I’m an AI Engineer working at the intersection of AI systems and cloud native infrastructure, with a strong focus on security, observability, and production-ready platforms. I enjoy turning complex cloud native concepts into practical guidance through open source contributions, writing, and community engagement.

I contribute to CNCF projects through documentation improvements, bug fixes, UI enhancements, and community feedback.

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• oauth2-proxy (PRs)
  Contributed documentation improvements that were accepted, merged, and integrated into the project, helping clarify configuration, authentication flows, and production usage patterns for developers using oauth2-proxy.

• OpenTelemetry (PR)
  Provided community feedback and documentation-related suggestions to improve clarity and developer understanding of OpenTelemetry’s core concepts.

• Podman Desktop (PR)
  Contributed UI fixes by improving layout and spacing in the Resources view, ensuring correct rendering and enhancing overall usability and user experience.

• Drasi (PR)
  Implemented a CLI bug fix to handle invalid resource types gracefully in the wait command, enabling clearer error messages and preventing command hangs.

• Cortex (PR)
  Authored CNCF-aligned documentation and educational material covering Cortex usage and operational considerations, complementing and extending existing project documentation.

In addition to the contributions listed above, I have been actively involved in open source and community-driven development through structured programs and hackathons. I contributed to open source projects during Outreachy, participated in Hacktoberfest editions, and was a contributor in GirlScript Summer of Code. I have also taken part in multiple national hackathons and MLH hackathons, where I collaborated in cross-functional teams to build and ship working solutions, strengthening my experience in collaborative, open-source-first development.

I write about cloud native systems, security, and AI workloads on Kubernetes, focusing on real-world adoption and trade-offs.

Selected writing:

• Securing AI Workloads in Cloud-Native Environments
• Choosing Between CNCF Tools That Solve the Same Problem

In addition to the articles listed above, I have written on a wide range of topics including authentication systems, cloud fundamentals, data science, and general technology.

Other articles:

• SAWO – One Tap Authentication Service
• 30 Days of Google Cloud
• The Radio
• Precious Moments of DSC WOW

My writing has also been published in school magazines,college magazines like the Association Of Computer Engineers Magazine and local daily newspaper Navhind Times.
More articles and recent technical writing can be found on my Medium profile.

• Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors (Beta)
  Organized and hosted multiple beginner-friendly workshops on Git, GitHub, and open-source fundamentals, including hands-on sessions and quizzes, helping students understand version control and pathways into technical communities.

• Open Source Career & Outreachy Panel (Live Session)
  Speaker in a public live discussion on building careers through open source and global programs, sharing practical guidance on contributions and community participation.

• Web3Conf India
  Featured speaker/interviewee discussing perspectives on Web3 adoption, education, and developer pathways.
  → Interview Highlight 1
  → Interview Highlight 2

• Machine Learning & AI Workshops
  Delivered sessions on machine learning fundamentals, hands-on projects, and practical tools used in AI and GenAI workflows, focused on real-world application and beginner accessibility.

I actively participate in cloud native and open source communities through discussion forums, project channels, mentorship programs, and contributor spaces. My community engagement includes both CNCF-focused projects and broader open source ecosystems.

CNCF & Cloud Native Communities:

• CNCF
• Kubernetes
• Podman Desktop
• oauth2-proxy
• Drasi
• Cortex
• OpenTelemetry
• Cloud Custodian
• Pulumi

Open Source & Community Programs:

• Outreachy
• Wikimedia Foundation
• Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOTOSM)
• Oppia
• GirlScript
• OutSystems

Through these communities, I engage in discussions, contribute to documentation and code, support other contributors, and continuously learn from maintainers and practitioners across different stages of the open source ecosystem.

• Currently working on GenAI and automation systems including resume scoring, document intelligence (OCR, PDF-to-Excel), and internal AI platforms, with a focus on scalable, secure, and production-ready solutions.

• Data Analyst — JioSaavn
  Worked on large-scale data analysis using Python and SQL, supporting insights for podcasts, music research, editorial, and subscription teams.

• Outreachy Fellow — Wikimedia Foundation
  Selected as 1 of 7 fellows globally (≈6% acceptance rate) through the Outreachy open-source contribution period. Contributed to open source by performing qualitative and quantitative analysis for the Multilingual Wikipedia Editor Survey, documenting insights and recommendations to support editor engagement.

• Data Science for Social Good Fellow — University of Warwick (UK)
  Selected as 1 of 15 fellows globally. Built predictive models to estimate energy efficiency for 660K+ residential properties in collaboration with public-sector partners.

Cloud Native & CNCF

• Kubernetes, Cloud Native Architecture
• Observability (OpenTelemetry, Metrics & Tracing)
• Security: Secrets Management, RBAC, IAM
• Service Mesh concepts & production patterns

GenAI & LLM Systems

• OpenAI APIs, AWS Bedrock, Ollama
• LangChain, Prompt Engineering, RAG pipelines
• Vector Databases (Pinecone, FAISS, Chroma)
• Multi-agent systems & AI automation workflows

Data Science & Machine Learning

• Python, SQL, Statistics, EDA
• Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Seaborn
• Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch
• NLP, Predictive Modeling, Deep Learning

Platforms & Tooling

• AWS, Azure, Docker, Git & GitHub
• Flask, Streamlit, PostgreSQL
• Postman APIs, Linux

Open Source & Community

• CNCF project contributions (docs, fixes, DX)
• Outreachy, DSSG, Hacktoberfest, GirlScript
• Technical writing, documentation, and knowledge sharing

• SAWO Labs Champ (Cohort 2)
  Recognized for contributions to developer advocacy and technical enablement as part of the SAWO Labs Champ Program.

• Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador (Beta)
  Organized and hosted multiple technical workshops and hands-on sessions on Git, GitHub, and Microsoft Learn, engaging student developer communities and promoting cloud and open-source learning.

• Campus Ambassador — Voltfraction Pvt. Ltd.
  Completed an internship focused on community outreach, technical promotion, and student engagement initiatives.

• AI Superpower Showcase,United Kingdom
• KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2023 (Virtual)
• Red Hat Connect 2025
• AWS Summit 2025
• ET Edge AI Summit 2025
• Microsoft Global AI Bootcamp 2025
• Digital Transformation Summit 2025
• Happy Llama Day 2025
• Daytona Developers Club Tour 2025
• PreSales Collective Meetup — Mumbai
• DevFest India
• Web3Conference India
• DataFest 2022,Shard,London,UK
• Learning and Doing Data For Good Conference,USA
• How Might We Target UK Homes, To Make Them More Energy Efficient?,Geovation

I actively share learnings from conferences and industry events through community meetups, internal knowledge sessions, technical blogs, and recorded discussions. These efforts help extend access to cloud native and AI knowledge to engineers who may not have direct exposure to global conferences and CNCF ecosystems. If given the opportunity to attend future KubeCon + CloudNativeCon events in person, I will continue this practice by actively sharing key learnings, patterns, and community insights locally,creating a sustained ripple effect beyond the conference itself.

• Hands-on experience working with multiple AWS services in production environments, alongside practical exposure to Google Cloud Platform through structured learning and applied projects.
  ▶️ 30 Days Of Google Cloud (Tracks: Cloud Engineering & Machine Learning Track)

• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Certified AI Foundations Associate
  Demonstrates foundational understanding of AI/ML concepts, model lifecycles, and practical AI use cases on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, including responsible AI and cloud-based AI services. Scored 95%, reflecting strong conceptual clarity and applied understanding.

• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Certified Foundations Associate
  Validates foundational knowledge of core OCI services, public cloud concepts, identity and access management, security principles, and pricing models. Scored 93%, demonstrating strong grasp of cloud infrastructure fundamentals.

• Winner — National Data Science & AI Showcase (UK)
  Won the AI Superpower Poster Competition aligned with the UK National AI Strategy. The DSSGxUK poster “Targeting Residential Areas for Retrofit” emerged as the winning entry.
  (University of Warwick · Alan Turing Institute)

• Data Science for Social Good Fellow — University of Warwick (UK)
  Selected as 1 of 15 fellows globally, issued by the Alan Turing Institute & Microsoft under DSSGxUK, working on real-world public-sector data science problems.

• Machine Learning Quiz Winner — DevFest India (Google Developer Groups)
  Recognized for strong understanding of applied machine learning concepts.

• Top 10 Finalist — Hack4She National Hackathon (GirlScript)
  Built PinkSafe, a web application focused on early breast cancer awareness and early detection; received Wolfram awards and recognition.

• Winner — Best Landing Page (Startup Hackathon, Goa University)
  Served as team lead for FixerFolks, an on-demand appliance repair platform.

• Winner — World Water Day Idea Presentation Competition
  Recognized for innovative problem-solving and sustainability-focused ideas.

• NPTEL (National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning) Star — India
  Awarded for successfully completing 4 certification exams across two semesters (Jan–Apr 2022 and Jul–Dec 2022), demonstrating strong academic consistency.

• Topper — Scaler Edge “Apex” Coding Contest
  Ranked 1st in a competitive coding contest, reflecting strong problem-solving and algorithmic skills.

• Runner-Up — Blog Writing Challenge (DSC WOW)
  Recognized for clear technical communication and analytical writing on technology-focused topics.

• Full Score — Financial Literacy Quiz (GirlScript.tech)
  Achieved a perfect score, demonstrating strong understanding of financial and analytical concepts.

Completed a range of academic programs, summer schools, and certified coursework spanning data science, cloud & IoT, algorithms, management, communication, and design, complementing hands-on industry and open-source experience.

• Data Science Summer School — Hertie Data Science Lab
  Intensive training in applied data science, research methods, and real-world data analysis.

• UI/UX Design Course — GirlScript Education Outreach Program (GSEOP, Batch 11)
  Awarded a scholarship under the GirlScript Education Outreach Program; gained hands-on exposure to user research, wireframing, usability principles, and design thinking.

• Adobe UX Foundation Learning Journey
  Completed the UX Foundation curriculum aligned with SSC NASSCOM UX Design Foundation standards, covering design fundamentals, user experience principles, and industry-aligned UX practices.

• Selected Academic Coursework (NPTEL & Others)
  Introduction to Internet of Things · Industry 4.0 & Industrial IoT · Introduction to Algorithms and Analysis · The Joy of Computing Using Python · Ethics in Engineering Practice · Leadership and Team Effectiveness · Principles of Management · E-Business · Public Speaking · Body Language: Key to Professional Success · Introduction to Cognitive Psychology (Elite + Silver)

Outside of engineering, I actively engage in communication, reading, and performing arts. I have won a state-level Radio Jockey competition, hosted shows on 92.7 BIG FM Goa and All India Radio, and have appeared in a Britannia Industries Limited national television advertisement, reflecting strong public communication and storytelling skills.