# Sankirth Kalahasti

> Software Engineer | Distributed Systems · Backend · AI Tooling | NYU Tandon MS in Computer Engineering

Location: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/sankirthkalahasti

Hi, I'm Sankirth Kalahasti and i'm a graduate student at NYU Tandon pursuing an M.S. in Computer Engineering, with a strong foundation in backend engineering, cloud infrastructure, and applied machine learning. My work spans secure microservice architectures, LLM-integrated systems, and full-stack applications deployed at scale.

Most recently, I interned at RootAccess.ai, where I:
	•	Built a scalable, multi-tenant backend platform from scratch using PostgreSQL, Redis, and Docker
	•	Integrated secure Auth0 authentication (M2M + native flows) across services
	•	Deployed a remote MCP server to support AI-assisted embedded workflows using Altium/Nexar APIs
	•	Refactored the React frontend to improve latency, UX, and developer onboarding

Separately, I’m building PennyWise, a micro-investing platform that rounds up spare change into ETF purchases. The platform features:
	•	Modular microservices (Express.js + PostgreSQL + Redis + Kafka)
	•	gRPC communication and MCP-based context access for an LLM-powered chatbot
	•	Auth0-based OAuth2 + RBAC + 2FA flows
	•	CI/CD pipelines deployed on AWS EKS following DevSecOps principles

I also developed a full-stack cruise booking platform for a fictional travel company using Django, React, MySQL, and Redis, supporting secure role-based access for customers, agents, and admins.

Currently enrolled in advanced coursework including High-Performance Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Cloud Computing, and Internet Architecture. Open to opportunities in backend engineering, AI infrastructure, and distributed systems.

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer Intern @ Tiny Archives
Jan 2026 – Present

### Graduate Assistant @ New York University
Jan 2024 – Present | New York, New York, United States
As an Awareness Assistant, I support the IT Office of Global Privacy and Data Strategy (GPDS) at NYU by contributing to global awareness campaigns aimed at enhancing data security and privacy practices across the university. I assist in developing targeted messaging and outreach initiatives that engage the NYU community on critical topics such as data protection and compliance with privacy regulations.

In this role, I collaborate with cross-functional teams, help create communication materials (e.g., presentations, reports, and surveys), and contribute to strategy development for privacy campaigns. Additionally, I support the Enterprise Architecture team by maintaining the application inventory, aligning technology investments with business goals, and assisting with various projects to ensure smooth operations.

### Software Engineer @ Root Access
Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 | New York, New York, United States
As a software engineer intern at Root Access I worked on the following:

1. Implemented a retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelineusing Boundary’s BAMLfor structured semantic search and prompt validation, reducing hallucinations in hardware specification generation and improving output consistency for engineering workflows.
2. Built and deployed a multi-tenant backend with PostgreSQL + Prisma, Redis caching, and Auth0 authentication, deployed on AWS ECS for pilot customers including Mitsubishi and East West Manufacturing.
3. Refactored React frontend with useContext and useMemo, enabling streaming responses and dynamic layouts, which reduced onboarding defects by 40% and response latency by 30%.
4. Automated hardware design synchronization via a containerized MCP serverwith an XML netlist parser and Altium/Nexar API integration, enabling real-time component updates across active projects.

### Embedded Engineer I @ Honeywell
Jan 2021 – Jan 2024
As an Embedded Engineer at Honeywell, I developed and contributed to innovative solutions that enhanced product testing, automation, and system performance. Key achievements include:

1. Developed a C++ emulator based on the LoRaWAN technology stack, addressing critical component shortages and enabling timely testing for a new product.
2. Led the automation of Centralized Fault Display System (CFDS) verification using Python, OpenCV, and Tesseract, improving efficiency in the testing process.
3. Designed and implemented a performance test application for Experion PKS DCS, significantly enhancing stability testing and reliability.
4. Created a Python testbed audit tool using Pandas, improving testing dependency validation and reducing post-release defects.
5. Managed the software testing lifecycle, verifying over 300 defects and achieving a notable reduction in post-release defects.
6. Championed automation initiatives that streamlined processes and reduced manual effort, contributing to improved product reliability.

### Technical Intern @ Honeywell
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India


## Education
### Master's degree in Computer Engineering
New York University
Jan 2024 – Jan 2026

### Bachelor of Engineering - BE in Electronics and Instrumentation engineering
B. M. S. College of Engineering
Jan 2017 – Jan 2021


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sankirthk
- Website: https://sankirth-kalahasti.framer.website/

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Last updated: 2026-04-01