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Karthik Rajesh Shet
Software Engineer | AI Engineer | Full Stack Developer | AI Builder | Founder & CEO
kartikrshet@gmail.com · +91-97426-58379 · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Professional Summary
Results-driven Software Engineer, AI Engineer, Full Stack Developer, and Founder with proven experience building agentic AI systems, scalable SaaS platforms, EdTech products, and enterprise web applications. Expert in AI application development, backend engineering, full stack development, REST API design, microservices architecture, system design, and cloud deployment. Track record of leading and mentoring 30+ engineers, shipping 15+ production applications, and building multi-agent AI systems using OpenAI API, RAG pipelines, and LLM orchestration.
Technical Skills
Languages: JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, Python, Java, SQL, PHP
Backend: Node.js, Express.js, REST APIs, GraphQL, Microservices, Webhooks, Rate Limiting, API Security
Authentication: JWT, OAuth 2.0, RBAC, Session Tokens, Bcrypt, API Key Management, CSRF Protection
Frontend: React.js, Next.js (App & Pages Router), HTML5, CSS3, Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap
Databases: MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, Query Optimization, Indexing, Schema Design
Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Docker, CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Linux, Nginx, Render, Vercel, SSH Deployment
AI & Integrations: OpenAI API, AI Content Generation, Prompt Engineering, Kafka, PhonePe, Payment Gateway Integration
Testing & Tools: Jest, Unit Testing, Postman, Git, GitHub, npm, Yarn
AI & SEO Tooling: Technical SEO, JSON-LD Schema, Sitemap Generation, llms.txt, OpenGraph, Lighthouse Optimization, Analytics Pipelines, Marketing Automation
Architecture: System Design, Distributed Systems, SOLID Principles, Design Patterns, OOP, Event-Driven Architecture
Core CS: Data Structures & Algorithms, Agile Scrum, SDLC, Performance Optimization, Caching Strategies
Experience
- Founded and scaled a software development company delivering 15+ production-grade SaaS products, enterprise web applications, LMS platforms, and automation systems for educational institutions, startups, and businesses.
- Engineered scalable REST APIs and backend services using Node.js, Express.js, TypeScript, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and Redis, designing for high availability, horizontal scalability, and concurrent workloads.
- Architected secure authentication systems incorporating JWT, RBAC, OAuth 2.0, bcrypt, and API rate limiting; designed and deployed CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Docker, cutting release cycles from days to hours.
- Led and mentored 30+ interns and junior developers across 10+ live Agile projects, establishing sprint workflows, pull request standards, and structured onboarding.
- Optimized backend performance through Redis caching, PostgreSQL indexed queries, and connection pooling, improving API throughput and scalability.
- Built technical SEO infrastructure including JSON-LD structured data, Next.js sitemap generation, llms.txt for AI crawler discoverability, OpenGraph metadata, and Lighthouse/PageSpeed optimization for all production deployments.
- Launched and engineered a full-scale multi-tenant EdTech SaaS platform serving students, educators, recruiters, and administrators across universities affiliated with VTU, Bangalore University, and Mysore University; listed on the AICTE National Internship Portal.
- Built comprehensive LMS modules for course management, assessments, certifications, admissions, and internship tracking using Next.js, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB with ISR caching.
- Implemented granular RBAC for five distinct user roles (Students, Mentors, Recruiters, Faculty, Administrators), enforcing data isolation and permission-level security.
- Built automation workflows for student onboarding, application processing, email notifications, and certificate generation, eliminating manual operations.
- Integrated PhonePe payment gateway for subscription billing and course purchases with idempotent transaction handling and webhook-based payment confirmation.
- Developed recruiter dashboards, candidate management systems, and internship application workflows enabling end-to-end placement pipeline management.
Selected Projects
Career Agents
Open-source multi-agent system automating the job search pipeline
CodeMyFYP Academy
Multi-tenant EdTech SaaS platform listed on the AICTE National Internship Portal
Payment Gateway Simulation System
Distributed, fault-tolerant payment infrastructure simulation
NEXORA
AI-powered multi-role SaaS platform with OpenAI content generation
AI Interview Preparation Platform
Full-stack AI platform for coding challenges, resume analysis, and mock interviews
CareerByte AI
Open-source AI career copilot for job discovery, ATS optimization, and interview prep
AdIntel AI
AI-powered campaign intelligence platform for media buyers
AuditForge AI
AI-powered website auditing platform for SEO, performance, accessibility, and security
RAG Chat Engine
Production-grade Retrieval-Augmented Generation API with vector search and Gemini
DSA Algorithm Visualizer
Interactive step-by-step visualizations of sorting, graph, and tree algorithms
URL Shortener with Analytics
Distributed URL shortener with real-time click analytics and geographic tracking
AI Code Reviewer
GitHub-integrated AI code review bot that comments on PRs with actionable feedback
Multi-Agent Research Assistant
Autonomous research pipeline using specialized agents for search, synthesis, and citation
Real-Time Collaborative Notes
Multiplayer note-taking with operational transforms, presence indicators, and conflict resolution
Education
Master of Computer Applications (MCA) — Surana College (Autonomous) — Affiliated to Bangalore University, Bengaluru, Karnataka (2023 – 2025)
Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) — Global College of Management — Affiliated to Karnataka University, Hubli, Karnataka (2020 – 2023)
Achievements & Leadership
- Founded & scaled CodeMyFYP IT & Software Solutions during MCA, independently delivering 15+ production-grade applications across SaaS, LMS, automation, and full-stack web platforms.
- Mentored 30+ engineers across 10+ live projects, establishing Agile delivery workflows, code review standards, and technical onboarding processes.
- AICTE National Internship Portal: CodeMyFYP Academy officially listed, validating platform credibility for engineering students affiliated with VTU and Bangalore University.
- Organized a state-level IT Fest coordinating technical events, logistics, and participation for 100+ attendees.
- 6-Time Winner & 3-Time Runner-Up in Sadhana Coding Contests, demonstrating excellence in competitive programming and algorithmic problem-solving.