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Prasad Bhalerao

Backend Developer, Docker Captain & Open Source Contributor

About Me

I’m a Software Engineer focused on cloud-native infrastructure and backend systems, currently working with Go and Kubernetes to build production-grade controllers and platform automation. I completed my MSc in Computer Science from PUCSD (Pune University), where I built a strong foundation in distributed systems and core CS fundamentals. I’m active in open source and the Docker ecosystem, and I’m recognized as a Docker Captain for my contributions to the community.

Work Experience

Sept 2025 - Present
IBM - India Systems Development Labs

Backend Developer

  • Designed and implemented a Kubernetes controller in Go (controller-runtime) for policy-driven credential rotation.
  • Built reconciliation logic to rotate hardware credentials based on configurations defined in ConfigMaps.
  • Managed secure credential lifecycle using Kubernetes Secrets, ensuring synchronization with underlying compute nodes and network switches.
  • Exposed Prometheus metrics and emitted Kubernetes Events for observability, compliance, and audit tracking.
  • Focused on Kubernetes-native automation, state reconciliation, and infrastructure lifecycle management.
July 2023 - Sept 2025
One Convergence

Software Engineer

  • Developed a scalable cloud native platform using Python and FastAPI, focusing on cost efficiency, high performance, and seamless scalability to meet diverse business needs.
  • Built a user-friendly CLI client that provides a command-line interface for accessing and managing platform resources, simplifying complex administrative tasks, and improving operational efficiency for end-users.
  • Managed containerized applications with Docker and Kubernetes, enabling multi-architecture support and ensuring high availability in dynamic, resource-efficient environments.
  • Developed monitoring and alerting systems with Prometheus and Grafana, providing real-time insight into system performance, costs, and operational health for proactive issue resolution.
  • Automated CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions to streamline multi-architecture Docker image builds and deployments, boosting development efficiency.
  • Customized and integrated open source technologies to meet specific platform needs, delivering high-quality, tailored solutions that align with business goals.

Tech Stack

  • Golang
  • Kubernetes
  • Docker

Open Source

GoogleCloudPlatform/Kubectl-AI

Active contributor focused on improving reliability, installation, CI workflows, and user experience through bug fixes, refactors, and feature additions PR(s).

Projects

DevSpace

Kubernetes Operator for automating the lifecycle of development spaces.

GoLamify

A Go client library for seamless integration with the Ollama API.

Education

  • Masters in Computer Science
    University of Pune
    2021 - 2023
  • Bachelor’s in Computer Science
    Modern College
    2018 - 2021