Nikhil Ikhar

Software Engineer

India15 yrs 3 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in scalable and reliable systems architecture.
  • Proven track record in mentoring engineering teams.
  • Strong background in cloud resource optimization.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS Backend Architect with a focus on scalable solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

Technical ArchitectureSoftware Development

Other Skills

Algorithm DesignAlgorithmsAmazon Web Services (AWS)Apache KafkaCLICloud-Native ArchitectureCode ReviewCoding ExperienceCommunicationComputer ScienceData ArchitectureDatabasesDevOpsDistributed SystemsDjango

About

Freshworks has sharpened my expertise in scalability and reliability of systems, where I've proudly led the charge in embedding best practices across our technical landscape. Collaborating with a talented team, we've propelled product functionality to new heights, thanks to a robust framework of design reviews and technical standards. Mentoring fellow engineers has been a cornerstone of my tenure, instilling advanced architectural patterns and optimizing cloud resources. Our collective efforts have not only elevated our incident management protocols but also cemented a culture of technical excellence that paves the way for scalable solutions and continues to drive organizational success.

Experience

Digitalocean

Senior Software Engineer II

Jan 2025Present · 1 yr 2 mos

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Freshworks

Lead Systems Engineer

Jul 2021Nov 2024 · 3 yrs 4 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · Remote

  • In my role as Lead Systems Engineer at Freshworks, I led initiatives to embed best practices in scalability and reliability, conducted design reviews, and established technical standards aligning with long-term organizational goals. I mentored engineers in advanced architectural patterns, cloud resource optimization, and incident management, fostering a collaborative team culture prioritizing scalable solutions and technical excellence.
Large Language Models (LLM)Amazon Web Services (AWS)DockerSoftware DevelopmentKubernetesTechnical Architecture+20

Incedo inc.

Technical Lead

Jun 2018Jul 2021 · 3 yrs 1 mo · On-site

Large Language Models (LLM)Amazon Web Services (AWS)DockerSoftware DevelopmentKubernetesTechnical Architecture+21

Aggrigator inc

Product Development

Feb 2015Mar 2018 · 3 yrs 1 mo · Bangalore

  • I have gained the broad knowledge of the Marketplace as a Platform, Product Design, Nudging user behaviour etc. I have hands-on experience in designing and development of the platform.
Amazon Web Services (AWS)DockerSoftware DevelopmentKubernetesTechnical ArchitectureSoftware Design+16

Above solutions

Software Engineer

Feb 2015Aug 2015 · 6 mos

  • I started working for Aggrigator Inc. Later I joined Aggrigator as an employee.
Software DevelopmentKubernetesTechnical ArchitectureSoftware DesignComputer ScienceGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP)+13

Cisco

2 roles

Software Engineer

Jul 2012Feb 2015 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Bangalore

  • 1. Currently building an information retrieval system. It returns answers to factoid questions asked by network engineers in their work. It has a forum with search facility. It has an auto suggestion facility.
  • 2. Built a router configuration analytics in Python. It parses the information from configuration. It keeps track of which services are available under which interface. It segregates information based on given parameters. Report is presented in html format.
  • 3. Built a web application in Python to converts semi-structured router configuration to structured data in excel. These reports are used to predict hardware and software configuration changes during network upgradation. This application was integrated with other existing project. I modified modules to allow easy integration of application.
  • a)Configuration was segregated across the existing project. I moved configuration in one place. It helped us in maintenance and saved 3 hours at each deployment.
  • b)Changed project module to reduced development cycle time by 2 days.
  • 4. Built a web application for software defined networking (SDN) in Python. It allows network troubleshooting. Application is developed on OnePk using Django, Celery, AngularJS and wireshark.
  • 5. Built SDN application in Python on OnePk. It would allow dynamic configuration of router policy on the fly.
  • 6. I have presented 2 proof of concept (PoC) in internal hackathon. First PoC was to automate the process of collecting router commands supported on various router OS version. Second PoC was to create an IP best practices finder tool.
  • 7. I had developed ticket tracking web application in PHP on Yii framework.
Software DevelopmentTechnical ArchitectureSoftware DesignComputer ScienceAlgorithmsDjango+9

Intern

Jan 2012Jun 2012 · 5 mos · Bangalore

  • As a part of intern i had prepared routers for migration. I did configuration of routers, up gradation and down gradation of router software.
Software DevelopmentTechnical ArchitectureSoftware DesignComputer ScienceAlgorithmsJenkins+7

Infosys

Software Engineer

Jul 2008Jun 2010 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • During my role as a SAP BASIS Consultant in a team size of 11, I successfully carried out SAP system backup and refresh, system troubleshooting, performance monitoring, transport root setup, monitoring spool request and etc on Production server. I have been an active participant in meeting and brain storming sessions. Whenever asked, I have trained the new employees on SAP system. I was also responsible for maintaining project documents. This has helped me lot to understand and to interact with people especially from clientele. Apart from technical work I have actively organized and participated in entertainment events held in Infosys.

Education

IIIT-Bangalore

M.Tech — Information Technology

Jan 2010Jan 2012

International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore

Master of Technology (MTech) — Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

Jan 2010Jan 2012

Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune

B.E — Electronics Engineering

Jan 2004Jan 2008

Amravati University

12th — HSC

Jan 2002Jan 2004

Amravati University

10th — SSC

Jan 2000Jan 2002

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