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Chirag Thakkar

Chirag Thakkar

Denver,CO

Summary

With over 20 years of experience in IT, specializing in software development, system design, DevOps solutions, and large-scale application monitoring. Principal Engineer with 15+ years of experience in engineering, RF, satellite communication, and cloud technologies. Successfully managed end-to-end environments for system integration, cloud services, microservices deployment, and testing. Strong hands-on experience in AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and troubleshooting. Skilled in designing and deploying highly scalable infrastructure for IPTV, DTH, and Teleport services. Proven leadership and collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize operational efficiency and improve production systems. Strong background in video/audio compression, metadata integration, and OTT platforms. Seeking to leverage extensive technical and managerial expertise in innovative and challenging projects.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Principal Engineer

Charter Communications
04.2018 - Current
  • Led the development and launch of a next-gen CDVR storage architecture to improve scalability and performance
  • Spearheaded the nationwide rollout of the Pause Live TV feature on Spectrum TV Apps, enhancing user experience
  • Developed and managed end-to-end environments for system integration and testing teams for Cloud Guide and microservices
  • Optimized AWS infrastructure (EC2, AMI, Load Balancers, Route 53, Auto Scaling Groups) for scalable microservices deployment
  • Managed migration of over 50 microservices to Kubernetes (v1.10 to v1.27), significantly improving scalability and reducing management overhead
  • Implemented continuous monitoring solutions using Splunk, Instana, and Datadog, improving system uptime by 20%
  • Managed CI/CD pipelines for microservices, reducing deployment times by 40% and increasing release frequency by 30%
  • Mentored junior engineers, improving team capability and promoting skill development in cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes
  • Oversaw the deployment and integration of key features (SSO, Aggregator, FairPlay) for Apple TV and Spectrum TV Apps, increasing user retention by 15%
  • Troubleshot and resolved production issues, increasing scalability of VOD services by 35%

Project Manager

Cognizant Technology Solutions
12.2014 - 03.2018
  • Managed AMS and Active Video Stack for Spectrum Guide, integrating features like DVR, VOD, and Netflix
  • Supported video server deployment, troubleshooting, and system upgrades for legacy systems
  • Provided technical support and configuration for RF networks and cable systems for Comcast and Arris Group

Project Lead

L&T Infotech
01.2011 - 12.2014
  • Managed installation, configuration, and migration of Cisco DNCS systems for VOD and SDV networks
  • Led troubleshooting efforts for video distribution networks, including RF modulation equipment and video servers

Senior RF Engineer

Lamhas Satellite Service Ltd.
06.2008 - 01.2011
  • Managed RF equipment for satellite uplink/downlink operations, supporting MPEG-2/MPEG-4 compression systems
  • Designed and maintained NMS systems for satellite communication, including SCPC and MCPC platforms

System Engineer

Arraycom (India) Ltd.
06.2005 - 05.2008
  • Managed satellite communication systems and RF equipment, providing technical support for satellite TV and DTH services
  • Worked on MPEG compression systems and configured satellite communication systems for real-time troubleshooting

Education

B.Tech - Electrical Engineering

Gujarat University
01.2005

Skills

  • Linux
  • Windows
  • Mac
  • Java
  • JavaScript
  • HTML
  • Angular
  • Python
  • TypeScript
  • Docker
  • AWS
  • Kubernetes
  • Istio
  • Canary
  • CI/CD
  • Jenkins
  • Terraform
  • MongoDB
  • DynamoDB
  • Cassandra
  • Oracle
  • DBeaver
  • Chef
  • Splunk
  • Instana
  • New Relic
  • Grafana
  • Kibana
  • Prometheus
  • ELK
  • Eclipse
  • IntelliJ
  • PyCharm
  • VSCode

Certification

  • SAFe 5 Practitioner
  • Cisco Certified DBDS System

Timeline

Principal Engineer

Charter Communications
04.2018 - Current

Project Manager

Cognizant Technology Solutions
12.2014 - 03.2018

Project Lead

L&T Infotech
01.2011 - 12.2014

Senior RF Engineer

Lamhas Satellite Service Ltd.
06.2008 - 01.2011

System Engineer

Arraycom (India) Ltd.
06.2005 - 05.2008

B.Tech - Electrical Engineering

Gujarat University

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