Senior Backend Engineer with 6+ years designing and building distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and
high-performance storage solutions. Specializing in IaaS platforms — from API development and storage driver
integration to real-time observability and infrastructure automation. Proficient in Golang (5+ years), Python
(4+ years), and Java. Earned consecutive Top Talent awards for accelerating IBM Cloud Power VS deployments and
driving 35% performance improvements.
Contributed to open-source IBM FlashSystem plugins for OpenStack, Ansible, and Terraform, enabling
scalable, automated storage provisioning across enterprise environments.
Led end-to-end deployment of a production-grade RHOSO 18 platform, validating IBM FlashSystem Cinder
drivers to deliver high-performance, reliable persistent storage for containerised workloads.
Golang
Python
OpenStack
SQL
OpenShift
Ansible
Terraform
Persistent Systems
Engineering Lead
Location: Goa, India
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IBM Power Virtual Server (IaaS)
Developed new Golang APIs to enhance IBM Cloud Power VS functionality and streamline customer
resource management at scale.
Integrated IBM Cloud features into the Terraform provider, enabling infrastructure-as-code workflows
used by enterprise customers globally — boosting deployment agility by 35%.
Implemented Global Replication Service APIs for cross-region block storage replication,
strengthening disaster recovery for mission-critical workloads.
Built a resource utilisation monitoring platform using Prometheus and Sysdig, with Kafka powering
real-time metric event streaming and alerting.
Top Talent FY24
Top Talent FY23
Ace Individual Award
Bravo Individual Award
Golang
IBM Cloudant
IBM Cloud
Kafka
Sysdig
Prometheus
Docker
Kubernetes
Terraform
OpenStack Cinder Driver — Fungible Storage
Developed a production-ready Cinder driver for Fungible storage devices, enabling seamless
integration with the OpenStack cloud platform.
Achieved 90%+ unit test coverage through extensive test suite development, significantly improving
driver reliability and code quality.
Bravo Team Award
Python
OpenStack
SQL
IBM Watson Talent Frameworks
Built a comprehensive job and skills data platform with industry-specific profiles, competencies,
coaching tips, and interview questions.
Implemented REST APIs using Spring Boot with full Mockito unit test coverage, ensuring
production-grade reliability.
Java
Spring Boot
Mockito
IBM Cloudant
Web Accessibility Tool
Led development of a Java Swing desktop tool that automatically resolves approximately 30% of web
accessibility issues in project source code, reducing manual remediation effort for developers.
Java
Java Swing
Software Engineer Intern
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Training & Mobistore POC
Completed intensive training across Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, HTML, CSS, and MySQL.
Designed and built MOBISTORE — an online mobile store proof-of-concept using Angular, TypeScript,
Bootstrap, and CSS.
Promoted to full-time Software Engineer upon internship completion.
Angular
TypeScript
MySQL
Bootstrap
Stage 03 / Open Source & Projects
Open Source & Projects
Open Source — Oct 2021 – Jun 2025
IBM Cloud Terraform Provider
Contributed 15+ Terraform resources and data sources for IBM Cloud Power Systems, used by
enterprise customers globally. Active in code reviews, issue triaging, and community discussions.
Contributed to the official Go client library for IBM Power Virtual Server APIs — the
foundational SDK enabling Golang-based tooling and automation against IBM Cloud Power infrastructure.
Documentation contributions to IBM Cloud Power Virtual Server, covering deployment
guides, API references, and best practices for enterprise IaaS adoption.
Wearable IoT system assisting visually impaired individuals in navigating obstacles,
recognising familiar faces, and identifying objects using machine learning and embedded hardware including
ESP32 and Raspberry Pi.