AI/ML | Java | Linux | Oracle Exadata | MySQL | OCI | Test Infrastructure

I design database management solutions, automation frameworks, and engineering systems built to scale.

Principal Member of Technical Staff focused on AI/ML, Oracle Exadata, MySQL, database migration, Java, OCI, Linux, and extensive use of AI/ML to meet engineering goals.

Current focus

Bringing AI-aware engineering to database management, automation, and multi-cloud solutions.

The recent work here spans Selenium WebDriver plus API and CLI automation, OCI, MySQL and Oracle Database management, Linux, and building test infrastructure for enterprise solutions.

10+ Years in quality, team management, and product-market understanding
3 Major enterprise environments
API + CLI + UI Automation
Cloud OCI, Azure
Linux Development, Bash, SSH
Exadata Oracle database ecosystem

About

A hands-on engineer focused on architecture, database management, and enterprise applications.

I work on database management platforms, test infrastructure, and enterprise automation with a focus on Oracle, MySQL, OCI, Linux, Java, and AI/ML-enabled engineering workflows.

My core interests are framework development, database operations, and building practical systems that make large enterprise environments easier to manage, validate, and scale.

Role Principal Member of Technical Staff
Base Bengaluru, India
Primary stack AI/ML, Java, MySQL, Exadata, OCI, Linux, Test Infrastructure
Certifications CSM, UiPath, Retail domain

Skills

A tech-first view of the stack I use for automation, databases, and cloud platforms.

This section is deliberately closer to the older site style: focused on technologies, tools, platforms, and engineering areas that I use today for architecture, database management, automation, and delivery.

Automation and Frameworks

Test architecture, framework development, and automation delivery across user interfaces, APIs, and CLI layers.

Selenium Rest Assured SpecFlow C# .NET Core TestNG BDD WebDriver CLI Automation API Automation Framework Design Test Architect

Databases and Migration

Database engineering across Oracle and MySQL ecosystems, with focus on migration, management, observability, and platform workflows.

Oracle Exadata Oracle Database MySQL Database Migration MySQL HeatWave OCI Database Management Replication Monitoring External DB Management Oracle DB Management

AI, Java, and Platform Engineering

Hands-on engineering across Java services, AI/ML-oriented product work, OCI platform services, and Linux-centric tooling.

AI/ML Java OCI Azure Linux Shell Codex CLI Product Thinking

DevOps and Delivery Tooling

Release support, CI/CD, and developer enablement through practical tooling, scripting, reporting, and operational workflows.

Jenkins Azure DevOps TeamCity Git CI/CD Release Engineering Team Management Technical Writing

Experience

Experience across enterprise automation, database platforms, architecture, and engineering leadership.

2020 - Present
Oracle

Oracle

Principal Member of Technical Staff

Driving work across AI/ML initiatives, Oracle Exadata, MySQL, OCI, Linux tooling, database migration, test infrastructure, framework development, and engineering enablement through documentation and automation.

Oracle Enterprise Manager MySQL HeatWave OCI Database Management Migration Workbench
2017 - 2020
KPMG

KPMG

Consultant

Led automation modernization using Selenium, SpecFlow, C#, and .NET Core, along with framework development, team management, release coordination, and DevOps workflow improvements while supporting production systems and delivery operations.

GloW Track BRC NGAT Withholding Tax Platform C# .NET Core
2015 - 2017
Wipro

Wipro

Software Engineer

Worked on API automation, UI validation, and sprint execution for enterprise retail systems while building a strong base in quality engineering, delivery discipline, and large-scale framework execution.

Walmart Sam's IS Offer Bank Retail API Automation DB Validation

Selected Focus Areas

Where I usually add the most value

Architecture

Test architecture and framework development that teams can extend without excessive maintenance cost.

Databases

Oracle Exadata, MySQL, migration programs, and operational workflows around managed and external systems.

Enablement

Developer tooling, Codex CLI workflows, documentation, and engineering practices that reduce repetitive effort.

Delivery

DevOps, CI/CD, Linux operations, and release support tied directly to quality and shipping confidence.

Featured Writing

Blogs and notes that reflect the current direction of my work.

This section now highlights public writing across Oracle MySQL topics and LinkedIn posts, so the site is not only a profile but also a trail of practical engineering output.

Oracle MySQL Blog

Monitoring MySQL HeatWave Replication Using OCI Database Management Custom Alarms

A write-up on using OCI Database Management and custom alarms to surface replication lag and build more reliable visibility for MySQL HeatWave replication workflows.

MySQL HeatWave OCI Database Management Alarms
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Oracle MySQL Blog

Manage External MySQL DB Systems in OCI

A practical look at bringing externally hosted MySQL systems under OCI Database Management for better monitoring, diagnostics, and centralized operational visibility.

External MySQL OCI Fleet Management
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Oracle MySQL Blog

Prerequisites for Managing On-Premises MySQL DB Systems in OCI

Covers the groundwork needed before onboarding on-premises MySQL systems into OCI management workflows, including the operational dependencies behind a clean setup.

On-Prem MySQL Management Agents OCI Setup
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LinkedIn Article

Automation Testing with SpecFlow and Selenium in .NET Core

A practical article on combining SpecFlow, Selenium, and .NET Core to build readable automation with behavior-driven structure.

SpecFlow Selenium .NET Core
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LinkedIn Post

Recent engineering note

A shorter LinkedIn post capturing a recent set of thoughts from hands-on engineering work, included here to keep the site connected to current public writing and not only long-form blog posts.

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Contact

If the problem is difficult, technical, and useful, I’m interested.

The fastest way to reach me is by email, LinkedIn, or phone call. The profile download is still available if you want a compact version of experience and project history.