Hi, I'm Kartik Shanbhag
Softwar
I build exceptional digital experiences with cutting-edge technologies, focusing on clean design and seamless interactions.
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About Me
I build innovative solutions with a passion for AI-driven technologies and cloud computing. Certified AWS Cloud Practitioner and recipient of the Best AI Implementation award at Boston University's CivicHacks hackathon.
I'm a passionate developer specializing in full stack development, with expertise in modern technologies and a keen eye for creating exceptional digital experiences that combine technical excellence with user-centric design.
Name
Kartik Shanbhag
shanbhag.k@northeastern.edu
Location
Boston, MA
Availability
Open to Full Time Opportunities from October 2025
Professional Journey
A timeline of my career growth and impactful contributions in the tech industry
Software Engineering Co-Op
Owned backend development of AI-powered contract intelligence platform with GitHub Actions pipeline, PostgreSQL, Pinecone indexing, and RAG-powered AI Assistant.
Software Engineering Intern
Prototyped digital payments application overhaul with HTML/CSS/JavaScript frontend, Node.js APIs, and Jenkins CI/CD automation.
Academic Background
Educational qualifications and academic achievements that built my foundation
Master of Science
Computer Software Engineering
Relevant Courses:
Bachelor of Engineering
Electronics
Professional Certifications
Industry-recognized credentials validating my expertise
Featured Projects
A selection of my recent work showcasing innovative solutions with modern technologies
PoliSightsAI
Delivered an AI-powered policy tracking platform for small businesses, automating policy extraction, classification, and personalized recommendations through an Airflow ETL pipeline that preprocesses legal text with NLP models and stores data in Snowflake and Pinecone, supported by a FastAPI backend with RAG and vector search for real-time compliance insights.
PledgePilot
Engineered a responsive web application that gamifies tech campaign fundraising, featuring an engaging React.js interface with 25+ interactive components. Crafted a seamless donor experience with an Express.js backend, RESTful APIs, and Stripe integration, allowing contributors to earn rewards.
Hackathon Achievements
Civiv Tech Hackathon 2024
HealthConnect - AI-Powered Healthcare
Started my hackathon journey as an eager participant, focusing on learning and building foundations. Gained invaluable experience in team collaboration and rapid prototyping.
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Civic Tech Hackathon 2025
PoliSights.ai - AI-Powered Policy Tracking
Built an innovative AI-powered solution that helps small businesses track policy changes and stay compliant. The system uses NLP to process regulations and deliver real-time insights, making policy tracking affordable and accessible for small organizations.
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What People Say About Me
Recommendations from colleagues and collaborators throughout my career
Brahma Gupta
Founder / CEO at Indra Solutions LLC
"I had the pleasure of having Kartik as an intern at Indrasol, where he contributed to the development of a full-stack application with AI capabilities. From the very beginning, Kartik demonstrated exceptional dedication, a strong work ethic, and an impressive ability to quickly grasp complex technologies. He played a key role in building critical features of the platform, often going beyond his assigned tasks to explore innovative solutions. What stood out most was his eagerness to learn and his willingness to dive deep into unfamiliar territory — whether it was integrating AI models or optimizing back-end functionality. Kartik is a fast learner, a team player, and someone who takes ownership of his work. I'm confident he'll continue to excel in any environment he chooses. I highly recommend him to any organization looking for a sharp and committed engineer. Wishing you the very best in your career, Kartik. You have a bright future ahead — and when the time is right, Indrasol would be happy to welcome you back!"