About Me
Get to know the person behind the code
Hey there! I'm Kartik, a Full Stack Software Engineer with a passion for technology and adventure. When I'm not crafting code or solving complex problems, you'll find me pursuing a variety of exciting interests:
Formula 1 Enthusiast
Never miss a race weekend!
Adrenaline Junkie
Skydiving and scuba diving adventures
Competitive Gamer
Sharpening skills in Valorant
Foodie Adventurer
Always hunting for new culinary experiences
"I believe in bringing the same enthusiasm and curiosity I have for my hobbies into my professional life. Whether I'm optimizing systems, enhancing user interfaces, or delivering innovative solutions, I approach each challenge with excitement and a drive to excel."
Quick Facts
Technical Expertise
Technologies and tools I work with
Frontend Development
Backend Development
Database & Storage
DevOps & Cloud
Data Engineering
Machine Learning & AI
Professional Journey
Building impactful solutions across industries
Full Stack Software Engineer
Phoenix Bioinformatics
Solution Engineer
Appian Corporation
Education
Academic foundation that drives my technical excellence
University of Pennsylvania
Master's in Computer and Information Technology
Key Coursework
Data & Analytics
- Big Data Analytics
- Machine Learning
- Databases
Systems & Security
- Blockchain and Cryptography
- Computer Systems Programming
Algorithms & Design
- Algorithms and Computation
- Data Structures and Software Design
Pennsylvania State University
Honors B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, magna cum laude
Thesis Research
Framework for Uncertainty Quantification of a Chemical Kinetic Parameter in MOCVDS
Personal Projects
Innovative solutions built with passion and purpose
ThumbnailGen - Ultra-Fast Image Processing Service
Built a high-performance C++ thumbnail generation service achieving <50ms end-to-end latency using libvips with modern HTTP server architecture and production monitoring.
Flourish at Work
A comprehensive mental well-being platform designed with intuitive UX/UI and scalable backend architecture to support workplace wellness initiatives.
InfiniLearn AI
An AI-driven learning platform that creates adaptive, user-centric educational trajectories using machine learning algorithms to personalize the learning experience.
Celebrating Cinema
A React-based web application for movie enthusiasts featuring personalized watchlists, AI-driven recommendations, and social sharing capabilities.
Publications & Contributions
Research contributions and thought leadership in technology
Peer-Reviewed Articles
The Arabidopsis Information Resource in 2024
Detailing our efforts to modernize the Arabidopsis resource, enhancing accessibility and utility for the global research community.
Conference Presentations
Building a Future-Proof Digital Resource: The Comprehensive Modernization of TAIR
Presented at the largest and most influential conference in bioinformatics and computational biology.
Article Publications
Unlocking Endless Possibilities with GPT-4
My journey from study plans to building multiple applications with GPT-4. Trended for 2+ weeks.
Framework for Uncertainty Quantification in MOCVDS
Developed framework for uncertainty quantification of chemical kinetic parameters in MOCVDS processes.
Press Coverage
Running AI on Device: Expert Analysis
Featured expert insights on the effectiveness of small AI models on consumer devices.
Technology Leadership Profile
Profile highlighting journey and contributions in technology innovation.
Judging & Committee Engagements
Evaluating innovation and excellence across technology sectors
Information Technology World Awards
Globee Awards
Lead judge for the 18th Annual 2023 Information Technology World Awards, evaluating global technology leaders and innovative solutions.
BOSC 2024
ISMB 2024 Conference
Technical reviewer for the Bioinformatics Open Source Conference, focusing on open source bioinformatics tools and AI/ML approaches.
BOSC 2025
ISMB 2025 Conference
Technical reviewer for the Bioinformatics Open Source Conference, continuing focus on open source bioinformatics tools and computational approaches.
Community and Travel Grants Committee
US Research Software Engineer Association
Reviewing grant applications to foster diversity, inclusion, and community impact in the US Research Software Engineer community.
Education Technology Categories
SIIA CODiE Awards 2024
2024 judge for Education Technology Categories, assessing innovation and impact in educational software products and solutions.
Artificial Intelligence Excellence Award
Business Intelligence Group 2024
2024 judge evaluating cutting-edge AI business innovations with a focus on sustainable and socially impactful artificial intelligence practices.
Professional Memberships
Active participation in prestigious technology and research organizations
SAS Eminent Fellow
Scholars Academic and Scientific Society
Recognition for outstanding contributions to academic and scientific research community.
Dignitary Fellow
International Organization for Academic and Scientific Development
International fellowship recognizing leadership in academic and scientific development.
Global CTO Forum
Technology Leadership Network
Exclusive forum for Chief Technology Officers and senior technology leaders worldwide.
International Association of Engineers
Professional Engineering Society
Global professional association promoting engineering excellence and innovation.
US Research Software Engineer Association
US-RSE Community
Professional community advancing the recognition and career paths of research software engineers.