Akshaya Kakkilaya
About Akshaya Kakkilaya
Akshaya Kakkilaya is a Software Engineer Intern at Versa Networks, where he has worked since 2022. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, and a Master of Science in Computer Science from The University of Texas at Dallas.
Work at Versa Networks
Currently, Akshaya Kakkilaya serves as a Software Engineer Intern at Versa Networks, a position held since 2022. In this role, Akshaya has focused on system development and engineering, contributing to the enhancement of the production environment's scalability and availability. Notably, Akshaya implemented Redis cluster and sentinel topologies, which are critical for improving system performance and reliability.
Education and Expertise
Akshaya Kakkilaya holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, completed from 2013 to 2017. Additionally, Akshaya earned a Master of Science in Computer Science from The University of Texas at Dallas, graduating in 2023. This educational background supports expertise in managing Content Delivery Networks and Big Data systems, developed through previous industry experience.
Background
Before joining Versa Networks, Akshaya Kakkilaya worked as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at Media.net from 2017 to 2021 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. This role involved ensuring system reliability and performance, which provided a strong foundation for the transition to a Software Engineer Intern position. The move from Site Reliability Engineer to Software Engineer Intern reflects a focus on system development and engineering.
Professional Experience
Akshaya Kakkilaya has accumulated significant professional experience in the technology sector. The transition from a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at Media.net to a Software Engineer Intern at Versa Networks showcases adaptability and a commitment to advancing technical skills. The experience gained in managing complex systems has contributed to Akshaya's current role, where system development is a primary focus.