Prashant Shekhar

Prashant Shekhar

Software Engineer

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I build systems that solve
real business problems.

Prashant Shekhar

Prashant Shekhar

Senior Python Backend Engineer

I am a Senior Python Backend Engineer with 5+ years building production APIs, async systems, and automation-heavy backend platforms. I have deep experience with FastAPI, Celery + Redis, Docker, and AWS. I have built the backend for 6 SaaS products and delivered 50+ projects across startups and enterprises like Cognizant, Sun Life, and Paysafe. I also build GenAI-enabled systems including RAG pipelines, tool-calling agents, and agentic workflows. 

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Years of Experience

Northeastern UniversitySun LifePaysafeCognizantSaphira AI (YC)VendisysMilestoneLeadBirdNortheastern UniversitySun LifePaysafeCognizantSaphira AI (YC)VendisysMilestoneLeadBird

Featured Work

A few of the products and systems I have built recently.

What I do

I bring a unique mix of strategic thinking and hands-on technical execution. Here is how I can help.

Automation Systems

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I find the bottlenecks in your operations and build end-to-end automation that connects your tools, standardizes your processes, and runs everything on autopilot.

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AI-Enabled Workflows

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I integrate AI where it genuinely adds value. Intelligent data processing, AI agents for repetitive decisions, and LLMs woven into your existing workflows.

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Operational Infrastructure

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The systems that hold your business together. Reporting dashboards, internal tools, data pipelines, and the operational backbone that lets you scale without chaos.

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Reporting & Analytics

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I turn scattered data into clear, actionable dashboards. Real-time visibility into revenue, operations, and performance, so you always know what matters.

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Outbound & Lead Gen

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Scalable prospecting infrastructure from the ground up. Data enrichment, multi-channel sequencing, and AI-driven outreach systems that generate qualified leads.

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Custom Software & Tools

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When off-the-shelf tools fall short, I build exactly what your business needs. Internal tools, client portals, custom platforms, and everything in between.

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Looking for something specific? I am always happy to chat.

What people say

Feedback from people I have worked with on real projects.

Prashant transformed our internal processes. What used to take hours now runs in minutes, and it runs flawlessly every single time.

Erik Paulson

Erik Paulson

CEO, Vendisys

His ability to turn ideas into fully functional tools is incredible. He doesn't just build software. He builds growth engines.

Nick Abraham

Nick Abraham

CEO, Leadbird

We brought Prashant in for our AI integration. His strategic thinking combined with deep technical execution made a huge impact on our product.

Carlos Herrera

Carlos Herrera

CEO, Petastic

Prashant understands both business and technology deeply. He is our go-to person for scalable product development and intelligent lead systems.

Ino

Ino

CEO, ScaleX

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