Kausthubh J Rao
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Hello, my name is Kausthubh

I'm a Software Engineer who bathes..... ocassionally. I love building stuff.

Bangalore

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Education

BE Degree - AI & ML, NMAMIT Nitte

2021 - 2025

Bachelor's degree with focus on artificial intelligence

Canara PU College, CS

2019 - 2020

Basics of Computers

Skills

PS I MADE THIS LAYOUT, I CALL IT THE WHACKJOB

Python

Advanced

Postgres

Advanced

Microservices

Advanced

Async Programming

Advanced

FastAPI

Advanced

TypeScript

Intermediate

Docker

Intermediate

Node.js

Intermediate

Redis

Intermediate

Git

Intermediate

Cloud (AWS/GCP)

Intermediate

Go

Intermediate

Distributed Systems

Intermediate

Leetcode

Top 20%

RestAPIs

Intermediate

Experience

Backend Engineer - AI team, Edgeverve Systems, Bangalore

Feb 2025 – Current

  • •Identified single-threaded hot-path bottleneck in core services and redesigned execution model to be multithreaded, driving a 80% increase in production throughput.
  • •Developed and built the backend for a scalable AI system that automated UI workflows with self-service pipelines, supporting 100+ enterprise clients with SOTA code quality and security.
  • •Co-authored AI4UI, a multi-agent framework for automated UI generation published on arXiv; set new benchmarks for code quality, security compliance, and compilation success rates. More Info
  • •Diagnosed and resolved Python memory leaks reducing heap memory usage by over 45% and optimized database indexes to slash query latency from 180ms to 10ms.
  • •Led a migration to a microservices architecture, decoupling legacy systems to accelerate deployment time, improve fault isolation, and enhance platform scalability.
  • •Engineered an asynchronous processing engine featuring stateful lifecycle tracking and outbox-pattern retries, guaranteeing zero data loss for critical background operations

Content Developer Intern (AI & ML), Cantilever Labs, Remote

Nov 2021 – Mar 2022

  • •Developed and published AI/ML learning modules and quizzes that engaged 1,000+ learners across online platforms, improving course completion rates by 20%.
  • •Researched and simplified 10+ complex AI/ML concepts (e.g., neural networks, NLP pipelines) into beginner-friendly explanations, boosting learner satisfaction scores.

Projects

GRPC-go - Open Source Contributor

2026

GogRPCGitGitHubOpen SourceNetworkingDRY

Refactored Go-based shared stream state handling logic within the GRPC-go transport layer, applying DRY principles to consolidate redundant code and reduce complexity.
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Gitea - Active Contributor

2025-2026

GoOpen SourceGitSecurityAPIGitea ActionsWebhooksBranch Protection

Active contributor to Gitea, focusing on security, API reliability, Gitea Actions, and branch protection. Successfully merged 5 major PRs and contributed critical security issues while engaging with the core maintenance team.
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Black - Python Code Formatter Contribution

2025

PythonOpen SourceCode FormatterPython 3.12CompilerAST

Contributed a fix to Black, the uncompromising Python code formatter, resolving formatting issues with Python 3.12's new generics syntax. The fix ensures proper handling of type parameters when function parameters contain trailing commas.
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Fin-Agent - AI-Powered Financial Assistant

2024

Next.jsFastAPIGoogle ADKGeminiGCPPostgreSQLMicroservices

A comprehensive AI-powered financial assistant built for Google AI Hackathon, featuring real-time stock analysis, portfolio insights, and conversational AI with Google ADK agents.
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CUDA-LSP - High-Performance Language Server

2025

GoLSPLanguage Server ProtocolCUDACompilerIncremental Parsing

A blazing-fast Language Server Protocol (LSP) implementation in Go for CUDA development, featuring incremental diffing, intelligent hover documentation, and context-aware autocompletion built from scratch.
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LLM Optimization Research (Rakuten)

2025

PythonPytorchLLMResearchOptimization

Research project on LLM optimization techniques, conducted as part of final year project with Rakuten.
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Real Incognito - AI Data Anonymizer

2024

PythonGANMachine LearningPytorch

A GAN-based data anonymization system that preserves data utility while removing sensitive information. Won 2nd place in AI domain at hackathon.
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Freix - Logistics Platform

2024

SvelteTypeScriptTailwindCSSLogisticsPytorch

A logistics platform that simplifies international shipping tracking and management. Won 1st place in Logistics domain at Hackfest 2024.
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Locked in Reality - Treasure Hunt Game

2024

SvelteTypeScriptTailwindCSSUI/UX

An immersive treasure hunt game with a Windows boot menu-inspired interface, created for Incridea college event.
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Incridea Client - College Event Platform

2024

Next.jsTypeScriptTailwindCSSReact

Frontend development for Incridea, the largest college event platform, as part of the core technical team.
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Student Hub

2023

Next.jsPostgresGoogle Maps API

A comprehensive platform for student resource management and collaboration.
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Portfolio Minimal

2025

Next.jsReactTailwindCSSTypeScript

A minimal and modern portfolio website showcasing projects and skills.
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Contact Me

Forms TODO! I will soon add a section for anonymous reach outs!

These are my preferred way of contacts, Although you can message me up in any of the socials i have mentioned! :)
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