Anant Jakhmola
About Anant Jakhmola
Anant Jakhmola is a DevOps engineer currently serving as SDE2 at Groww, India, where he focuses on database management and optimization. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from Graphic Era Deemed to be University and has experience in deploying monitoring tools and enhancing database performance.
Work at Groww
Anant Jakhmola has been employed at Groww, India, in various capacities since 2021. He started as a DevOps Engineer for six months before transitioning to SDE1 - DevOps from 2022 to 2023. Currently, he holds the position of SDE2 - DevOps, a role he has occupied since 2023. His responsibilities include deploying and managing enterprise databases, with a focus on MySQL optimization and performance across multiple environments.
Education and Expertise
Anant Jakhmola earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from Graphic Era Deemed to be University, where he studied from 2017 to 2021. His educational background has equipped him with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in his roles within the DevOps field, particularly in database management and optimization.
Technical Contributions
In his current role at Groww, Anant has implemented several technical solutions to enhance database management. He introduced PMM-monitoring on Kubernetes to improve visibility over CloudSQL instances, focusing on query performance and internal monitoring. Additionally, he developed a logging tool using ELK for MySQL and Metabase, which enhances audit capabilities by providing visibility over DDL and DML queries executed by users.
Cross-Organizational Initiatives
Anant has facilitated cross-organizational communication at Groww by deploying an authentication proxy for MySQL. He also implemented a centralized Metabase system for multi-organizational use, which allows access for over 800 users simultaneously. These initiatives demonstrate his commitment to improving operational efficiency and collaboration within the organization.
Previous Experience
Before joining Groww, Anant worked at AICTE in the Policy and Academic Planning Bureau for two months in 2019. This early experience contributed to his understanding of organizational processes and planning, which he has applied in his subsequent roles in the tech industry.