I am a Senior Software Engineer at Stripe, specializing in relational databases and distributed data platforms. My experience spans designing and building large-scale, resilient backend systems with a focus on database infrastructure, Kubernetes orchestration, and distributed data stores. Over my career, I have: Led self-hosting of large MySQL fleets at Flipkart. Designed and deployed TiDB (a distributed MySQL-compatible datastore) at scale. Developed Kubernetes operators for automated, scheduled maintenance on bare-metal clusters. Built control planes to manage database infrastructure at Stripe. On Topmate, I offer focused 1:1 mentorship sessions (30 minutes) covering: Career development strategies for early and mid-level engineers. Deep dives into distributed systems, relational databases, and Kubernetes. Practical guidance on scaling backend infrastructure and operating large data platforms. If you are an early or mid-career engineer aiming to strengthen your technical expertise in distributed systems and data infrastructure, I can help you navigate challenges, build problem-solving skills, and accelerate your growth in this domain.