About

Vishal Akkalkote is a Senior Software Engineer with a passion for developing microservices, big data solutions using Apache Spark and Kafka, distributed systems, and containerization with Docker and K8s. He is an agile follower and a strong advocate of Test Driven Development (TDD). With 11.78 years of relevant experience, Vishal has worked with some of the leading software development companies in the industry. He is currently working as a Principle Developer at Spark Networks, where he is responsible for designing and developing high-performance software solutions. Prior to this, Vishal worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Luxoft, where he contributed to the development of various software applications. Vishal's experience also includes working as a Senior Consultant at Thoughtworks, where he provided technical guidance to clients and helped them design and implement software solutions. Vishal holds a Master's degree in Scientific Computing from the University of Pune. He also completed his SSC from Siddheshwar Prashala. In addition to his education and work experience, Vishal has a strong technical skill set that includes software engineering, Apache Spark, big data, Docker, Kafka, and microservices. He is a passionate developer who loves to explore new technologies and build innovative solutions. Overall, Vishal is a highly skilled and experienced software engineer with a strong focus on developing high-performance software solutions using cutting-edge technologies. He is a valuable asset to any organization and is always looking for new challenges and opportunities to grow and expand his skills.