Ferdian Ifkarsyah
About Ferdian Ifkarsyah
Ferdian Ifkarsyah is a Data Engineer at Xendit, specializing in infrastructure. He has experience in deploying Apache Trino on Kubernetes and migrating Databricks platforms, and has previously interned at several companies including PT Zenius Education and Shopee.
Work at Xendit
Ferdian Ifkarsyah currently serves as a Data Engineer in the Infrastructure Pod at Xendit, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing data analytics capabilities and improving system performance. His contributions include developing and deploying Apache Trino on a Kubernetes cluster, which has significantly improved query performance and scalability for data analytics.
Previous Experience
Ferdian has a diverse background in software development and engineering. He completed internships at several companies, including PT Zenius Education as a Software Developer Intern in 2018, and Shopee as a Software Engineer Intern in 2020. Additionally, he worked as a Back End Developer Intern at Cicil.co.id in 2019. His experience includes successfully migrating the company's Databricks platform from E1 to E2, enhancing performance and scalability.
Education and Expertise
Ferdian holds a Bachelor's degree in Informatics from Institut Teknologi Bandung, where he studied from 2017 to 2021. Prior to that, he completed his high school education at SMAN 1 Depok, focusing on Natural Science from 2014 to 2017. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in data engineering and software development.
Technical Skills and Projects
Ferdian has demonstrated proficiency in various technical skills, particularly in cloud computing and data engineering. He implemented a Kubernetes cluster from scratch, managing all aspects including provisioning, scaling, and monitoring. Additionally, he has authored a blog that focuses on data engineering and big data topics, sharing insights and experiences in the field.
Leadership and Coordination
During his time at SMA Negeri 1 Depok, Ferdian served as the Informatics Division Coordinator from 2015 to 2016. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing informatics-related activities and coordinating projects within the division, showcasing his leadership and organizational skills.