Siva Sudhamsh Gandikota
Building Pragmatic AI-Powered Software
Applied-AI focused Software Engineer with strengths in backend, AI/ML, and full-stack development. I build pragmatic AI-driven features and data-based web apps using Python (FastAPI), JavaScript/TypeScript (Node.js/Next.js), and cloud (Azure/AWS). Experienced with Machine Learning, LLM-based features, authentication/authorization (JWT), RESTful APIs, microservices, CI/CD, and performance optimization.

About Me
Applied-AI focused Software Engineer with strengths in backend, AI/ML, and full-stack development. I build pragmatic AI-driven features and data-based web apps using Python (FastAPI), JavaScript/TypeScript (Node.js/Next.js), and cloud (Azure/AWS). Experienced with Machine Learning, LLM-based features, authentication/authorization (JWT), RESTful APIs, microservices, CI/CD, and performance optimization.
My Skillset
Experience
Jun 2024 – Present
- Trained and fine-tuned ML models on curated datasets, improving validation accuracy by ~8–12% through standardized preprocessing and evaluation.
- Implemented data pipelines, versioning, and experiment tracking for reproducibility and faster iteration in Agile/Scrum cycles.
- Contributed to AI feature development using LLM-based components, code reviews, and CI/CD pipelines for reliable deployments.
Featured Projects
Built and deployed a production-ready platform using Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and Vercel; reduced page-load time by ~35% via performance improvements. Implemented secure auth and role-based dashboards to streamline user flows and reliability.
Developed a full-stack platform centralizing 50+ services across 25+ departments with a unified interface and JWT-based access control. Designed RESTful endpoints and integrated database operations for reliable, scalable workflows.
Certifications
AI Vector Search Certification
Oracle
Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
Microsoft
AI & Big Data Certification
IEEE
Python, React, Problem Solving
HackerRank
Leadership & Activities
Aug 2024 – Present
- Led a team to host a 24-hour hackathon with 200+ participants; secured sponsorships and coordinated cross-functional logistics.
- Conducted workshops for 200+ students on web development and AI fundamentals; mentored project teams.
Key Achievements
- Organized a national-level hackathon with 200+ participants and sponsors.
- Recognized for mentorship and student technical development at GRIET.
Get In Touch
I'm currently open to new opportunities and collaborations. If you have a project in mind or just want to connect, feel free to reach out.