Gaurav Rao
@gauravrao
Experienced Full Stack Engineer specializing in AI and SaaS solutions.
What I'm looking for
As a Principal Full Stack Software Engineer with over 10 years of experience, I have a proven track record of building innovative AI products and scalable web applications. My journey has taken me through various roles, from leading tech at startups to developing end-to-end systems using cutting-edge technologies like OpenAI, Next.js, and FastAPI. I am passionate about creating solutions that not only meet client needs but also enhance operational efficiency, as evidenced by my work at CareerSuiteAI, where I reduced manual effort by 80% for recruiters.
Throughout my career, I have consistently delivered impactful results, such as reducing hiring decision times by 60% and optimizing content publishing processes by 70%. My technical expertise spans a wide range of tools and frameworks, including React, Python, and various cloud platforms. I thrive in fast-paced environments and am actively seeking hands-on leadership or founding engineer roles in AI-first product teams, where I can leverage my skills to drive innovation and success.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Technical Co-founder
CareerSuiteAI
Jan 2025 - Present (6 months)
Built an AI SaaS platform for recruiters, automating job posting, AI-based interviews, and candidate profiling, which reduced manual effort by 80%. Architected the full stack using Next.js, Python, FastAPI, OpenAI APIs, Google Vision, and Azure CI/CD.
Freelance Developer
Real Estate Agency (Dubai)
Mar 2025 - Present (4 months)
Delivered a CMS for agencies to manage over 500 properties with multi-user access and role-based permissions. Integrated with Wix Studio CMS and platforms like Property Finder, streamlining the listing flow.
Solo Founder
JinxApply
Nov 2024 - Present (8 months)
Developed an AI SaaS platform for job seekers, offering resume optimization, ATS scoring, and automated job applications. Architected the full stack using Next.js, Python, FastAPI, OpenAI APIs, Temporal, GCP, and Cloud Run CI/CD.
Sr. Software Engineer
Fluxon
Jul 2022 - Present (3 years)
Built and launched real-time online code collaboration for Openbracket, reducing latency by 40% and attracting 1,200+ trial users. Engineered a sandboxed code execution environment using Firecracker micro-VMs, cutting execution time to 3 seconds.
Tech Lead
Eko India Financial Services
Sep 2020 - Present (4 years 10 months)
Led a 5-engineer team to deliver EkoStore, a gig economy platform processing 50K+ monthly transactions. Reduced checkout latency by 35% via API optimizations, boosting user retention by 15% quarter-over-quarter.
Tech Consultant
Asparia Inc
Mar 2020 - Present (5 years 4 months)
Designed tech solutions for healthcare administration, including SMS engagement and tele-visit appointments with 10-minute waiting rooms. Utilized ReactJS, TypeScript, TailwindCSS, Twilio Meeting Rooms API, and Google Dialogflow.
Sabbatical
Personal Development
Nov 2018 - Present (6 years 8 months)
Explored the fintech space in India, focusing on personal finance assistant development. Participated in IIM-C APFFB 2019 to study fintech domains in the Indian financial landscape.
Senior Software Engineer
A10 Networks
Jul 2014 - Present (11 years)
Designed and deployed 10+ DDOS mitigation templates for the aGalaxy platform, reducing false positives by 30%. Orchestrated SDN workflows that scaled to 50K+ devices, enabling automated attacks mitigation for enterprise clients.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Northeastern University
Jan 2014 - Present (11 years 6 months)
Assisted in graduate-level coursework for Enterprise Software Development and Web Technologies. Conducted lab sessions, graded assignments, and mentored students on Java EE, Spring, and SQL concepts.
Software Engineer Intern
Dell SecureWorks
May 2013 - Present (12 years 2 months)
Developed automation scripts for log data parsing and threat detection workflows in enterprise security systems. Improved system alerting accuracy by 25% by optimizing pattern recognition modules in Javascript.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Indian Institute of Management Calcutta
Advanced Program in Fintech and Financial Blockchain, Fintech and Financial Blockchain
2019 - 2019
Completed an advanced program focusing on fintech and financial blockchain. Gained insights into the Indian financial landscape and fintech domains.
Northeastern University
Master of Science, Information Systems
2012 - 2014
Pursued a Master of Science in Information Systems, with a focus on Enterprise Application Design & Development. Developed expertise in designing and building enterprise-level software solutions.
National Institute of Technology Raipur
Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science & Engineering
2008 - 2012
Obtained a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science & Engineering. Acquired foundational knowledge and practical skills in various aspects of computer science.
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