# Rishikesh S
> Rishikesh S builds reliable applications, backend systems, data platforms, cloud services, and AI-powered automation.

I build reliable software from the first requirement to production. My work spans web applications, backend systems, data, payments, and automation. I also build the safeguards and recovery tools that keep products running.

This site is the personal portfolio of Rishikesh S: background, selected work, skills, writing, and contact links.

Currently Software Engineer at Chatbyte GmbH (Mar 2024 - Present), focused on reliable systems from design through production support.

## Pages
- [Home](https://www.rishikeshs.net/): Portfolio overview — experience, selected work, skills, awards, and education
- [Blog](https://www.rishikeshs.net/blog/): Writing and notes on software engineering
- [Resume](https://www.rishikeshs.net/Rishikesh_S_Software_Engineer_Resume.pdf): PDF resume

## Skills
- [Languages](https://www.rishikeshs.net/#skills): TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Java, C++
- [Applications](https://www.rishikeshs.net/#skills): React, Next.js, React Native, Node.js, Bun
- [Backend & data](https://www.rishikeshs.net/#skills): API design, PostgreSQL, Redis, Drizzle ORM, FastAPI, Spring Boot
- [Cloud & systems](https://www.rishikeshs.net/#skills): AWS Lambda, Docker, Linux, Serverless Framework, Background jobs
- [AI & automation](https://www.rishikeshs.net/#skills): AI APIs, AI agents, RAG, Trigger.dev, Remotion, Text-to-Speech
- [Quality & delivery](https://www.rishikeshs.net/#skills): Vitest, Playwright, GitHub Actions, Sentry, PostHog, Tinybird

## Selected work
- [Automated media workflows](https://www.rishikeshs.net/#work): An event-driven production pipeline that combines AI APIs, voice generation, distributed video rendering, and scheduled publishing. Stack: TypeScript, Remotion, Trigger.dev, AWS Lambda, AI APIs, Text-to-Speech.
- [Employee insurance registration](https://www.rishikeshs.net/#work): A production registration system that turns complex employee data and insurer rules into traceable submissions across multiple delivery channels. Stack: TypeScript, React, PostgreSQL, Provider APIs, PDF & CSV, Playwright.
- [Online store and payments](https://www.rishikeshs.net/#work): A production commerce platform that handles store setup, connected payments, secure fulfillment, and seller operations for digital products. Stack: Next.js, TypeScript, Stripe, PostgreSQL, Tinybird.

## Experience
- [Software Engineer · Chatbyte GmbH](https://www.rishikeshs.net/#experience): Mar 2024 - Present, Remote. Stack: TypeScript, React, Next.js, Node.js, Bun, PostgreSQL, Drizzle ORM, Redis, AWS Lambda, Stripe Connect, Trigger.dev, Remotion, Tinybird, Vitest, Playwright, GitHub Actions, Sentry, PostHog.
- [Freelance Software Developer · DevCrew](https://www.rishikeshs.net/#experience): Mar 2023 - Mar 2024, Coimbatore, India. Stack: JavaScript, React, HTML & CSS, REST APIs.

## Education
- [Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology](https://www.rishikeshs.net/#education): Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, India (Jun 2021 - Jun 2025). Served as President of the Department of Information Technology. Represented the institution as a G20 student delegate. Organized technical workshops and student events. Represented the college at national and international hackathons, earning multiple awards.

## Awards
- [Prodigi Cognizant Hackathon](https://www.rishikeshs.net/#awards): Second Runner-up, Cognizant (Feb 2023, National)
- [Cisco Thingqbator Hackathon](https://www.rishikeshs.net/#awards): First Runner-up, Cisco (Jan 2023, National)
- [IEEE YESIST12 Hackathon](https://www.rishikeshs.net/#awards): Second Place, IEEE (Sep 2022, International)

## Blog
- [Random cat pic](https://www.rishikeshs.net/blog/random-cat-pic/): Found a cat on the internet. That's the post.

## Elsewhere
- [GitHub](https://github.com/rkeshs): Open-source and personal projects
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rishikeshs/): Professional profile
- [Email](mailto:rkesh2003@gmail.com): Direct contact