Kumar Shivendu 🚀
About Kumar Shivendu 🚀
Kumar Shivendu is a Software Engineer specializing in Performance and Integrations at Qdrant, where he has worked since 2023. He has a diverse background in software engineering and AI research, with experience at various companies including Google Summer of Code, FamPay, and SuperTokens.
Work at Qdrant
Currently, Kumar Shivendu serves as a Software Engineer specializing in Performance and Integrations at Qdrant. He has been in this role since 2023, working remotely from Berlin, Germany. His responsibilities include maintaining integrations with various development tools and the machine learning ecosystem, notably with Langchain and Llamaindex. This position highlights his expertise in enhancing the performance of software systems and ensuring seamless integration with existing technologies.
Education and Expertise
Kumar Shivendu completed his Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Computer Science at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bhilai, from 2018 to 2022. His educational background provides a strong foundation in software engineering principles and practices. He has developed a keen interest in automating content generation using generative AI and exploring Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) techniques, showcasing his commitment to advancing his technical skills.
Background
Kumar Shivendu has a diverse professional background in software engineering and AI research. He began his career as a Data Scientist at IIT Mandi in 2019 for two months. He then transitioned to Logy.AI, where he worked as an AI Researcher in 2020. Following this, he held software engineering roles at FamPay from 2021 to 2022 and SuperTokens from 2022 to 2023. His experience includes a notable stint as a GSoC Student at Software Heritage in 2021, where he developed advanced search features for managing extensive open-source metadata.
Achievements
During his time as a GSoC Student at Software Heritage, Kumar Shivendu developed advanced search features that processed metadata from over 250 million open-source repositories and 16 billion files, achieving a response time of under 3 milliseconds. This project demonstrates his capability in handling large datasets and optimizing search functionalities. Additionally, he built his first software product at the age of 13 by reverse engineering APIs, illustrating his early engagement with technology and software development.
Professional Contributions
Kumar Shivendu actively contributes to India's largest generative AI group, led by NirantK. This involvement facilitates discussions among leading builders and investors in the generative AI space, reflecting his commitment to staying engaged with industry developments and networking with professionals in the field. His proactive approach to career opportunities includes openness to engineering roles in leading startups within the DevTools space.