Nikhil Ks
About Nikhil Ks
Nikhil Ks is a DevOps Engineer with extensive experience in upgrading and optimizing search and analytics engines, particularly through the migration of the ELK stack. He has a strong background in database management, automation, and containerization technologies, having worked for various companies including GLIDER.ai and Accel Frontline Limited.
Current Role at GLIDER.ai
Nikhil Ks has been employed as a DevOps Engineer at GLIDER.ai since 2016. In this role, he focuses on optimizing deployment processes and enhancing system performance. His responsibilities include automating deployments and daily tasks, utilizing tools such as Ansible and Bash scripts. He has also played a significant role in implementing container-based products, showcasing his proficiency in containerization technologies.
Previous Experience at Craysol Technologies
Nikhil Ks worked as a System Administrator at Craysol Technologies in India for three months in 2015. During his time there, he gained experience in system management and support, contributing to the operational efficiency of the organization. His role provided him with foundational skills that he later applied in his DevOps career.
Experience at Accel Frontline Limited
Nikhil Ks served as an Associate Engineer at Accel Frontline Limited, a CAC Holdings group company, from 2013 to 2015. This two-year tenure allowed him to develop his technical skills in system administration and support. His work during this period laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in DevOps and system optimization.
Education in Computer Science
Nikhil Ks earned his Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Bharathiar University, where he studied from 2011 to 2014. This educational background provided him with essential knowledge and skills in computer science principles, which he has applied throughout his professional career in various technical roles.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Nikhil Ks possesses advanced skills in database management, demonstrated by his successful setup of a MongoDB cluster. He has also migrated the ELK stack from Elasticsearch 2 to Elasticsearch 5, showcasing his expertise in upgrading and optimizing search and analytics engines. His experience with Jenkins highlights his capabilities in continuous integration and deployment processes.