# Rishi Sankhla > Modern Full-Stack Developer | Software engineer 5+ years of experience | CTO Novora Solutions | CEO Ziva London Ltd | BSc computer science + Bachelor of Commerce Location: London, England, United Kingdom Profile: https://flows.cv/rishisankhla I am a Computer Science graduate from Goldsmiths, University of London, with a passion for building scalable, responsive, and dynamic web applications. As a modern Full-Stack MERN Developer, I specialize in crafting seamless solutions across the entire development lifecycle, combining cutting-edge frontend and backend technologies. Throughout my journey, I’ve worked on diverse projects, including full-stack web applications and innovative generative AI platforms. My recent work involved developing a React-based generative AI application, where I demonstrated my ability to integrate complex APIs with a robust, user-centric design. With strong expertise in React, Redux.js, Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, Express, MongoDB, Tailwind CSS, AWS, and Docker, I am proficient in designing and delivering high-performance, maintainable solutions. My ability to seamlessly integrate frontend and backend technologies allows me to build end-to-end systems that are scalable, secure, and efficient. Additionally, I leverage AI tools and automation to streamline workflows and enhance development efficiency. I am committed to continuous learning and staying at the forefront of technology trends, with a focus on delivering intuitive, impactful, and scalable applications. With a problem-solving mindset and a collaborative spirit, I’m excited to tackle new challenges and contribute to innovative full-stack development projects. Let’s connect to explore how I can add value to your team or project! ## Work Experience ### Software Engineer @ Iris Jan 2025 – Present | San Francisco, California, United States As the Lead Frontend Engineer at Iris, an AI-powered apartment rental platform based in San Francisco, I am responsible for architecting and developing the entire frontend application from the ground up. Iris leverages advanced AI search to help users discover the most relevant rental listings seamlessly. Designed and implemented a scalable frontend architecture using React.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS, ensuring a modern, responsive, and user-friendly experience. Integrated custom AI-driven search with backend services via REST API and gRPC, optimizing data flow and performance for real-time property recommendations. Collaborated closely with backend engineers working on FastAPI to align on APIs, ensure efficient data handling, and maintain a clean separation of concerns. Leading the development of a production-level codebase (~25,000+ lines of code projected within 3 months), focusing on maintainability, scalability, and performance. Established best practices for code quality, UI/UX consistency, and reusable components, creating a strong foundation for future product growth. This role allows me to combine deep technical expertise with product-driven problem-solving, helping Iris scale as a next-generation rental marketplace powered by AI. ### Director/CTO @ Novora Solutions Jan 2025 – Present | New York, United States As the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Novora Solutions, I lead and manage our technical teams across multiple disciplines, including AI & Machine Learning, System Design, Backend, Frontend, and Cloud Architecture. My primary focus is ensuring that Novora Solutions delivers high-quality, scalable, and innovative software solutions tailored to the unique needs of each client. Key responsibilities include: - Overseeing the technical strategy and ensuring all projects align with the latest industry trends and best practices. - Directly collaborating with clients alongside the CEO to understand their business goals and offer optimized and cost-effective software solutions, balancing technical excellence with business efficiency. - Facilitating client workshops together with our engineering teams to define clear digital blueprints and software architectures, ensuring seamless alignment between business objectives and technical execution. - Driving the adoption of modern technologies like AI agents, LLMs, cloud-native systems, and full-stack frameworks to ensure our solutions are future-ready. - Building a collaborative and innovation-driven culture within the tech team to continuously improve processes, code quality, and delivery timelines. At Novora Solutions, my role extends beyond just managing technology — I act as a bridge between business vision and technical reality, helping clients transform ideas into scalable and successful software products. ### Director/CEO @ Ziva London Ltd Jan 2024 – Present | London Area, United Kingdom As the founding director of Ziva London Ltd, I am responsible for all major executive decisions, driving the vision and growth of our London-based e-commerce jewellery store. Ziva London specializes in elegant, hand-crafted jewellery made from sterling silver and gold, featuring exquisite American stones and globally sourced gems. My role encompasses strategic planning, operations, and brand development, ensuring that our business consistently reflects our commitment to quality, sophistication, and exceptional customer experience. ### Software Engineer @ home atmosphere Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | India Developed full stack ERP web application using React, TypeScript, Node.js, Express.js, Python, MongoDB and AWS services. Collaborated with cross-functional agile team to build inventory management and analytics features for business users. Designed MongoDB schemas and AWS DynamoDB tables to store and query inventory, sales, and user data. Built REST APIs with Node.js and Express to enable CRUD operations on inventory and order data. Implemented React Redux architecture for state management across the application. Containerized full-stack apps with Docker and Kubernetes for robust deployments. Optimized front-end application performance achieving 30% faster load times. Documented REST API specifications, app architecture and operational procedures. ### Laboratory Support Assistant – Computing Department @ Goldsmiths, University of London Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | London, England, United Kingdom Facilitated the development of dynamic web applications and game projects for 100+ students, assisting in deploying ML models for game projects, taught crucial SWE concepts & DSA. Utilized a range of languages and frameworks such as JavaScript, jQuery, React.js, Node.js, P5.js, Python, Flask, SKLearn, TensorFlow. Collaborated with PhD professors and senior lecturers in the university's computing department on research papers concerning student engagement and retention theory. Used deep and machine learning models such as Logistic Regression, RNN, XGBoost, SVM, and clustering for predictive modelling and complex pattern recognition. (publication in progress) ### Backend Engineering virtual internship @ Lyft Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | United Kingdom Planned and developed unit-test code, understood the production-code process and files, and presented a UML diagram for new internal architecture with added functionality. Utilised javascript libraries like Jasmine, Cypress, Jest, Chai to write test cases for TDD & BDD methodologies. Conducted code review and optimized application performance through refactoring Python code and improving Django architecture. Learned and engaged in the core concepts of backend engineering like software architecture, refactoring, unit-testing, test driven development. ### Technology Intern @ Bright Network Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 | United Kingdom Virtually participated in a joint partner-program amongst Amazon, Google, Accenture, Goldman Sachs, Bloomberg, and Vodafone. Developed a program for and recorded customer statistics and developed/presented a multi-step development plan to deploy full-stack facial-recognition software within the banking app for an extra layer of customer security. ### Machine Learning Intern @ C G Technosoft Pvt Ltd Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India Worked closely with the project manager & demonstrated advanced skill in Python programming, debugging, and data analysis in jupyter notebook. Took initiative to collaborate with backend team and learnt to build GraphQL APIs, designed GraphQL schema and used Apollo client to integrate AI models with web apps. Learned and implemented major machine learning algorithms to construct prediction models for the client forecasting tool. Used frameworks and libraries like TensorFlow, SKLearn, Django. ## Education ### BSc Computer science (Hons) in Machine learning and Artificial intelligence Goldsmiths, University of London ### BCom - Bachelor of Commerce in Business Administration and Management, General Jai Narain Vyas University ### senior secondary schooling delhi public school jodhpur ### secondary schooling delhi public school jodhpur ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/rishisankhla --- Source: https://flows.cv/rishisankhla JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/rishisankhla/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-05