Ankush Sharma — DevOps Engineer
Seasoned Software Engineering Manager with extensive experience building and leading high-performing engineering teams across Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Platforms, and Distributed Systems. Adept at designing and delivering scalable, resilient, and secure software systems while mentoring engineers across geographies and aligning technical execution with strategic product goals. Expertise in multi-cloud networking, distributed databases, and container orchestration, with hands-on contributions to Go-based microservices, control-plane and dataplane services, and cloud-native architectures. Proven track record in developing and scaling products such as the Couchbase Autonomous Operator for Kubernetes, enabling automated lifecycle management of distributed database clusters across cloud environments. Currently leading a team at F5 Distributed Cloud (XC), focused on building core networking capabilities—routing, VPN, and load balancing—for multi-cloud and edge deployments. Proficient in Go, Python, and Kubernetes, with deep involvement in distributed systems design and implementation. Passionate about fostering innovation, accountability, and technical excellence while delivering enterprise-grade features that meet global customer needs.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS expert with a strong focus on cloud-native infrastructure and distributed systems.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 11 yrs 10 mos
Skills
- Kubernetes
- Cloud-native Platforms
- Distributed Databases
Career Highlights
- Expert in Kubernetes and Cloud-Native Platforms.
- Led development of Couchbase Autonomous Operator.
- Proficient in Go and Python for scalable systems.
Work Experience
Couchbase
Software Engineering Manager (5 yrs)
Lead Software Engineer (1 yr 3 mos)
Arista Networks
Software Engineer (3 yrs 3 mos)
Ciena
Software Engineer (2 yrs 4 mos)
Education
Bachelor of Technology - BTech at Punjab Technical University