# Ullas Kunder **Software Engineer (Full-Stack)** +91-91373-94733 | ullaskunder3@gmail.com | Mumbai, India GitHub: [github.com/ullaskunder3](https://github.com/ullaskunder3) | LinkedIn: [linkedin.com/in/ullaskunder](https://linkedin.com/in/ullaskunder) | Portfolio: [ullaskunder.com](https://ullaskunder.com) --- ## Education **Bachelor of Science in Information Technology** St. Rocks Degree College (Mumbai University) | GPA: 8.33/10 | Graduated: July 2022 - Relevant Coursework: Algorithms & Data Structures, DBMS, and Project Management. - Final Year Project: Developed "devhub," a student networking platform built on the MERN stack (Achieved "A" grade). --- ## Experience ### Software Engineer (Contract Consultant for Vizinfy.com) **Knidal Inc, Delaware, United States (Remote)** | Nov 2025 – Mar 2026 - Held end-to-end ownership of frontend architecture and R&D for core product features, driving the technical roadmap from concept to production-ready code. - Developed and integrated an AI-driven chatbot via Apollo GraphQL, enabling intelligent, real-time user interactions and complex state management. - Designed a CMS editor proof-of-concept (PoC) to enable dynamic content management, laying the groundwork for scalable, user-driven platform updates. ### Software Engineer **Willeder Inc, Tokyo, Japan (Remote)** | Mar 2024 – Mar 2025 - Delivered more than 8 production-ready Next.js & TypeScript applications alongside 2 cross-platform mobile apps, all featuring full i18n localization to support global market expansion. - Designed scalable UI architecture using Atomic Design with React and TypeScript, enhancing component reusability and reducing feature delivery time by 30%. - Collaborated across 7+ high-impact projects with backend and design teams, significantly improving page speed, SEO, and UX consistency through accessibility-focused micro-interactions. - Authored 20+ internal documentation pages and actively maintained the shared UI library, implementing critical bug fixes and architectural component improvements. ### Associate Software Engineer **Cognitiveclouds Pvt Ltd, Bangalore, India (Consultant for Builder.ai)** | Sep 2022 – Apr 2023 - Implemented core user-facing features including modals, push notifications, and global search across cross-platform applications, directly increasing feature adoption and UX engagement. - Shipped 20+ QA-ready builds with 80%+ test coverage, utilizing internal deployment tools to reduce feedback loops by 25%. - Maintained 24-hour SLA for critical QA bug resolution, ensuring seamless sprint deliveries and high code stability across production environments. - Assisted in developing cross-platform Flutter apps, implementing key user-facing features and improving app performance and usability. --- ## Skills - **Languages:** JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, Golang, Python - **Frameworks & Libraries:** React, React Native, Next.js, Vue.js, Node.js, Material UI, Tailwind CSS, FastAPI, Flutter - **Databases:** MongoDB, Firestore, PostgreSQL - **Other Skills:** RESTful APIs, GraphQL, Zustand, Yup, SWR, WebSocket, CI/CD, RAG, GIT - **Cloud & Deployment:** Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Vercel, AWS (Amplify) - **Design & Tools:** Figma, Illustrator, Blender 3D, Canva --- ## Certificates and Licenses - Git – Atlassian (2023) - JavaScript DSA – FreeCodeCamp (2022) - Golang Programming – Udemy (2023) --- ## Software Projects ### AI-Powered Conversational Assistant (Zero-Dependency RAG & Failover Architecture) *Next.js, TypeScript — [Blog Post: Zero-Dependency RAG Blog]* - Engineered a zero-dependency, in-memory Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipeline, pre-computing embeddings and using on-server cosine similarity for high-speed context retrieval, eliminating external vector database dependencies. - Designed a resilient, production-grade LLM architecture featuring primary/fallback provider failover (Groq/Gemini 2.5 Flash) and orchestrating server-side tool calls for real-world actions (email delivery via NodeMailer). - Implemented in-memory IP-based rate limiting to secure the public AI endpoint and prevent abuse. - Integrated the Web Speech API and a custom hook for voice input, featuring a 1500ms silence timer for a seamless conversational experience. ### PhysDaily | Mobile App (Android) *(xforbes / PhysDaily) — Self-initiated — Flutter* - Built and launched a physics-based daily challenge app from idea to Play Store release in under 2 weeks, demonstrating rapid product execution and ownership. - Designed end-to-end branding, UI/UX, and marketing banners using Canva and AI generation tools. - Developed core gameplay features (daily problem flow, input system, validation, completion states) with a focus on responsive and tactile interactions. - Managed production deployment lifecycle including testing, Play Store publishing, and early user onboarding, completing ~12 days of iteration and validation. ### Japanese Social Media Influencer Matching Platform (kakehashi) *React* - Built and deployed a dual-facing influencer matching platform with public and influencer dashboards, enabling 500+ creators and marketers to collaborate efficiently. - Integrated TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram APIs to analyze performance data from 1,000+ influencers, improving campaign match accuracy by 35%. - Designed public-facing analytics pages using Chart.js, reducing decision-making time by 40% for marketing teams through real-time insights. - Documented the analytic logic and user flows for stakeholders; managed 6+ social API token requests and security compliance. ### Traveler Social Platform (Moto Fellow) *React Native* - Contributed to the development and successful deployment of the Moto Fellow app on both iOS & Android, achieving 500+ downloads within the first few months. - Delivered key social features including double-tap like, horizontal image scroll, pinch-to-zoom, and a modernized profile layout—enhancing daily active engagement by an estimated 25%. - Engineered a cross-platform compatible sticky toolbar keyboard component, improving user input flow and chatroom interaction consistency. - Supported Japanese localization and platform compliance, helping the app gain a Rated 12+ content rating and user trust with encrypted data transmission and privacy control features.