Prasanna Sand
Software Engineer
Distributed systems, AI/ML, and full-stack products that work at scale
About Me
I build distributed systems, full-stack products, and AI-powered applications that work at scale. After my Bachelor's in CS, I pursued an MBA in Finance to understand the business and human context behind technology — it's what drives me to build systems that are not just technically sound, but actually useful to real people.
My expertise spans backend APIs, distributed databases, mobile-first applications, cloud infrastructure, and AI-powered user experiences. I enjoy solving real-world problems through code — from building distributed DuckDB extensions to deploying inclusive Chrome Extensions for neurodivergent users.
Skills & Technologies
languages
cloud devops
frameworks
databases
core competencies
big data
Quick Facts
Always building. Always learning.
My Projects
Here are some of my recent projects that showcase my skills and experience

Fault-Tolerant Distributed Storage System
Distributed key-value store with Raft-based consensus, log-structured storage, and DuckDB integration for SQL-like analytics — reducing query latency by ~30% on 100M+ record workloads.

Autonomous AI Agent System
Autonomous AI agent that decomposes high-level user goals into executable subtasks, orchestrating tool use across web search, code execution, and REST APIs with 95%+ task completion rate.

AI-Powered Log Analysis & Anomaly Detection System
Real-time observability system combining statistical anomaly detection with LLM-generated root cause analysis, processing 8K+ log entries/minute with sub-150ms alert latency.

Scalable Real-Time Event Processing Pipeline
Distributed event processing system handling 10K+ events/minute with end-to-end latency under 150ms, featuring fault-tolerant mechanisms and real-time monitoring dashboards.

LLM-Powered Code Search & Recommendation Engine
Semantic code retrieval system using vector embeddings and FAISS that significantly reduces developer code search time across large codebases.

BrowseAble – AI Accessibility Chrome Extension
Chrome extension that makes web content accessible through AI-powered text-to-speech and intelligent content summarization for neurodivergent users.

Badminton Player Movement Tracking and Scoring System
Computer vision system that tracks badminton player movements and classifies shots using machine learning with 87% accuracy.

AllBank – AI-Driven Inclusive Banking Solution
Comprehensive banking application with AI-powered features for inclusive financial services, QR payments, and conversational AI support.

Chef's Choice AI/ML Meal Kit Platform
AI-powered meal kit platform with intelligent recommendations, personalized nutrition planning, and seamless ordering experience.

Hackvok – Multilingual TikTok Clone
Revolutionary multilingual TikTok clone with real-time audio translation and voice preservation across 100+ languages.

RAG Portfolio Chatbot
Intelligent conversational system that allows users to query portfolio and resume details using natural language with RAG technology.

Real-Time Location Sharing System
Family safety application with real-time location tracking, geofencing capabilities, and interactive map interface.

Real-Time Face Mask Detection System
Computer vision application that detects face masks in real-time using deep learning with 99.98% accuracy and audio feedback.

TransGuru – Telegram Translation Bot
Powerful Telegram bot providing real-time translation services across 100+ languages using Google Translate API.
My Journey
My professional experience, education, research, and achievements
Software Engineer
Frugal Innovation Hub – Santa Clara University
Engineered production EdTech applications including a K-12 homework management platform and a bilingual (English/Spanish) science & math learning game, deployed to real students at underserved schools via non-profit partners. Architected modular backend services (presentation, domain, data layers) in an Agile development environment, with 85%+ unit test coverage enforced through rigorous code review standards. Automated CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions across multi-platform builds, cutting deployment time by ~40% and enabling reliable, rapid release cycles. Optimized API performance and database interactions, sustaining sub-200ms response times across 1K+ concurrent user sessions under real production load. Led 30+ peer code reviews and resolved 50+ pre-release issues, reducing post-deployment bugs by ~25% and authoring technical documentation to improve team-wide knowledge sharing.
Computer Vision Intern
NextLeap Aeronautics
Built a real-time UAV collision-prevention system using YOLOv3 in C++, achieving 92%+ mAP at 30 FPS; prototyped stereo-vision pipelines processing 60+ FPS for navigation at 20m/s. Improved power line detection precision by ~35% by combining deep learning with classical vision techniques including Gabor filters, PCNF, and Hough Transform. Explored multi-sensor fusion (vision + IMU + LiDAR), reducing localization drift by ~20% and improving environmental awareness in dynamic flight conditions.
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