Ravikumar Kota
About Ravikumar Kota
Ravikumar Kota is a Lead Systems Engineer at SWIFT with extensive experience in project delivery and systems troubleshooting. He holds multiple degrees in Computer Science and Nuclear Physics, along with various certifications in programming and cloud technology.
Work at SWIFT
Ravikumar Kota has been employed at SWIFT as a Lead Systems Engineer since 2005. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing various systems engineering tasks, focusing on project delivery from concept to maintenance. His experience encompasses end-to-end project management, ensuring that all phases of development are executed effectively. He also acts as a product owner, utilizing Agile methodology to enhance project outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Ravikumar Kota holds multiple degrees and certifications. He completed a Master of Science in Computer Science at George Mason University from 2007 to 2011. He also studied Nuclear Physics at Andhra University, achieving a Master of Science in 2019. Additionally, he obtained a Perl Programming certificate from O'Reilly School of Technology and a Certified Associate in Python Programming from the Python Institute. He is also a Certified OKR Practitioner and an AWS Cloud Practitioner.
Technical Skills and Experience
Ravikumar has extensive technical expertise, including exposure to firewalls, load balancers, and various networking and monitoring tools. He has developed automation, monitoring, provisioning, operational, security, and support tools using programming languages such as Python, Ansible, Perl, Shell, and C/C++. His experience includes working within a CI/CD DevOps framework, which enhances the efficiency of software development and deployment.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining SWIFT, Ravikumar worked at AOL as a Senior Software Engineer from 2002 to 2004. He also served as an Application Programmer and Consultant at Union Pacific Railroad from 1995 to 2000. His diverse work history contributes to his comprehensive understanding of systems engineering and software development.
Certifications and Courses
Ravikumar has pursued various certifications and courses to enhance his skills. He completed a course on Python basics for Data Science through edX. His certifications include being a Certified OKR Practitioner and an AWS Cloud Practitioner, which demonstrate his commitment to professional development in the technology field.