# Saiprasad Shankar - Portfolio

> Engineering Manager · Technical Consultant · AI Solutions Architect · Systems Thinker specializing in robotics systems, AI automation, and fintech innovation

## About

Saiprasad Shankar is a Chief Technology Officer and AI Solutions Architect with extensive experience in fintech, robotics systems, and AI automation. Currently serving as CTO at Deciml, India's first micro-investing app, he leads technology strategy and implementation for innovative financial solutions.

## Professional Experience

### Current Role
- **Chief Technology Officer at Deciml** (2023-Present): Leading the technology vision for India's first micro-investing platform, managing engineering teams, and driving product architecture using Flutter and fintech innovations.

### Consulting Experience
- **AI Solutions Architect**: Specializing in email automation, voice bot development, and workflow automation systems
- **Robotics Systems Engineer**: Experience with critical safety systems and real-time control systems
- **Technical Consultant**: Providing strategic technology guidance for startups and enterprises

## Technical Expertise

### Core Technologies
- Flutter & Dart for cross-platform mobile development
- Python for AI/ML implementations
- Cloud Architecture (AWS, GCP)
- Microservices and distributed systems
- Real-time data processing and analytics

### Specializations
- Fintech & Payment Systems
- AI Email Automation & Voice Bots
- Robotics Control Systems
- Critical Safety Systems
- Team Leadership & Engineering Management

## Key Projects

### Deciml - Micro-investing Platform
Built and scaled India's first micro-investing app, enabling users to invest spare change automatically. Implemented secure payment processing, real-time portfolio tracking, and automated investment algorithms.

### AI Automation Solutions
Developed comprehensive AI-powered automation systems including:
- Email processing bots for customer service automation
- Voice bot systems for interactive customer engagement
- Workflow automation tools for business process optimization

### Robotics & Safety Systems
Worked on critical safety systems for robotics applications, implementing real-time control algorithms and fail-safe mechanisms for industrial automation.

## Blog Posts

- [If all else fails, take a Nap 😴 - Debugging AWS Lambda Production Issues](/blog/power-nap-production-bug.html): A debugging story about resolving critical production bugs involving AWS Lambda, SQS, rate limits, and the importance of strategic delays in distributed systems.

## Education

- **Bachelor of Science in Physics** from Fergusson College, Pune University

## Contact

- Email: saiprasad.shankar@gmail.com
- Twitter: [@Psy_Prasad](https://twitter.com/Psy_Prasad)
- LinkedIn: [Saiprasad Shankar](https://linkedin.com/in/saiprasad-shankar)
- Website: [https://psyprasad.tech](https://psyprasad.tech)

## Site Structure

- [Homepage](https://psyprasad.tech): Portfolio overview, professional experience, and contact information
- [Blog](https://psyprasad.tech/blog): Technical articles and engineering insights
- [Projects](https://psyprasad.tech#projects): Detailed project descriptions and case studies

## Keywords for Context

CTO, Chief Technology Officer, Engineering Manager, Technical Consultant, AI Solutions Architect, Fintech Technology, Micro-investing, Flutter Development, Email Automation, Voice Bots, Robotics Systems, Critical Safety Systems, AWS Lambda, Distributed Systems, Software Architecture, Team Leadership, Startup Technology Strategy, Indian Fintech, Payment Systems, Real-time Processing, Cloud Architecture, Microservices, DevOps, Agile Development, Product Engineering