Hello I'm

A software engineer who loves untangling technical puzzles with people, not just for them. My journey into tech began with late nights, endless tutorials, and a stubborn belief that anyone can learn to code. That hustle paid off when I became a founding engineer at Elocity, where I wore every hat imaginable, from debugging at 2 AM to collaborating with tech team on product vision and brainstorming roadmaps over chai.

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About Me

My journey into tech began in an unlikely place: a bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. However, along the way, I realized that my true passion lay not just in understanding hardware but in building software that could solve real-world problems at scale. This curiosity led me to explore programming, algorithms, and system design, ultimately steering me toward a career as a SDE.
When I'm not engineering, I'm probably hunting down hole-in-the-wall restaurants to try new cuisines (ask me about the best biryani in town!) or balancing out all that indulgence with evening runs.
If I'm lucky, I'll bump into my neighbor's dog, who's become my unofficial running buddy who always demands the belly rubs I owe him.
P.S. I've learned that debugging code and winning over shy dogs share a secret -- success hinges on patience, persistence, and most importantly snacks.

Programming Languages

Typescript
Python
Ruby
Java

Frameworks

Spring Boot
Node.js
Rails
Django
Sidekiq

Databases

PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Elasticsearch
Redis

Cloud & DevOps

AWS
Docker
Apache Kafka
Kubernetes

AI

Hugging Face
PyTorch
TensorFlow
LangChain

Collaboration

Gitlab
Jira
Amazon IAM

Projects

RareSense : AI diagnostic tool

RareSense : AI diagnostic tool

Motivation

Rare diseases often go undiagnosed due to complex symptom profiles and limited diagnostic capabilities.

Goal

Develop an AI-powered tool that assists healthcare professionals in more accurately identifying and diagnosing rare diseases.

Work

Created an LLM-based system that extracts phenotypic information from clinical notes, prioritizes potential diagnoses, and suggests related phenotypes to improve diagnostic confidence.

Tech Skills

Large Language Models (LLMs)Natural Language Processing (NLP)Clinical Text MiningPythonPrompt EngineeringFlaskData ExtractionMachine Learning
Let's Connect

I'm currently looking for new opportunities, my inbox is always open. Whether you have a question or just want to say hi, I'll try my best to get back to you!

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