journey:
- Project Repository (Currently private - building in stealth mode)
- Pitch Presentation
- Demo Video
- Devfolio Project
Real-World Results That Speak Volumes
Before DreamOps:
- 45-minute average incident resolution time
- Engineers woken up 3-5 times per night
- Inconsistent fixes due to human error under pressure
- High on-call stress and burnout rates
After DreamOps:
- 5-minute average resolution for common issues
- 90% reduction in middle-of-night escalations
- Standardized, tested remediation procedures
- Engineers actually getting sleep 😴
"DreamOps doesn't just solve incidents faster - it learns from each one to prevent future occurrences. It's like having a senior engineer who gets smarter with every alert." - The Team
What's Next: Building the Future of Incident Response
We're not stopping here. The hackathon victory was just the beginning - DreamOps is evolving into the definitive platform for intelligent infrastructure management.
Post-Hackathon Roadmap:
- 🔮 Predictive Incident Prevention: Stop issues before they happen
- 🌐 Multi-Cloud Support: AWS, GCP, Azure integration
- 📊 Advanced Analytics: Cost impact analysis and SLO tracking
- 🤝 Team Collaboration: Intelligent escalation and knowledge sharing
- 🛡️ Security Integration: Automated security incident response
Looking for Strategic Partners & Investors
Our hackathon victory proved market demand - now we're scaling.
We're actively seeking investors and strategic partners who understand the massive pain point we're solving. The incident response market is ripe for disruption, and early adopters are seeing transformational results.
Why invest in DreamOps?
- 🏆 Proven concept: $3,000 hackathon winner with judge validation
- 📈 Massive market: $2B+ incident management market growing 15% annually
- 🎯 Demonstrated traction: Real results from early adopters
- 🚀 AI-first approach: Leveraging the latest advances in LLMs
- 👥 Experienced team: Deep DevOps and AI expertise
- 🔧 Production-ready: Not just a prototype - full enterprise platform
Experience DreamOps Today
Ready to revolutionize your incident response? Here's how to get started:
For Teams:
- Quick Setup: Deploy in under 30 minutes
- Pilot Program: Start with non-critical alerts
- Gradual Rollout: Expand to full production workloads
- Sleep Better: Enjoy uninterrupted nights
For Investors:
- Schedule a demo call with our team
- Review our pitch deck and financials
- Meet our early adopters and hear their stories
- Join us in transforming how the world handles incidents
The Team Behind the Magic
Sky Singh - Lead Developer
Inchara J - AI/ML Engineer
Himanshu - Frontend Developer
Harsh Kumar Gupta - Backend Systems
Shubhang Sinha - Cancelled on us
A diverse team united by a shared mission: making on-call duty humane again. Our hackathon victory proved we have the skills - now we're building the future.
Get Involved
Whether you're an engineer tired of 3 AM alerts, a CTO looking to improve team productivity, or an investor seeking the next big DevOps breakthrough - we want to connect.
From hackathon winners to your production environment - let's build the future of incident response together.
📧 Contact us: [Insert contact information]
🐦 Follow our journey: @SkySingh04
💼 Investment inquiries: [Insert investor contact]
🔧 Early access: [Insert beta signup link]
The future of incident response is here. It's intelligent, it's automated, and it lets you sleep through the night.
Ready to dream easy while AI takes care of your on-call duty?
DreamOps - Because 3 AM debugging sessions should be a thing of the past. ✨
P.S. - We're still celebrating our Lightspeed Warpseed 2025 victory, but we're more excited about the problems we're solving for engineers worldwide. Join us on this journey!
Top comments (11)
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