Akhil Kasat

Oracle Managed Kubernetes

• Implemented custom Kubernetes operators to automate namespace creation and node pool provisioning, extending Kubernetes functionality, and decreasing partner team time spent on infrastructure management
• Implemented Terraform modules to automate Kubernetes cluster provisioning and application deployments, optimizing efficiency and consistency
• Designed and implemented RESTful APIs using Java microservices to enhance cluster management and automation
• Automated the deployment of service in newly bootstrapped regions, enabling rapid service expansion and ensuring global scalability with zero manual intervention
• Implemented CI/CD pipelines for deploying Helm charts and Docker images to Kubernetes clusters, streamlining software delivery and promoting DevOps best practices
• Enhanced cluster observability by implementing comprehensive metrics, alarms, and Grafana dashboards for APIs and system components, enabling proactive monitoring and rapid issue resolution
• Led an initiative to improve system efficiency and operational overhead by reducing slow API call rates from 6% to 2%
• Recognized by leadership for driving customer onboarding of 6+ partner teams to platform
• Oversaw design, feature implementation, code reviews and on-call support, ensuring reliability and customer satisfaction

Functions (Serverless Computing)

• Architected and developed Pre-Built Functions to automate cloud tasks for customer teams, reducing operational overhead by 30%.
• Led a team of engineers in the design, development, and maintenance of highly scalable and reliable microservices for Oracle Pre Built Functions, focusing on performance, security, and availability
• Implemented pipeline for catalog deployments of Pre-Built Functions, ensuring seamless delivery
• Created and maintained documentation for all aspects of software development lifecycle including architecture diagrams, user stories, use cases and test plans.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement new features and enhancements for the service
• Contributed to the successful global launch of Pre Built Functions, receiving leadership recognition
• Participated in on-call rotations to resolve critical production issues, ensuring high service availability

URL Categorization

• Designed, developed, and implemented RESTful APIs to provide real-time URL categorization, automating web security operations
• Architected a Kafka pipeline to process 1M+ URLs/day with 99.9% data integrity
• Migrated microservices to AWS, reducing infrastructure costs while improving system performance

Threat Intel Sync

• Developed a website for threat intelligence data gathered from various McAfee products, improving the efficiency of threat analysts in responding to vulnerabilities
• Migrated the service from on-premises to Google Cloud Platform (GCP), resulting in significant cost savings for the company

• Designed and developed a lending module application for a bank in Serbia, demonstrating the ability to translate complex client requirements into robust software solutions
• Collaborated with clients to gather and analyze requirements, and implemented solutions using Java and PL/SQL, showcasing proficiency in both application development and database interaction
• Participated in all phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), from requirements gathering and design to development, testing, and deployment