Joseph Antony Vaikath

Software Engineer, OpenShift APIs for Data Protection @ Red Hat

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

About

My team at Red Hat works on the OADP (OpenShift APIs for Data Protection) operator, using the Velero project as it's upstream. At LexisNexis, I worked as a Data Engineer on a team dedicated to leveraging machine learning to enhance intelligent data platforms. My role focused on optimizing LLM-based Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems—an area of expertise strengthened by my Master’s in Computer Science from NC State University. I contributed to advancing the LLM-RAG platform by combining software engineering, data engineering, and applied AI techniques to improve model performance, reliability, and end-to-end system efficiency. With my academic foundation and practical experience in web development, including Angular and .NET, I've adapted to the evolving demands of the tech industry. My journey through machine learning and neural networks is driven by a passion for innovative algorithms that streamline processes and elevate our understanding of complex data systems. I've completed a specialization in Deep Learning and a course on RAG Systems to better understand these areas. Current learning: Looking into container orchestration and DevOps skills. Have completed a specialization in Cloud Native Development using Openshift and Kubernetes.

Experience

  • Software Engineer at Red Hat
    Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

  • LexisNexis (Raleigh, North Carolina, United States)
    • Software Engineer - II
      Jun 2024 - Apr 2025 · 11 mos

      Working as a Data Engineer/Scientist on LLM-RAG Platform In addition to full-stack Software Engineer responsiblities

    • Software Engineer
      Jun 2023 - Jun 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Worked as a Web Developer, Frontend using Angular, Backend using .NET Worked on a codebase following Micro-Frontend (MFE) Architecture

  • Software Engineer Intern at Red Hat
    May 2022 - Aug 2022 · 4 mos

    Worked on the ML Ops Team, for RedHat OpenShift Data Science (RHODS) Worked on integrating Ray into RHODS

  • Programmer Analyst Trainee, Orbit Shifter Program at Cognizant
    Jun 2019 - Mar 2020 · 10 mos

  • Student Intern at National Institute of Technology Karnataka
    May 2018 - Jun 2018 · 2 mos