Arvind Somya
About Arvind Somya
Arvind Somya is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in advanced networking technologies and cloud infrastructure. He has worked for notable companies including VMware, Microsoft, and Cisco, and holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Work at Anchore
Arvind Somya currently holds the position of Senior Software Engineer at Anchore, having joined the company in 2023. His role involves leveraging his extensive experience in software engineering and advanced networking technologies. Anchore focuses on container security and compliance, aligning with Somya's expertise in container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Previous Experience at VMware
Before joining Anchore, Arvind Somya worked at VMware as a Staff Engineer from 2021 to 2023. During his tenure, he contributed to various projects that enhanced the company's offerings in virtualization and cloud infrastructure. Prior to this role, he served as a Senior Member of Technical Staff at VMware from 2019 to 2021, where he further developed his skills in advanced networking.
Career at Cisco
Arvind Somya has a significant history with Cisco, where he worked in multiple roles over several years. He began as a Software Engineer from 2006 to 2011, then progressed to a Technical Leader from 2014 to 2017, and again from 2017 to 2018. His experience at Cisco allowed him to specialize in L2/L3 networking and contribute to open cloud infrastructure platforms, including OpenStack and Kubernetes.
Education and Expertise
Arvind Somya holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Electronics from Nagpur University and a Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. His educational background supports his proficiency in programming languages such as Go and Python, as well as his expertise in service mesh technologies like Istio and microservices architecture.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Arvind Somya possesses strong technical skills in Linux and advanced networking technologies, including Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Functions Virtualization (NFV). His experience with container technologies, along with a deep understanding of RESTful services, positions him as a knowledgeable professional in the field of cloud technologies.