Syed Faizul Hai

Software Engineer

San Francisco, California, United States12 yrs 1 mo experience

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Key Highlights

Expert in AI-driven document processing solutions.
Proven track record in full-stack development.
Strong experience in integrating complex systems.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and EdTech specialist with strong capabilities in AI and full-stack development.

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Skills

Core Skills

Ai-driven SolutionsDocument ProcessingInfrastructure DevelopmentBackend DevelopmentEdtech SolutionsAutomationSecurity SolutionsCustomer Support AutomationFull-stack DevelopmentCandidate EngagementWeb DevelopmentE-commerce SolutionsEmbedded Systems DevelopmentMedia Solutions

Other Skills

PythonAIPydanticLLMOCRData ExtractionCode GenerationAWS TextractAzure Form RecognizerGoogle Document AIException HandlingMachine LearningContext-based LearningDjangoREST API

About

As a Member of Technical Staff at Kognitos, I contribute to building advanced AI-driven solutions, with a focus on intelligent document processing (IDP) pipelines using LLM's and AI agent platforms. My work leverages extensive experience with Python develop robust systems integrating multiple OCR providers, schema-based data extraction, and cross-model verification to enhance accuracy and reliability.With several years in software development, I specialize in designing scalable architectures, implementing micro services using Python/Django and Postgres.

Experience

12 yrs 1 mo

Total Experience

2 yrs

Average Tenure

3 yrs 8 mos

Current Experience

Kognitos

2 roles

Member of Technical Staff

May 2025 – Present · 1 yr 1 mo

Developed a document processing (IDP) pipeline using Pydantic AI across 3 LLM providers (OpenAI, Gemini, Claude) supporting document operations, schema-free analysis (entity extraction, table detection, classification) and schema-based structured data extraction with confidence scoring across 8+ document formats. Implemented cross-model verification across 3 strictness levels to detect LLM hallucinations in extracted fields.
Worked on AI agent platform on the Claude Agent SDK orchestrating MCP tools and service integrations for autonomous code generation and execution for iteratively building automations.

PythonAIPydanticLLMOCRData Extraction+2

Member of Technical Staff

Sep 2022 – Apr 2025 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Developed a robust Document Processing infrastructure with a pluggable OCR provider architecture, integrating AWS Textract, Azure Form Recognizer, and Google Document AI.
Implemented a sophisticated exception handling system supporting multiple question and answer types, enhancing human-in-the-loop workflows.
Created a Learning system utilizing multi-strategy matching and context-based learning, enabling continuous self-improvement from user interactions.

OCRAWS TextractAzure Form RecognizerGoogle Document AIException HandlingDocument Processing+1

Colearn

Technical Lead

Jul 2021 – Jul 2022 · 1 yr · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Led the development of a Django REST API backend for an innovative ed-tech platform, enhancing student access to video solutions.
Designed a robust search pipeline utilizing AWS services for efficient image-to-question matching, improving user experience.
Integrated a WhatsApp chatbot with Kaleyra.io for seamless automated solution delivery, supporting multi-language messaging.

DjangoREST APIAWSChatbot IntegrationBackend DevelopmentEdTech Solutions

Verloop.io

Technical Lead

Sep 2020 – Jun 2021 · 9 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Implemented secure enterprise Single Sign-On (SSO) authentication using Azure Active Directory and SAML protocols.
Developed context-aware escalation workflows to enhance handoffs from automated chatbots to human support agents.
Integrated the WhatsApp Business API via Kaleyra, enabling scalable automated messaging and campaign services.

Azure Active DirectorySAMLChatbot WorkflowsSecurity SolutionsCustomer Support Automation

Belong.co

2 roles

Tech Lead

Promoted

Sep 2019 – Aug 2020 · 11 mos

Led the development of Iris, a full-stack candidate engagement platform utilizing ReactJS and Python/Django/PostgreSQL.
Designed an automated ticketing system to streamline candidate outreach through personalized email communications.
Architected a high-availability email delivery microservice in Golang, integrating multiple providers for seamless operations.
Enhanced ATS capabilities by integrating job distribution channels and analytics platforms for improved performance.

ReactJSPythonPostgreSQLEmail AutomationFull-Stack DevelopmentCandidate Engagement

Senior Software Engineer

Nov 2017 – Aug 2019 · 1 yr 9 mos

Voonik - every woman's personal stylist

2 roles

Technical Architect

Promoted

Jun 2017 – Oct 2017 · 4 mos

Led the Voonik Website/Mobile Website Team in enhancing user experience and performance.
Revamped the Voonik website using Node.js and React.js, achieving 70% faster load times.
Developed a seller portal utilizing Ruby on Rails and AngularJS to streamline operations.
Contributed to a 0.5% increase in cart conversions, enhancing overall sales performance.

Node.jsReact.jsRuby on RailsAngularJSWeb DevelopmentE-commerce Solutions

Software Development Engineer - II

Jan 2016 – May 2017 · 1 yr 4 mos

Ittiam systems pvt ltd

Software Engineer

Jul 2013 – Nov 2015 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Developed software solutions for low-latency, video-centric products in industrial, infotainment, and surveillance sectors.
Integrated complex media subsystems onto embedded Texas Instruments hardware platforms, including TI DM816x and DM6467.
Created interactive UI prototypes to enhance product demonstrations and user engagement.

Embedded SystemsVideo ProcessingUI PrototypingEmbedded Systems DevelopmentMedia Solutions