Akash Khurana
About Akash Khurana
Akash Khurana is a Senior Principal Engineer at Progress Chef in India, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in Computer Science and extensive experience in automation and orchestration across various companies.
Work at Progress Chef
Akash Khurana has been serving as a Senior Principal Engineer at Progress Chef since 2022. In this role, he contributes to the development and optimization of automation solutions, leveraging his extensive experience in the field. His work focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and streamlining processes within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Akash Khurana studied Computer Science at Annamalai University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree from 2015 to 2016. He also holds a Diploma in Electrical Engineering from Engineering Institute For Junior Executives, completed between 2010 and 2013. His technical expertise includes scripting languages such as Perl, Bash, and Power Shell, as well as proficiency in multiple domain technologies including RHEL, Solaris, and Windows.
Background in Automation Engineering
Before joining Progress Chef, Akash Khurana accumulated significant experience in automation engineering. He worked at Accenture as an Automation Lead from 2020 to 2021 and as a Senior Automation Engineer from 2017 to 2020. His earlier roles include positions at Capgemini as an Automation Consultant and Tech Mahindra as an Automation Analyst and Associate System Engineer. His background includes developing workflows and automated processes in various environments.
Technical Skills and Tools
Akash Khurana has developed workflows using HPOO and Appnomic Orchestration. He has experience with automated ticket creation and updating processes, utilizing tools such as OTRS Ticketing Tool and Nagios Monitoring Tool. His capabilities extend to creating workflows for UNIX, Windows, and Database environments, showcasing his versatility in automation solutions.
Early Education
Akash Khurana completed his early education at Indira Gandhi Memorial Senior Secondary School, where he studied Science and achieved a 12+ certification from 1994 to 2010. This foundational education set the stage for his later studies in engineering and computer science.