As a STEM advocate, with a graduate degree from Carnegie Mellon University, I have a passion for the field of Cloud Computing, Distributed Systems and Networking. With a focus on problem-solving through software development, I am a contributor to several open source projects (https://github.com/varshaprasad96) and have actively been involved in developing various cloud based solutions. I am also passionate about mentoring and sharing my knowledge with others, having served as a mentor to students and new graduates in STEM. Currently, I'm putting my skills to use at RedHat, where I am working to make Kubernetes more accessible by developing “Operators” and multi-tenant solutions. With a combination of technical expertise and a passion for mentoring, I constantly seek opportunities to grow and make a positive impact in the technology industry.