Hi, I'm Ani
I build high-performance systems and ship products that matter.
Synopsis
I'm a systems-focused software engineer that can move up and down the stack to build deterministic applications. I also create some content in my spare time.
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Experience
Dec 2025 · Present · San Francisco, CA
Software Engineering Intern
Aparavi
- Enabled non-technical users to trigger C++ workflows via natural language prompts by designing a custom Model Context Protocol (MCP) server.
- Deployed core product updates to AWS EC2 and on-premise instances as part of a high-stakes 8-person infrastructure migration.
- Automated environment stability checks by developing a testing pipeline to audit 30+ dependency files for version conflicts.
Sep 2025 · Dec 2025 · Chicago, IL
Software Engineer (Contract)
Lurvay
- Engineered a referral system by implementing server-side validation in Firebase to block duplicate credit exploits.
Sep 2024 · Jun 2025 · Chicago, IL
Software Engineer (Part-Time)
University of Illinois Chicago
- Executed the migration of critical university React/PHP/ASP.NET systems (50k weekly users) from CentOS to RHEL.
- Developed Python ETL scripts to sanitize and migrate terabytes of legacy data into centralized SQL Server clusters.
- Architected and maintained 4 mission-critical web applications, managing the full SDLC from deployment to ongoing performance tuning.
Jun 2025 · Sep 2025 · Chicago, IL
Founding Engineer
Shiplo
- Achieved 99.9% workflow completion rate by engineering a fault-tolerant Python state machine that recovers from browser execution errors.
- Maintained sub-200ms latency under heavy load by deploying asynchronous worker queues to decouple execution from the API.
- Shipped weekly full-stack product iterations (React/Python), growing user base from 0 to 304 users in four weeks.
Achievements
Hack With Chicago 2025
1st in city · Project: LiveAD
WildHacks
1st Place · 450+ participants · Project: Waddl
SparkHacks
1st place · 400+ participants · Project: Raydar
MHacks
Honorable Mention to 1st Place · 750+ participants · Project: Rockefeller
Uncommon Hacks
2nd place · 150+ participants · Project: Midas
HopHacks
Top 10 · 300+ participants · Project: Hermes
NASA Space Apps Chicago
Top 10 in city · Project: EcoSteps
Dean's List
Dean's List for Academic Excellence - 2024 to 2025
Class of 1965 Scholarship
Hometown scholarship for academic excellence
Roy H. Pollack Scholarship
College scholarship for academic excellence
Projects
Limit Order Book
High-Frequency Matching Engine
Limit Order Book
Feb. 2026 · Feb. 2026
High-Frequency Matching Engine
Achieved O(1) order-matching sustaining multi-GB/s throughput by engineering an intrusive doubly linked list and sparse array architecture.
Reduced median latency by 3.8x (82ns < 315ns) as measured by rdtsc benchmarking by implementing cache-line padding and pre-allocated order pools.
Developed a validation suite achieving 100% logic coverage by integrating a Python market-data simulator with a C++ GoogleTest backend.
LaneRunner
Vectorized High-Speed Data Parser
LaneRunner
Feb. 2026 · Feb. 2026
Vectorized High-Speed Data Parser
Developed a CSV/JSON parser using ARM NEON intrinsics to achieve multi-gigabyte per second throughput on Apple Silicon.
Optimized data throughput by implementing branchless programming and loop unrolling to maximize CPU pipeline saturation.
Leveraged ILP to process multiple data points per clock cycle, significantly reducing latency compared to standard iterative parsers.
ByteForge
Custom High-Performance Memory Allocator
ByteForge
Jan. 2026 · Jan. 2026
Custom High-Performance Memory Allocator
Designed a high-throughput malloc replacement utilizing a Hybrid Arena and Buddy Allocator to minimize fragmentation.
Implemented manual memory management via mmap and sbrk, optimizing for bitwise alignment and virtual memory page boundaries.
Eliminated overhead by bypassing standard library heap allocation, providing deterministic O(1) allocation for fixed-size blocks.
Haggl
Dec. 2025 · Dec. 2025
AI Procurement Autopilot for SMBs
Built a DAG-based orchestration engine to translate natural language into deterministic procurement plans.
Integrated Coinbase CDP with embedding-based evaluation to allow AI agents to authorize secure payments to best vendor.
Connected Vapi and Vonage APIs to enable real-time voice-driven automation for enterprise procurement.
Links
Janus
Dec. 2025 · Dec. 2025
Natural Language Federated Query Engine
Built a Java 21 Spring Boot execution service that parallelizes SQL and HTTP requests across disparate data sources.
Designed a deterministic query planner to merge heterogeneous results into a unified schema at runtime.
Links
Pokédex
Nov. 2025 · Nov. 2025
Pokemon Eval-first Universal Search
Combined Qdrant vector search with Neo4j graph traversals using RRF weighting to improve answer accuracy.
Architected a FastAPI pipeline to process and vectorize PDFs, images, and audio into a single index.
Built a Next.js dashboard for real-time graph exploration and debugging of AI evaluation logs.
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Highlighted Skills
Infrastructure
Courses
Major
CS111 · Program Design I
Introduction to programming concepts and computational thinking.
MATH180 · Calculus I
Basics of differential and integral calculus.
CS141 · Program Design II
Intermediate programming techniques and software development.
CS151 · Foundations of Computing
Overview of computing principles and computer system fundamentals.
MATH181 · Calculus II
Continuation of calculus covering integration, sequences, and series.
IE342 · Probability & Stat for Engr
Probability and statistics with applications tailored for engineering.
CS211 · Programming Practicum
Hands-on projects applying programming skills in real-world scenarios.
CS251 · Data Structures
Study of data organization methods and algorithm efficiency.
MATH210 · Calculus III
Multivariable calculus and advanced integration techniques.
ENGR100 · CS Success Seminar - FYF
Seminar focused on developing academic and career success skills in CS.
General Education
BIOS110 · Biol of Cells & Organisms
Introduction to cell biology and the structure of living organisms.
BIOS120 · Populations & Communities
Study of population dynamics and ecological communities.
CHEM100 · Chemistry and Life
Fundamentals of chemistry as it relates to biological processes.
PHYS1 · AP Physics 1
Fundamental physics principles for non-majors.
POLS101 · Intro to American Government
Overview of the U.S. political system and government structure.
PSCH100 · Introductory Psychology
Foundational concepts in human behavior and psychological theory.
STAT101 · Introduction to Statistics
Basic statistical methods and data analysis techniques.
ENGL160 · Composition I
Fundamentals of academic writing and composition.
ENGL161 · Composition II
Advanced academic writing and communication skills.
ENGL101 · Intro to Literature
Survey of literary works with an emphasis on analysis and interpretation.
ENGL105 · Intro to Fiction
Examination of narrative techniques and storytelling in fiction.
CL100 · Greek Civilization
Study of ancient Greek history, culture, and contributions.
HON122 · Hon Core Ind & Soc / World Cu
Interdisciplinary honors course on individual, society, and world cultures.
THTR102 · Introduction to Theatre
Exploration of theatrical arts, history, and performance techniques.
Outside the IDE
Hobbies
Cinema
Interstellar is a favorite
Reading
Books of all kinds, no set genre
Swimming and Calisthenics
Staying active
Writing
A nice story is a good break from coding