Aditya Kumar
About Aditya Kumar
Aditya Kumar is a Senior Network Engineer in Cloud Operations at Riot Games, where he has worked since 2022. He holds a Master's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Cleveland State University and has extensive experience in network engineering, including leadership roles in significant projects.
Work at Riot Games
Aditya Kumar has been employed at Riot Games since 2018, progressing through various roles. He initially served as a Network Engineer in Data Center Operations from 2018 to 2020. He then transitioned to the role of Network Engineer in Cloud Operations from 2020 to 2022. Currently, he holds the position of Senior Network Engineer in Cloud Operations, a role he has occupied since 2022. In addition to his engineering responsibilities, he served as the Infrastructure Tech Lead for the Global Datacenter Decommission Project from 2022 to 2023. His work involves managing a global 24x7x365 large scale data center network.
Education and Expertise
Aditya Kumar holds a Master's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Cleveland State University. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering from GITAM Deemed University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in network engineering and cloud operations, which he applies in his current role at Riot Games.
Background
Before joining Riot Games, Aditya Kumar worked at Atos as a Network Engineer for eight months in 2017. He also gained experience as a Junior Network Engineer at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in 2015. His career trajectory reflects a consistent focus on network engineering, with a significant portion of his professional experience concentrated in the gaming and technology sectors.
Achievements
During his tenure at Riot Games, Aditya Kumar has played a pivotal role in various projects, including the Global Datacenter Decommission Project, where he served as the Infrastructure Tech Lead. His contributions have been integral to the management and operation of large-scale data center networks, showcasing his technical skills and leadership in the field of network engineering.