Sumedh Pimplikar — Portfolio

TARGET 01 // ABOUT

SUMEDH PIMPLIKAR

Software Engineer | SDE

Atlanta, Georgia

HOBBIES

KickboxingGuitarWritingCodingSkatingTravellingReading

ACHIEVEMENTS

Knight on LeetCode
Achieved Knight tier through consistent competitive problem-solving.
Track Chair — College Conference
Selected to lead a technical track at the college conference.
Web Master — ISTE Cell, CESA
Led web development initiatives for ISTE Cell under CESA.

WHO I AM

I'm Sumedh Pimplikar, a software engineer focused on building reliable distributed systems and developer-facing tooling. I care about clean abstractions, observability, and shipping software that holds up under real production load.

WHAT I DO

I design and operate backend services at scale, event pipelines, storage layers, and APIs handling tens of thousands of requests per second. I also work across the stack: TypeScript/React on the frontend, Go and Node.js on the backend, and Postgres, Kafka, and Redis underneath.

FOCUS AREAS

Distributed SystemsBackend ArchitectureCloud InfrastructureDeveloper ToolingAPI DesignObservability

BY THE NUMBERS

YEARS EXPERIENCE

COMMITS (LIFETIME)

4,000

PROJECTS SHIPPED

RESEARCH PAPERS PUBLISHED

LEETCODE QUESTIONS SOLVED

930

PEAK RPS HANDLED

30k

TEAMS LED

LANGUAGES

CURRENT ROLE

Founder & SDE

EscapeAI · March 2026 to Present

Building EscapeAI from the ground up, leading product direction and engineering across the stack.

TARGET 02 // ARSENAL

TypeScript

JavaScript

Python

Rust

Java

C++

React

Next.js

Node.js

GraphQL

REST APIs

Postgres

Redis

Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Terraform

CI/CD

System Design

PyTorch

TensorFlow

LLMs / RAG

MLOps

Data Structures

Security

TARGET 03 // PROJECTS

CodeBlock

TanStack StartReact 19TypeScriptCodeMirror 6SupabaseJudge0Vercel AI SDK

A full-stack, multi-language IDE that securely runs Python, C++, Java, JavaScript, and my custom SumoLang. It combines Big-O complexity analysis, AI error explanations, test-case diffs, saved and shareable snippets, a whiteboard, typing trainer, and eight visual themes in one developer-focused workspace.

REPO VISIT

Better Minesweeper

React.jsCSSNode.jsExpress.jsMongoDBJSON

A fully responsive, interactive Minesweeper app built with React, Node.js, Express, and MongoDB. Features multiple game modes, customizable flags, in-game music, achievements, and seamless game data storage for a smooth user experience. Sleek UI and animations make it great for casual and competitive players. Multiplayer coming soon.

REPO VISIT

FreeCrafter — Image Generation Tool

ReactPythonHuggingFacePyTorchGAN

An image generation studio powered by six Hugging Face inference endpoints spanning diverse models and environments, plus a custom-built GAN trained from scratch for original, in-house image synthesis. Designed for fast experimentation across multiple generative backends from a single unified interface.

REPO VISIT

PokeDex

React.jsTensorFlowCNNCSSPythonMachine LearningFlask

A React-based Pokédex featuring a library of 120 Pokémon with 3D Blender models, fluid animations, and a creative, responsive UI. Includes gym data, voice and audio integration, and Pokémon detection using a TensorFlow CNN with 96% accuracy. Combines real-time PokéAPI data with locally stored JSON for enhanced performance and custom content. Note: the CNN detection system is currently offline due to hosting limits reached.

REPO VISIT

CloudCannon — Cloud Storage & File Manipulation

ReactViteCSSSupabasePako

A minimalist, high-performance cloud storage app with two-step auth, upload/rename/download (ZIP) and shareable links, smart sorting by date and type, and a Laboratory Mode for in-browser image compression and text editing saved as safe copies. Clean, fast, and responsive across devices.

REPO VISIT

SatCom — Satellite Image Compression

ReactPythonDCTHuffman

A web app that intelligently reduces the size of high-resolution satellite images using DCT and Huffman encoding while preserving visual quality. Enables faster storage, smoother transmission, and efficient handling of large-scale geospatial data through simple, user-friendly compression tools.

REPO VISIT

Scholar Search

FastAPIReactPythonOpenAlexSemantic Scholar

Full-stack FastAPI and React app to search, filter, and analyze papers from OpenAlex and Semantic Scholar. Features charts, bookmarks, CSV export, and advanced filters for streamlined academic research.

REPO VISIT

Anantya Tech Fest Website

React.jsCSSMongoDB

Built by a skilled team of six with React.js and CSS, this responsive website showcases event details, schedules, and media for Anantya Techfest 2025. MongoDB manages large file storage, ensuring smooth media delivery. The site is optimized for all devices, delivering an engaging, user-friendly experience embodying the techfest's innovative spirit.

REPO VISIT

PillowTalk — Dear Diary

MongoDBExpressReactNode.js

PillowTalk is a secure, full-stack digital diary, meticulously crafted with the MERN stack. It offers a private space for your thoughts, leveraging sentiment analysis based on moods for tailored prompts. With robust 2-step verification, your entries are kept exceptionally private. It's a powerfully personal tool, helping you grow with each entry.

REPO VISIT

TARGET 04 // EXPERIENCE

Mar 2026 — Present
Self-employed
Founder @ EscapeAI
Building EscapeAI, an AI-powered, context-aware communication platform focused on enhancing safety and clarity in critical situations through adaptive calling and intelligent features. EscapeAI, your exit strategy, automated.
SKILLS
Entrepreneurship · Software Development · Product Strategy · AI/ML · System Design · Leadership
Aug 2025 — Present
Contract
Lead Software Developer @ Skillyug Education Trust
Developing Prepmark by Skillyug, a web-based exam preparation platform designed to support underprivileged students preparing for the NMMS (National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship) exam. Built specifically for 50,000+ Marathi-medium learners, providing accessible practice resources tailored to a regional scholarship examination that significantly impacts students' educational opportunities.
SKILLS
Software Development · Team Leadership · Full-Stack Development · EdTech · Product Ownership
Oct 2024 — Nov 2025
Full-time
Head Coordinator & Web Master @ Indian Society for Technical Education
Led the student chapter as Head Coordinator while concurrently serving as Web Master. Coordinated technical events, managed cross-functional teams, and built and maintained the chapter's web presence.
SKILLS
Team Leadership · Teamwork · Event Management · Web Development · Public Speaking
Aug 2025 — Nov 2025
Internship
Software Development Intern @ Fair Share IT Services Pvt Ltd
Contributed to improving internal development workflows and application efficiency. Developed a web-based tool to streamline internal document handling, worked on code maintainability, and implemented SEO best practices. Gained hands-on experience with Firebase and backend development using PHP and Laravel, while further strengthening React.js skills through real-world project work.
SKILLS
PHP · Laravel · React.js · Firebase · SEO
Jun 2025
Internship
Software Development Intern @ PCCOE (In-house)
Completed an in-house internship under faculty mentorship developing a web crawler–based research indexing system for the department. The platform automatically retrieves and aggregates faculty research publications from Google Scholar using SerpAPI, enabling centralized access to research outputs. Implemented searchable listings, bookmarking, Excel export, and a responsive interface, delivered as a full-stack web application for departmental use.
SKILLS
Software Development · Software Documentation · Web Scraping · Full-Stack Development
Oct 2024 — Jul 2025
Full-time
Documentation Team Head @ International Relations Cell, PCCOE
Led the documentation team, overseeing content quality, structure, and delivery timelines across all international engagement initiatives of the institute.
SKILLS
Documentation · Team Leadership · Content Strategy · Communication · Coordination
Nov 2023 — Oct 2024
Full-time
Documentation Team Member @ International Relations Cell, PCCOE
Contributed to drafting, reviewing, and maintaining documentation for international collaborations, MoUs, and events hosted by the institute.
SKILLS
Documentation · Teamwork · Writing · Coordination

TARGET 05 // EDUCATION

Expected 2029

M.S. Computer Science

Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

Specialisation in AI

GPA to be established

2022 - 2026

B.Tech. Computer Engineering

Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering, Pune

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

Data Structures & Algorithms · Operating Systems · Computer Networks · Database Management Systems · Object-Oriented Programming · Software Engineering · Artificial Intelligence · Cloud Computing · System Design

First Class with Distinction

2022

Grade 12 (Higher Secondary, Science, PCM)

Kamalnayan Bajaj Higher Secondary School, Pune

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

Physics · Chemistry · Mathematics · English · Computer Science

Maharashtra State Board

2020

Grade 10 (Secondary)

City International School, Pimpri, Pune

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

Mathematics · Science · Social Studies · English · Hindi

CBSE Board

TARGET 06 // RECOMMENDATIONS

Dr. Ganesh Kadam

Faculty, Computer Vision

Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering, Pune

2025

"Sumedh led a rigorous image-generation project in my Computer Vision course. His team explored pretrained diffusion models, fine-tuned existing architectures, and built a custom GAN from scratch to generate novel images. As the group leader and main developer, he kept the team coordinated, met with me regularly for feedback, and drove the work to a polished final delivery. The project earned a perfect 10 out of 10 with an O grade, and it was clear that his technical ownership and consistency made the difference."

Mrs. Mehzabin Pathan

Faculty, Software Testing and Quality Assurance

Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering, Pune

2025

"Sumedh was one of the most dependable students I have mentored in Software Testing and Quality Assurance. He was always willing to help with extra academic work, showed up consistently, and led his group with maturity. For the semester project, his team built a research-paper scraper that was functionally tested across a wide range of inputs and edge cases. The demonstration was thorough, the documentation was clean, and the project scored among the highest in the batch. His discipline and attention to detail stood out throughout the course."

Dr. Amruta Pawar

Faculty, Agile Project Management

Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering, Pune

2025

"In my Agile Project Management course, Sumedh led a team that developed CloudCannon, a cloud storage and file manipulation platform that counted for the entire semester grade. He handled end-to-end documentation, sprint artifacts, and the final presentation with confidence. The product was well scoped, the team was proactive and in sync, and every member's strengths were used effectively. When I asked questions, it was clear he understood the work deeply rather than relying on surface answers. The group earned a 10 out of 10 with an O grade."

Dr. Pankaj Mali

Faculty, Remote Sensing and GIS

Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering, Pune

2025

"Sumedh led a five-member team on a GIS research paper examining forest fires in Los Angeles through satellite imagery and spatial analysis. They identified clear trends, mapped affected regions, and proposed innovative, practical ways to reduce damage. What impressed me most was their out-of-the-box thinking; ideas that other groups hesitated to voice were central to their work. Sumedh was disciplined, hardworking, and made sure the research was backed by solid data. The project received a perfect 10 out of 10 with an O grade."

Dr. Mahadev Kadam

Faculty, Physics

Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering, Pune

2022

"I guided Sumedh's group in their first-year research paper on quantum computing, and even at that early stage his dedication was remarkable. He was punctual, genuinely curious, and kept improving the draft through every round of feedback. The group explored the topic with unusual depth for first-year students and earned a perfect 10 out of 10 with an O grade, a result only a handful of teams achieved. His willingness to listen, revise, and push the work further left a strong impression on me."