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Hi, I'm Vishal
Software Engineer building AI platforms, SaaS products, and developer tools — from architecture to production.
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About

  • Software Engineer at Adya, building AI platform products — visual agent builders, GenAI agents, ML lifecycle tooling, and model deployment systems across 5+ production platforms.
  • Outside work, I design, build, and ship my own products — Axon (unified AI chat with 50+ models), PrettyJSON (open-source dev tool), and embeddable chatbot SDKs.
  • I've shipped across AI platforms, e-commerce networks, AR education, and real-time systems — always end-to-end, always to production.
  • I sweat the small stuff — pixel-level UI, clean architecture, and code that ships fast without cutting corners.

Work Experience

Education

Vignan Institute of Technology and Science
Vignan Institute of Technology and Science
Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science
2019 - 2023

Stack

Contributions

My Projects

Check out my latest work

I've worked on a variety of projects, from simple websites to complex web applications. Here are a few of my favorites.

Axon

Axon

A unified AI chat platform aggregating 50+ models with real-time streaming. Features a SaaS architecture with billing, analytics, and cross-device sync.

PrettyJSON

PrettyJSON

A free, offline-capable JSON formatter with real-time validation, diffing, and shareable links. Built as a PWA with Next.js and Monaco Editor.

Private Chat

Private Chat

A real-time, self-destructing chat application with secure, temporary rooms. Features instant messaging, room limits, and auto-expiry.

Chatbot UI SDK

Chatbot UI SDK

A lightweight AI chatbot SDK for SaaS platforms, deployable via a single script tag. Features a config-driven architecture for white-label customization.

I'm always building something new. View all projects

Blog

Latest articles

Thoughts on software engineering, AI, and building things for the web.

The Grief of Getting What You Wanted

The Grief of Getting What You Wanted

Developers spent decades wishing for tools that write code. Now they have them. Why does freedom feel like loss?

AISoftware EngineeringOpinion
March 14, 2026Read More
5 AI Antipatterns Your Team Is Probably Committing Right Now

5 AI Antipatterns Your Team Is Probably Committing Right Now

Shadow IT on steroids, MCP tools nobody asked for, LLMs playing architect, vibe-coded open source, and text-to-SQL fantasies. The antipatterns everyone's falling into — and how to stop.

AISoftware EngineeringOpinion
February 27, 2026Read More
Gamification, Pair of Eyes: How Game Mechanics Shape the Products You Use Every Day

Gamification, Pair of Eyes: How Game Mechanics Shape the Products You Use Every Day

From Duolingo streaks to GitHub contribution graphs, gamification is everywhere — and most of it is invisible. A deep dive into the psychology, mechanics, and ethics of making everything feel like a game.

Product DesignUXPsychology
February 22, 2026Read More
There Is No Best AI Model in 2026

There Is No Best AI Model in 2026

Google leads in math and science. OpenAI leads in agentic coding. Anthropic leads in economically valuable work. A comprehensive breakdown of every flagship AI model with actual numbers.

AILLMsDeveloper Tools
February 20, 2026Read More

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Hackathons

I like building things

During my time in university, I attended 5+ hackathons. People from around the country would come together and build incredible things in 2-3 days. It was eye-opening to see the endless possibilities brought to life by a group of motivated and passionate individuals.

Virtusa NeuralHack Season 6

Virtusa NeuralHack Season 6

Hyderabad, IN

Built a full-stack e-commerce application with product browsing, cart management, and secure checkout — designed for scalability and a frictionless user experience.

Neo Codeathon (July Edition 2022)

Neo Codeathon (July Edition 2022)

Nationwide

Placed 26th nationwide in the Neo Codeathon (July 2022), a competitive programming contest by iamneo, competing against thousands of participants across India.

Source
TCS CodeVita Season 10

TCS CodeVita Season 10

Global

Ranked 1751 globally in TCS CodeVita Season 10, an international competitive programming contest by Tata Consultancy Services with participants from 100+ countries.

Source
Tech Samprathi 2K22

Tech Samprathi 2K22

Hyderabad, IN

Won 1st Prize in the Pro Champs category at a National Level Students' Technical Symposium, representing VGNT among teams from colleges across India.

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VGNT - Innovative Project Expo 2022

VGNT - Innovative Project Expo 2022

Hyderabad, IN

Won Best Implementation for an Android-based attendance system using QR code scanning and real-time location verification — automating attendance marking and eliminating manual record-keeping errors.

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Contact

Get in Touch

Want to chat? Just shoot me a dm with a direct question on twitter and I'll respond whenever I can. I will ignore all soliciting.

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“Set your heart upon your work, but never on its reward.”

Bhagavad Gita