Shailesh Kalamkar
Senior Software Engineer at Circle • Pune, India
Currently working as a Senior Software Engineer at Circle, leading AI integration and Platform API initiatives in the AI platform team. With 15+ years of hands-on experience across startups, enterprises, and high-scale products. I specialize in architecting intelligent systems, designing resilient APIs, and crafting high-performance web applications.
I am an AI enthusiast passionate about making AI genuinely useful—bridging the gap between cutting-edge models and seamless daily workflows, both in mission-critical software engineering and everyday productivity.
Professional Experience
A journey of 15+ years engineering scalable applications, intelligent systems, and high-impact products.
Senior Software Engineer
Present Apr 2024 - Present- Leading AI integration and Platform API initiatives in the AI platform team, architected intelligent systems that enhance user experiences through Circle AI.
Software Engineer
Apr 2022 - Apr 2024- Directed core API architecture and spearheaded full-stack product features and performance optimizations across the platform.
Senior Staff Software Engineer
Jun 2019 - Mar 2022- Engineered scalable, distributed supply chain solutions and led architectural reviews for mission-critical enterprise systems.
Software Developer
Apr 2016 - Jun 2019- Built and scaled full-stack web applications using Ruby on Rails and React across healthcare, logistics, and edtech domains.
IT Analyst
May 2015 - Mar 2016- Contributed to enterprise web application development and large-scale client delivery.
Technical Lead, Product Development
Sep 2014 - May 2015- Led product development and engineering delivery for client solutions.
Software Developer (First Employee)
Acquired by Clarice Technologies (now Globant)- First employee at Paramisoft. Built core products from the ground up until acquired by Clarice Technologies.
Technical Skills & Stack
Deep expertise across AI automation, modern backend architecture, and front-end engineering.
AI & Automation
Architecting intelligent systems and automating complex workflows
Languages & Frameworks
Building robust, scalable applications across the full stack
Architecture & Systems
Designing resilient APIs and high-concurrency systems
Databases & Tools
Relational data stores, caching, and version control
Domains & Expertise
Diverse industry experience spanning 15+ years
Education & Academic Credentials
Solid computer science and software systems foundation.
Master of Science (M.S.) in Software Systems
Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS Pilani)
Pilani, Rajasthan, India
- • Advanced coursework in Distributed Systems, Software Architecture, and Database Systems.
Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Computer Science
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Pune, Maharashtra, India
- • Core foundations in Algorithms, Data Structures, Object-Oriented Programming, and Computer Networks.
Art, Outdoors & Exploration
Creative pursuits, outdoor endurance, and exploration that bring balance, fresh perspective, and energy to engineering.
AI in Everyday Life
Enthusiastic about integrating practical AI workflows not just at work, but in personal life as well—always exploring different angles of AI to make it genuinely useful in the real world.
Trekking & Running
An active weekend trekker exploring rugged trails and scenic peaks, with a love for long-distance running that fuels stamina, focus, and mental clarity.
Photography
Capturing frames, moments, street photography, and vibrant scenes across India. Check out my work on Instagram.
Music & Singing
Singing songs across diverse Indian languages and genres. Passionate about melody, rhythm, and Indian musical traditions.
Sketches & Sculpting
Hand-drawing detailed sketches and casting 3D sculptures, combining patience, precision, and tactile artistry.
Tech Writing
Founder and author at We Tech It Easy, demystifying complex technology concepts for curious minds.
Let's Connect & Collaborate
Whether you're interested in AI integrations, distributed web systems, API architecture, or just want to say hi, feel free to reach out!