Daksh J.

Daksh is a distinguished technologist with extensive expertise in DevOps and cloud automation. Currently, he is a key member of the SRE team at Zscaler, where he focuses on enhancing the cloud security product ZPA, which safeguards over 60% of businesses worldwide. He is passionate about open source and implements solutions that challenge his intellect while benefiting the organization. With a keen eye for cost optimization, he recently integrated Karpenter, a CNCF tool for node autoscaling, into their EKS clusters. Leveraging Karpenter, they achieved more efficient node scheduling, reducing EC2 costs by up to 50%. His primary goal is to develop seamless, secure, and cost optimised solutions, driving market leadership and accelerating time-to-market for cloud security innovations. He is a proactive learner, constantly exploring new DevOps trends and practices. He is a certified RedHat Architect earned by proving his practical skills across various domains such as Linux, Ansible, Openshift & Kubernetes, Linus Security, and Ceph. Beyond his technical contributions, Daksh is passionate about mentoring and guiding emerging talent, dedicated to addressing their queries and fostering their growth in the tech industry.