Vikas Kumar
About Vikas Kumar
Vikas Kumar is a Software Engineer at Arista Networks with expertise in Distributed Systems Design, Network Monitoring Tools, and DevOps.
Current Role at Arista Networks
Vikas Kumar currently works as a Software Engineer at Arista Networks. Based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, he has been with the company since 2022. His role involves leveraging his expertise in distributed systems design and network monitoring tools, which are crucial for the tasks related to computer networking. His work at Arista Networks contributes significantly to the development and maintenance of high-performance networking solutions.
Previous Experience at Oracle
Before joining Arista Networks, Vikas Kumar served as a Member Of Technical Staff at Oracle from 2019 to 2022. During his three-year tenure in the Bengaluru Area, India, he was involved in various technical initiatives and projects. His contributions primarily focused on software development, benefiting from his background in DevOps and proficiency with network monitoring tools.
Educational Background
Vikas Kumar holds a Master of Technology (MTech) in Computer Science from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, where he studied from 2016 to 2019. Prior to that, he completed his Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Computer Science at Jaipur Engineering College & Research Center, Jaipur, from 2012 to 2016. His academic background provided a solid foundation for his technical career, particularly in areas like distributed systems design.
Early Career Roles and Internships
Vikas Kumar began his career with various roles and internships during his time at IIT Bombay. He worked as a Research Assistant (RA) at the Computer Centre from 2016 to 2019, gaining practical experience in advanced computer science concepts. Additionally, he was part of the Institute Placement Team as an Interview Coordinator in 2016, the Hospitality and PR Coordinator for Mood Indigo IIT Bombay in 2017, and an Election Committee Member at Hostel1 in 2018. These roles helped him develop a diverse skill set and build a strong professional network.
Skills and Expertise
Vikas Kumar has developed expertise in several critical areas of software engineering. He is proficient in distributed systems design, which is essential for building scalable and reliable software systems. He also has strong skills in network monitoring tools, making him well-suited for roles in the computer networking industry. Additionally, his background in DevOps enhances his capability to streamline and automate the processes between software development and IT operations teams.