Vraj Shah
About Vraj Shah
Vraj Shah is an Architect and Team Lead with extensive experience in scaling AI systems and enhancing team productivity. He has a background in software engineering and research, having worked at Kaleyra and ISRO, and holds a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Engineering from NMIMS.
Work at Kaleyra
Vraj Shah has held multiple roles at Kaleyra, showcasing a progressive career path within the organization. He began as a Software Engineer Professional from 2019 to 2020, followed by a position as Innovator from 2020 to 2021. He then transitioned to an Engineering Manager role focused on chatbots for eight months in 2021. Currently, he serves as an Architect and Team Lead, a position he has held since 2021. Throughout his tenure, he has contributed to significant projects, including the development of live dashboarding tools and the redesign of scalable chatbots.
Education and Expertise
Vraj Shah earned a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Computer Engineering from SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), completing his studies from 2015 to 2019. His educational background has provided a strong foundation for his career in technology and engineering. He has developed expertise in scaling AI systems, demonstrated by his ability to handle 100 million requests in a day, and has experience in deploying code in high-stakes environments, such as during his research role at ISRO.
Background
Before joining Kaleyra, Vraj Shah worked at the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) for four months in 2018, where he was involved in research and development. His role at ISRO included deploying a piece of code on the Moon, highlighting his involvement in significant technological advancements. This experience contributed to his skill set in high-performance computing and innovative engineering solutions.
Achievements
Vraj Shah has achieved notable successes in his career, particularly in the area of AI system scalability. He successfully redesigned a chatbot to be horizontally scalable, achieving a transactions per second (TPS) rate of 1000 and reducing AWS costs by $823 per month. Additionally, he created live dashboarding tools that led to a 35% reduction in P99 latencies, demonstrating his ability to enhance system performance and efficiency. He has also fostered a high-performance culture within his teams, improving productivity and removing technical impediments.