Akshay Kocharekar

Akshay

DevOps | Full-stack · Goa

Resume

I build from zero and keep it live. Full-stack developer focused on DevOps, cloud infrastructure, and automation, with hands-on experience deploying applications on AWS EC2, containerizing services with Docker, and building reliable Linux-based workflows.

Margao, Goa, IndiaCurrently 21 , learning Kubernetes · Terraform (IaC)

Proof of Work

EasyCommute — Real-Time Bus Tracking Platform
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EasyCommute

Real-Time Bus Tracking Platform

Full-stack platform with commuter, driver and admin dashboards, role-based authentication and live GPS updates over Socket.io, backed by MongoDB for persistence.

  • React
  • Node.js
  • Express
  • Socket.io
  • MongoDB
  • Tailwind CSS
Live demo
Server Performance Stats — Linux health reporting CLI

Server Performance Stats

Linux health reporting CLI

Dependency-free Bash script that generates real-time server health reports for CPU, memory and disk, surfacing the top 5 resource-consuming processes for fast diagnostics.

  • Bash
  • Linux
Source
Log Archive Tool — Automated log rotation

Log Archive Tool

Automated log rotation

Bash automation that compresses target directories into timestamped .tar.gz archives with input validation, permission handling and structured run logging for cron use.

  • Bash
  • Linux
  • cron
Source

Engineering Philosophy

How I Build

git log --oneline --philosophy

I approach learning by building production-inspired projects that emphasize practical problem solving, clean engineering practices, and continuous improvement. Every project is treated as an opportunity to deepen my understanding while maintaining professional documentation and version control.

  1. a1c9f2eBuild real-world projects instead of tutorial clones.
  2. 7d3b810Document every project with architecture, screenshots, and clear documentation.
  3. f92e4aaFollow industry-standard Git and GitHub workflows.
  4. 1c77bdePrioritize understanding systems over memorizing commands.
  5. 4b0f2adContinuously refine projects through iteration and feedback.
iterate — back to HEAD

Professional Experience

  • Cloud Infrastructure & Linux

    Self-Directed · Personal Projects

    • Provisioned and hardened Ubuntu Linux servers on AWS EC2 using SSH key authentication, UFW firewall, Fail2Ban, and unattended security updates.
    • Deployed and configured Nginx to serve public web applications while managing network access with AWS Security Groups and host-level firewalls.
    • Worked extensively in the Linux terminal for package management, process monitoring, service management (systemd), and server administration.
    • Documented infrastructure with architecture diagrams, threat models, and deployment documentation following industry best practices.
    • Currently expanding into Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD through hands-on infrastructure projects.

Tech Stack

  • AWS EC2
  • Docker
  • Docker Compose
  • Linux (Ubuntu)
  • Shell / Bash
  • Git & GitHub
  • Nginx
  • CI/CD fundamentals
  • SSH & server admin

Education

  • Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)

    VVM's Shree Damodar College of Commerce & Economics · Margao, Goa

    2023 – 2026

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