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.

Siva Sudhamsh Gandikota

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

Languages
Python
JavaScript
TypeScript
Java
C
C++
Backend/Frameworks
FastAPI
Express.js
Node.js
RESTful APIs
Microservices
JWT
Flask (basic)
AI/ML
Machine Learning
LLMs
Data Pipelines
Frontend
React.js
Next.js
Redux
Tailwind CSS
Databases
PostgreSQL
MySQL
MongoDB
Redis
Cloud & DevOps
Azure
AWS
Docker
Linux
Git
GitHub Actions
CI/CD
Postman
Practices
Agile/Scrum
Unit Testing
Code Reviews
DSA

Experience

Summer AI Intern
Vishwam AI (Swecha, Open-Source NGO)

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

Virtual Intern Pro
Freelance
Ed-Tech Internship Platform

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.

Next.js
Tailwind CSS
Node.js
Vercel
JWT
Gov Connect
Unified Government Services

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.

React
Express.js
Node.js
MongoDB
JWT
Mana-Sambaralu
Cultural Tourism

Built a community platform featuring 30+ festivals; added secure submissions and moderation with a FastAPI backend. Enhanced UI/UX with Streamlit components to increase engagement and time-on-page.

Python
FastAPI
Streamlit
HTML/CSS

Certifications

AI Vector Search Certification

Oracle

Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)

Microsoft

AI & Big Data Certification

IEEE

Python, React, Problem Solving

HackerRank

Leadership & Activities

Vice-President & PR
Free Software Wing, GRIET

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.