Shikhar Verma – Technology Entrepreneur, IT Consultant, and Corporate Trainer

Shikhar Verma is the Founder and CEO of Techstart, an IT firm that delivers end-to-end solutions in course development, technical content creation, and project management for both online and offline platforms, serving prominent clients in the tech industry.

With over 15 years of experience in the IT sector, Shikhar has cultivated deep technical knowledge and leadership acumen before launching his own venture. His professional journey began in 2005 as a Unix/Linux System Engineer and includes key roles at companies like HCL, Tech Mahindra, and DXC Technology, where he contributed to major global projects including those for AT&T BellSouth and Johnson & Johnson.

He is deeply passionate about the intersection of technology and education, aiming to apply his skills for mutual growth—both organizational and personal. As a renowned instructor on platforms like Udemy, Pluralsight, UpGrad, and others, he excels in demystifying complex DevOps and cloud concepts for learners across the globe. Since 2016, he has educated over 100,000 students in more than 165 countries.

Shikhar holds a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and brings specialized expertise in:

• Generative AI, Python, DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, Linux, Ansible, Shell & Perl Scripting

• AWS Cloud (Amazon Web Services), GCP, and Linux Clustering