Mayank Sharma — Software Engineer
Experienced software engineer specializing in backend development, distributed systems, and software product design with a strong focus on SaaS, on-premises, and hybrid cloud solutions. Expertise spans across domains such as Product Security, Load Balancing (including Global Server Load Balancing), Licensing, and gRPC streaming (both single and bidirectional). • Began my career as part of the development for the Fujitsu Eternus storage product, working on character device drivers and kernel-level modules. • At Cisco Systems India, contributed as a backend security developer to Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) and Cisco Intersight, a cloud-based product to manage the UCS powered datacenters, delivering robust security solutions for datacenter management. • At VMware Software India, worked on enhancing product security and developed critical features for the NSX Advanced Load Balancer, Avi PULSE services, Go SDK, and integrations with HashiCorp tools like Terraform Provider and Network Infrastructure Automation (NIA) modules. • Currently serving as a Staff Software Engineer at Walmart, leading development, enhancement, and delivery of Torbit Global Server Load Balancer (GSLB), a DNS-based load balancer designed for efficient service discovery across geographies in hybrid cloud environments. My role also includes cross-team architectural reviews, technical leadership/mentorship for junior engineers, and spearheading strategic initiatives within Walmart's Traffic Foundation Business Unit.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Backend-focused Software Engineer with expertise in SaaS and cloud-based security solutions.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 11 yrs 10 mos
Skills
- Load Balancing
- Hybrid Cloud Solutions
- Product Security
- Cloud Services
- Linux Kernel
Career Highlights
- Expert in backend development and distributed systems.
- Led development of a global DNS load balancer.
- Strong focus on product security and cloud solutions.
Work Experience
Walmart
Staff Software Engineer (3 yrs 5 mos)
VMware
Senior Member Of Technical Staff (2 yrs 1 mo)
Member Of Technical Staff III (1 yr 5 mos)
Cisco
ENGINEER. SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (4 yrs)
Wipro
UNIX SYSTEM DEVELOPER (11 mos)
Education
Master of Technology - MTech at Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
Bachelor of Engineering - BE at Chitkara University