About

Ashhar Hasan is a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with a strong background in Java, Go, Kafka, PostgreSQL, and Redis. He has extensive experience in deploying and managing distributed systems like Kafka and Trino (formerly known as PrestoSQL) at scale. Ashhar is currently working at Starburst Data as a Senior Software Engineer, where he is responsible for the core execution engine of Trino - a MPP query execution engine for interactive analytics. He is also a Maintainer at Trino Software Foundation. Ashhar is a self-learning and motivated individual who is passionate about working with experienced people on software products that shape consumer lives directly or by enabling businesses to do the same. He has a relevant experience of 5.87 years in software engineering. Ashhar completed his Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech.) from Jamia Millia Islamia in 2017 and his Senior Secondary School from Jawahar Vidya Mandir in 2013. He also completed his High School from Jawahar Vidya Mandir in 2011. In addition to his educational background, Ashhar has a strong TechStack that includes Software Engineering, Kafka, Redis, and Java. He is a highly skilled professional who is committed to delivering high-quality work and ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget. Ashhar is an excellent team player who can work effectively in a collaborative environment and is always willing to go above and beyond to ensure that his team achieves its goals.