Shiv Dadlani
About Shiv Dadlani
Shiv Dadlani serves as the Lead DevOps and Infrastructure Engineer at Kunai and has been with Handshake as an Infrastructure Engineer since 2022. With a background in Electrical and Computer Engineering from UC San Diego, he has over a decade of experience in developing and shipping successful products.
Work at Kunai
Shiv Dadlani has served as the Lead DevOps and Infrastructure Engineer at Kunai since 2017. In this role, he focuses on automating and productizing engineering workflows, which enhances the capabilities of developers. His leadership in architecture, coding, automation, and developer operations has contributed to the efficiency and effectiveness of the engineering team. Over his seven years at Kunai, he has developed a comprehensive understanding of the infrastructure needs and challenges faced by the organization.
Current Role at Handshake
Since 2022, Shiv Dadlani has been working as an Infrastructure Engineer at Handshake in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this position, he applies his extensive expertise in infrastructure management to support the company's operational goals. His role involves ensuring the reliability and performance of infrastructure systems, which is critical for the success of Handshake's initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Shiv Dadlani earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from UC San Diego, where he studied from 2006 to 2009. His educational background provides a strong foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his professional roles. With a decade-long track record in the field, he has developed expertise in areas such as site reliability engineering, automation, and product development.
Previous Experience at Flipboard Inc.
Before joining Kunai, Shiv Dadlani worked at Flipboard Inc. as a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) from 2014 to 2015. During his tenure in Palo Alto, California, he contributed to the reliability and performance of Flipboard's systems. This experience further honed his skills in managing complex infrastructure and ensuring operational excellence.
Professional Approach and Philosophy
Shiv Dadlani approaches his work with a focus on continuous improvement. He emphasizes the importance of leading by example in various technical areas, including architecture and automation. His commitment to empowering developers through improved workflows reflects his proactive mindset in tackling challenges and optimizing processes.