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Abhishek is a Principal Software Engineer at Red Hat working in identity and access management research and development. He has worked from entry-level to principal engineering roles, contributes to open-source communities, and authored a chapter on access control in Kubernetes Patterns, 2nd Edition. He helps software engineers choose career paths, strengthen core engineering skills, and build practical projects through to completion.
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Hello, I'm Abhishek Koserwal, a Principal Software Engineer at Red Hat and a dedicated mentor ready to guide you on your career journey. Whether you're just starting as a software engineer or trying to identify your best career path, I'm here to help you succeed.
Designing your career: Together, we'll explore different paths and strategies to shape a fulfilling and rewarding career in the tech industry.
Developing your skillset and cultivating a craftsmanship mindset: I'll share my expertise and guide you. We'll focus on mastering the core concepts and practices that will set you apart as a professional.
Seeing the big picture: If you feel overwhelmed or unsure about your professional goals, we will collaborate to gain clarity.
About Me: With extensive experience as a software engineer, I've worked in various roles throughout my career, from a beginner to a principal software engineer. I have mentored college students and individuals, empowering them to grow in their careers.
I am working on Research and Development in the Identity and Access Management space with the Google Zanzibar implementations, and a subject matter expert with Keycloak/IAM space. I'm actively involved in open-source communities, focusing on Kubernetes Operators, Openshift/Kubernetes, and Middleware products. I've authored a chapter on Access Control in the book 'Kubernetes Patterns, 2nd edition' and have given talks on relevant topics.
Let's embark on this mentorship journey together and build your skills and craftsmanship to shape a successful and fulfilling career.
My blog
https://medium.com/@akoserwal
Author of Chapter 26: Access Control, Book: Kubernetes Pattern 2nd edition
https://learning.oreilly.com/library/view/kubernetes-patterns-2nd/9781098131678/ch26.html
Kubernetes operators: https://k8soperators.github.io/
Talks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0x6BOCkj0k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjayaQMxAKQ
5 out of 5 stars
I was always confused between what to learn and in what sequence. Due to that I never became good at anything. With Abhishek. I get the guidance in what to work on next, focus on that and he helps me to become better at it without moving to another topic. He is very responsive and keeps me focused. Its a great experience till now.
Lite Plan • 1 month
5 out of 5 stars
I joined the mentorship to get clarity on how to grow from my QA Automation/SDET background toward DevOps, CI/CD, and platform engineering. Abhishek was patient, practical, and supportive. He understood my background and shared useful guidance, resources, and direction relevant to my situation. Although I couldn’t fully use the mentorship due to release commitments, his inputs helped me improve my understanding and identify areas to focus on next. I’m thankful for his time and guidance and would be happy to stay connected in the future.
Lite Plan • 1 month
5 out of 5 stars
Abhishek has done an excellent job helping us grasp the intricacies of the K8S ecosystem. He excels not only in his subject matter expertise but also in his ability to communicate complex concepts in a way that is easily understandable. I am grateful for the effort he has invested in preparing the slides, examples, and exercises, which have greatly contributed to my accelerated learning trajectory.
Standard Plan • 4 months
Presented by: Abhishek Koserwal, Red HatPresented at All Things Open 2020 - Cloud TrackAbstract: Extending a powerful platform like Kubernetes/Openshift …
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Abhishek Koserwal
Principal Software Engineer at Red Hat
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