Shashank Rajput

AI Researcher | Tinkerer | Polymath

I build software for the real world.

I'm a full-stack engineer with a strong grip on Java, React, and cloud tech. I studied BSc (Hons) in Computer Science at BITS Pilani and am currently pursuing an MTech in Artificial Intelligence at IISc Bangalore.

After a health setback in 2012 that left me partially paralyzed, I launched SmallBug from my hospital bed — more out of obsession than necessity. That phase didn't slow me down; it shaped my mindset: just ship it. It taught me that even when your body gives up, your purpose can still move.

While rebuilding, I started freelancing on Upwork and Fiverr. What began as small projects soon evolved into GlobusLogic — my indie software studio helping Indian SMEs go digital with clean, functional software. Every project carries one belief: less fluff, more function.

Through GlobusLogic, I built Observer Solar — a web-based solar design tool that uses Google Maps and Elevation API to help small EPC installers plan rooftops, calculate energy output, and estimate ROI. The idea was simple: make renewable design accessible for everyone, not just big corporations.

Living in a student-heavy neighborhood in Delhi inspired me to build KitabiKeeda — a community where students collaborate, share notes, and exchange knowledge. Watching students struggle for resources and mentorship showed me that education is more about connection than curriculum. I'm now shaping it into a focused space for student-led learning and peer growth.

At home, I saw another everyday problem — scattered bills, repairs, and maintenance chaos. That led to Homely Pro — a household ERP where everything from rent to the milkman stays neatly organized.

But even then, I felt the common citizen should understand where their money goes — the breakup of grocery, food, and taxation in a simple way. So I created the Kharcha Paani App, a light Android expense tracker that scans bills, shows how much money goes where, and auto-generates daily WhatsApp-ready PDFs. Simple, visual, and truly for Bharat.

My rural roots inspired KhetSetu — a platform that connects farmers directly with buyers for fair prices. Built around trust and transparency, it helps farmers get what they truly deserve while bridging the gap between the field and the market.

Later, while interacting with people, I realized something deeper — most citizens in India don't even know their fundamental rights. Many don't know that a police officer can't slap without lawful reason or where to complain when things go wrong. That thought became Aaghaaz.org — Voice of Nation → Voice to Action — an AI-driven civic platform helping citizens understand their rights, find official complaint channels, and access subsidies or schemes in plain language. It's my long-term dream — to turn awareness into action.

And through all this, one belief keeps me grounded:

Build what matters. Ship fast. Learn faster.

On the side, I contribute to open-source healthcare tools like OpenMRS, reimagining core features like pediatric growth charts using React. I enjoy architecting scalable systems with Spring Boot and AWS, and I'm actively exploring how AI/ML can solve real-world problems.

When I'm not building software, you'll find me exploring ancient Indian mythology through places like Kishkindha Parvat, Abhimanyupur, and Chitrakoot—or capturing wildlife through a camera lens.