Venkatesh Kamat

Software Engineer

I build exceptional digital experiences with modern web technologies and clean, efficient code.

About

I'm a graduate student in University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign with a strong academic foundation in computer science, having explored subjects like discrete mathematics, theory of automata, and applied machine learning. Through my coursework and projects, I've gained hands-on experience in building systems, analyzing complex problems, and developing practical solutions for real-world challenges.

I'm particularly passionate about distributed systems, databases, DevOps, and blockchain technologies, and I enjoy exploring how these areas can intersect to create scalable, secure, and efficient applications. From deploying distributed systems to designing smart contracts, I love working on projects that push my technical skills and problem-solving abilities.

Outside of academics, I'm an avid sports enthusiast with a love for volleyball, soccer, and golf. I appreciate the teamwork, strategy, and discipline these games demand, and I find they offer a refreshing balance to my technical work. Whether I'm on the court, the field, or coding at my desk, I thrive on challenges and continuous learning.

Experience
  1. Dec 2025

    Worked with IT and cross-functional teams to integrate security measures into ongoing projects and operations. Led security awareness training for engineering teams, promoting best practices and enhancing security culture. Developed scripts in Golang to scan and verify IOT device status for redundant asset tracking.

    • CrowdStrike
    • Axonius
    • Python
    • Golang
  2. June 2022

    Led a team of four interns, driving product development from feature design to database schema creation while aligning deliverables with business goals. Built secure Solidity smart contracts, scalable Django backends, and integrated JWT authentication, Web3.py, and PostgreSQL, ensuring robust deployments through CI/CD pipelines.

    • Python
    • Solidity
    • AWS
    • PostgreSQL
  3. June 2021

    Led backend development using the Python Django framework for an edtech startup, building and maintaining scalable server-side features. Designed and implemented RESTful APIs to support evolving business requirements and frontend integration. Handled user authentication and authorization, ensuring secure access and smooth user experience across the platform.

    • Python
    • JavaScript
    • Gitlab CI/CD
Projects
  • Chat-app

    Built a real-time chat application using the MERN stack and Socket.io for instant messaging. Implemented user authentication, dynamic conversations, image uploads, and a responsive UI for a seamless experience.

    • Socket.io
    • React
    • Node.js
    • MongoDB
    • Tailwind CSS
    • Zustand
    • CI/CD
    Chat-app
  • Cloud-Native Streaming Backend

    Hosted a Node.js microservice on AWS lambda, orchestrated by Kubernetes, with event-driven architecture, integrated with Kafka queues and Redis caching.

    • AWS
    • Event-driven
    • Kubernetes
    • Kafka
    • Redis
    • Nginx
    • S3
    • HDFS
    • Lambda
    • API gateway
    Cloud-Native Streaming Backend
  • Pokedex

    A lightweight Pokédex web application built using the Pokémon API that allows users to search, sort, and filter Pokémon by type, with detailed views for each Pokémon.

    • Reactjs
    • PokeAPI
    • CSS Flex Box
    Pokedex

Other Noteworthy Projects

  • Auctx

    Developed a decentralized auction platform with secure Ethereum-based transactions via Solidity smart contracts. Designed scalable data architectures using MySQL, MongoDB, and AWS services (RDS, DynamoDB, Redis, Memcached) for performance optimization.

    • Python
    • Web3.py
    • Reactjs
    • PostgreSQL
  • Portfolio Website

    A personal portfolio website showcasing projects and skills with smooth animations and responsive design.

    • Next.js
    • Tailwind CSS
    • Framer Motion
Design inpsired fromBrittany Chiang'swebsite
Made with Nextjs, Tailwind and a lot of prompting