Hey! I am Akash Rane based in NYC. I enjoy building things end-to-end from data pipelines and machine learning models to full-stack applications that actually get used in production.
Right now at Shoptaki, I’m working on a Smart ID platform where I use ML for KYC and liveness detection, and I’ve been diving deep into LLM-based systems (RAG, LangChain) to make healthcare data more accessible and useful. I also build real-time features using WebSockets, so a lot of what I do lives at the intersection of AI + systems + product.
I like working across the stack whether it’s React/FastAPI on the frontend/backend, training models with XGBoost or Prophet, or setting up pipelines and dashboards for real-time data. I’ve also spent a good amount of time making sure things actually work reliably with testing, CI/CD, and automation.
Some fun stuff I’ve built includes a supply chain control tower with an LLM assistant, a financial analytics platform using microservices, and even a real-time multiplayer game with full test automation.
I’m always interested in solving real-world problems with data and building systems that scale. Currently exploring full-time roles in Software Engineering, Data Science, or ML Engineering in NYC happy to connect!
