Amal Varghese
About Amal Varghese
Amal Varghese is a Team Lead and Site Reliability Engineer at FullContact Inc., where he has worked since 2021. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Adi Shankara Institute of Engineering and Technology and has extensive experience in system reliability and automation.
Current Role at FullContact
Amal Varghese serves as the Team Lead for Site Reliability Engineering at FullContact Inc. since 2021. In this role, he focuses on automating monitoring and alerting processes to ensure system health and compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs). His efforts enhance team efficiency and reliability, contributing to the overall performance of the organization.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Prior to his current position, Amal worked at QBurst as a Senior Engineer from 2015 to 2019. He also held the position of Senior DevOps Engineer at FullContact Inc. from 2019 to 2021. Earlier in his career, he was a Software Developer at ITFlux from 2013 to 2015. His diverse experience across these roles has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of engineering systems.
Educational Background in Computer Science
Amal Varghese earned his Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Adi Shankara Institute of Engineering and Technology, studying from 2009 to 2013. His education provided a solid foundation in computer science principles, which he has applied throughout his career in various engineering roles.
Contributions to Open Source and Infrastructure
Amal actively contributes to open-source projects, demonstrating his commitment to community and technological advancement. He spends a significant portion of his time, approximately 40%, on supporting and building common core infrastructure, including tools such as GitLab, Kubernetes, and Terraform. His work in this area enhances the capabilities and reliability of engineering systems.
Focus on Service Level Objectives
In his current role, Amal defines and monitors Service Level Objectives (SLOs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) across multiple engineering systems. This focus ensures high standards of service delivery, which is critical for maintaining operational excellence within the organization.