Alok A.

Staff Software Engineer | Systems Software | Cloud & Network Security Results-driven software engineer with over 15 years of experience delivering high-performance solutions in systems software, cloud infrastructure, and network security. Expertise spans from in-depth linux and networking knowledge to cloud-native architectures, focusing on designing scalable, reliable, and secure systems. Core Strengths: Programming Mastery: C/C++, Golang, Python Advanced Systems Design: Data structures, algorithms, multithreading, Linux internals, namespaces, containers, Kubernetes Cloud Expertise: AWS, GCP, container runtimes, microservices Networking & Security: TCP/IP, VPN, SSL/TLS, IPsec, IKEv2, PKI, firewall policies, clustering, and HA As a hands-on engineer and technical leader, I have architected and implemented critical features in high-stakes environments, from secure network protocols to high-availability, fault-tolerant systems. I bring a track record of innovation in networking and security, including advanced container monitoring, drift detection, and vulnerability management, along with contributions to VPN high availability, data-path security, and traffic encryption. Passionate about driving excellence through mentorship, strategic vision, and continuous learning, I am committed to delivering impactful, secure, and scalable software solutions that meet the challenges of today's distributed, multi-cloud environments.