Nikhil Umesh Rao
About Nikhil Umesh Rao
Nikhil Umesh Rao is a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in data observability, distributed systems, and databases. He has worked at various companies including Deloitte India, [24]7.ai, Target, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and currently instructs at Scaler while working at Acceldata.
Current Role at Acceldata
Nikhil Umesh Rao currently serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Acceldata, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he specializes in data observability, focusing on understanding and monitoring data systems to ensure their reliability and performance. His expertise in distributed systems and databases enables him to manage and optimize large-scale data architectures effectively.
Previous Experience at Deloitte India
Prior to his current role, Nikhil worked at Deloitte India as an Analyst from 2017 to 2020. During his three years in the Bengaluru Area, he contributed to various projects, gaining valuable experience in software development and analytics. This role provided him with a strong foundation in the industry.
Professional Journey at [24]7.ai and Target
Nikhil transitioned to [24]7.ai as a Software Development Engineer from 2020 to 2021, where he further honed his software engineering skills. He then joined Target as a Senior Software Engineer, working there for one year from 2021 to 2022. These roles allowed him to deepen his technical expertise and contribute to significant projects in the software development field.
Education and Academic Background
Nikhil studied at Sri Kumaran Children’s Home Composite Junior College, where he focused on Electronics from 2010 to 2012. He then pursued a Bachelor of Engineering in Telecommunications Engineering at Visvesvaraya Technological University from 2012 to 2016. His educational background laid the groundwork for his career in software engineering and technology.
Teaching Role at Scaler
In addition to his engineering roles, Nikhil serves as an Instructor at Scaler, starting in 2023. In this capacity, he shares his knowledge of data structures and algorithms (DSA) and software design with students. His teaching role reflects his commitment to education and mentoring the next generation of software engineers.