Nikhil Ks
About Nikhil Ks
Nikhil Ks serves as a DevOps Technical Lead at GLIDER.ai, where he has worked since 2021, focusing on implementing security policies and managing cloud infrastructure. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Bharathiar University and is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Applications from Manipal University Jaipur.
Work at GLIDER.ai
Nikhil Ks has been serving as the DevOps Technical Lead at GLIDER.ai since 2021. In this role, he oversees various DevOps initiatives, focusing on improving operational efficiency and system reliability. Prior to this position, he worked as a DevOps Engineer at the same company from 2016 to 2021. His responsibilities included managing database migrations, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and optimizing cloud infrastructure on AWS. Nikhil's work has contributed to significant cost reductions and enhanced system performance.
Education and Expertise
Nikhil Ks holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Bharathiar University, which he completed from 2011 to 2014. He is currently pursuing a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) at Manipal University Jaipur, expected to graduate in 2024. His educational background provides a strong foundation in computer science principles, which he applies in his professional roles. Nikhil's expertise includes automation, cloud infrastructure management, and security compliance.
Background in System Administration
Before joining GLIDER.ai, Nikhil worked as a System Administrator at Craysol Technologies for three months in 2015. This early experience in system administration helped him develop essential skills in managing IT systems and understanding operational processes. His background laid the groundwork for his later roles in DevOps, where he has focused on automation and infrastructure management.
Achievements in DevOps Practices
Nikhil Ks has led significant initiatives in his DevOps career, including the implementation of a fault tolerance monitoring system for production environments. He has also designed and implemented Disaster Recovery and High Availability systems using Terraform and AWS Backups. His work in automating routine tasks with Python and Shell scripting has streamlined operations and improved efficiency. Additionally, he has played a key role in achieving ISO-27001 and SOC2 certifications by leading audit processes and establishing security policies.
Technical Skills and Tools
Nikhil is proficient in various technical tools and platforms essential for modern DevOps practices. He has experience with Docker, AWS services such as EC2, VPC, IAM, RDS, and Elastic Cache, and has successfully hosted Dockerized applications on AWS EKS. His skills in database management include migrating and setting up MongoDB and MySQL clusters. Nikhil has also contributed to the transition towards a Microservice architecture, enhancing the scalability and maintainability of applications.