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Ankush Khobragade
Email: ankk1301@gmail.com 		       		Github: https://github.com/ankk13	
Phone: +91 9405525304					SO: so/users/6729724/ankush-k
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ank13/
OBJECTIVE:
Utilizing my passion for technology and computer engineering, with readiness for changing business environments to successfully deliver results. 
WORK EXPERIENCE: 
Lineaje Inc, Banglore, Senior MTS     			                             April 2024 - Present
Lead the team that implemented the onboarding of proprietary tools into the complex cloud architectures(AWS and Azure).. This increased the consumption of existing products, thus adding more value to customers. It was able to onboard cloud infra for customers like Cisco, Thetalake and IBM.
Researched and implemented software analysis tool in golang for softwares written in CPP, Golang.

awarded recognition for hardwork and dedication.


Aqua Security, Hyderabad, Software Engineer 			                July 2019 - Mar 2024
Currently working on re-engineering the scanning engine, to support a scale of millions of scans. It requires a thorough understanding of the complete workload scanning product of Aqua. 
Working on an Innovative product of Agentless Workload scanning for AWS, Azure & GCP, with a single click SaaS onboarding. Worked closely with Netflix, to secure its AWS accounts and Mercedes for its Azure subscriptions, with this Product. As part, I regularly follow developments for these cloud providers and appropriately develop required cloud security products.
Significant Contribution to Trivy Scanner, the leading open-source scanner for cloud-native products, acknowledged by Linux Foundation, along with 4 other OSS projects of Aqua. Worked on delivering Trivy as a Commercial SaaS offering along with feature additions like malware detection, and advanced vulnerability detection.
Core engineer for the project, “Dynamic Open-source programming language vulnerabilities database and detection engine” which outperformed the industry standards like WhiteSource or Snyk. I was responsible for designing, developing, deploying, and delivering the project. Tech Stack used: Python, Golang, AWS Lambda, AWS Dynamodb, SQLite, Rest API, Jenkins
Worked on development and feature addition to security scanners for container images, container layers, running containers, serverless apps, code repositories, orchestrated environments, etc. Tech stack used: Golang, Vue Js, BoltDB, Postgres, gRPC, Rest API, AWS, Jenkins.
Thrice awarded with recognition for exhibited focus and consistent performance.


INTERNSHIPS:

Symantec India Pvt ltd, Pune 			               	    	     	   Jan-Jun 2019
Developed UI and backend for anomaly detection service of Symantec Endpoint Protection Cloud. During POC, worked on AWS Sagemaker Python scripts for k means algorithm. 


Linux World, Jaipur 		               	    			          	May-June 2017
Automated the deployment of Hadoop clusters over docker containers using Ansible. The smart cluster deployment supported High Availability to the cluster which was not an in-built feature of Hadoop’s first release. The project was also enhanced to provide HDFS As A Service feature and perform data analysis using MapReduce on the cluster. 


ACADEMIC PROJECTS: 

OnPrem Cloud Services Development			        WCE, Sangli 	  	Aug-Nov 2017
Provided a cloud-like experience, wherein users could spin VMs, deploy code on a prebuilt setup, and access sandboxed Linux applications on remote college servers via a web browser. The project was an attempt to create On-prem AWS. The project was lauded and the college attempted a patent. I executed the backend of the project

Scaling services by deploying over Kubernetes. 	       WCE, Sangli 		  Feb-Apr 2018
Deployed various services like IoT cloud supporting MQTT requests, Apache Hadoop distributed file systems, WordPress over a private AWS EC2 VPC using Kubernetes and weavenet. These services could be scaled as per requests. I worked on learning and deploying Kubernetes as per application requirements.

Agentless Configuration and Management 		       WCE, Sangli 		 Aug-Nov 2018
An agentless automation tool for complete lab setup. The project leveraged ssh protocol, to execute commands and scripts on selected nodes via a web browser. This was leveraged in our lab for setting up exam PCs. I worked on back-end development.

INDEPENDENT PROJECTS:

Quantum Full adder Circuit using Qiskit 						          Dec 2020
Implemented the full adder circuit using Qiskit Quantum Computing India community challenge.

Smart contracts over Hyperledger						        	          Apr 2019
Developed a smart contract prototype of a crowdfunding platform, using Hyperledger Fabric. The objective was to understand blockchain technology and its applications.

Deployed a fault-tolerant website 						                      Aug 2018
Deployed a fault-tolerant website using services like Cloudfront, Load Balancer, S3. EC2 Instance and Route53 over AWS. Later, taught this as a core trainer of a national-level workshop, to introduce attendees to computer fundamentals and Cloud computing.

E-Seal 									                  	         Sept 2017
To secure exam paper’s leak, developed a drive to store uploaded files with encryption. Decryption needed a centrally registered set of hardware keys along with decryption keys. As the hardware key usage was centrally logged, decryption was not possible without notification.

Intra-College Cultural Event Website 					             	  Feb-Mar 2016
Dynamic WebSite using HTML, CSS, JS, and PHP which could display live scores of Cricket Matches, and execute polls along with event information. I worked on the backend of the website.

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS: 

Presented a Proof of Concept in Aqua Splash at Aqua Security, Tel Aviv, Israel            Feb 20 
Presented a working prototype to demonstrate applications of semi-supervised learning in Cybersecurity. This helped 
creating a vulnerabilties search engine which was later used by Trivy's Commercial offering for more robust security reports.

Chairperson for WCE ACM Students chapter, WCE Sangli. 			  Aug18 - Apr19 
Promoted project-based learning, through intra-club and inter-college activities like projects, workshops, and hackathons. Head Coordinator for the college’s first National level hackathon event, which was the biggest technical event in southern Maharashtra.
This club was formed by me, and it hosted the college’s first hackathon, which was the biggest technical event by the college. 

Assistant community service officer, Rotaract Club of WCE Sangli       	  Aug16 - Apr17 
Pioneered a rural empowerment activity named ‘Adhyay’ & organized two Blood donation camps.
Coordinator, Sangli Miraj Commercial Ventures Private Limited 		         Sept 2016
Helped students connect with real investors and enterprises to promote their startup dreams. This platform allowed 25+ shortlisted startups to pitch in front of real inverstor to raise the funding. 

EDUCATION:
B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, 
Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli 			7.67 CGPA 	                  2015 – 2019


LANGUAGES: English (TOEFL: 106/120), Hindi, Marathi

Other Exams: 
GRE: 317/340 in 2022

Other hobbies: 
Badminton, Gym, Dancing, Trekking.

Personal Journey:
I studied from a small town of Gondia, in Maharashtra, India. For my 11th and 12th, I studied in Sir Purshuram Bhau College. I wanted to go to IITs but never had capital to get the formal coaching for it. Thus, I used to self study using the reference of all questions asked before in IIT Entrance Exam. Understanding each and every question thoroughly, helped me learn Physics and Maths. But due to lack of interest in Chemistry, I ignored the subject. But, This has infused the "get hands dirty" approach for all the problems. And my strong fundamentals have helped me in problem solving and debugging skills.

While studying in Walchand College of Engineering, to myself financially, I have informally helped lots of Masters students with there assignments. Also, I helps a guy with his Phd Thesis, which was on "K Means algorithm proof"

Statement of purpose for a university application:
Since childhood, Computers have fascinated me. Whether playing dangerous dave or exploring the internet or encyclopedias, computers were childhood dopamine boosters. It was this love for computers because of which I learned programming way before my B. Tech. In addition to this, I have always had a tremendous interest in mathematical problem-solving. It encouraged me to start competitive coding from the very beginning of my undergraduate program. I taught myself C++ and python even before the initiation of CS-related courses. Also, to sustain me financially in the latter half of my degree, I helped Masters and Ph.D. Students from foreign universities with their assignments. This allowed me to explore different and new aspects of already learned courses. To broaden my perspective further, I opted for internships, projects, and online courses. Having enjoyed this quest and significant industrial exposure to showcase, I yearn to expand my academic and research acumen. For me, a master's degree in Computer Science is the next chapter of my journey. 

The IITJEE entrance developed my liking for complex Maths and Physics problems in high school. Consequently, competitive coding and learning algorithms got me addicted during undergrads. I extended a fondness for Project development after I developed a cultural-fest website in second year. Website streamed live scores of Cricket matches and created polls. It was my first real-world solution for a real-world problem and required additional skills apart from academic learning. Besides, the project strengthened the fundamentals of subjects like data structures, networking, databases, operating systems. After being obsessed with mathematical problem solving for more than four years and evolving to work on deliverable solutions, I am confident that I can adapt to the changing thought processes and strive for excellence. 

Realizing the importance of Problem Identification, I explored more complex problems. Accordingly, after 2nd-year, I completed an internship under Mr. Vimal Daga, RedHat Certified Architect Level 23(a world record), wherein I automated the deployment of Hadoop clusters over docker containers using Ansible. After early execution, which highlighted my engineering abilities, I was assigned research work to support high availability for cluster's master node. Even though my solution was not as optimal as Hadoop's next Official release, it was well-received because of its uniqueness. Along with the gift of exposure to more complex problems in Computer Science, I was awarded a RedHat jacket as a special appreciation for originality. 

After learning AWS in the Internship, I started brainstorming the idea of an on-premise cloud that turned into a successful 3rd-year project that provided a cloud-like experience, wherein users could spin VMs, deploy code on prebuilt setup, and access a sandboxed Linux application on remote college servers with browser clicks. The project was lauded and attempted for patent by the college. In the upcoming semesters, the project was upgraded to support custom code setups. And In the final year, it was targeted to support orchestrated environments, but It was inefficacious. However, in the arduous attempt to complete it, I learned various aspects of research and development. This learning has helped me develop innovative projects with technologies like Blockchain, Data Science, Quantum Computing, Cryptography. These can be found on my Github profile. This assures me about my passion for technology, capability to implement cutting-edge solutions, and acumen to dive deeper into research. This encourages me to seek quality guidance, which will add massive value in generating positive results. 

Working on such complex technical projects was possible due to the surrounding of amazing people. I have served as ChairPerson, for the WCE ACM Students' Chapter, as Assistant community service officer for the Rotaract Club of WCE, Sangli, coordinator at SMCVPL. While working for these organizations, I interacted with various academicians, Venture Capitalists, renowned and budding entrepreneurs, established intrapreneurs, divergent societies, and energetic and innovative students. These interactions have shaped my personality tremendously. Thus I could pioneer and leave a legacy of a national level hackathon, club nourishing project-oriented learning, and community event 'Adhyay.' This highlights my pressure handling, team-building, and social skills. Surely the future will broaden my perspective even more. Working on various projects and extracurricular activities has impacted my grades, but zero backlogs can vouch for my solid fundamental knowledge.

After an internship in Symantec, I am working with Aqua Security, the largest pure-play cloud-native security company. When I joined, it was a series B-funded startup, commencing in India with only 7 engineers and lots of innovative work on cloud security. After 30 months of my joining, as the engineer's count is 5x, I am fortunate to witness the hypergrowth of a technology startup. Being part of the initial employee base, I have honed the innovative bent of my mind and seen the journey of creative ideas to their commercial fruition. Due to my quick learning and ownership attitude, I have led a crucial, year-long project wherein we developed a "Dynamic Open source programming language vulnerabilities database & detection engine" that outperformed the industry standards like WhiteSource. With innovative deep learning optimizations, I presented on the topic "Hybrid approach of semi-supervised learning for better vulnerabilities detection" during a 2020 global meet in Tel Aviv, Israel. Currently, I am working on Trivy Scanner, the highest-starred open-source cloud-scanner, upbraided by the CNCF community. I am enriching trivy with complex functionalities to support dynamic scanning capabilities for commercial offerings. 

In Aqua, I have often brainstormed with expert engineers, architects, and renowned tech speakers about cybersecurity applications of technologies like ebpf, deep learning, quantum computing, and blockchains. This had resulted in generating proof of concepts for a few of them.