Nilesh Praween Ekka
About Nilesh Praween Ekka
Nilesh Praween Ekka is an Engineering Manager at Hevo Data, with a strong background in the online gaming industry and extensive experience in building high concurrency applications. He has held various roles at Junglee Games and possesses expertise in microservices architecture and a wide range of technologies.
Work at Hevo
Nilesh Praween Ekka has been serving as an Engineering Manager at Hevo Data since 2022. In this role, he oversees engineering projects and manages teams to ensure the successful delivery of data integration solutions. His responsibilities include leading the development of scalable systems and implementing best practices in software engineering. Hevo Data focuses on providing a platform for data integration, and Ekka's expertise in high concurrency applications contributes to the company's objectives.
Previous Experience at Junglee Games
Prior to his current role, Ekka worked at Junglee Games for a total of five years, holding various positions. He started as a Software Engineer in 2013 and progressed to Software Development Engineer III in 2019. He then took on the role of Technical Lead - Backend from 2020 to 2022. During his tenure, he was involved in significant migration projects and the development of games from scratch, showcasing his skills in building high-performance applications.
Education and Expertise
Nilesh Praween Ekka holds a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka, where he studied from 2009 to 2012. He also earned a Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) from the Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, from 2006 to 2009. His educational background provides a strong foundation in computer applications, complemented by his extensive experience in microservices architecture and scalable systems.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Ekka possesses a wide range of technical skills, particularly in programming languages and frameworks such as Java, NodeJS, and Spring Boot. He is proficient in database technologies including MSSQL, Cassandra, MongoDB, and Redis. His experience also includes working with messaging systems like Kafka and utilizing tools such as Hibernate and Vaadin. This diverse skill set enables him to develop high ROI features and maintain complex systems effectively.
Internship Experience at Ivy Comptech
Nilesh Praween Ekka began his career with an internship at Ivy Comptech in 2012, where he worked for four months. This role provided him with foundational experience in software development, which he built upon in subsequent positions. Following his internship, he continued to work at Ivy Comptech as a Software Engineer for one year, further developing his skills in the technology sector.