Krishna Kumar Asawa

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About Krishna Kumar Asawa

As a seasoned software product development professional, I bring a wealth of experience in the full life cycle of software product, encompassing analysis, architecture, design, development, implementation, and management. My expertise spans a diverse range of domains, including Data Platforms, Public Cloud, AI, Databases, Storage, and Networking.I have successfully managed a public cloud service, specifically the Autonomous Database on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), and led the development of the Distributed Data Store, Ozone, guiding these products from early adoption to operational stability. My proven track record in software product development, coupled with strong leadership skills, underpins my ability to drive performance and innovation in software architecture and products.I foster a culture of AI innovation, ownership, and technical excellence with emphasis on AI-augmented development practices.Experience using AI tools (e.g. Claude Code, Copilot, Cursor etc.) in development workflows.With extensive technical management experience in a global delivery model, I excel at conceptualising and developing highly scalable products from scratch. I am adept at building, optimising, and expanding teams, systems, and processes to enhance efficiency and maximise delivery across multiple locations. My interpersonal and communication skills enable me to maintain smooth relationships with stakeholders and foster rapport with customers.Currently, I lead a team focused on Apache Ozone distributed data store within the Cloudera Data Platform. With a strong foundation in public cloud technologies and distributed systems, I specialise in developing and deploying scalable microservices that drive business transformation. My expertise spans both on-premise and cloud-based environments.I am proficient in DevOps practices, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), ensuring seamless transitions from development to deployment in cloud based environments. Exposure to modern AI/ML techniques, RAG workflows, agent-based systems. Technology Skills:• Java, C++, Python• Cloud Platforms: Oracle OCI, AWS, Vmware• Containerization and Orchestration: Docker Containers, Kubernetes (K8S), Microservices • Databases: Oracle Autonomous DB, Cassandra• Big Data: Hadoop, HDFS, Ozone, Hive, Spark, Impala, Ranger, Ratis