Vidhya Chidambaram is a seasoned Principal Software Engineer at Red Hat, where she leverages her extensive expertise in backend development to drive transformative projects that modernize internal platforms. With a robust foundation in public cloud architectures, particularly AWS, and a deep understanding of PaaS solutions...
Vidhya Chidambaram is a seasoned Principal Software Engineer at Red Hat, where she leverages her extensive expertise in backend development to drive transformative projects that modernize internal platforms. With a robust foundation in public cloud architectures, particularly AWS, and a deep understanding of PaaS solutions like OpenShift, Vidhya has been instrumental in leading the implementation of cloud-native Kubernetes stacks. Her work focuses on multi-AZ deployments that not only enhance scalability but also adhere to stringent enterprise security standards, ensuring that Red Hat's infrastructure remains resilient and secure.
In her current role, Vidhya has successfully spearheaded multiple key projects that emphasize the transition to microservices architecture, utilizing her proficiency in Java and Python alongside modern design patterns. She is adept at employing Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) methodologies to ensure high-quality code and robust application performance. Her contributions extend beyond development; she actively engages in code reviews, contributing bug fixes and enhancements to upstream open-source projects, showcasing her commitment to the open-source community.
Vidhya's technical acumen is complemented by her strong leadership skills, making her a valuable team player in collaborative environments. Her experience with message queues like ActiveMQ and Kafka, along with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, positions her as a key contributor to projects that require efficient data handling and processing. With a focus on operations at scale, Vidhya continues to push the boundaries of what's possible in backend engineering, driving innovation and excellence at Red Hat.
