I build pragmatic AI and systems software

ECE @ The Ohio State University. Ex-Routing Software Engineering Intern at Ciena. Building user‑centric, scalable AI‑native applications and backend/platform systems.

Python Next.js Swift AWS Embedded C YANG / NETCONF
Vikas Kakar

Deliver outcomes, de-risk early

Iterate in small releases, close the loop with users, and use baselines and metrics to prove value.

Simple by design

Clear code, minimal surface area, and composable APIs that scale and are easy to maintain.

Dependable by default

Deterministic behavior, first-class observability, defensive error handling, and failure-aware design.

Selected Work

Locarda

Current

AI-native forensic platform. I architect the cross-platform infrastructure (iOS, Web, AWS, OpenAI) and ship agentic applications used by forensic investigators in the field to convert unstructured voice dictation into structured complete drafts.

Web iOS AWS OpenAI

MCP Clinician

AI clinical decision support system using Claude Sonnet 4 for symptom analysis and differential diagnosis with persistent context and safe retrieval.

Claude Sonnet 4 Healthcare AI

Dentelligence

GitHub →

AI-powered dental treatment iOS app with Whisper-based speech-to-text and AWS Bedrock for guided visit reports.

SwiftUI OpenAI Whisper AWS Bedrock

Experience

Routing Software Engineering Intern

Ciena

May 2025 - Aug 2025

Ciena
  • Shipped LDP enhancement using YANG data modeling and SIL implementation to improve debuggability
  • Built Python-based CLI command to interface with NETCONF protocols and retrieve backend system values
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to resolve bugs and deliver quality network infrastructure solutions

Routing Software Engineering Intern

Ciena

May 2024 - Aug 2024

Ciena
  • Automated MPLS LDP verification with Python and internal frameworks (YP-Shell, IXIA)
  • Improved development feedback cycles and reduced regressions ahead of QA
  • Fixed issues in embedded C and configured routers, protocols, and subnets

Let's Connect

Seeking opportunities to innovate and create impact.