Kiran Gopalakrishnan
About Kiran Gopalakrishnan
Kiran Gopalakrishnan is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development and architecture. He has worked at various companies in Montreal, Canada, and currently contributes to Caddie, where he plays a key role in establishing the technical direction and infrastructure.
Work at Caddie AI
Kiran Gopalakrishnan currently holds the position of Senior Software Engineer at Caddie, where he has been employed since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for building and owning the frontend, backend, and infrastructure components of applications. He played a pivotal role in setting up the initial infrastructure and codebase, establishing the architecture and technical direction for the company. Kiran focuses on fostering a high-velocity engineering culture within the organization, utilizing technologies such as NestJS, NextJS, Terraform, AWS, and GCP.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to his current role at Caddie, Kiran Gopalakrishnan gained extensive experience in software development across various companies. He worked at Planned as a Software Development Team Lead for 10 months in 2021 and as a Senior Software Developer for 8 months in the same year. His tenure at Tempo as a Senior Software Developer lasted for 3 years from 2018 to 2021. Additionally, he served at Nuance Communications as a Senior Software Developer for 2 years from 2016 to 2018 and at Antinom Technologies as a Senior Software Engineer for 2 years from 2014 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Kiran Gopalakrishnan earned a Bachelor of Computer Applications degree from Bharathiar University, where he studied Computer Science from 2011 to 2014. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in software engineering. Kiran has experience working with advanced language models such as GPT-4, Llama 2, and AWS Bedrock, which enhances his capabilities in developing innovative software solutions.
Technical Skills and Technologies
In his current role at Caddie, Kiran Gopalakrishnan utilizes a range of modern technologies and frameworks. His technical skills include proficiency in NestJS, NextJS, Terraform, AWS, and GCP. These technologies enable him to effectively contribute to the development and maintenance of complex software systems. Kiran's experience with advanced language models further complements his technical skill set, allowing him to implement cutting-edge solutions in his projects.