Name: Dr. Rahul Gaikwad

Designation:Adjunct Professor

Department: Computer Engineering Department

About Dr. Rahul Gaikwad

Dr. Rahul Sharad Gaikwad is a revered figure in the realm of technology, boasting a remarkable journey spanning over 13+ years in the IT industry. He currently serves as a Lead DevOps at Amazon Web Services (AWS), Pune. He helps customers to migrate and modernize workloads to AWS Cloud with a special focus on DevOps. A distinguished public speaker, Dr. Gaikwad's insights have resonated at prominent conferences like CDK Day 2023, HashiTalk 2023, re:Invent 2023, re:Invent 2022, and Scylla Summit 2019. Beyond his role, he actively contributes to the tech community. His authored technical 4 blogs, 7 Prescriptive Guidance, and 12+ GitHub sample codes under AWS have made waves, earning him titles like, "Distinguished Open-Source AWS Contributor" in re:Invent and “Author of the Month" in the AWS newsletter.At the core of Dr. Gaikwad's journey lies his profound dedication to academia and research. He embarked this transformative journey towards a Ph.D. focused on Artificial Intelligence in IT Operations AIOPS that culminated in 2022 with the successful completion of his Doctorate from MES’s Institute of Management & Career Courses (IMCC), Pune, under Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), India. His contributions have garnered recognition through 3 published patents and more than 8 research papers published in international SCI/Scopus journals. This academic pursuit seamlessly aligned with his acquisition of master's degrees, including an MCA from Government College of Engineering, Karad, an Executive MBA in Entrepreneurship and Project Management from NIBM, Chennai, and MA (I) and BA degrees in History from SPPU. Currently he is engaged in pursuing a Post Graduate Diploma in Finance Management (PGDIFM) from IGNOU.Dr. Rahul's profound commitment to education extends beyond his own academic journey. He has taken the initiative to shape the learning experiences of others by crafting comprehensive syllabi for master's degree programs at prestigious institutions like Savitribai Phule Pune University and Shivaji University, Kolhapur. Driven by a passion for knowledge dissemination, he dedicates his time to conducting enlightening technical workshops and engaging lectures at diverse colleges and universities. Through his hands-on approach and insightful presentations, Dr. Rahul not only imparts subject expertise but also ignites a curiosity for learning among students, professors, fostering a culture of innovation and growth in the academic community.In 2023, Dr. Gaikwad's endeavours were feted with the prestigious "Research Scholar of the Year Award" by the Global Asia Education Conclave, along with the esteemed "Young Researcher Award 2022" from the Institute of Scholars (InSc). His mentorship within AWS earned him the "Inspiration Award," reflecting his commitment to nurturing aspiring learners.With a substantial LinkedIn following of over 12K+ and YouTube channel, Dr. Gaikwad's impact extends globally. His influence expands across global organizations like Gremlin, Noise, Flipboard, O11, and AirFlow. Recently he got recognised in international magazines like The Academic Insights and The Knowledge Review. The feathers in his cap also include awards and recognitions like “Best Scylla User Award," that received international coverage from sources like Yahoo, GlobalNewswire, and PICANTE. He also has garnered respect as a reviewer for esteemed platforms like Elsevier and Open Education.Dr. Gaikwad's journey epitomizes his commitment to excellence, innovative prowess, and his remarkable ability to inspire growth and advancement in the dynamic world of technology.