Surya Manikhanta Sowri Bandi
Glasgow
Summary
Accomplished Senior Developer and Solution Architect with over 5 years of experience delivering innovative software solutions across more than 20 successful projects. Currently driving AI/ML initiatives at Kinsmen Group, specializing in custom model development, document processing pipelines, and LLM-based automation systems. Expertise includes full-stack development, cloud architecture, and advanced AI technologies such as transformer models, computer vision, and multi-agent systems. Proven track record of optimizing application performance, reducing processing costs, and scaling systems to efficiently handle over 50,000 documents daily, complemented by a strong background in customer relationship management and leading technical implementations for major automotive manufacturers such as Jaguar and Land Rover.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Software Developer
Kinsmen Group
10.2023 - Current
- Leading AI/ML initiatives and solution architecture to modernize application processes and enhance service reliability. Spearheading the development of IDEA (Intelligent Data Extraction and Augmentation), a comprehensive document processing platform entirely architected and developed under my leadership.
- Key Achievements:
- Developed custom AI models achieving 95% accuracy in document layout semantic segmentation for engineering drawing analysis
- Built scalable document extraction pipeline processing 50,000+ documents daily in resource-constrained environments
- Engineered automated ETL systems using LLMs for seamless customer data migration
- Fine-tuned and deployed custom LLMs within company infrastructure, reducing dependency on external service providers and improving system performance
- Created multi-agent systems using AutoGen framework for advanced task handling and database indexing
- Implemented architecture optimizations resulting in 20x improvement in processing times and significant cost reductions
- Developed ML models for text OCR extraction, semantic segmentation, layout analysis, and symbol detection with 70-80% accuracy on CAD drawings
- Technical Leadership:
- Designed and implemented transformer-based computer vision solutions for document classification, duplicate detection and custom models.
- Built serverless web services for ML model deployment and real-time data enrichment using LLMs
- Established comprehensive tracking systems for ML job status monitoring and task queue management
- Monitored ongoing operation of assigned programs and responded to problems by diagnosing and correcting logic and coding errors.
- Developed databases, programs and processes for integration and implementation across enterprise.
- Trained new developers and programmers on company standards for design and review.
Software Development Engineer
Pragmatic Design Solutions Limited
12.2022 - 09.2023
- Developed backend microservice applications across diverse industries including IoT, automotive, and energy sectors. Served as DevOps engineer for Rootspace AI's complete deployment pipeline.
- Key Projects & Achievements:
- Emit (Energy Management): Optimized database schema and resolved deployment issues for smart meter energy consumption monitoring application
- EPTech Cortex Backend: Architected asynchronous job execution framework, achieving 20x improvement in application response times—now utilized across all company applications for compute-intensive tasks
- Canlytics (Automotive IoT): Developed proprietary diagnostic logging application for major automotive manufacturers (Jaguar, Land Rover), including IoT device integration for extracting critical vehicle diagnostics
- Mixed Reality (HoloLens): Built interactive voice-based search engine using Meta-LLaMA-2 with speech recognition/synthesis, featuring continual learning capabilities for technician interaction training
- Technical Contributions:
- Designed and implemented microservice architectures for IoT device management and gas provider billing systems
- Established DevOps practices and deployment pipelines for AI/ML applications
- Delivered enterprise solutions for Fortune 500 automotive manufacturers
Backend developer
Kredx
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Developed workflow automation systems for CAPVEL, Kredx's flagship financial technology product, focusing on backend infrastructure and process optimization.
- Responsibilities:
- Built and tested comprehensive workflow automation systems for financial processes
- Developed and maintained backend services supporting CAPVEL product ecosystem
- Collaborated on product development and feature enhancement initiatives
- Implemented robust testing frameworks ensuring system reliability and performance
Full Stack Developer
CloudAdda
05.2020 - 12.2021
- Developed cloud infrastructure management solutions for a comprehensive cloud service provider offering virtual training labs, data center migration services, and virtual desktop infrastructure.
- Major Accomplishments:
- Training Labs Platform: Built web-based virtual training lab management system enabling single-click VM creation and batch management across 3 different hypervisors, significantly reducing manual effort and minimizing errors
- Cloud Management Suite: Developed both web and desktop applications for comprehensive VM lifecycle management, supporting App-Servers, VDIs, and traditional VMs with automated billing cycles and wallet integration
- Custom ERP Development: Delivered streamlined ERP system using Frappe framework and ERPNext, automating manual processes and billing workflows for improved operational efficiency
- Employee Monitoring System (EMS): Created comprehensive workforce management solution with screenshot monitoring, application tracking, browser monitoring, and keystroke management, featuring robust mode handling (Work, Idle, Call, Conference) and hierarchical user level management
- HubDir (Network Management): Developed P2P network management tool with web interface, reducing latency compared to traditional VPN solutions and integrating with Active Directory for enhanced user access control
- SFPO (Payment Integration): Built online payment system with Tally integration for educational institutions, enabling seamless fee collection and automated accounting
- Technical Expertise:
- Successfully integrated applications with 3 different hypervisors, ensuring seamless operation and 99.9% uptime
- Delivered scalable solutions supporting organizational management from user provisioning to billing
- Gained extensive experience in cloud infrastructure, networking, and virtualization technologies
Education
Master’s - Computer Systems Engineering
University of Glasgow
08.2023
Bachelor’s - Computer Science, specialisation in cyber-security
Indian Institute of Information Technology
05.2021
Skills
- Leadership & Architecture
- Solution Architecture: End-to-end system design, microservices, scalable infrastructure
- Technical Leadership: Team guidance, code review, architectural decision-making
- Project Management: 20 successful project deliveries, cross-functional collaboration
- AI/ML Engineering
- Deep Learning: TensorFlow, PyTorch, Custom model development, 95% accuracy achievements
- Large Language Models: Fine-tuning, RAG systems, Multi-agent frameworks, LLM, VLM
- Computer Vision: Document processing, OCR, semantic segmentation, transformers
- Production ML: Model deployment, monitoring, optimization, serverless integration
- Cloud Native Development
- Infrastructure: AWS/Azure/GCP, Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, Serverless
- Backend Systems: Python, Go, Microservices, API design, Performance optimization
- Data Engineering: ETL pipelines, Real-time processing, 50k documents/day capability
- Full Stack Capabilities
- Modern Frontend: Reactjs, TypeScript, Progressive Web Apps, Mobile development, Flutter
- Database Expertise: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, GraphDB, Neo4j, Time Databases, Optimization, Schema design
- Integration: IoT systems, Third-party APIs, Legacy system modernization
Hobbies and Interests
Algorithmic Trading, RC Drones & Electronics, Open-Source Contributions, Tech Community Engagement
Publications
H. Kari, S. Bandi, A. Kumar and V. Yella, "DeePromClass: Delineator for Eukaryotic Core Promoters employing Deep Neural Networks" in IEEE/ACM Transactions on Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, vol., no. 01, pp. 1-1, 5555.
Timeline
Senior Software Developer
Kinsmen Group
10.2023 - Current
Software Development Engineer
Pragmatic Design Solutions Limited
12.2022 - 09.2023
Backend developer
Kredx
01.2022 - 11.2022
Full Stack Developer
CloudAdda
05.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelor’s - Computer Science, specialisation in cyber-security
Indian Institute of Information Technology
Master’s - Computer Systems Engineering
University of Glasgow