Ehtesham
Nasim
I design and build production systems that scale. From enterprise platforms to AI-powered applications — A decade of shipping software that works.
Hello, curious one
Ehtesham Nasim
Software Architect · Full-Stack & AI Systems
"I build systems that scale and think."
I sit at the crossroads of systems engineering and artificial intelligence — not just connecting models to apps, but building the infrastructure that makes them reliable, fast, and real in production. Scalable APIs. LLM agents with memory. Developer tools that actually save time.
Currently in Bengaluru, roots in Delhi
Background
I'm a Software Architect who loves building things that actually last.
Over the years, I've worked across EdTech, SaaS, and AI-driven products, helping turn messy, complex ideas into clean, scalable systems. I focus on building strong foundations — thoughtful frontend experiences, reliable backends, and AI features that solve real problems instead of just sounding impressive.
I care deeply about structure, security, and simplicity. Good architecture, to me, means the system still makes sense a year later — and the team enjoys working on it. I've helped modernize old systems, guided teams through change, and built platforms that grow without breaking.
I'm not some mythical tech genius. I'm just someone who understands how things fit together — and once I see the vision, I can build almost anything around it.
Ehtesham Nasim
Senior Software Architect
About Me
I build software that scales. Over the past decade, I've gone from writing my first API to architecting systems that serve millions of requests daily. Based in Bengaluru, I work across the full stack: Node.js, React, cloud infrastructure. But what I really do is turn messy business problems into clean, maintainable code.
Currently at Kyndryl as a Senior Architect, I lead the design and development of enterprise-scale backend and AI-driven systems. I work on real-time, intelligent platforms with a strong focus on performance, reliability, and clean architecture. Hands-on by nature, I contribute across system design and backend engineering, building systems that developers actually enjoy working with.
MongoDB
MySQL
PostgreSQL
Redis
AWS
Docker
Git
Linux
Nginx
RabbitMQ
Electron
FastAPI
Laravel
NestJS
Next.js
Node.js
React
Tailwind
JavaScript
PHP
Python
TypeScript
Senior Architect Current
- Driving multiple AI initiatives and POCs - from concept to production deployment
- Full-stack ownership across backend APIs, frontend apps, and cloud infrastructure
- Architecting end-to-end solutions with LLM integrations, RAG pipelines, and agent workflows
- Mentoring junior engineers - code reviews, architectural guidance, and best practices
- Owning the full development lifecycle across multiple projects simultaneously
- Leading the frontend team - driving UI/UX decisions, component architecture, and delivery
Software Development Engineer II
- Spearheaded Morrie - AI-powered EdTech platform serving 10K+ students with personalized learning
- Designed Nest.js microservices architecture improving system integration by 30%
- Built Python automation pipelines increasing operational efficiency by 40%
- Led migration of legacy PHP auth to scalable Node.js microservices with JWT/OAuth2
- Core contributor to platform generating Rs 1 Crore+ monthly revenue
Full Stack Developer
- Built "Veu" e-commerce platform with Laravel - admin panel, CMS, inventory management
- Designed RESTful APIs powering mobile apps; integrated Stripe/Razorpay payment gateways
- Implemented CI/CD on AWS Elastic Beanstalk reducing deployment times by 40%
- Optimized MySQL queries and implemented Redis caching for 3x faster page loads
Laravel Developer
- Built Laravel applications with custom authentication, RBAC, and multi-tenant architecture
- Managed AWS EC2/RDS deployments maintaining 99.9% uptime for production systems
- Developed REST APIs consumed by React Native mobile applications
Web Developer
- PHP backend with MySQL; responsive cross-browser UIs
Google App Script Developer
- Automated data processing workflows with Google Apps Script; 30% efficiency improvement
- Built custom reporting dashboards integrating Google Sheets with external APIs
Freelance Web Developer
- Delivered 10+ client projects including e-commerce sites, portfolios, and business websites
- Built WordPress themes and plugins; PHP/MySQL backends for small businesses
- Managed end-to-end delivery: requirements, design, development, deployment, and support
- Published react-markdown-pro NPM package with syntax highlighting & LaTeX support — 500+ downloads
- Core contributor to EdTech platform generating Rs 1 Crore+ monthly revenue
- Achieved 3x faster page loads through query optimization & Redis caching
- Designed microservices architecture handling 100K+ daily requests with 99.9% uptime
- Led migration from monolith to microservices, reducing deployment time by 60%
Open Source
- react-markdown-pro — NPM package with syntax highlighting & LaTeX
- Active contributor to developer tooling and documentation
Languages
- English — Professional
- Hindi — Native
- Urdu — Native
Core Competencies
The Story So Far
A decade of building, learning, and growing
A decade of turning "that's impossible" into "it's already live."
I'm Ehtesham — a software architect who builds things that actually work. Started coding as a curious teenager, fell in love with the craft, and never looked back. From scrappy startups to enterprise platforms, I've shipped products across EdTech, SaaS, FinTech, and AI. My code has processed millions of requests, my systems have scaled to thousands of users, and somewhere along the way, I learned that the best architecture is the one you don't have to think about.
Beyond the Code
When I'm Not Building Software
When the terminal closes, the stories begin.
A 90s kid at heart. Grew up with dial-up internet, Saturday morning cartoons, and the golden age of anime. Remember waiting 10 minutes for a single image to load? That patience built character — and probably explains why I don't mind debugging for hours.
That katana floating on the left? That's my watchlist. From the raw emotion of One Piece to Samurai Jack's visual poetry, from the intensity of Attack on Titan to the brilliance of The Dark Knight — these stories shaped how I think about craft, persistence, and building something meaningful.
Most productive after midnight. There's something about the silence of 2 AM, when the world sleeps and the only sounds are keyboard clicks and lo-fi beats, that makes the code flow better. The night is when ideas become reality.
The Journey
A decade of building, breaking, and rebuilding
Started building websites for clients. WordPress, PHP, MySQL. Delivered 10+ projects.
Google Apps Script automation. Reporting dashboards. 30% efficiency gains.
PHP backend, MySQL, responsive UIs. Learning production-grade code.
Custom auth, RBAC, multi-tenant architecture. AWS deployments. 99.9% uptime.
E-commerce platforms, payment integrations, CI/CD. 40% faster deployments.
Morrie AI EdTech platform. LLMs, RAG, NestJS. Rs 1 Crore+ monthly revenue.
Full-stack AI solutions. Backend APIs, frontend apps, LLM integrations, and cloud deployments.
Architecting at the intersection of AI and enterprise systems.
My Principles
Thinking from first principles
Design systems that can handle 10x growth without rewriting. The best architecture is invisible — it just works.
If it needs a diagram to explain, it's too complex. Optimize for readability and maintainability over cleverness.
A working prototype beats a perfect spec. Get it in front of users fast, gather feedback, improve continuously.
Not just the code — the entire result. If it fails, it's on me. Accountability drives quality and builds trust.
The moment you think you know everything is the moment you stop growing. Every project teaches something new.
Tech Stack
Technical Expertise
My Toolkit
Featured Work
Key Projects
Things I've Built
Assessment Violations Analytics
Enterprise-grade remote proctoring platform with real-time face detection, liveness verification, and behavioral analysis. Production-deployed for compliance-focused organizations.
- Real-time face detection and spoof prevention
- Eye tracking and anomaly detection
- Event-driven architecture with sub-100ms latency
Local LLM Platform with RAG & Agents
Fully local AI system using Ollama. Multi-model orchestration with memory-aware, tool-capable agent execution chains built for real-world reliability.
- Multi-model orchestration (Mixtral, LLaMA 3, Qwen)
- RAG with custom knowledge bases and vector search
- Tool-calling agent execution chains
FlowKit — Visual Workflow Builder
A powerful visual workflow builder and execution engine for the browser. 70+ node types with real-time execution feedback and drag-and-drop interface.
- 70+ built-in node types with specialized executors
- Real-time execution with visual state indicators
- Export to JSON, Mermaid diagrams, or PNG
Multi-Tenant Dashboard Framework
Enterprise-grade UI framework with auto-resizing, drag-and-drop widgets for customizable dashboards. Built for LMS platforms and multi-tenant SaaS.
- Drag-and-drop widget placement with snap-to-grid
- Multi-tenant architecture with isolated configs
- Pre-built widget library for enterprise dashboards
react-markdown-pro
Enhanced React markdown component with syntax-highlighted code blocks, LaTeX math equations via KaTeX, and optimized image handling.
netlens
Lightweight, framework-agnostic network inspector for frontend apps. Zero-config setup for real-time request/response debugging.
Notepad AI
Voice notes app that runs in your macOS menu bar with AI-powered auto-correction. Global hotkey, multilingual support (English, Hindi, Hinglish), and Ollama integration.
- Menu bar app with global hotkey (⌘+Shift+V)
- AI auto-correction using local Ollama models
- Date-based organization with auto-save
QueryLens
Real-time database query monitoring for Node.js development. Visualize, analyze, and optimize your database queries during development.
- Real-time query visualization and timing
- N+1 query detection and slow query alerts
- Works with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB
...and dozens more that live in private repos, half-finished experiments, and ideas I never shipped. Some forgotten, some waiting for the right time.
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I'm always interested in discussing new projects, creative ideas, or opportunities to be part of something impactful.