Amit Bakhru
About Amit Bakhru
Amit Bakhru serves as the Director of Quality and Operations at Devo, bringing extensive experience in software engineering and quality assurance from previous roles at Area 1 Security, Oracle, and RSA. He has a strong background in automation, Kubernetes, and machine learning operations.
Current Role at Devo
Amit Bakhru serves as the Director of Quality and Operations at Devo, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on enhancing quality assurance processes and operational efficiency within the organization. His leadership contributes to the overall effectiveness of software development and deployment practices at Devo.
Previous Experience at Area 1 Security
Before joining Devo, Amit worked at Area 1 Security as a Lead Software Engineer from 2017 to 2023. During his tenure, he was involved in developing security solutions and played a significant role in the company’s operations until its acquisition by Cloudflare. His experience in this role contributed to his expertise in software engineering and quality assurance.
Career at Oracle America, Inc
Amit Bakhru has an extensive background at Oracle America, Inc, where he worked in various capacities from 2004 to 2013. His roles included Quality Engineer, Quality Engineering, and Senior Member Technical Staff. His time at Oracle allowed him to develop a strong foundation in software quality and engineering practices.
Educational Background
Amit studied Computer Science at Visvesvaraya Technological University, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering from 2000 to 2004. Prior to that, he attended Birla School in Pilani, focusing on Maths and Computers, and completed his XII Class from 1993 to 2000. His educational background provided him with the technical skills necessary for his career in software engineering.
Technical Expertise and Achievements
Amit Bakhru has demonstrated expertise in various technical areas, including the design and implementation of automation frameworks for multiple programming languages such as C++, Java, Python, and React. He has utilized Kubernetes HPA features to tackle scaling challenges and successfully transitioned products to a Kubernetes stack, achieving a 12% reduction in cloud costs. Additionally, he has automated the software release process, significantly reducing release cycles.