Summary
Niklesh Phabiani is a software engineer specializing in networking and systems, currently building scalable network software at Zscaler in Milpitas, CA. With 8 years of industry experience, he previously contributed to ArcOS at Arrcus, implementing BGP and IPv6-related features (RFC 8326, 5549, 7947, 8212) and advanced routing, as well as automation and RIB integration. He started his career at Oracle Financial Services, where he developed Java applications for the Oracle Banking Platform, streamlined environment setup with Docker, and created Selenium tests. He holds a Master’s in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications from NC State with a 4.0 GPA, and a B.Tech in Electronics and Telecommunication from VJTI, where he led the Technical Council, guiding 300+ students and securing substantial sponsorships. His technical breadth spans Java, Docker, testing, and distributed systems, complemented by leadership experience in coordinating multi-disciplinary teams. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, he is driven by turning challenging problems in systems, networks, and software into robust, scalable solutions.
8 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Master's degree, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, 4.0/4.0, Master's degree, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, 4.0/4.0 at North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Electronics and Telecommunication, 7.9/10, Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Electronics and Telecommunication, 7.9/10 at Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI)