Palani Kasi
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Software Development Engineer with a strong foundation in DevOps , SRE , and Embedded Engineering , driving performance optimization and automation across infrastructure and applications. Experienced in cloud platforms (GCP), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipeline development with tools like ArgoCD and Ansible . Proven track record of migrating legacy systems , enhancing search infrastructure , and improving scalability, reliability , and cost efficiency . Skilled in building high-availability systems , monitoring solutions , and data pipeline optimization to ensure optimal system performance. Excellent collaboration skills with cross-functional teams and clients to deliver high-quality solutions on time and within budget. Strong communicator, adept at managing critical incidents and providing technical guidance to peers.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Development Engineer
Flipkart Internet Private
04.2022 - Current
- Led the migration of search services from legacy data center to a new infrastructure, upgrading JDK from Java 8 to Java 17 to enhance service performance.
- Isolated and upgraded legacy embedded Solr (version 4.6) to Solr 8.2.0, creating a dedicated cluster that significantly improved search performance.
- Developed a Lunr data store service to manage Lucene indexes for multiple search modules, streamlining the search process.
- Upgraded Couchbase across all search services to the latest release, improving system stability and performance.
- Configured and deployed all search services and MLP models in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) for scalable, reliable operations.
- Reduced infrastructure costs by leveraging the Couchbase Community Edition (which limits clusters to 5 nodes) through the development of a custom Java-based Couchbase module that implements sharding techniques, enabling scalable data management across multiple nodes and bypassing the need for the Enterprise Edition.
Product Solution Engineer-II
Flipkart Internet Private
07.2019 - 03.2022
- Migrated 10+ search services and 20+ machine learning models to Kubernetes and Docker , achieving a 35% reduction in infrastructure costs and a 50% improvement in deployment velocity . Designed Helm charts for standardized, reusable deployments, streamlining infrastructure setup.
- Developed CI/CD pipelines with ArgoCD , optimizing deployment workflows and improving the speed, reliability , and scalability of software delivery, boosting overall system efficiency and development productivity.
- Led load testing efforts during pre-sale activities to scale clusters and ensure optimal performance under varying workloads, demonstrating system capacity and contributing to improved performance and scalability.
- Developed a Django-based dashboard for visualizing system and application metrics , config parity across zones, and server state , providing real-time insights and enabling proactive monitoring and management of system health.
Product Solution Engineer - I
Flipkart Internet Private
11.2018 - 06.2019
- Implemented a high-availability MySQL Master-Master architecture across data centers in Chennai and Hyderabad, ensuring robust performance , redundancy , and minimal downtime for mission-critical systems.
- Developed a Django-based overrides dashboard for the Operations team, integrating seamlessly with the MySQL cluster to enable efficient management of business records (add, delete, update), optimizing operational workflows and allowing real-time adjustments.
- Contributed to the development of an in-house SQA analysis application, extending its features to compare product pages on Flipkart against other platforms, enhancing the tool’s ability to perform detailed competitive analysis and improve product quality assessments.
Devops Engineer
TEKsystems
11.2017 - 11.2018
- Managed High-Availability Search Infrastructure : Oversaw 100+ servers powering real-time search functionality, achieving 99.9% uptime through proactive monitoring (Prometheus/Grafana), load balancing, and rapid incident resolution.
- Led OS Migration : Spearheaded the migration of search servers from Debian 7 to Debian 9 with zero downtime, executing meticulous planning and execution to ensure smooth transition.
- Automated Deployment Pipelines : Developed Python/Bash deployment scripts, integrating with Ansible for configuration management, streamlining CI/CD workflows and improving deployment efficiency.
- Optimized Data Pipelines : Created PySpark scripts to process terabytes of search data, enabling analytics for query relevance and latency reduction . Orchestrated daily batch processing via Airflow for efficient job management.
System Engineer
Tenet Technetronics
11.2015 - 06.2017
- Developed 10+ embedded products , primarily utilizing Python , contributing to the successful delivery of projects.
- Designed and implemented API services for internal project development, streamlining communication between components.
- Coordinated with US clients to ensure timely project delivery and alignment with client requirements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams in design, development , and testing , ensuring smooth project execution and quality assurance.
- Managed production and testing environment servers , ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Troubleshot issues related to application servers , ensuring swift resolution and minimal downtime.
- Provided technical assistance to other engineers, offering guidance and solutions as needed to maintain workflow efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
SRM Easwari Engineering College
Chennai, India05-2014
Skills
- Object-oriented programming
- Containerization & Orchestration
- Scripting & Programming Languages
- Automation & Orchestration
- Networking & Security
- Performance Tuning & Optimization
- Databases & Storage Systems
- Disaster Recovery & Backup
- Monitoring & Logging
- Incident Management
Accomplishments
Received Instant Karma Award, Kool & the Gang Award in Flipkart
Timeline
Software Development Engineer
Flipkart Internet Private
04.2022 - Current
Product Solution Engineer-II
Flipkart Internet Private
07.2019 - 03.2022
Product Solution Engineer - I
Flipkart Internet Private
11.2018 - 06.2019
Devops Engineer
TEKsystems
11.2017 - 11.2018
System Engineer
Tenet Technetronics
11.2015 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
SRM Easwari Engineering College
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