Building AI applications and backend systems
ECE @ The Ohio State University
vikaskakkar22@gmail.com
Experience
Routing Software Engineering Intern
Ciena · May 2025 - Aug 2025 · San Jose, CA
- Shipped LDP enhancement using YANG data modeling and SIL implementation
- Built Python-based CLI command to interface with NETCONF protocols
- Collaborated with engineering teams to resolve bugs and deliver network infrastructure solutions
Routing Software Engineering Intern
Ciena · May 2024 - Aug 2024 · San Jose, CA
- Automated MPLS LDP verification with Python and internal frameworks
- Improved development feedback cycles and reduced regressions
- Fixed issues in embedded C and configured routers, protocols, and subnets
Work
AutopsyAI
autopsy-ai.com →AI-native forensic platform. Architect cross-platform infrastructure (iOS, Web, Word, AWS, OpenAI) for agentic applications used by forensic pathologists to convert unstructured voice dictation into structured complete reports.
MCP Clinician
AI clinical decision support system using Claude Sonnet 4 for symptom analysis and differential diagnosis.
TagMyPrompt
tagmyprompt.vkakar.com →Open-source prompt engineering tool with AI-powered XML formatting using Claude API, Monaco editor, and real-time token counting.
Dentelligence
GitHub →AI-powered dental treatment iOS app with Whisper-based speech-to-text and AWS Bedrock for guided visit reports.