Oh hi there, I'm Ani
I dream a lot of things. Luckily, I can build all of them.
Synopsis
I'm a ai engineer focused on scalable systems and data. I also create some content in my spare time.
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Experience
Dec 2025 · Present · San Francisco, CA
AI Engineering Intern
Aparavi
- Built an MCP server that allows LLMs to dynamically generate and inject C++ code into the workflow engine.
- Optimized C++ backend orchestration logic to increase data throughput for parallelized vectorization pipelines.
- Scaled production AI workloads across AWS and on-premise environments using automated resource management.
Oct 2025 · Dec 2025 · Chicago, IL
Founding Engineer
Akknoledge
- Developed a Python agent that retrieves and attaches supplementary exam diagrams from vector storage.
- Linked LLM context windows with Firebase state management to persist AI tutoring data across user sessions.
- Shipped four end-to-end AI features by managing the full stack from backend retrieval to React UI components.
Sep 2025 · Dec 2025 · Remote
Software Engineer (Contract)
Lurvay
- Implemented idempotent write patterns in Firestore to prevent duplicate reward credits during concurrent events.
- Optimized Next.js API routes and edge caching to support high-performance infrastructure for 250+ users.
Sep 2024 · Sep 2025 · Chicago, IL
Software Engineer (Part-Time)
University of Illinois Chicago
- Migrated critical university React and PHP systems from CentOS to RHEL with 50k weekly users.
- Wrote Python ETL scripts to sanitize and migrate terabytes of legacy data into centralized SQL Server clusters.
Jun 2025 · Oct 2025 · Chicago, IL
Founding Engineer
Shiplo
- Built a fault-tolerant state machine in Python to stabilize agentic browser workflows against execution errors.
- Deployed asynchronous worker queues to support 300+ concurrent users for high-volume automation tasks.
- Shipped weekly product iterations in React to grow the user base from zero to 304 users within four weeks.
Sep 2024 · May 2025 · Remote
Founding Engineer
Coffee Logic LLC
- Shifted heavy compute tasks to React Native to enable low-latency AI processing directly on the user's device.
- Built a telemetry-driven CI/CD pipeline with Sentry to automatically prioritize and deploy critical bug fixes.
Achievements
Hack With Chicago 2025
1st in city · Project: LiveAD
WildHacks
1st Place · 450+ participants · Project: Waddl
SparkHacks
1st place · 400+ participants · Project: Raydar
MHacks
Honorable Mention to 1st Place · 750+ participants · Project: Rockefeller
Uncommon Hacks
2nd place · 150+ participants · Project: Midas
HopHacks
Top 10 · 300+ participants · Project: Hermes
NASA Space Apps Chicago
Top 10 in city · Project: EcoSteps
Dean's List
Dean's List for Academic Excellence - 2024 to 2025
Class of 1965 Scholarship
Hometown scholarship for academic excellence
Roy H. Pollack Scholarship
College sholarship for academic excellence
Projects
Haggl
Dec. 2025 · Dec. 2025
AI Procurement Autopilot for SMBs
Built a DAG-based orchestration engine to translate natural language into deterministic procurement plans.
Integrated Coinbase CDP with embedding-based evaluation to allow AI agents to authorize secure payments to best vendor.
Connected Vapi and Vonage APIs to enable real-time voice-driven automation for enterprise procurement.
Links
Janus
Dec. 2025 · Dec. 2025
Natural Language Federated Query Engine
Built a Java 21 Spring Boot execution service that parallelizes SQL and HTTP requests across disparate data sources.
Designed a deterministic query planner to merge heterogeneous results into a unified schema at runtime.
Links
Pokédex
Nov. 2025 · Nov. 2025
Pokemon Eval-first Universal Search
Combined Qdrant vector search with Neo4j graph traversals using RRF weighting to improve answer accuracy.
Architected a FastAPI pipeline to process and vectorize PDFs, images, and audio into a single index.
Built a Next.js dashboard for real-time graph exploration and debugging of AI evaluation logs.
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Highlighted Skills
Infrastructure
Courses
Major
CS111 · Program Design I
Introduction to programming concepts and computational thinking.
MATH180 · Calculus I
Basics of differential and integral calculus.
CS141 · Program Design II
Intermediate programming techniques and software development.
CS151 · Foundations of Computing
Overview of computing principles and computer system fundamentals.
MATH181 · Calculus II
Continuation of calculus covering integration, sequences, and series.
IE342 · Probability & Stat for Engr
Probability and statistics with applications tailored for engineering.
CS211 · Programming Practicum
Hands-on projects applying programming skills in real-world scenarios.
CS251 · Data Structures
Study of data organization methods and algorithm efficiency.
MATH210 · Calculus III
Multivariable calculus and advanced integration techniques.
ENGR100 · CS Success Seminar - FYF
Seminar focused on developing academic and career success skills in CS.
General Education
BIOS110 · Biol of Cells & Organisms
Introduction to cell biology and the structure of living organisms.
BIOS120 · Populations & Communities
Study of population dynamics and ecological communities.
CHEM100 · Chemistry and Life
Fundamentals of chemistry as it relates to biological processes.
PHYS1 · AP Physics 1
Fundamental physics principles for non-majors.
POLS101 · Intro to American Government
Overview of the U.S. political system and government structure.
PSCH100 · Introductory Psychology
Foundational concepts in human behavior and psychological theory.
STAT101 · Introduction to Statistics
Basic statistical methods and data analysis techniques.
ENGL160 · Composition I
Fundamentals of academic writing and composition.
ENGL161 · Composition II
Advanced academic writing and communication skills.
ENGL101 · Intro to Literature
Survey of literary works with an emphasis on analysis and interpretation.
ENGL105 · Intro to Fiction
Examination of narrative techniques and storytelling in fiction.
CL100 · Greek Civilization
Study of ancient Greek history, culture, and contributions.
HON122 · Hon Core Ind & Soc / World Cu
Interdisciplinary honors course on individual, society, and world cultures.
THTR102 · Introduction to Theatre
Exploration of theatrical arts, history, and performance techniques.
Outside the IDE
Hobbies
Cinema
Intestellar is a favorite
Reading
Books of all kinds, no set genre
Swimming and Calisthenics
Staying active
Writing
A nice story is a good break from coding