About

Abhishek Somani is a highly experienced Senior Software Engineer with a strong background in distributed data processing systems. He possesses a demonstrated history of handling complex projects and is currently working at Databricks, a leading data and AI company that helps organizations transform their businesses through the power of data. Abhishek's expertise lies in designing and building high-quality software systems, combining hands-on skills and practical research results. He specializes in Apache Hive, a distributed SQL based data warehousing software built on top of Apache Hadoop. Abhishek enjoys working on projects related to areas like Caching, Materialized Views, ACID, Security, Performance, and Scaling in Hive. With over 12 years of relevant experience, Abhishek has worked with multiple companies in the past, including Qubole, where he served as a Senior Staff Engineer and Apache Hive lead. At Qubole, he mentored and led multiple people and projects, including cross-engine projects pertaining to Spark and Presto, with Spark ACID being a recent one that they open-sourced. Abhishek holds a Bachelor of Technology degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from MNNIT, where he completed his education in 2010. He has a strong TechStack that includes Databricks, Software Engineering, SQL, Apache Hive, Research Scientist, Hadoop, and Spark. Overall, Abhishek Somani is a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer who has a passion for designing and building high-quality software systems. His expertise in distributed data processing systems makes him a valuable asset to any organization.