Vikas Goel
@vikasgoel
Experienced software engineer specializing in data observability and optimization.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated software engineer with a strong background in building and optimizing data platforms. With a Master's in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and extensive experience in various startups, I have honed my skills in technologies such as GoLang, Rust, and AWS. My journey has been marked by significant contributions to data observability platforms, where I led the development of critical features that enhanced product performance and customer satisfaction.
Throughout my career, I have consistently demonstrated my ability to mentor and lead teams, driving projects from conception to successful implementation. My work at DataPelago and Rubrik involved optimizing complex systems and managing large-scale data operations, resulting in substantial improvements in efficiency and performance. I take pride in my problem-solving skills and my commitment to delivering high-quality solutions that meet the needs of both the business and its customers.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Software Engineer
Stealth Startup
Feb 2025 - Present (6 months)
Currently working on setting up the platform for a stealth startup, focusing on foundational development. Successfully implemented the authentication layer for the product, ensuring secure user access.
Staff Software Engineer
Series A Startup
Oct 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)
Contributed to building and scaling a Data Observability platform, with a primary focus on log streams. Optimized database indexes on an Apache Pinot fork for custom log search, utilizing techniques like Bloom filters and NGram dictionaries.
Founding Software Engineer
DataPelago
Oct 2021 - Present (3 years 10 months)
Worked on a SQL query data engine, engineering an optimized decoder/encoder in Rust for semi-structured file formats like Parquet. This enabled support for Dremel’s Nested Columnar Storage, unblocking the first stage of data ingestion.
Tech Lead
Rubrik
Feb 2018 - Present (7 years 6 months)
Designed and implemented robust backup solutions for o365-mailbox, managing intricate operations across 1k customers and 1M+ daily jobs, handling multiple petabytes of data. Led a team of 4 to 5 professionals in steering end-to-end product development and managed the complete product lifecycle.
Member of Technical Staff
Tintri Inc (by DDN)
May 2017 - Present (8 years 3 months)
Implemented a FIPS-compliant module for Tintri FS using the OpenSSL library. Additionally, worked on several on-call bugs and was involved in multiple customer escalations, assisting senior engineers.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Masters in Computer Science, Computer Science
2015 - 2017
Grade: 3.81/4
Completed a Master's degree focusing on advanced topics in Computer Science. Achieved a strong academic performance with a GPA of 3.81/4.
BITS Pilani
B.E. (Hons.) Computer Science & M.Sc. (Hons.) Economics, Computer Science & Economics
2008 - 2013
Grade: 8.46/10
Earned dual honors degrees in Computer Science and Economics. Maintained a high academic standing with a GPA of 8.46/10.
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