Hi, I'm

Abhishek Shastry

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I build backend systems, intuitive UIs and cloud native applications. Efficient, user friendly software, from first commit to production.

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01 / about

Versatile developer, end to end.

I'm skilled in backend systems, intuitive UIs and emerging technologies, crafting efficient, user friendly solutions.

With a foundation in Java, Python, JavaScript and React, I build scalable, performant applications and take them to production with Kubernetes and Azure.

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02 / experience

Where I've shipped things.

Lewis Marketing

Orange City, IA, USA

Software Developer

Jun 2025 – Present NOW
  • Developed and launched custom, high performance websites for 10+ clients, optimizing site structure and performance for faster load times and stronger search visibility across multiple industries.
  • Built and automated intelligent CRM workflows and engagement systems, increasing lead conversion and reducing manual follow up effort.

The University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA, USA

Software Developer

Jun 2024 – Aug 2024 · Jan 2025 – May 2025
  • Contributed to the Electronic School Medication Administration Record (eSMAR) system, streamlining medication processes for K-12 schools.
  • Designed and implemented native system notifications for late scheduled prescriptions.
  • Expanded student contact capabilities by adding email and language fields, improving communication reach.

Project Assistant

Aug 2023 – Dec 2023
  • Implemented DOM optimizations in vanilla JS, improving code efficiency and application performance.
  • Revised animation controls for a weather forecast website through systematic refactoring, eliminating hard coded elements and improving readability.

HealthEdge Software

Bangalore, KA, India

Software Engineer (student intern for first six months)

Jan 2021 – Jul 2023
  • Played a pivotal role in a Kubernetes project containerizing HealthEdge products, increasing deployment efficiency and scalability.
  • Collaborated with cross functional teams to automate branch creation through Jenkins pipelines, shortening the release process.
  • Managed and prioritized tasks in a Kanban driven development process for a consistently streamlined project flow.
  • Mentored HealthEdge interns with comprehensive product knowledge and technical guidance.
03 / projects

Selected builds.

AI Powered Educational Video Learning Platform

  • Developed an AI powered video learning platform leveraging GPT-4, Whisper and LLaVA to automate video transcription, summarization and intelligent search, improving accessibility and engagement for educational content.
  • Implemented a responsive frontend and integrated multimodal AI models with RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation), enabling real time search with vector databases for faster retrieval and lower latency.
GPT-4WhisperLLaVARAGVector DB

Automatic Speech Recognition

  • Implemented an ASR input pipeline with dynamic batching, processing 28,000+ utterances while optimizing frame splicing and subsampling.
  • Built an end to end speech recognition model, lowering character error rate through iterative forced alignment and DNN training.
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Micro Weather Station

  • Built a Raspberry Pi based station measuring temperature, humidity, soil moisture, UV radiation, air pressure and air quality, uploading 1,500+ daily data points.
  • Improved measurement accuracy and cut costs with a specialized PCB and high accuracy sensors.
  • Developed an Android app, published on the Amazon Appstore, for real time analysis across multiple stations.
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04 / skills

The toolbox I reach for.

05 / education

Where I learned.

Aug 2023 – May 2025

Master of Computer Science

The University of Iowa · Iowa City, IA, USA

CGPA 4.00 / 4.00
Aug 2017 – Aug 2021

B.E., Electronics & Communication Engineering

Alva's Institute of Engineering and Technology · Mangalore, KA, India

CGPA 8.74 / 10.00
06 / life outside work

When I'm offline.

Abhishek sitting on a rock above an alpine lake below a snowy peak White sand beach with thatched umbrellas and a turquoise sea Sunset over a field of wild grass under a sky full of small clouds Rocky coastline and cliff path glowing in the late afternoon sun Alpine meadow at dawn with a pink lit mountain peak on the horizon
01 · explore

Travelling

Alpine lakes, beaches, coastlines and sunsets. Snapshots from my own trips.

Red leather cricket ball on grass Pickleball paddle and neon balls on a blue court Table tennis paddles and ball on a blue table in warm light Badminton racket and shuttlecocks on a green court
02 · play

Sports

Always up for a game, on the court or the field.

Black game controller on an orange background Game controller in orange and blue light Red lit custom gaming PC build Backlit mechanical keyboard in the dark
03 · unwind

PC Gaming

Late night sessions, good stories and great setups.

07 / contact

Let's build
something great.