Professional Profile

About Viniak Dev Gupta

I am a Jammu-based full-stack and machine-learning engineer with seven years of experience delivering software products, guiding technical decisions and working directly with clients and engineering teams.

Professional Summary

My work spans product engineering, system architecture, estimation, code review, mentoring, client delivery and hands-on development. I have built and supported applications using React, Next.js, Node.js, TypeScript, Python, Django, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Google Cloud, large language models and vector-search systems.

I completed an M.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning from IIT Jammu and a B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering from Punjab Technical University. My academic and professional interests meet at the practical application of AI: turning research, models and emerging tools into dependable software that solves a real operational problem.

Leadership and Mentoring

Recommendations in this portfolio reference technical leadership, code review, mentoring, client communication, delivery ownership and support for developers working through complex product problems.

Academic and Research Context

My academic background includes an M.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning from IIT Jammu and a B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering from Punjab Technical University. That training supports my practical interest in AI systems that are useful, explainable and maintainable in real products.

Training and Speaking

I offer practical training and guest lectures for engineering teams, colleges and developer communities, with topics shaped around the audience, current skill level and expected outcome.

Corporate training topics

Guest lecture topics

Experience

A delivery-focused path across product engineering, client leadership, AI/ML platforms, and full-stack systems.

May 2019 - PresentGurgaon / Remote

Associate Lead and Full-Stack Engineer

Think Future Technologies

  • Lead software development initiatives as subject matter expert and primary client point-of-contact.
  • Scope projects, understand client requirements, provide estimates, and support on-time delivery.
  • Review code, resolve technical issues, and mentor developers across MERN and full-stack delivery.
Jan 2019 - May 2019Delhi

Software Developer Intern

Truelancer

  • Supported product development and QA workflows.
  • Developed an internal Sales Dashboard for the business-enablement team.
  • Delivered project reports and milestone updates to technical leadership.

Technical Areas

Applied experience across product interfaces, APIs, data systems, AI/ML workflows and delivery support.

Languages

JAVASCRIPT

Primary language for frontend, backend, realtime workflows, dashboards, and product integrations.

TYPESCRIPT

Typed JavaScript used for large-scale frontend and backend systems, including Next.js applications.

PYTHON

Used for AI/ML workflows, Django, FastAPI, data-backed services, and automation.

HTML

Semantic page structure for accessible, SEO-friendly web interfaces.

CSS

Responsive UI styling, SCSS systems, interaction states, and polished product interfaces.

Frontend

React

Component-driven product interfaces for dashboards, SaaS workflows, admin panels and data-heavy web applications.

Next.js

SEO-aware pages, routing, rendering and full-stack React delivery for production web products.

Vue

Frontend implementation and product UI work where Vue fits an existing stack or delivery requirement.

React Native

Mobile-adjacent product experience and cross-platform interface work where React Native is the practical fit.

Backend

Node.js and Express

Backend services, APIs, realtime workflows, integrations and product-platform logic in JavaScript.

NestJS

Structured backend development for maintainable APIs and larger server-side application modules.

Django

Python web backends for business workflows, admin-heavy systems and data-backed applications.

FastAPI

Python APIs for ML services, automation, integrations and lightweight product backends.

SQL Databases

PostgreSQL and MySQL experience for transactional systems, reporting, admin platforms and product backends.

MongoDB

Document data modelling for dashboards, event platforms and full-stack product applications.

BigQuery

Data workflows and analytics-oriented product needs where cloud data warehousing is part of the stack.

Vector and Search Systems

Applied work with Weaviate, Pinecone, PGVector, Algolia, Typesense, Elasticsearch and Firestore patterns.

AI/ML

LLM Integrations

AI-assisted product features using large language models inside clear application workflows.

RAG and Retrieval

Retrieval-augmented generation, document search, expert search and vector-backed knowledge workflows.

Agents and Automation

Workflow automation patterns that combine deterministic software boundaries with AI-assisted steps.

Machine Learning and Vision

Applied ML, scikit-learn, TensorFlow and computer-vision workflows where they support real product requirements.

Cloud and Delivery

Google Cloud Platform

Cloud-backed product delivery using GCP services where scalability, deployment and data workflows require it.

Firebase

Firebase-backed application workflows, authentication-adjacent product needs and rapid web product delivery.

Deployment and CI/CD

Release workflows, deployment support, QA coordination and practical handover for maintainable systems.

Documentation and Handover

Architecture notes, implementation context and delivery documentation that help teams operate after launch.

Full Recommendations

Feedback from clients, engineering partners and colleagues across product delivery, architecture, mentoring and leadership.

Client

In Viniak, a highly competent software developer meets an excellent problem solver. Our company hired him to lead our development team in the process of creating our first product demonstration prototypes - needless to say that the time constraints always were tough, too. His ability to combine solution expertise regarding technical challenges with smoothly orchestrating a team and their contributions made our vision become reality and with that it pushed our visibility to our customers to the next level. His attention to detail and profound expertise in software design are phenomenal: the whole team could trust in the solution to work out perfectly for our users. Last, but not least, he is also a very good communicator and a joy to work with - I highly recommend hiring Viniak!

Colleague

I had the privilege of working closely with Viniak Dev Gupta for over six years during my time leading HR at Think Future Technologies. Viniak's journey from Associate Lead to being entrusted with the COO responsibilities at our Jammu Regional Centre is a testament to his remarkable growth, leadership, and unwavering commitment.

Client

Viniak is a rare blend of technical depth and human brilliance. As a software developer, he consistently delivered at a Solution Architect level - independently handling end-to-end product development, deployment, client consulting, estimation, and delivery. What made him stand out even further was his ability to lead technical teams, mentor peers, and manage entire project lifecycles with maturity well beyond his years. He is deeply respected for his courteous nature, loyalty, initiative, and ownership. Whether it was building delivery pipelines, contributing to team culture, or co-leading events and upskilling programs, Viniak always showed up - with energy, humility, and excellence. What impressed me most was how naturally he earned the trust of clients and the admiration of his teams. His ability to accept feedback, adapt to challenges, and continuously evolve made him a clear choice for strategic roles. Watching him rise to lead teams, projects, and eventually a regional centre has been nothing short of inspiring. I would strongly recommend Viniak for senior engineering, architecture, and leadership roles - not just because he is capable, but because he's the kind of professional every organization hopes to grow with.

Engineering Partner

I had the pleasure of working with Vin on our engineering team between 2024 and 2025, and he consistently impressed me with their exceptional ability to architect elegant solutions while maintaining a holistic view of our entire system. What sets Vin apart is his remarkable talent for thinking several steps ahead. When presented with a technical challenge, he doesn't just solve the immediate problem, but considers how the solution will integrate with existing systems, scale with future growth, and impact other workflows. Beyond his technical expertise, Vin excels at communicating complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. He creates clear documentation and diagrams that help the entire team understand how different pieces fit together in our ecosystem. Any engineering team would be fortunate to have Vin's systems-level thinking and architectural expertise. He's the type of engineer who makes everyone around them better by elevating the quality of technical discussions and design decisions.

Colleague

For almost a year working together, Viniak demonstrated not only his software engineering skills but also strong leadership. Beyond his technical expertise, he is a proactive and collaborative team player who approaches challenges with creativity and problem-solving.

Colleague

I had the privilege of working with Viniak Dev Gupta for two years, and in that time, he consistently went above and beyond in every aspect of leadership. From handling clients with expertise to making sound decisions, his influence was felt across every corner of the team. Not only is he an exceptional communicator and technical leader, but he also sets the highest standards, pushing everyone to deliver their best. More than just a manager, he's a great teacher who genuinely cares about the growth of his team, always willing to go the extra mile to ensure success. His ability to inspire, lead by example, and foster a positive, high-achieving culture is truly remarkable. Working with him has been an incredible experience, and he exemplifies the true meaning of going "Above and Beyond".

Client

Viniak is an incredible engineer who quickly learns new tech and always delivers clean, scalable, and well-documented code. He's great at solving problems holistically and offers thorough, well-thought-out solutions. On top of that, he's a natural leader and mentor, helping the team move faster by getting others unstuck. Viniak has made a big impact by improving our code base, adding new functionality, and driving key AI features that are crucial to our growth.

Colleague

Viniak is a proficient software engineer with a keen eye for system design and architecture. He is well versed with javascript on the browser and on the server. He has shown excellent grasping technique to learn python with django framework as well.

Client

Viniak worked with me on many development projects, from basic apps to vast CRM systems. His diverse technical knowledge helped bringing projects from zero to one!

Client

Viniak has worked with me for over 2 years. He has a great attitude and is a great team resource. He is technically knowledgeable and a born leader. I would highly recommend him and wish him the very best in the future.

Client

I had the pleasure of working with Viniak for over 2 years and would not hesitate to do so again. I always knew that when Viniak was given a challenge or project to complete, he'd do so correctly, the first time, without cutting corners. He is highly collaborative and always willing to work together to figure out the best approach. But what I really appreciate about Viniak is his willingness to go above and beyond. There were numerous instances where Viniak took the initiative and spent his own free time to build new features or make improvements to our product that weren't asked of him but that he knew would add significant value. Viniak is product-minded, truly cares about what he's working on, and has deep empathy for the customers he's ultimately building for.

Colleague

Viniak, is very much focused to his work and to make the product better as much as we can. His style of work and owning of a product makes him a great team player. A team player always ready to help you, in the worst situations as well and this is what he proves.

Colleague

Viniak is challenge-oriented & passionate in his work with proactive and very adaptability attitude. He approaches all tasks with enthusiasm and is able to give practical and informed opinion. What I am really impressed is that there are no difficult tasks for him. Vini usually took the ownership of his work n if he found something new, he learns quickly. He cares about his deliverables so much that he work at any time of the day to guarantee that the end results are there, before-time and with the highest possible quality.

Client

I hired Viniak for an internship with our company, during 3 months of internship he was a very professional and quick learner. He worked as a full stack developer.

Colleague

"Quick Learner" is the phrase that comes to my mind when I think about Viniak. Throughout the internship he is very punctual and always go extra mile to finish the things in a perfect way. And we still miss him on the office. Any employer would be lucky to have Viniak as a employee.

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