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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

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