In her role, she has led several transformative projects. One of her standout contributions is in telemetry and monitoring for a large-scale platform that stores and processes exabytes of data. She played a key role in addressing operational challenges such as throttling and noisy neighbour issues, while enabling microservice owners to have full control of their services. Her leadership helped scale the platform seamlessly, ensuring no downtime.

Her efforts in implementing advanced storage management systems and control planes were crucial in the successful migration of the system, validating agent setups across regions, and boosting operational efficiency.

Her leadership also shone during a critical crypto fraud event at her organization. Her swift actions led to the mitigation of the issue within 24 hours, saving the company over $1 million. She played a vital role in migrating from unmanaged certificates to system-managed certificates, significantly improving security and aligning with broader company-wide initiatives. Her work also contributed to eliminating SQL passwords and implementing robust role-based access control for better security and management.

In her work on compliance with global data regulations, she developed a data pipeline and dashboards that provided real-time insights for decision-makers. By optimizing these pipelines, she achieved savings of $40,000 every month, highlighting her ability to merge technical innovation with measurable business impact.

She is not only a highly skilled engineer but also an enthusiastic mentor. As part of an AI learning initiative, she has guided interns and junior engineers in leveraging AI and machine learning technologies. Her leadership in this initiative has fostered a culture of learning and innovation within her team. She is set to lead further AI-driven efforts within her organization, continuing her mission to inspire and empower the next generation of engineers.

Her commitment to diversity and inclusion is also notable. As a Diversity and Inclusion champion, she advocates for a more inclusive workplace where every voice is heard. She has created an environment where individuals can collaborate, innovate, and thrive. This has fostered a dynamic team culture, driving creativity and innovation across the organization.

Outside of her professional achievements, she actively volunteers in her community. As the Director of Communications for her local Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA), she plays a key role in supporting educational initiatives and community engagement.

Her commitment to making a positive impact both in the tech industry and her local community reflects her leadership and values. Aarthi Anbalagan’s story is one of excellence, innovation, and a commitment to making a difference. With her expertise in AI, cloud technologies, and data, she has established herself as a leader in the tech industry and continues to inspire those around her.