AI, Data & Systems Engineer
Building scalable platforms across research, sustainability and industry — spanning distributed systems, GPU infrastructure, data engineering and AI-driven applications.
View Projects Download CV Contact MeI am a Software Engineer and Consultant with 9+ years of experience designing and managing scalable AI, data and infrastructure systems across research and industry domains.
My work spans end-to-end system ownership — from developing AI-driven applications and data platforms to managing GPU clusters, distributed databases, secure servers, backups and production web systems. I contribute to projects in astrophysics, sustainability, mobility and digital public-interest platforms, translating complex ideas into reliable, production-ready systems.
At PKC and IUCAA, I have led and supported initiatives involving citizen science platforms, reporting and analytics pipelines, research infrastructure, web applications, infrastructure operations, and cross-institution collaboration. I also engage in workshops, invited talks and technical outreach across academia and industry.
With a background in Astrophysics and IT Engineering, I bring a perspective that bridges scientific thinking, engineering execution and real-world systems design.
- 9+ years building and managing AI, data and infrastructure systems.
- Managed GPU clusters, production servers, distributed databases and backups.
- Built and maintained multi-domain web platforms for research and public-impact projects.
- Worked across astrophysics, sustainability, mobility and citizen science ecosystems.
- Speaker and resource person at workshops, colleges and industry events including NVIDIA AI Summit and CDAC.
- Strong blend of engineering execution, consulting and technical coordination.
Tech Stack & Tools: Python, C, C++, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, WordPress, Linux, SQL, PostgreSQL/MySQL, REST APIs, virtualization, VPNs, RAID storage, reporting pipelines, data cleaning, deployment workflows, monitoring and automation.
Research Platform
Developed and maintained the web platform, managed active galaxy image data updates, supported AI analysis workflows, monitoring and report generation, and contributed to quarterly roadshow support for the program.
Citizen Science Platform
Led website development and maintenance, generated reports, cleaned mapping data, reviewed user submissions and supported platform operations for a data-driven environmental application.
Platform Operations
Maintained servers for security audits, managed dependency versioning, staged infrastructure for new game hosting and coordinated with developers on platform creation and deployment.
Infrastructure
Managed GP-GPU users and workloads, handled security checks and backups, and maintained a shared infrastructure hosting multiple web apps, databases and digitization tools across PKC and partner initiatives.
Core Infrastructure
Maintained dedicated database servers, RAID storage units, office network infrastructure, GSuite migrations and backups, VPNs and virtual machines, and supported administrative systems including backups and accounts-related deployments.
July 2022 - Present
Designing and managing scalable AI, data and infrastructure systems across research, sustainability and industry-facing initiatives. The role includes web platform development, distributed data workflows, server and GPU infrastructure management, reporting pipelines, security and maintenance operations, multi-stakeholder coordination, and technical support for citizen science and public-interest projects.
October 2018 - June 2022
Created online and offline resources for teachers and students to undertake astronomy projects effectively. Built websites, dashboards and mobile tools, developed simulations of astronomical phenomena, and supported coordination across events, workshops, institutes and science outreach initiatives.
April 2017 - Present
Designed, developed and deployed websites, web applications, mobile utilities and desktop tools for scientific, educational and public-impact organizations. Experience includes Python-based tools, data applications, Win32 SDK, OpenGL/WebGL and custom platform deployments.
2013 - 2017
University of Pune
Completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology with First Class with Distinction from Modern College of Engineering, affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University.
Academic Background
IUCAA and related scientific work
Built a strong foundation in astronomy, scientific computing, simulations, data curation and public engagement through applied work in astrophysics and science outreach.