Nels Kurian

Nels Kurian is a seasoned technology professional with extensive experience in Linux server administration and infrastructure operations. Currently serving as a Platform Engineer at Westpac New Zealand since October 2024, Nels previously worked as an Infrastructure Ops Specialist at Cognizant, where responsibilities included providing Linux server design and support for Air New Zealand Limited. Nels has also held senior consultant roles at Servian and enterpriseIT, focusing on data security and optimal performance for critical airline production systems. Other notable positions include Technical Specialist at Allianz Technology, Lead Administrator at Wipro Limited, and Database Administrator at the National Informatics Centre. Nels holds a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Electronics from Mahatma Gandhi University.