Tejas Kalpande
Independent Software & Systems Engineer | AI & Agentic Systems Builder | Practical Philosopher
Professional Summary
Versatile engineer with 5+ years of industry experience (Cisco, Morphing Machines) in networking, Linux, system software, and full-stack development.
Now independent, I design and build end-to-end software-hardware solutions, automate complex workflows with AI/LLMs/agentic systems.
I don't just code—I solve hard, cross-domain problems creatively, often inventing automated shortcuts. My goal is to deliver high-impact custom solutions while exploring meaningful existence.
Work Areas
AI & Agentic AI Tools
LLM-powered agents, custom AI tooling, and workflow integration.
Full Stack & Web
End-to-end development, deployment, and server management.
Systems & Firmware
Linux kernel, RISC-V firmware, networking software, and drivers.
Services I Provide
Deep systems thinking + rapid prototyping for startups and individuals.
Custom App & Web
Full-stack development, deployment, and maintenance of high-performance modern web applications.
Workflow Automation
Saving hours with clever Python/AI pipelines that automate repetitive and complex business processes.
AI & Agent Development
Building LLM-powered tools and autonomous agents that handle complex business logic independently.
Embedded/Linux Systems
Expert-level work on drivers, firmware optimization, and hardware-software system co-design.
Teaching & Mentoring
Sharing knowledge on systems engineering, AI agents, and first-principles problem-solving skills.
Ready to build?
Reach out →Education
M.Tech + B.Tech in Electronic Systems
IISc Bangalore, 2018–2020
Distinction | GATE 2018 All India Rank 258. Focus on systems, Linux, and hardware-software co-design.
Tech Stack
Experience
Proven track record in system software and networking.
Recent
Independent
Independent Software & Systems Engineer
Designing end-to-end solutions, AI agents, and custom workflow automations for startups and businesses.
4 Years
Cisco Systems
Software Engineer
Expertise in networking software and complex automation systems within a global scale environment.
1.5 Years
Morphing Machines
System Software Engineer
Worked on Embedded Linux, RISC-V firmware development, and device drivers.
Beyond Code
"Inspired by Naval Ravikant — reasoning from fundamentals, questioning everything, building meaningful systems."
First Principles
Applying engineering rigor to existence. Avoiding shiny traps. Building antifragile lives and systems.
Reflections
Writing about meaning, purpose, and purposeful living. Lifelong learner and contributor.
Ready to build?
Reach out for collaborations, consulting, or just a deep conversation from first principles.