Hi, I'm Arka — a Platform & Systems Engineer at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, passionate about solving real-world problems through code.
From building robust cloud-native services to pushing limits in competitive programming, I craft resilient software with purpose. Whether it's scaling Kubernetes clusters, contributing to open source, or optimizing microservices with Istio and Prometheus — I live for technical challenges that drive real impact.
My expertise spans across DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure, and Systems Programming with hands-on experience in Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, and Prometheus
I'm proficient in C++, Python, JavaScript, and Go and love tackling algorithmic challenges on platforms like Codeforces and LeetCode.
As a Platform Engineer and Systems Architect, I specialize in building resilient cloud-native infrastructure, container orchestration, and high-performance computing solutions. My expertise spans across DevOps practices, competitive programming, and full-stack development with a focus on scalable, secure, and observable systems.
C++
Programming LanguagePython
Programming LanguageJavaScript
Programming LanguageSQL
Database LanguageHTML5
Markup LanguageCSS3
Styling LanguageReact
JavaScript LibraryNode.js
JavaScript RuntimeFlask
Python FrameworkFirebase
Backend PlatformGit
Version ControlGitHub
Code RepositoryLinux
Operating SystemDocker
ContainerizationKubernetes
Container OrchestrationJenkins
CI/CD PipelineGitHub Actions
CI/CD PipelinePrometheus
MonitoringGrafana
VisualizationAzure
Cloud PlatformIstio
Service MeshKiali
ObservabilityHelm
Package ManagerKube Bench
Security ToolTrivy
Security ScannerCheck out my competitive programming profiles and coding journey across various platforms.
LeetCode
Competitive ProgrammingCodeforces
Competitive ProgrammingCodeChef
Competitive ProgrammingHackerRank
Competitive ProgrammingA glimpse into my academic and professional experience, shaping my growth in the tech world.
Systems/Software Engineer 1 | Sep 2024 - Present
Developing rack-level resiliency features in Cray System Management stack for predictive fault handling and automated recovery in large-scale HPC environments.
Contributing to Rack Resiliency Service (RRS) — a system-critical platform ensuring high availability through health monitoring, zone-level state transitions, and event-driven recovery.
Led secure production upgrade of Istio service mesh from v1.19.10 to v1.26.0, resolving CVEs and enabling ambient mesh, proxyless telemetry, and enhanced sidecar performance.
Upgraded Kiali observability dashboard ensuring compatibility with new Istio control plane and improving mesh visualization for developers and SREs.
Collaborating with global teams on cloud-native orchestration, CI/CD automation, and DevSecOps adoption in containerized supercomputing environments.
HPC Software Engineer Intern | Feb 2024 - Aug 2024
Worked as HPC Software Engineer Intern at HPE Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Part of the Platforms Team under the Cray System Management Product.
Successfully upgraded Istio (Kubernetes Service Mesh) from version 1.11.8 to 1.19.10.
This upgrade addressed multiple security vulnerabilities, ensuring a more secure environment.
Enabled new features to enhance customer capabilities and operational efficiency.
HPE CTY Summer Intern | Jan 2023 - Jun 2023
Developed centralized security dashboard for monitoring Kubernetes security aspects in HPC environments.
Implemented exporter service to export security metrics to Grafana for real-time monitoring and alerting.
Created detailed remediation steps for various security tests, enabling efficient resolution of security vulnerabilities.
Gained hands-on experience with cloud-native technologies and security monitoring solutions in enterprise environments.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance security posture of containerized workloads.
Device Maintainer | Feb 2021 - Aug 2022
Working on supporting the Asus Max M2 (SDM632 Platform) for Android 12.
Improved overall user experience by working on device side semantics and performance improvements.
Collaborated with the open-source community to maintain and develop custom Android ROMs.
Gained expertise in Android development, Linux kernel modifications, and build systems.
Here are a few projects I've worked on recently.
Developed a centralized security dashboard for the precise representation of Kubernetes security metrics. Implemented a Helm chart and automated installation script for exporter service, improving deployment efficiency and metric export. Provides detailed remediation steps for various tests, enabling efficient resolution of security vulnerabilities.
A dynamic personal portfolio website showcasing professional achievements, skills, and projects using modern web technologies. Implemented responsive design, interactive components, and optimized performance to provide a seamless and engaging browsing experience for visitors.
A web app that helps the student and teachers to find, manage and organize local tuition centers. This allows tuition teachers to upload marks, attendance and course materials and allows students to access them in their tuition center portals. It also allows parents to keep track of their children's performance.
Drop me a message at
arkamtg.pramanik@gmail.com