•Expertise in Kafka Streams and secure Kafka connectors, with a focus on SSL/SASL protocols for top-tier security. •Proficient with Kafka ecosystem like Confluent Kafka, Schema Registry, and REST APIs, enhancing data analytics capabilities. •Strong background in Relational & Non-Relational DB for implementing seamless integration with Kafka connectors. •Skilled in using Splunk and AppDynamics for sophisticated system monitoring and optimization. •Knowledgeable in containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, with a primary focus on refining Kafka-driven data architectures.