Sharma Prateek
About Sharma Prateek
Prateek Sharma is a Principal Software Engineer with extensive experience in DevOps and cloud technologies. He has worked for various companies including OnMobile Global Limited, Ericsson, and Halliburton, and holds a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science & Engineering.
Work at Acquia
Prateek Sharma currently serves as a Principal Software Engineer at Acquia, a position he has held since 2021. He is based in Pune, Maharashtra, India. In this role, he utilizes his extensive experience in cloud technologies and DevOps practices to contribute to the company's projects and initiatives.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to joining Acquia, Prateek Sharma held several positions in various organizations. He worked at Halliburton as a Principal Engineer - DevOps from 2019 to 2021. Before that, he served as a Senior Consultant - DevOps at Virtusa for six months in 2017-2018, and as a Solution Integrator at Ericsson India Global Services from 2015 to 2017. His career began with roles at OnMobile Global Limited and Comviva.
Education and Expertise
Prateek Sharma earned a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Computer Science & Engineering from Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, completing his studies from 2007 to 2011. He also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in System & Database Administration from the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing, which he completed from 2011 to 2012. His educational background is complemented by certifications in ITIL V3 and multiple RedHat certifications.
Technical Skills and Certifications
Prateek Sharma possesses expertise in both AWS and Azure cloud platforms, as well as OpenStack. He is proficient in infrastructure as code tools, including Terraform and CloudFormation, and has advanced skills in automation tools such as Chef InSpec, Ansible, and SaltStack. He is also experienced with containerization technologies like Docker and ECS, and has a strong background in monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus and the TICK stack.
Early Career and Training
Prateek Sharma began his career with a role as a Java Trainee at HP in 2009. He also completed a brief stint as a Software Trainee at the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in 2010. His foundational education includes studies at Kendriya Vidyalaya, where he completed his AISSE and AISSCE, focusing on Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.