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Akshay Thite

Pune

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven software professional with 6+ years of experience in backend development, ETL platforms, and AWS cloud services. Currently part of the Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workflow (RHELWF) team, leading innovations in release workflows and automation for RHEL products. Proficient in Python, Flask, SQL, and REST API development, with proven expertise in automating workflows, optimizing performance, and designing scalable, secure systems. Successfully led the development of Zaidyn Application Studio (ZAS) and Zaidyn Data Hub (ZDH), delivering low-code application frameworks and enterprise-grade ETL solutions. Well-versed in cybersecurity domains including IAM, WAF, and SSO, and experienced in Agile practices, Docker, and test-driven development (Pytest/TDD). Adept at root cause analysis, mentoring cross-functional teams, and delivering high-quality software to meet business objectives.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Software Engineer

Red Hat
03.2025 - Current
  • Joined the Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workflow (RHELWF) team with the mission to modernize and secure release workflows for RHEL and related products.
  • Leading the design and development of a YAML configuration generation tool for RHEL and non-RHEL tenants, significantly accelerating deployment setup and reducing manual configuration time by 40%.
  • Spearheaded PoC efforts for migration from legacy Errata workflows to the Konflux platform as part of software release modernization.
  • Enhanced team productivity and release velocity by 25% through automation, process improvements, and tool development.
  • Actively contributed to design discussions, code reviews, unit testing, and agile ceremonies within a globally distributed team.
  • Mentored new hires, streamlining onboarding and fostering team productivity.

Senior Software Engineer

ZS
Pune
08.2022 - 02.2025
  • Joined the Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workflow (RHELWF) team with the mission to modernize and secure release workflows for RHEL and related products.
  • Leading the design and development of a YAML configuration generation tool for RHEL and non-RHEL tenants, significantly accelerating deployment setup and reducing manual configuration time by 40%.
  • Spearheaded PoC efforts for migration from legacy Errata workflows to the Konflux platform as part of software release modernization.
  • Enhanced team productivity and release velocity by 25% through automation, process improvements, and tool development.
  • Actively contributed to design discussions, code reviews, unit testing, and agile ceremonies within a globally distributed team.
  • Mentored new hires, streamlining onboarding and fostering team productivity.

Security Developer

BMC Software
Pune
03.2021 - 08.2022
  • Engineered a centralized identity management system, consolidating 5+ distributed sources into a unified platform, improving access efficiency by 35%.
  • Strengthened security platform using Python, Flask, SQL, and AWS Services to streamline IAM processes and reduce security risks by 20%.
  • Conducted bug fixes, code reviews, and root cause analysis for continuous improvement.
  • Authored technical documentation, reducing knowledge transfer time for new hires by 50%.

Software Engineer

Harbinger Group
Pune
07.2019 - 03.2021
  • Improved HRTech platform performance by 25% by delivering seamless employee data management and project allocation features.
  • Delivered high-impact features using Python, PHP, SQL, and JavaScript, enhancing platform usability for 50+ active users.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Information Technology

Savitribai Phule Pune University
Pune, IN-MH
2019

Skills

Programming & Development:

Languages: Python, C/C, SQL, GO

Web Frameworks & Libraries: Flask, FastAPI, Python Frameworks, Pandas

Frontend Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Data Structures & Algorithms: Strong foundation in OOP and problem-solving

Cloud & Backend Technologies:

AWS Cloud Services, REST APIs, JSON/XML, ETL Process & Development

Testing & Troubleshooting:

Unit & Integration Testing (Test-Driven Development), Root Cause Analysis & Problem-Solving

Cybersecurity Expertise:

Okta, Single Sign-On (SSO), Identity & Access Management (IAM), Web Application Firewall (WAF), Password Vaulting

DevOps & Tools:

Docker, Git Bash, Linux, Shell Scripting, Cron Jobs, Jira

Work Methodology & Processes:

Agile Methodology, Change Management

LinkedIn Profile

  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/akshay-thite-942365168

Projects

RHEL Workflow Configuration Tool (Mar 2025 – Present)

  • Led the development of a configuration generator to produce tenant-specific YAML files used in RHEL and non-RHEL software deployment pipelines.
  • This tool reduced manual setup effort by 40% and standardized deployment workflows across teams.
  • Integrated tightly with Red Hat’s release ecosystem and used in production-grade workflows.

Zaidyn Application Studio (ZAS) (Feb 2024 – Feb 2025)

  • Developed backend solutions for ZAS, a low-code platform enabling users to create custom applications using drag-and-drop widgets and custom application data.
  • Designed and optimized REST APIs using Python, Flask, and Postgres to enhance performance and scalability.
  • Built a comprehensive unit test suite for backend modules to improve reliability.
  • Resolved critical PSR issues, implemented security fixes, and ensured system compliance with standards.
  • Utilized AWS Services for cloud integrations and data management.

Zaidyn Data Hub (ZDH) (Aug 2022 – Jan 2024)

  • Designed and developed a robust ETL platform for ZS’s Zaidyn product, facilitating efficient data integration and transformation.
  • Worked on technologies like Angular, Python, Flask, and AWS Cloud Services to deliver end-to-end solutions.
  • Conducted root cause analysis, bug fixes, and code reviews to maintain high-quality standards.

Identity Management System (Mar 2021 – Aug 2022)

  • Developed a centralized identity management platform for managing user and service accounts across distributed data sources.
  • Engineered backend features using Python, Flask, SQL, and LDAP, focusing on IAM and cybersecurity.
  • Enhanced platform security by implementing threat identification, analysis, and mitigation strategies.

Certification

• Complete Python Bootcamp

• Complete SQL Bootcamp

• Programming Foundations: Data Structures & Algorithms

• Learning C++

Languages

Marathi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

Senior Software Engineer

Red Hat
03.2025 - Current

Senior Software Engineer

ZS
08.2022 - 02.2025

Security Developer

BMC Software
03.2021 - 08.2022

Software Engineer

Harbinger Group
07.2019 - 03.2021

Bachelor of Engineering - Information Technology

Savitribai Phule Pune University
Akshay Thite