Krishiv Piduri

High School Student Interested in Cloud Computing and DevOps

About Me

Hi, my name is Krishiv, and I am a high school student interested in cloud computing and DevOps. I love homelabbing and experimenting with cool technologies. I’ve earned several AWS certifications not only showing my skills in the cloud but also DevOps.

Recently, I’ve built my own hackathon with over 140 participants from all around the world.

I am most skilled in: AWS and Python

Experience

MindTheGap Challenge

Organizer

October 2024 - Present

mtgchallenge.org

Aim to challenge misconceptions and promote a fact-based worldview by highlighting the vast gaps in global knowledge about issues like poverty, health, and development. The problem lies in widespread ignorance and misperceptions, where people's views on global trends are often far more negative or distorted than reality, leading to misguided decisions and policies.

  • Conceptualized and launched an international hackathon to promote problem-solving in media perception.
  • Recruited experienced judges from companies like Microsoft, Intel, SAP, Google, Meta, and more.
  • Attracted 140+ participants from 4+ continents around the world
  • Raised over $280,000 in sponsorship

Kubernetes Austin

Senior Network System Administrator

January 2025

meetup.com/kubernetes-austin/

Delivered a talk at a local Kubernetes meetup.

Skypilot

Open Source Contributor

github.com/skypilot-org/skypilot

SkyPilot is an open-source framework maintained by UC Berkeley for running AI and batch workloads on any infrastructure, including on-premises, public clouds, and edge devices.

Contributed to the open source project Skypilot.

Projects

Hackathon Website

View Project on Github

This is the website that acts as the front page for my hackathon: MindTheGap Challenge. It was built using React and is fully responsive.

PSAT Quiz App

View Project on Github

An app that helps me review for the PSAT and SAT. It is built using React and pulls questions directly from College Board using their API.

Certifications

AWS DevOps - Professional

View on Credly

Demonstrates expertise in implementing, managing, and automating cloud infrastructure using AWS services, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and security best practices to optimize performance and scalability.

AWS Solutions Architect - Associate

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Validates the ability to design and deploy scalable, cost-effective, and secure AWS solutions, leveraging architectural best practices to meet business requirements.

AWS Developer - Associate

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Confirms proficiency in developing, deploying, and debugging cloud-based applications using AWS services, SDKs, and best practices for performance optimization.

AWS SysOps Administrator - Associate

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Showcases expertise in managing, operating, and automating AWS environments, including monitoring, security, and incident response to ensure high availability and compliance.

AWS Cloud Practitioner

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Establishes foundational AWS knowledge, covering cloud concepts, AWS services, security, pricing, and architecture to support cloud adoption and business strategies.

Misc. Badges

View all on Credly

Education

Westwood High School

Pursuing High School Diploma

2024 - Present

Weighted GPA: 5.667/6

Unweighted GPA: 4.0/4