Abhilash Kishore

About Abhilash Kishore

As a Senior Site Software Engineer at LinkedIn, I work on improving the software, infrastructure, and reliability of the platform that connects millions of professionals worldwide. I have a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Southern California, where I developed a strong foundation in distributed computing, cloud infrastructure, and artificial intelligence.I have over three years of experience in building and maintaining scalable, resilient, and secure systems using various technologies, such as ZooKeeper, Helix, AWS, Spring, and Airflow. I have also contributed to multiple internal web applications and data pipelines that handle large volumes of student and faculty data at USC. Additionally, I have published a book chapter on using cognitive computing and sentiment analysis to diagnose and monitor depression.I am passionate about learning new skills, solving complex problems, and creating innovative solutions that enhance the user experience and the business value of the products I work on. I enjoy collaborating with diverse and talented teams, sharing best practices, and mentoring junior engineers. My goal is to continue to grow as a site reliability engineer and leader, and to leverage my expertise and skills to deliver high-quality and high-impact results.

Experience

1. Senior Software Engineer, Site Reliability

   Linkedin

   Sep 2022 — Present · Mountain View, CA, US

   ZooKeeper Service Enhancement: Spearheaded efforts to enhance the stability and reliability of the ZooKeeper service, ensuring seamless operation for critical LinkedIn applications.∙ Performance Optimization: Implemented performance tuning strategies to optimize ZooKeeper\'s throughput, reducing latency by 20% and enhancing overall system efficiency.∙ Capacity Planning: Led capacity planning initiatives, forecasting future growth and resource requirements for the ZooKeeper service, resulting in cost-effective infrastructure scaling.∙ Scaling Solutions: Designed and implemented scaling solutions to accommodate the growing demands of LinkedIn\'s distributed systems, ensuring seamless ZooKeeper performance as the company expanded.∙ Automation and Monitoring: Developed automation scripts and comprehensive monitoring tools to proactively detect and address issues, minimizing downtime and maximizing service availability.∙ Collaborative Problem Solving: Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.∙ Documentation and Best Practices: Authored documentation and established best practices for ZooKeeper service management, ensuring operational consistency and facilitating onboarding of new team members.∙ Security and Compliance: Maintained strong security and compliance standards for the ZooKeeper service, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality in line with industry regulations.∙ Incident Response: Played a key role in incident response and post-mortem analyses, identifying root causes and implementing preventive measures to mitigate future incidents.∙ Training and Mentorship: Provided guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering their professional development within the ZooKeeper team.

Education

• Carmel High School

  High School, Science

  2002 — 2012

• University of Southern California

  Master of Science - MS, Computer Science

  2019 — 2020

• Ramaiah Institute Of Technology

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Information Science and Engineering

  2014 — 2018

• DeekshaKMWA Pre-University College

  High School, Pre-Engineering

  2012 — 2014

Skills

• Amazon Web Services (Aws)
• Firebase
• C++
• Java
• C
• Node.js
• Javascript
• Mongodb
• Css
• Android
• Sql
• Python
• Adobe Photoshop
• Html