Individual Member Profile

Akshay Mittal is a seasoned IT professional with over ten years of hands-on experience as a full-stack developer, specializing in building scalable, high-performance applications. His technical expertise spans backend development with Java and Spring Boot, frontend development with React and Angular, and cloud-native infrastructure using AWS, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
 

Beyond his technical skills, Akshay has a strong passion for leadership, mentoring, and giving back to the tech community. Having worked extensively as a consultant across diverse industries, he excels at quickly adapting to new business domains, rapidly learning emerging technologies, and helping teams adopt best practices in software delivery and DevOps automation.

Akshay actively pursues continuous learning and research. He is currently enrolled in a PhD program at the University of the Cumberlands, focusing on cloud-native technologies and how AI/ML can optimize performance, reliability, and cost in modern cloud environments. This research work complements his real-world expertise, allowing him to bridge academic advancements with practical engineering challenges.

Certified in both AWS and GCP, Akshay has a strong grasp of cloud computing principles and is passionate about helping others develop cloud and full-stack development skills. Through speaking engagements, community meetups, and technical workshops, he actively contributes to knowledge sharing and technology evangelism.

As a mentor, Akshay is excited to support aspiring developers, early-career professionals, and anyone looking to break into cloud, DevOps, AI/ML, or full-stack development. Whether it’s reviewing resumes, providing career guidance, helping with technical challenges, or advising on certifications, Akshay’s goal is to help mentees grow confidently and achieve their career goals. In addition to technical mentorship, Akshay is happy to guide mentees interested in community involvement, public speaking, open-source contributions, and professional networking - essential skills for those who want to establish themselves as recognized leaders in the tech industry.

• PayPal - From 2025-03-24 (Current)

I'm involved in the following OpenStack projects: OpenStackAnsible,Zaqar,Kolla-ansible