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Vinay Kulkarni

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Portrait of Vinay Kulkarni seated outdoors.

I’m someone who has always been drawn to building things - platforms, teams, ideas, and occasionally, elaborate side projects that probably didn’t need Kubernetes but ended up with it anyway. Over the last decade, I’ve shaped data platforms, led engineering teams, and pushed organisations to think beyond dashboards and embrace intelligent, scalable systems powered by AI and modern architecture.

But my work is only one part of the story.

I’m also the guy who will happily wake up at 4am to catch the perfect bit of light with my Fujifilm X-T5, chase symmetry in city streets, or lose myself in landscapes. Photography gives me the same satisfaction as good engineering: clarity, composition, and a little creative problem-solving when the conditions aren’t ideal.

When I’m not debugging pipelines or shooting long exposures, you’ll probably find me watching movies - anything from LOTR marathons to nerdy sci-fi, often quoting scenes no one asked for - or on a badminton court pretending I can still jump-smash like I’m 20. Both give me energy in completely different ways.

Across everything I do, there’s a common thread: curiosity . I love learning, experimenting, and turning ideas into something real. Whether it’s designing AI-driven products, mentoring teams, improving organisational data strategy, or exploring the next creative hobby, I’m always trying to push the boundary just a little further.

At the core, I’m someone who values craftsmanship, collaboration, and growth - both mine and the people around me. And if I can combine great tech, great people, and a bit of creativity along the way, even better.