Hardik Ruparel is a cloud technology expert, 9th Annual Shorty Impact Award winner, researcher, and innovator specializing in cloud technology. Based in San Jose, CA, he works at Nutanix as a Software Engineer, developing advanced features for their cloud storage products, including seamless data replication and multi-cloud integration.
He is also the founder of EasyReferrals, a web platform that helps students globally seek job referrals, easily and faster. Committed to "Responsible Technology," he self-funds the platform to keep job-search resources accessible for students.
His research in cloud technology has been featured at numerous international conferences, and he has served as a reviewer for many international conferences and journals. Hardik is also a cloud coach and mentor — to date he has mentored 350+ students globally.