Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 5 mos · Hybrid

• I work as an independent AI strategy consultant and fractional team member, helping companies shape direction with leadership, align product and sales, and work hands-on with engineering to design.
• I've helped companies build and integrate local, compliant, scalable and fully private AI systems into their existing workflows.

Nov 2024 – Present · 1 yr 7 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

May 2021 – Aug 2021 · 3 mos · India · Remote

• Google Summer of Code (GSoC) | Open Source Contributor | RoboComp
• Experience:
• Contributed to the open-source RoboComp framework, an advanced robotics operating system.
• Developed a functional and extensible GUI for human-robot communication after analyzing over 3,000 system files.
• Created a well-structured Electron app, overcoming initial roadblocks and delays.
• Implemented optional features and submitted multiple pull requests to fix existing system bugs.
• Received a positive recommendation from my mentor for my contributions to the project.
• Mentor's Review (Excerpt):
• "...Even though the he was a little behind schedule during first evaluation, he successfully covered up and went on to implement an optional extra part of the project. He is very knowledgable and works fast..."
• All details: https://kasibhatla.dev/work/9e51f9a1-fd91-4705-ad97-11f17e0ead03

Jan 2021 – Jul 2024 · 3 yrs 6 mos · India · On-site

• We founded Wega Labs to create original, incredible, culturally relevant games.
• Backed by Antler
• Overview
• Launched 3 games (over 20 iterations), 300K+ users (99.95% crash free), hired 30+, raised $300K+, built a network of founders, executives, and VCs in gaming, won multiple awards.
• Product
• Developed product strategy: goals, business model, market positioning, go-to-market plan.
• Led ideation and iteration for multiple versions of Cricket Clash.
• Created a unique game mechanic blending strategy and motor skills.
• Managed cross-functional teams, project milestones, and product launches.
• Built a user community for feedback, testing, and engagement.
• Technical
• Designed and developed scalable 3D games
• Engineered real-time multiplayer backend systems that supported 11K+ concurrent users.
• Implemented critical systems: payments, ads, analytics, authentication, updates, DevOps, security.
• Managed cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP) and CI/CD automation.
• Integrated Flutter, Cocos, and Unity engines into a unified system.
• Reduced analytics expenses from $300/month to $0 through innovative solutions.
• Automated build publishing, animation graph generation, and analytics reporting.
• Maintained comprehensive documentation

Feb 2020 – Mar 2022 · 2 yrs 1 mo · India · On-site

• Experience:
• Managed end-to-end product lifecycles from client requirement gathering to deployment.
• Led and coordinated teams of 4-20 developers in mobile and web development projects.
• Directed technical aspects including software design, task planning, development, testing, and adapting to evolving client requirements.
• Led mobile development for Inator's e-commerce software as a service.
• Key Projects:
• Grocery Delivery Application: Built with Flutter, featuring authentication, product listing, cart, checkout, and order tracking.
• Online Event App for Bharatiya Chhatra Sansad: Cross-platform Flutter app for live event streaming, messaging, and ticket sales.
• Industrial Weighing Scale App: Cross-platform Flutter app for Bluetooth data collection and time series database integration.
• Fiquipped: Web app for gym membership purchases and fitness product sales.
• Luxury Handbag E-commerce Website: Developed an e-commerce platform for high-end handbags.

Jul 2018 – Oct 2018 · 3 mos · India · On-site

• Developed a real-time image recognition and classification algorithm using OpenCV to identify underwater objects. Utilized inferences from this algorithm to navigate using the Robotic Operating System (ROS).
• Designed and implemented software in embedded C to control robotic movements on custom-built embedded hardware.