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2025

Software Engineer I @ Swym Corporation

  • AI Transformation Lead

    Drove Swym’s AI automation effort — introduced Slack-based deployment bots and AI-assisted CI/CD improvements.

    #AI#Automation#CI/CD

  • Infrastructure Revamp & Cluster Migration

    Created new AKS clusters with workload identities, app gateways, and SSO integration. Migrated all workloads with zero downtime.

    #Kubernetes#Azure#SSO#Helm v2

  • Observability at Scale

    Built Jaeger + Kafka tracing pipeline and redesigned logging with FluentBit aggregator architecture for high throughput reliability.

    #Jaeger#Kafka#Observability

  • Zero-Downtime Deployments

    Eliminated deployment-related failed requests by refining lifecycle hooks, readiness probes, and preStop policies.

    #Kubernetes#Deployment Strategy

  • Promoted to Software Engineer I

    Recognized for leading infrastructure modernization and automation initiatives across engineering.

    #Career Growth#Leadership

2024

Associate Software Engineer @ Swym Corporation

  • Observability Platform Overhaul

    Designed a full-stack observability solution with OpenSearch, Jaeger, FluentBit, and Grafana OnCall — reducing incident MTTR by 40%.

    #OpenSearch#FluentBit#Grafana#Jaeger

  • Cost & Resource Optimization

    Reduced infra spend by 30% via Azure Spot VMs, ILM policies, and resource rightsizing for staging clusters.

    #Azure#Optimization#Cloud

  • OpenTelemetry & Jaeger Operator Integration

    Implemented distributed tracing with custom Clojure library integrating the Java OTel SDK, enhancing trace visibility.

    #OpenTelemetry#Clojure#Jaeger Operator
    Setup Jaeger Operator Blog ↗

  • Cluster Reliability & Documentation

    Upgraded critical components (Teleport, Jenkins, Nexus), conducted K8s KTs, and maintained developer documentation.

    #Kubernetes#DevOps#Knowledge Sharing

  • Advanced Monitoring & ISM Policies

    Optimized OpenSearch by implementing hot/warm/cold node architecture with custom FluentBit Lua scripts for log indexing.

    #OpenSearch#FluentBit#Lua

2023

Associate Software Engineer (Intern → Full-Time) @ Swym Corporation

  • Kubernetes Migration & Helm Rollouts

    Containerized Node.js and Clojure workloads, introduced GitOps deployments via ArgoCD, and set up secure secret management using Azure Key Vault.

    #Kubernetes#Helm#ArgoCD#Azure

  • Monitoring & Alerting Foundation

    Established Prometheus + Grafana OnCall monitoring stack with Slack-based alert routing for proactive incident management.

    #Prometheus#Grafana#Alerting

  • Secret Management Initiative

    Migrated service credentials from plaintext to Azure Key Vault, aligning with SOC2 compliance and security best practices.

    #Azure Key Vault#Security#Compliance

  • Infrastructure Documentation

    Authored comprehensive Kubernetes deployment and configuration guides to accelerate team onboarding.

    #Documentation#DevOps Enablement

  • Hackathon Participation

    Explored OpenAI Whisper for internal automation and built quick Shopify-integrated prototypes.

    #OpenAI#Shopify API#Innovation

2022

Student @ SASTRA Deemed University

  • Head of Daksh SoC (School of Computing Events Team)

    Led the events team for Daksh and Utsav 2023 — SASTRA’s flagship tech festivals. Mentored juniors, managed large-scale logistics, and coordinated with administration for smooth execution.

    #Leadership#Event Management#Mentorship

  • Content Writer at OWASP Foundation

    Authored accessible articles on cybersecurity, distributed systems, and AI for a global community. Simplified technical topics and mentored peers on tech writing.

    #Cybersecurity#Writing#Community

  • Core Team Member — Team 1nf1n1ty (Cybersecurity)

    Represented SASTRA University’s official cybersecurity team in national CTFs, securing a Top 5 rank in India. Specialized in forensics, cryptography, and network exploitation.

    #Cybersecurity#CTF#Forensics#Leadership

  • Mentorship & Community Building

    Guided juniors in technical domains, cybersecurity, and event management — helping establish sustainable student-led tech initiatives on campus.

    #Mentorship#Community#Leadership

2021

Student @ SASTRA Deemed University

  • Joined Daksh SoC Events Team

    Started contributing to event planning and logistics for Daksh and Utsav tech festivals. Collaborated with peers to organize hybrid events during the pandemic.

    #Event Coordination#Teamwork#Organization

  • Utsav 2021 & Daksh 2021

    Successfully executed large-scale college festivals amid COVID-19 restrictions, ensuring safety and participation through hybrid online models.

    #Leadership#Adaptability#Event Execution

  • Early Exploration in Technology

    Began exploring programming, Linux, and basic cybersecurity concepts, laying the foundation for later specialization.

    #Linux#Networking#Foundations