Software Engineer with more than four years of experience building cloud-native systems, backend platforms, and applied AI/ML workflows. I design and develop reliable, scalable systems across AWS, Azure, and GCP, and I enjoy working where engineering, design, and long-term thinking meet. I also explore storytelling, filmmaking, and creative technology through my alter ego, RIPE.
“Specialization is for insects.” — I like living at the intersection of engineering and imagination.
I collaborate with founders, researchers, and creative teams to build systems that are clear, scalable, and grounded in long-term value. If you're building something meaningful or exploring something new, I’d love to connect.
Check out my projects
A glimpse into the projects I have been creating. Each one taught me something different and helped me grow as an engineer.
Some of my writing
A small corner where I share what I’m learning, building, and thinking about. Sometimes technical, sometimes personal, always honest.
A real-world case study of designing and deploying a hybrid content + collaborative recommendation system
Most small businesses and creators rely on no-code platforms because they’re easy, but that convenience comes at a heavy, recurring cost. In this post, I break…
A deep dive into the architecture decisions behind rishwanth.com
Embracing generalism across cloud, design, and storytelling has shaped how I think and build.