Manthan M Kulakarni

Software Engineer

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India4 yrs 10 mos experience

AI ML PractitionerAI Enabled

Key Highlights

Expert in AI/ML and Large Language Models.
Proven track record in scalable network automation.
Strong full-stack development experience with modern frameworks.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS-focused Software Engineer with expertise in AI/ML and full-stack development.

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Skills

Core Skills

Machine LearningNetwork AutomationFull Stack DevelopmentServerless ArchitectureAi

Other Skills

ScalaRubyKubernetesReactAWSReactJSPythonMongoDBServerless ComputingAngularFlaskGenerative AICypressAutomationDocker

About

Software Engineer with 4 years of experience specializing in AI/ML and Large Language Models (LLMs). Proven expertise in developing scalable solutions, including multi-agent LLM projects, advanced RAG pipelines, and comprehensive bot platforms. Successfully implemented large-scale AI-driven network automation and intelligent packet capture systems. Proficient in Python, React, Ruby, and Scala, with deep knowledge of AWS cloud infrastructure, serverless architectures, and Kubernetes. Passionate about leveraging AI/ML technologies to drive innovation.

Experience

4 yrs 10 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 2 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 11 mos

Current Experience

Cisco meraki

2 roles

Software Engineer 3 | Meraki Switching | Scala | Ruby

Promoted

Oct 2024 – Present · 1 yr 8 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

1. Developed Root Cause Analysis for VLAN mismatch detection, enabling one-click connectivity fixes using LLDP/CDP protocol data.
2. Built Intelligent Packet Capture, an ML-driven system that detects network anomalies using device event logs and packet data, integrating LLM-based analysis and automated recommendations.
3. Designed AI-based Smart Ports Automation, enabling automatic switch port profile creation and rule-based automation using packet capture and device neighbour data.
4. Set up and maintained a Lab Testbed with Meraki and Cisco switches to streamline development processes.

ScalaRubyMachine LearningNetwork AutomationAI

Software Engineer 2 | Meraki Switching | Full Stack | Ruby, React

Jul 2024 – Oct 2024 · 3 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Led the migration of Meraki’s Switching Grabbers, transitioning from a VM-based system to Kubernetes, improving efficiency and scalability to support 5 million switches every few minutes across 2,000+ VMs.

KubernetesRubyReactFull Stack Development

Cisco

3 roles

Software Engineer 2 | Gen AI | LLM | Full-Stack | AWS

Promoted

Sep 2022 – Oct 2024 · 2 yrs 1 mo

1. Integrated GenAI with existing product and delivered multiple features.
2. Led migration of monolithic to highly scalable serverless architecture. Involved in architecture design and full stack development using ReactJS, Python and MongoDB on AWS.
3. Successfully productionized and scaled AI and LLM models.
4. Implemented RAG pipeline with improved custom retriever techniques.
5. Finetuning of LLMs and LLM based agents implemantion
6. Development and management of Jira Automation for Cisco IT, CX, and Supply Chain, overseeing sprint work items valued at over $13 Billion.

AWSReactJSPythonMongoDBServerless ArchitectureAI

Software Engineer | ML | Full-Stack | AWS

Aug 2021 – Oct 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos

1. Developed interactive notification solution equipped with a multitude of options for personalized messaging, capable of seamlessly scaling to hundreds of thousands of users
2. Built features like Paraphrasing for synthetic data generation using Transformers network, Auto Entity Annotator.
3. Engineered a Web SDK for the bot platform and various user interface features utilizing ReactJS and Angular frameworks
4. Successfully externalized the application through seamless integration of Okta OAuth2 and role-based API security using JWT, ensuring robust protection for sensitive data
5. Conducted multiple deployments on Cisco's internal cloud and AWS, leveraging ECS Containers and serverless Lambda functions for optimal efficiency.

PythonAWSReactJSAngularFull Stack DevelopmentMachine Learning

Software Engineer Intern

Feb 2021 – Jul 2021 · 5 mos

Worked with BotLite team a DIY low code no code chatbot framework similar to DialogueFlow and Watson Assistant.
1. Developed auto learning bot which gets trained though interaction.
2. Chat/ Dialogue flow visualiser using Flask and Angular.
3. Integrated chat bots over multiple platforms like Facebook,Slak, Webex and WhatsApp.
4. Developed a generic message card which can be which is supported across various platform like Facebook, Slack and Webex.

PythonFlask

Lcc jss science and technology university.

Technical Coordinator

May 2020 – May 2021 · 1 yr · Mysore, Karnataka

1. Conducted hands-on session on Git, Machine Leaning and Python.
2. Organised national level hackathon with 2000+ participants. Developed and managed hackathon's submission portal.
3. Developed Placement website for Confederation of Indian Industry Mysore chapter which allowed many companies in Mysore districts to hire candidates for Internship and Full time roles.

PythonFlask