Keerti Chidambar
Deshpande
I like problems where the constraints matter as much as the solution: systems that have to be fast, correct, and secure all at once. Currently building the backend of a multi-tenant cybersecurity training platform at CySecK, IISc Bengaluru.
About Me
Backend engineer building secure, multi-tenant systems, with one foot in AI/ML
Professional Journey
I like problems where the constraints matter as much as the solution: systems that have to be fast, correct, and secure all at once. Right now that means building the LMS Orchestrator Service at CySecK (IISc Bengaluru), the backend powering a multi-tenant cybersecurity training platform.
I've built the auth layer from scratch (RS256 JWT, bcrypt, brute-force protection, refresh token rotation), designed RBAC enforced at the database level, and architected multi-tenant data isolation across the platform, all in Node.js/Express and MongoDB, with AWS (S3, SES) handling storage and email.
Security is where a lot of my curiosity sits, and increasingly that means security and AI together: I keep one foot in AI/ML, NLP, LLMs, and text classification with BERT, because I think the most interesting engineering problems in the next few years will sit at the intersection of solid backend infrastructure and intelligent systems that need to run reliably, and safely, on top of it.
I'm currently preparing for the Anthropic Claude Certified Associate (CCA-F) certification, building on the Claude 101, Claude Code 101, and AI Fluency certifications I completed this year.
Technical Skills
Professional Experience
My journey through various roles in software development and AI/ML
Full Stack Engineer Associate
- •Building the backend for a multi-tenant cybersecurity training platform (Node.js, Express, MongoDB).
- •Built the auth system end-to-end with JWT (RS256), bcrypt hashing, refresh token rotation, and brute-force protection.
- •Designed database-enforced RBAC to prevent privilege-escalation vulnerabilities.
- •Integrated AWS S3 and SES for file storage and transactional emails.
- •Built REST APIs for course, lesson, and enrollment management, including copy-on-write content versioning.
Cloud Computing Intern
AI Engineer Intern
- •Worked on an AI-driven solution for lease contract analysis using OCR, NLP, and RAG pipelines.
- •Integrated SAP workflow to improve accuracy and reduce manual contract validation time.
- •Optimized processing pipelines to streamline contract lifecycle and decision-making.
Full Stack Developer Intern
- •Built CampusConnect, a MERN-based platform with modules for doubt forums, event updates, lost & found, and anonymous complaints.
- •Developed role-based dashboards and secure REST APIs using Express and MongoDB.
- •Focused on modular architecture and efficient integration of reusable components.
AI/ML Intern
- •Developed an ML model to predict concrete compressive strength from mix proportions and age.
- •Achieved a model precision of 92%, reducing the need for manual quality control in construction.
- •Improved prediction reliability using feature scaling and RMSE-based optimization.
Head of Media, IEEE Student Branch
Featured Projects
A showcase of my recent work in AI/ML and full-stack development
AI-Powered Interactive Robot (NAIN 2.0)
- •Building a voice-controlled robot integrating computer vision for object detection and face tracking.
- •Used OpenCV for vision pipelines and spaCy for intent recognition and natural voice response.
- •Part of the Karnataka Government's NAIN 2.0 initiative to drive innovation in smart systems and automation.
ChemXplore – Molecular Property Prediction Platform
- •Built a molecular property prediction workspace on top of the open-source ADMET-AI platform, which uses Chemprop-RDKit models trained on Therapeutics Data Commons datasets.
- •Worked across the Flask web layer and the prediction pipeline to explore ADMET properties (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, toxicity) for candidate compounds.
- •Containerised the application with Docker and Gunicorn for reproducible local and hosted runs.
CollabSync – Client-Service Management Web Application
- •Developed a full-fledged web app for service providers and clients to manage tasks, communication, and analytics.
- •Implemented rule-based dashboards, Firebase authentication, task assignment, and real-time updates using Firestore.
- •Designed an interactive analytics dashboard with Tailwind CSS and built with React + TypeScript.
IntelliScreen – AI-Based Job Screener
- •Designed an NLP-based system to match candidate resumes with job descriptions using TF-IDF and cosine similarity.
- •Integrated LLM (Gemma2b) for intelligent resume ranking and scoring.
- •Developed a clean and interactive UI for candidate shortlisting, and interview scheduling.
CampusConnect Web App
- •Built CampusConnect web app using MERN stack with modules like forums, lost & found, and complaints.
- •Developed scalable backend APIs using Express and MongoDB, enabling seamless data operations.
- •Focused on modular architecture and responsiveness using Bootstrap and React components.
Education
Academic background and qualifications in computer science
B.E – Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
- •Specialized in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
PCMB
Achievements & Certifications
Professional certifications and recognition in the field of technology
Claude Certified Associate – Foundations (CCA-F)
Anthropic
Currently preparing for the certification exam.
Certificate of Completion: Claude Code 101
Anthropic
Certificate of Completion: Claude 101
Anthropic
Certificate of Completion: AI Fluency Framework & Foundations
Anthropic
Large Language Models: Text Classification for NLP using BERT
LinkedIn Learning
Machine Learning Foundations
LinkedIn Learning
Virtual Agent Developer
IBM
Power BI Job Simulation
PwC Switzerland / Forage
Data Analytics Simulation
Forage
Agile Foundations
LinkedIn Learning
2nd Place – DBMS Mini Project
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