Mukund Gandlur

Co-founder, Toystack AI 10/2023 - Ongoing

Bengaluru, India

• Co-founded and built Toystack, a zero-config PaaS for instant GitHub/AI app deployment to the cloud.
• Designed the platform using Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, Terraform, Node.js, and TypeScript across AWS, Azure, and DigitalOcean.
• Enabled partial GPU provisioning on NVIDIA A100 nodes using MIG, supporting high-density, multi-tenant AI workloads.
• Built a resource allocator for GPU/CPU matching, improving cluster utilization and reducing idle GPU time.
• Developed an AI-powered DevOps system using a fine-tuned LLaMA 2 model with RAG for infra automation and cost reduction.
• Built real-time logs, env var injection, auto-database provisioning, and custom domain mapping with HTTPS.
• Created npm module/CLI for ephemeral previews and link sharing. Led app lifecycle and billing service design.

Co-Founder and CTO, Youkraft Solutions Private Limited 10/2021 - 06/2023

Bengaluru, IN

• Led development and launch of Youkraft e-commerce platform from scratch.
• Set up full infra and CI/CD on AWS (EKS). Built and led a team of 14+ developers/designers/engineers.
• Oversaw product lifecycle: design, PoCs, MVP, to stable production deployment.
• Defined business workflows: catalog, onboarding, payments, segmentation, analytics.
• Implemented role-based access, secure API gateways, and auto-scaling microservices with Docker/Kubernetes.
• Aligned tech roadmap with business goals for fast iteration and product-market fit.
• Scaled the platform to support thousands of daily active users and high-volume transactions with high reliability.
• Collaborated closely with founders and business stakeholders to prioritize features and deliver rapid releases in a fast-paced startup environment.

Co-founder, Illude Design Pvt. Ltd 04/2019 - 01/2023

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Designed "Sthala" GIS app for real estate property presentation.
• Developed/deployed Visitor and Inventory management apps for clients.
• Built and scaled Cuttle, a smart food ordering and wallet platform for corporate offices.

Full Stack Developer, Volante Technologies Pvt. Ltd 10/2017 - 08/2021

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

• Delivered real-time payments platform for Central Bank of Peru, handling thousands of transactions/minute.
• Worked with Mexico Stock Exchange, Silicon Valley Bank, CCE Peru on financial messaging/cloud payments.
• Developed/optimized integration pipelines and backend systems using Java, Apache Camel, Oracle, AQ/ActiveMQ, ES6.
• Focused on performance, scalability, and reliability of mission-critical financial systems.
• Received Spot Award and Achievers' Award for system tuning and crisis handling.

Programmer Consultant, Waterlabs AI 04/2020 - 03/2022

• Designed data processing modules for healthcare applications.
• Implemented a pipeline using Computer Vision for data automation.

Co-Founder, Fydip 10/2017 - 03/2019

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Developed backend for sports event management platform.
• Created scoring/ranking systems with social media integration.

Full Stack Developer, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd 12/2015 - 09/2017

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

• Worked on secure network management systems for telecom networks.
• Designed security modules for communication between network elements.

Software Developer, Iyogi technical services Ltd 09/2014 - 10/2015

• Developed APIs for caller validation and IVR applications.
• Built backend services using Spring and Java.

Software Developer, Servion Global Solutions 06/2012 - 07/2014

• Created web and IVR applications for banking clients.
• Designed bilingual IVR systems and payment channels.

Toystack AI Co-Founding

Co-founded Toystack AI and built an innovative PaaS platform that simplifies cloud deployment processes for developers.

AI-Driven Optimization Engine

Developed an AI-driven optimization engine to provide resource allocation suggestions, significantly reducing costs.

Cuttle Development

Created Cuttle, a smart food ordering and wallet management platform for corporate offices, deployed across clients.