Aakash Kumar
AI Product Engineer, Startup Operator, and Full Stack Architect. Building AI systems, fintech infrastructure, and internet products — from zero to scale.
4+
Years Building
20+
Products Shipped
6
Industries
From engineer to operator.
The throughline: building products that matter, at every scale.
National Institute of Technology, Warangal
B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering · 2018–2022
The foundation was laid at NIT Warangal, one of India's premier Institutes of National Importance. But the real education happened outside the classroom — co-founding CybSec NITW and BugClaim, organizing PhantomCTF (the campus's first hacking competition), leading the Startup Cell at Innovation Garage, building for IEEE and Ronin Racing. By graduation, he'd already founded ventures, led teams, and earned a global reputation in cybersecurity.
The Hacker-to-Builder Arc
Cybersecurity → Product Engineering
Ranked #1 in India and top 5 globally on HackTheBox among 400K+ hackers. Built WeaponHEX (a CTF toolkit), Cynux Security OS, and the CybSec NITW platform. Won two EthGlobal hackathons. Filed an Australian patent for ML-based duplicate vulnerability detection. The pattern was undeniable: identify complex systems, understand them at depth, and build something that outlasts you. This instinct carried into everything that followed.
International Web3 Engineer
Safle · Calmverse · The Global Stage
First professional role: Senior Frontend Developer at QuickSell in Mumbai. Then the leap to Web3 — built a crypto wallet at Safle, working remotely with a team in Abu Dhabi. Co-founded Calmverse, a Web3 metaverse for mental health. Shipped products across borders, blockchains, and time zones. These weren't freelance gigs — they were an apprenticeship in building global products for real users.
Startup Operator
CTO of CloneMyTrips → Successful Acquisition
Took the CTO role at CloneMyTrips — an AI-powered travel platform. Designed the architecture from scratch, led engineering, managed product scaling, and worked directly with founders to execute the vision. The platform connected travel influencers with audiences through AI-curated itineraries. The outcome: built, scaled, and successfully acquired. Going from zero to acquired isn't theory — it's lived experience.
AI at Scale
Head of AI at WanderOn · Strengthened AI → ₹54 Cr Series A
Joined WanderOn to strengthen and lead their AI capabilities. The company subsequently raised ₹54 Cr Series A, validating the AI-first direction. Building systems that automate operations, power product intelligence, and reshape customer workflows. LLM applications, AI agents, RAG systems, multi-agent orchestration — all in production, not demos.
Full Stack Architect
AI · Web3 · Fintech · Cybersecurity · Infrastructure
The throughline is clear: complex systems, elegantly engineered — across every domain. AI agents and RAG pipelines on Solana. Zero-knowledge identity on Celo. BNPL infrastructure on Hedera. Crypto wallets. DeFi terminals. Token launchpads. E-voting on blockchain. Not because they're buzzwords — because each one solved a real problem. The stack changes. The mindset doesn't.
Impact, measured.
Milestones across engineering, competition, leadership, and innovation.
2x EthGlobal Winner
Won multiple EthGlobal hackathons, competing against top Web3 builders worldwide.
Top 5 HackTheBox Global
Ranked #1 in India and top 5 globally among 400,000+ hackers on HackTheBox.
CTO of Acquired Startup
Led engineering at CloneMyTrips from concept to successful acquisition. Built platform, team, and product.
Head of AI at WanderOn
Joined to strengthen AI capabilities. The company then raised ₹54 Cr Series A, validating the AI-first direction.
Patent Holder
Australian patent AU 2021105619: ML-based method for identifying duplicate security vulnerabilities.
Co-Founded Two Startups
Co-founded BugClaim (cybersecurity) and Calmverse (Web3 mental health metaverse).
Built CybSec NITW
Co-founded NIT Warangal's cybersecurity club. Built a community from scratch that continues to thrive.
Organized PhantomCTF
Conceived and executed the first-ever Capture The Flag competition at NIT Warangal.
International Experience
Worked remotely with teams in UAE (Safle). Built products for global users across Web3 and AI.
20+ Products Shipped
Built and deployed products across AI, fintech, Web3, travel, SaaS, cybersecurity, and consumer tech.
Web3 Native Since 2023
Built crypto wallets, DeFi terminals, BNPL infrastructure, token launchpads, and metaverse platforms.
NIT Warangal Graduate
B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering from an Institute of National Importance.
Products shipped for startups and ventures.
Engineering partnerships across fintech, Web3, DeFi, payroll, and consumer products. Architecture, development, and product strategy for every engagement.
Token-backed liquidity layer for Buy Now, Pay Later. Instant merchant settlement with on-chain credit history and 7-day interest-free window for shoppers.
Technical Contribution
Built the BNPL gateway architecture with tokenized credit lines, immutable repayment logs, and the FLT settlement rail. Designed for a three-sided marketplace: merchants, shoppers, and liquidity providers.
Stablecoin payroll platform for global freelancers. Batch payouts with sub-cent fees, instant settlement, and audit-ready receipts for emerging markets.
Technical Contribution
Built the batch payroll infrastructure with atomic multi-party transfers, non-custodial contractor wallets, consensus-timestamped receipts, and local off-ramp integrations for Argentina, Nigeria, Vietnam, and the Philippines.
Fast payment link generation supporting multi-token transactions. Create and send payment requests in seconds for person-to-person and merchant use.
Technical Contribution
Architected the payment link infrastructure with real-time settlement tracking, multi-token support, and instant payment confirmation flows. Designed for speed and reliability.
Token bond launchpad. Launch, manage, and earn yield from token bond sales with auto-staking and epoch-based yield distribution.
Technical Contribution
Built the bond marketplace with wallet integration, epoch-based staking system, portfolio tracking, and professional analytics tools. Full dApp with bonds, trading, and yield management flows.
Browser-based shopping companion that auto-applies coupons and rewards users with crypto cashback. Every purchase earns Berry rewards.
Technical Contribution
Built the coupon detection engine and rewards settlement system. Integrated automatic coupon application at checkout with Berry rewards tracking and crypto cashout flows.
Instant bill splitting that eliminates the friction of collecting money from groups after shared expenses. Built for friends, roommates, and events.
Technical Contribution
Designed the bill-splitting protocol with instant settlement, group expense tracking, and real-time reconciliation. Focused on zero-chase payment flows and clean UX.
Full-service EV charging infrastructure provider. Integrated stack of AC/DC hardware, mobile app, charger management software, and installation services across India.
Technical Contribution
Consulted on technical architecture and digital platform development. Built the NEO mobile app and web-based charging platform with real-time monitoring, charger management system, and EV charging calculator for residential and commercial properties.
AI consulting and development venture. Building AI-native products and providing technical advisory for startups. Backed by Shifu Ventures, the VC arm of Almabase's founding team.
Technical Contribution
AI consulting and product development across LLM applications, agent systems, and automation. Working with the Shifu Ventures ecosystem — founded by Kalyan Varma and Sri Maneru (NIT Warangal alumni who built Almabase, the leading alumni engagement SaaS platform serving 250+ institutions).
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more client projects
Additional projects across AI, fintech, Web3, consumer apps, infrastructure, and consulting.
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Where leadership meets execution.
From startup founder to AI leader — a career built on shipping products and scaling teams.
WanderOn
CurrentHead of Artificial Intelligence
Oct 2025 — Present · Gurugram, India · On-site
Joined to strengthen and lead AI capabilities across the organization. The company subsequently raised ₹54 Cr Series A, validating the AI-first direction. Building AI-first systems for operational automation, product intelligence, and scalable infrastructure across the travel tech platform.
CloneMyTrips
AcquiredChief Technology Officer
Mar 2024 — Sep 2025 · Bengaluru, India · Hybrid
Led engineering and product development from concept to successful acquisition. Built the platform architecture from scratch, drove technical strategy, and managed product scaling. Worked directly with founders to execute the product vision.
Safle
Web3Senior Frontend Developer
Feb 2023 — Mar 2024 · Abu Dhabi, UAE · Remote
Built core frontend systems for a Web3 crypto wallet serving a global user base. Developed wallet interfaces, transaction flows, and dApp integration layers. Worked remotely with an international team in the UAE.
Calmverse
StartupCo-Founder
Aug 2022 — Feb 2023 · Remote
Co-founded a Web3-based metaverse for mental health. Built the platform concept, product strategy, and initial technical architecture. Explored the intersection of blockchain, virtual worlds, and wellness technology.
QuickSell
Early CareerSenior Frontend Developer
Jun 2022 — Nov 2022 · Mumbai, India
First professional engineering role. Started as a junior developer and was quickly promoted to senior. Built and shipped React.js applications, establishing patterns for component architecture, state management, and performance optimization.
Early Career & Founding Roles
Innovation Garage, NIT Warangal
Startup Cell Lead (2021-22) · Technical Team Member, Cloud Development — Megham (2020-21)
BugClaim
Co-Founder (2021-22) — Cybersecurity startup. bugclaim.com
CybSec NITW
Co-Founder (2019-22) — Built the cybersecurity culture at NIT Warangal. cybsec.in
OWASP Warangal Student Chapter
Chapter Lead (2021) — Led the local OWASP community and security initiatives.
CampusRadio
Co-Founder (2021) — Student media platform at NIT Warangal.
IEEE Student Branch NITW
Web Developer (2020-21) — Built and maintained web platforms for IEEE NITW.
Ronin Racing
Web Developer (2019-20) — Built the team website for FSEV Design Competition. roninracing.in
Built from scratch.
Selected work across AI, Web3, cybersecurity, and full-stack engineering. Each project demonstrates product thinking, technical depth, and real-world impact.
OKX DeFi AI Copilot
AI-powered DeFi portfolio manager on Solana. Natural language trading strategies with one-click execution via OKX DEX.
Built an AI agent that bridges natural language to on-chain execution. Users request strategies in plain English, the AI returns structured trade cards, and swaps execute in one click. Combines Perplexity API reasoning with Solana mainnet transactions.
SafeLease — ZK Property Leasing
Decentralized property leasing with zero-knowledge identity verification. Privacy-preserving rental management on Celo.
Integrated Self Protocol's ZK identity system with four Solidity smart contracts for rental management, deposit escrow, and identity verification. Supports passport, Aadhaar, and ID card verification without exposing personal data. Includes AI-powered damage assessment and roommate matching.
Wedding Album AI Shortlister
AI pipeline that curates top photos from thousands using CLIP embeddings, aesthetic scoring, and LLM reasoning.
Designed a multi-stage AI pipeline: CLIP embeddings for semantic understanding, aesthetic scoring for visual quality, duplicate removal via clustering, and LLM-based final curation. Reduces wedding photo selection from days to minutes. Launched on Product Hunt (Mar 2026).
e-Voting System on Blockchain
Decentralized electronic voting system using blockchain for transparent, verifiable, and tamper-proof elections.
Designed and built an e-voting system leveraging blockchain's decentralization, irreversibility, and asymmetric encryption. Ensured transparency and verifiability — only eligible voters can vote, all votes are correctly counted, and voters can independently verify their vote.
WeaponHEX — CTF Toolkit
All-in-one Capture The Flag tool for jeopardy-style cybersecurity competitions. Built for the global CTF community.
Created a comprehensive CTF toolkit that consolidates essential competition tools into a single interface. Designed for the CybSec NITW community and used in competitions worldwide. Represents the intersection of deep cybersecurity expertise and product thinking.
Grievances Management Portal
Complaint tracking system with intelligent department classification built on Django for NIT Warangal's administration.
Built a full grievance portal with photo/document evidence support, ML-based department classification, role-based views for administrators and departments, and real-time status tracking. Deployed and used across NIT Warangal's administrative departments.
Cynux Security OS
Arch Linux-based penetration testing distribution for pentesters, security researchers, and developers. Complete operating system with custom tooling.
Built and maintained a full Arch-based security distribution with custom ISO builds, CLI installer, Calamares GUI installer configs, XFCE desktop customization, Fish shell defaults, package keyring, and curated pentesting tool packages. 12 repositories covering every layer of a Linux distro.
Full stack across the stack.
Technologies and domains proven through shipped products, not just familiarity.
AI Engineering
Backend Engineering
Frontend Engineering
Cloud & Infrastructure
Blockchain & Web3
Cybersecurity
Engineering Practices
GitHub Intelligence.
Engineering activity across 100+ repositories, multiple languages, and Web3 ecosystems.
Language Distribution
Let's build something ambitious.
Available for AI consulting, startup engineering leadership, and high-impact product development. If you're building at the intersection of AI, Web3, and product — let's talk.
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