Originally from Kerala, India, I am a seasoned software developer with over six years of experience in application development. As a Lead Engineer, I bring a strong commitment to excellence to every project I take on.
I hold a strong passion for simplicity and quality, recognizing their vital role in achieving successful project outcomes. Being a collaborative team player, dedicated worker, and quick learner, I consistently seek opportunities to expand my skill set.
My approach is rooted in the belief that a job done well speaks for itself. This drives me to consistently deliver outstanding results that go beyond expectations.
Experiences
“No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.” - Heraclitus
Target India
Lead Engineer
Aug 2024 - Present
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Bengaluru, India
- Led the modernization of Kubernetes infrastructure across 2,000+ Target stores and distribution centers, managing over 12,000 VMs at edge locations.
- Championed a Kubernetes-first approach, earning the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certification in May 2025 to further strengthen our cloud strategy.
- Consistently make strategic decisions and guide the development team to deliver robust, high-quality software solutions for Target’s Cloud and Compute platforms.
- Demonstrated deep expertise in both Kubernetes and hypervisor fundamentals to ensure scalable and reliable infrastructure.
Senior Software Engineer
Apr 2022 - Aug 2024
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Bengaluru, India
- Maintained and enhanced the core cloud and compute platform supporting applications across 1,900+ Target store locations in the US.
- Designed and implemented a robust orchestrator service in Golang, enabling seamless and reliable deployment of new application versions on Target's proprietary cloud infrastructure.
- Led the automation of image rollouts in Target Distribution Centers, reducing deployment time from 1.5 months to two weeks, and further to just one week through continuous process improvement and advanced debugging workflows.
- Currently architecting a next-generation application platform to deploy Target applications as containers in retail stores, updating the existing Kubernetes-based solution for greater flexibility and performance.
Sandvine Networks
Senior Software Engineer
Sept 2021 - Mar 2022
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Bengaluru, India
- As a leader of the development team, I successfully spearheaded the creation of the NEF (Network Exposure Function) 5G node on the Control Plane. This Highly Available distributed system, built using Golang and featuring the HAProxy load-balancer, is capable of handling an impressive 150k REST requests per second.
- I played a critical role in configuring the system for service discovery using Consul and ensuring that all configurations were properly synchronized across the platform.
- With a keen focus on performance optimization, I utilized golang tools such as the Pprof profiler and Delve debugger to fine-tune the memory and CPU utilization of the NEF services, resulting in significant performance improvements.
- In addition, I implemented the Workerpool pattern to optimize the handling of HTTPS requests, leading to substantial performance gains. As part of my responsibilities, I also implemented the 5G CP Encryption feature, adding HTTP2 over TLS1.2 for golang services in 5G nodes.
- To ensure smooth coordination among the team, I took on the additional role of Scrum Master, overseeing a group of 10 skilled engineers.
Software Engineer
Jun 2019 - Oct 2021
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Bengaluru, India
- I was part of modifying the PacketLogic Linux distro (Pldist) to build a new virtual machine image for the Control Plane (CP) 5G-ready nodes.
- I was part of enhancing the working efficiency of the KOI election manager in the Highly Available Maestro Policy Engine CP node. Upgraded the KOI version to utilize leader elections, which effectively prevents split brains in the cluster and effectively handles network cuts between nodes.
- I played a key role in developing a Golang-based SOAP to REST adapter service.
NIT Calicut
Summer Intern
May - July 2018
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Calicut, India
Improved the execution time of the algorithm while porting from MatLab to Python. Developed a web interface using Bootstrap and MySQL with Django as the backend for running the algorithm on a client-server architecture.
B.Tech, Computer Science & Engineering
2015 - 2019
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Calicut, India
Technical Skills
“When love and skill work together, expect a masterpiece.” - John Ruskin
Programming Languages
Golang
Shell
Python
C / C++
tcl
Tools and Frameworks
Kubernetes
Prometheus
Grafana
Git
AWX
Bashly
VMware vCenter
Pprof (Go)
Thanos
Ansible
Tmux
Docker
Vela (CICD)
Delve (Go)
Confd
Consul
Haproxy (LB)
Make
Vim
Cloud Init
Kubernetes Tools
Kustomize
Kubectl
K9S
Helm
Kubeadm
K3S
Web Development
Tailwind CSS
Bootstrap
Django
React
Operating Systems
Linux
Mac
Windows
Photography
“You don't create a photograph, you make it.” - Ansel Adams
I'm deeply passionate about photography.
Photography has enriched my life for more than eight years, prompting me to perceive the world uniquely. I'm always seeking fresh angles that capture the beauty in my surroundings—during my journeys or through my camera lens. My exploration of photography and image editing has deepened my grasp of colors and their emotional resonance. Each time I hold my camera, I'm brimming with anticipation for fresh viewpoints and revelations. Beyond a passion, photography is a lifestyle that has fundamentally altered how I perceive and engage with the world.
