About Me
Software Engineer
Pythonista by Day, AI Fanatic by Night…
- Birthday: 11 September 2001
- Website: www.karanhartej.com
- Home City: Surat, Gujarat (IND)
- Qualification: Bachelor of Technology
- Email ID: hartejsingh2001@gmail.com
- Current City: Hyderabad, Telangana (IND)
Fervent and persistent problem solver with a knack for Python programming language driven by inquisitive nature and an insatiable appetite for coding. Enhancing my competence by gaining experience and enthusiastic about developing a career in Artificial Intelligence as the foundation. A quick learner with keen observations and a determination to get things done on time.
Outside of code, I’m a big motor-head and staying immersed in tech innovations. I’m always eager to connect with like-minded individuals passionate about AI, backend engineering, or building the future with GenAI.
Cover Letter
A personalized introduction highlighting my passion for Software development and what I can bring to your team.
Dear Hiring Manager,
I’m a Software Engineer with a strong focus on Python development, backend architecture,
and cloud-native solutions on GCP. Over the past few years, I’ve designed and deployed
scalable systems using Flask, FastAPI, GraphQL, and SQL/NoSQL databases, while
automating CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments for reliability and speed.
My work extends deeply into AI engineering, where I’ve built and orchestrated
intelligent agent systems with LLMs such as OpenAI, Claude, and Gemini. I’ve designed
Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines with vector databases like Pinecone,
AlloyDB (pgvector), and MongoDB, improving semantic search accuracy and enabling faster,
more relevant knowledge retrieval.
In addition to my technical background, I’ve taken on leadership responsibilities as a
Product Owner, driving GenAI projects end-to-end — from understanding client
requirements to architecting and delivering production-grade AI solutions that cut down
manual effort and improved efficiency by over 50%.
I’m also passionate about research and innovation, with a published paper on optimizing
energy trade in Virtual Power Plants (Springer, ICDAM 2024). My achievements include
winning Kotak Mahindra Bank’s REIGN Hackathon and reaching the finals of Google Cloud’s
The NEXT Big Thing, experiences that strengthened my ability to innovate and lead under
high-stakes environments.
I enjoy taking on complex challenges at the intersection of software engineering and
applied AI, and I thrive on building solutions that deliver tangible impact.
I am enthusiastic about opportunities that allow me to apply my skills in Python
development, AI integration, and cloud-native architecture to create meaningful and
reliable solutions. I am confident my background and drive for innovation would enable
me to make a positive contribution.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss
how my skills and experiences can align with the needs of your team.
Sincerely,
Hartej Singh
Skills
This section enlists some of my top skills and my level of expertise in them.
Programming & Frameworks
Python, Flask, FastAPI, Pydantic, GraphQL, WebSockets, RESTful APIs,
Microservices
Generative AI & NLP
LLMs (OpenAI, Claude, Gemini), RAG Systems, Vector Databases, Embedding Models, Prompt
Engineering, Agent Orchestration (Agentspace, MCP), Indexing (HNSW, SCANN), NLP
STRENGTHS
- Observational skills and strong attention to detail
- Problem-solving and analytical skills
- Teamwork and communication
- Perseverance and resourcefulness
Databases & Storage
Vector Databases (pgvector), Pinecone, AlloyDB, BigQuery, MongoDB, PostgreSQL (SQL),
NoSQL Databases
Cloud & DevOps
Google Cloud (GCP), VertexAI, Kubernetes, Cloud Run, Workbench VMs, Serverless
Architecture, Git, Docker, CI/CD Pipelines, GitHub Actions
LANGUAGES
- English (Full Professional Proficiency)
- Hindi (Native or Bilingual Proficiency)
- Punjabi (Limited Working Proficiency)
- Gujarati (Limited Working Proficiency)
- Japanese (Elementary Proficiency)
Resume
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Professional Experience
Software Engineer (AI & Python Backend)
JULY 2023 - PRESENT
TecholutionHyderabad (IND)
Techolution is a leader in custom AI solutions, delivering end-to-end innovation with a focus on real-world impact and responsible AI governance.
- Developed scalable backend systems using Python, Flask, FastAPI, Pydantic, and GraphQL over WebSockets, integrating SQL/NoSQL databases.
- Built and deployed intelligent agents with orchestration leveraging LLM providers like OpenAI, Claude, and Gemini, improving query response accuracy and lowering latency by 25%.
- Designed and optimized RAG pipelines using embedding models with vector databases like Pinecone, AlloyDB (pgvector), BigQuery, and MongoDB, enhancing context-aware search accuracy by 40%.
- Led GenAI projects as Product Owner, building a production-grade semantic search engine that cut user search time by over 50%.
Internship Trainee
JUNE - AUGUST 2022
Kotak Mahindra Bank
Worked on improving KEYA, Kotak's AI chatbot, by enhancing conversation flows and integrating user-centric features using Python and NLP tools.
- Took part in re-architecturing and developing a strategy to expand the chatbot to incorporate new features based on the learnings from market mapping and research, improved the conversation flows, and devised a method to test the functioning of new versions of AI models as compared to the previous ones.
- Applied NLP and GenAI concepts to optimize dialogue handling, with additional work on automation and UI/UX aligned with industry standards.
Education
Bachelor of Technology
2019 - 2023
Computer Science and Engineering (with spl. in IoT)
Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore (IND)
All India Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination, Science - Class XII
2019
Central Board of Secondary Education
Scholar English Academy, Surat (IND)
All India Secondary School Certificate Examination — Class X
2017
Central Board of Secondary Education
J. H. Ambani Saraswati Vidya Mandir, Surat (IND)
Publications
Optimising Energy Trade in Virtual Power Plants with LSTM, Representative Houses, and Dynamic Programming
OCTOBER 2022 - MAY 2023
Published in Innovative Computing and Communications: Proceedings of ICICC 2024, Volume 6, Springer. Presented at the 5th International Conference on Data Analytics & Management (ICDAM 2024).
Developed a data processing pipeline, machine learning models, and optimised energy allocation strategies to minimise waste and maximise efficiency in household energy consumption.
Recognition
This section contains my accomplishments as awards, prizes, and certificates.
First Prize in Kotak Mahindra Bank’s REIGN 2021-22
It was a 2-staged hackathon to reimagine banking. We made a fully-functional chatbot incorporated in a web application that could solve generic queries and also operate on personal bank accounts with an AI-based authentication protocol.
Third Prize in EnPhyThon
2019
It is a 24-hour contest conducted by the School of Advanced Sciences, VIT (SAS, Department of Physics). We developed a surveillance drone working prototype based on the concepts of optical fiber communication and lasers.
Finalist in Google Cloud The NEXT Big THING Hackathon
2022
Reached the top 6 final teams in this hackathon, open for all developers and professionals from all age demographics. We developed a solution prototype in Banking & Finance theme harnessing GCP services.
Honorable Mention in HackX 2021
It was a 3-day hackathon conducted by IEEE-SPS, VIT. Our project involved a portal for new coders who can look up for topics in various AI-suggested categories as well as ask their questions on it and get replies from other users of the website.
D2C Competitive Leader 2022 Award Nominee
Competitive leaders were ranked based on their performance in competitions organized on Unstop (then Dare2Compete).
IEEE Professional Communication Society
Finance and HR Chair (Board Position) at IEEE-PCS Chapter, VIT Vellore
Virtual Internship @ JPMorgan
Software Engineering Virtual Experience with Forage at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Virtual Internship @ Walmart
Advanced Software Engineering Virtual Experience with Forage at Walmart Global Tech
Project with Industrial Internship @ IBM
Recipe Recognition with Deep Learning and IBM Watson