Salesforce Senior Engineer Akaash Vishal Hazarika Becomes 44th U.S. Docker Captain

Hazarika's journey to the forefront of the technology world began from humble beginnings in Assam, India. Driven by a relentless intellectual curiosity and a passion for solving complex problems, he forged a path that led him from his hometown to the world's most innovative technology hubs. After earning his Engineer's Degree from the National Institute of Technology Delhi, he pursued a Master's degree in Computer Science at North Carolina State University in the U.S.. This foundation launched a remarkable career with roles at the industry's most respected companies, including Google, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Splunk, and now Salesforce. His story is one of determination, showcasing a rise to the top of the tech industry while remaining committed to advancing the ecosystem for all developers.

In an era where cloud-native architecture is an industry standard, Hazarika has distinguished himself as a leading voice and known contributor in the field. He is a sought-after speaker at major technology conferences, including Google DevFests and Ohio Linux Fest, where he has delivered invited talks. His sessions explore the complex intersection of distributed systems, reliability, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). This thought leadership is also reflected in his in-depth technical articles and his published book on building scalable cloud infrastructure.

A representative from Docker’s community leadership team commented on the selection, stating, "We are thrilled to welcome Akaash into the Docker Captains program. His ability to distill complex topics into practical, actionable guidance is exceptional. His real-world experience building mission-critical systems at companies like Salesforce, Google, and Amazon makes him an invaluable asset to the Docker community and a resource for developers everywhere."

"It is a profound honor to be welcomed into the Docker Captains program and to stand alongside experts I have long admired," said Hazarika. "My journey has instilled in me a deep appreciation for the power of community and knowledge-sharing. I am driven by a passion for helping other developers solve real-world problems, and I believe containerization is fundamental to the future of software."

As a Docker Captain, Hazarika plans to expand his educational initiatives. He is currently writing his second book, Asynchronous Programming with Python and Docker, and will continue to champion containerization best practices through technical publications aimed at solving complex infrastructure challenges for the global developer community.