Vijay Gopu
About Vijay Gopu
Vijay Gopu serves as the Lead Big Data Engineering Architect at Trellix, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in data engineering and architecture, having held various roles at companies such as Carbon, bebe stores, and Infosys.
Work at Trellix
Vijay Gopu has been serving as the Lead Big Data Engineering Architect at Trellix since 2021. In this role, he has contributed to the architecture of a next-generation cybersecurity platform, which improved query speed and reduced operational costs. He has integrated load balancing, throttling control, and role-based query execution into the Query API, enhancing the platform's performance and security. His expertise in big data engineering has been pivotal in advancing Trellix's technological capabilities.
Previous Experience in Data Engineering
Before joining Trellix, Vijay Gopu held several significant positions in data engineering. He worked as a Data Engineering Manager at bebe stores from 2014 to 2017, where he managed data processes. He then served as a Technical Delivery Lead at Elementum from 2017 to 2019, focusing on technical project delivery. Prior to that, he was a Senior API Engineer at Carbon from 2019 to 2021, where he developed scalable APIs. His diverse experience has shaped his expertise in data architecture and engineering.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Vijay Gopu has demonstrated a strong technical skill set throughout his career. He led the deployment of a platform using Terraform, facilitating smooth bootstrapping across multiple regions, including the US, Australia, EMEA, and APAC. He has built defense-in-depth capabilities for tenant trace and detection searches, implemented a CQRS design pattern for microservices, and designed a multi-tenancy architecture to improve throughput. His contributions have significantly enhanced the efficiency and security of the systems he has worked on.
Education and Expertise
Vijay Gopu earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from the University of Madras. His educational background has provided a solid foundation for his career in technology and data engineering. Over the years, he has developed expertise in various areas, including big data architecture, microservices, and cybersecurity. His academic and professional experiences have equipped him with the knowledge necessary to tackle complex engineering challenges.
Career Progression and Roles
Vijay Gopu's career spans over a decade, with roles that reflect a steady progression in the tech industry. He began as a Technical Architect at Infosys from 2007 to 2012, where he incorporated metrics to monitor platform health. He then transitioned to GSPANN Tech. Inc as Data and Integration Lead from 2012 to 2014. His roles have consistently involved leadership and technical responsibilities, showcasing his ability to adapt and excel in various environments.