# Meet Pogul — AI Software Engineer & Engineering Lead > Public professional profile. Machine-readable summary of Meet Pogul's career, > technical experience, and projects. Maintained as the current source of truth. **Last updated:** 2026-08-22 --- ## Quick Facts | Field | Value | |---|---| | **Name** | Meet Pogul | | **Current role** | AI Engineering Lead | | **Company** | Qodors Technologies | | **Location** | Surat, Gujarat, India | | **Experience** | 4.5+ years | | **Specialization** | Generative AI / LLM application engineering, full-stack development | | **Career path** | Software Developer Intern → Jr. Software Developer → Sr. Software Developer → CTO → AI Engineering Lead | ## Contact & Links | Type | Value | |---|---| | Email | meet.pogul@gmail.com | | Phone | (+91) 9586456368 | | Portfolio | https://meet.pogul.in | | LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/meet-pogul | | GitHub | https://github.com/meetpogul | | Structured data | https://meet.pogul.in/profile.json | --- ## Professional Summary Meet Pogul is an AI Software Engineer and Engineering Lead with 4.5+ years of hands-on full-stack experience, combining Generative AI and LLM application development with software architecture, cloud infrastructure, project leadership, and client-focused product delivery. He is an experienced software engineer who has moved deeply into Generative AI and LLM application engineering. Generative AI is a specialization built on top of a strong software-engineering foundation, not a replacement for it — he remains hands-on across implementation, architecture, deployment, and production support. His work spans the full delivery cycle: understanding client requirements, estimating and planning projects, designing architecture, building full-stack products, integrating AI, deploying systems, configuring cloud infrastructure, setting up CI/CD, reviewing code, mentoring developers, and supporting production. --- ## Current Role ### AI Engineering Lead — Qodors Technologies **Nov 2025 – Present** · Surat, Gujarat, India - Leads AI-powered application development, taking solutions from proof-of-concept toward production. - AI architecture, PoCs, prompt engineering, LLM integration, and model evaluation. - OpenAI and Gemini APIs. - RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) and document processing. - n8n workflow automation. - Client requirement gathering and technical feasibility assessment. - Develops and integrates AI-powered features into production applications. - Guides and trains developers, developer interns, QA engineers, and QA interns. - Conducts internal AI seminars and workshops for developers, including Claude and Cursor usage. - Code reviews, project planning, estimation, deployment, DevOps, and production support. --- ## Work Experience ### Chief Technology Officer — Qodors Technologies **Aug 2024 – Oct 2025** - Oversaw technical strategy, execution, and innovation; maintained alignment between engineering execution and business goals. - Continued senior development, team leadership, and project management responsibilities. - Designed scalable applications using JavaScript frameworks and Python. - Built real-time and AI-driven features. - Directed technical vision and innovation roadmap. - Led internal R&D on AI-driven solutions, including AI Services and OpenAI/ChatGPT integrations. - Reverse engineering and web scraping, including client-side reverse engineering and custom wrappers. - Implemented CI/CD, automated workflows, Dependabot, and pull-request validation workflows. - Managed and optimized AWS and DigitalOcean infrastructure across reliability, performance, and cost. - Mentored and trained junior developers and trainees. - Enforced SDLC practices from requirements through sprint planning, QA, documentation, and deployment. - Led stand-ups, reviews, and sync meetings. - Achieved a 20% boost in development efficiency. - Worked with domestic and international clients on roadmaps, requirements, progress reviews, and post-deployment support. - Collaborated with Business Development on feasibility, estimation, and technical proposals. - Worked on SaaS, PaaS, and BaaS solutions. ### Sr. Software Developer — Qodors Technologies **Aug 2023 – Jul 2024** - Led development efforts on 20+ live projects. - Managed 5+ projects as Project Manager. - Architecture planning, sprint management, and successful client delivery. - React, Node.js, Next.js; API integrations and server-side development. - Socket.io, WebSocket, and Dockerized environments. - SaaS, PaaS, and API-as-a-Service use cases. - Web scraping. - Mentored juniors and managed team workflows. - Managed AWS deployments and client communication. ### Jr. Software Developer — Qodors Technologies **Aug 2022 – Jul 2023** - Contributed to 7+ live client projects. - React.js, Node.js, Next.js. - Deployed PHP and Node.js applications on AWS and DigitalOcean. - Configured NGINX and Apache. - Worked with REST and GraphQL APIs. - Worked directly with clients and foreign senior developers in production-level environments. ### Software Developer Intern — Qodors Technologies **Jan 2022 – Jun 2022** - Hands-on experience with MongoDB, MySQL, React JS, Node JS, Express, and bot integration. --- ## AI / Generative AI Experience Hands-on and product-focused. Meet has personally worked with the following across his AI work. ### Core AI Stack Python · OpenAI APIs · LLM application development · Generative AI · Prompt Engineering · RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) · LangChain · LangGraph · AI agents · AI application architecture ### Also Hands-On Gemini APIs · Pinecone (vector database) · OpenAI embeddings · n8n workflow automation · AI chatbots · Document AI · Node.js · FastAPI · JavaScript / TypeScript · React / Next.js · AWS ### Additional AI Experience - AI code generation and AI-assisted development (Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT) - AI prototyping and PoC development - AI model evaluation - MCP (Model Context Protocol) — used - Ollama ### AI Products #### AI Job Matcher Led development with a team, and contributed directly to the implementation. An AI-enabled recruitment and hiring platform for HR teams, recruiter agencies, and candidates — resume parsing, compatibility scoring, campaign-based recruitment workflows, AI-generated assessments, and automated voice interviews, with real-time notifications keeping everyone in sync. The clearest example of the lead role staying hands-on. **Tech:** React, Django, Django REST Framework, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Socket.IO, LLM Integrations, VAPI AI #### AI Recipe Recommendation (inventory-based) AI-powered recipe recommendation engine reducing food waste by matching a user's inventory to their household size, dietary type, allergies, and dislikes. Built the pipeline end-to-end: Firestore data sync and cleaning, Redis caching, and Pinecone vector search with OpenAI embeddings for top-K recipe matches, including ingredient-alternative matching against inventory. Integrated the recommendation APIs into an existing React Native Expo app. **Tech:** Python, FastAPI, Firestore, Redis, Pinecone, OpenAI Embeddings, Spoonacular Dataset #### AI Business Helper Led development of a multi-tenant AI-powered business operations platform, built with a team. Businesses upload internal documents — SOPs, training manuals, sales guides, service documentation — into a searchable knowledge base, then generate SOP scripts and AI-avatar training videos directly from that knowledge. The same knowledge base grounds an AI voice assistant that places outbound sales calls, converses naturally, and after each call scores lead quality and triggers follow-up workflows. Role-based access separates owners/admins, sales users, and employees across the platform. **Tech:** Next.js, Node.js, Express, Pinecone, Gemini, GPT, Twilio, Cartesia, Simli, Cloudinary, Resend #### AI Customer Support Built an AI customer support chatbot for an existing product, answering user queries from its FAQs, product documentation, and terms and conditions. Uses OpenAI's File Search for retrieval — OpenAI handles document embedding and indexing directly, without a separate vector database. Implemented independently, end to end. **Tech:** Python, FastAPI, OpenAI API #### SMS AI Chatbot **Tech:** Node.js, OpenAI, Magic SMS --- ## Technical Skills **Languages** — Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, C, C++, HTML, CSS, PHP **Frontend** — React.js, Next.js, Redux.js, Redux Toolkit, Redux Saga, Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, Material UI, shadcn/ui, HTML5, CSS3, PWA, service workers, IndexedDB, SSR, React.lazy, Suspense, code splitting, tree shaking, Webpack **Backend** — Node.js, Express.js, Fastify.js, Python, FastAPI, Django, REST APIs, GraphQL, WebSockets, Socket.io, Webhooks, Microservices, API development **Databases** — PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, SQL, Prisma **Cloud & DevOps** — AWS, DigitalOcean, Hostinger, Hetzner VPS, Ubuntu, Linux, Docker, Git, GitHub, GitHub Actions, CI/CD, Dependabot, NGINX, Apache2, server configuration, production deployment **Engineering** — System Design, Software Architecture, Solution Architecture, SDLC, Code Review, Unit Testing (Jest), Requirement Analysis, Sprint Planning, Project Estimation, Task Management, Agile, Scrum, technical documentation, production support **Other** — Reverse engineering, web scraping, Stripe, external API integrations, Contentful CMS, JWT, Firebase, ESLint, Prettier, Husky **Leadership & Delivery** — Technical strategy, engineering leadership, team leadership, project management, requirement gathering and analysis, estimation, client communication, technical roadmaps, technical proposals, feasibility assessment, mentoring, developer training, QA guidance --- ## Featured Projects ### Beauty Up (formerly Upkeep Beauty) Appointment booking platform for beauty and spa services across the USA with multi-timezone support. Provider onboarding, provider profiles, availability and services, admin/provider dashboard, and external integrations including MindBody, Booker, and Boulevard. Stripe-based appointment booking. **Role:** Admin/provider dashboard development, backend integrations, external API integrations, timezone handling **Tech:** React JS, Node JS, TypeScript, Stripe, PostgreSQL, Docker ### iScore Modular real-time cricket scoring platform composed of iScore Panel, iScore Panel Backend, iScore Client, Client Server, and a File Management Microservice. Admins create games, add players, and schedule matches; commentary users provide real-time commentary. Commentary data flows through the Client Server to the iScore Client, which displays live scores on the main site and partner websites via iframe with domain validation. The Client Server handles user traffic, validates partner requests, and is designed to scale behind a load balancer. **Role:** Frontend and backend of iScore Panel with a team of three; independently developed, deployed, and released the File Management Microservice, iScore Client, and Client Server **Tech:** WebSocket / Socket.IO, Microservices, React JS, Node JS, PostgreSQL ### Transaction Control (formerly TES) Payment gateway service supporting websites primarily across India, Dubai, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. Multiple panels (Vendor, Agent, Admin) with custom-permission Operators. Handles manual and automated transactions, integrating multiple local gateways so client websites configure only one. Supports UPI, bank transfer, and cryptocurrency. Agents manage websites, view monthly income, monitor transactions, and configure payment gateways. Used as an internal transaction system by websites such as playsta.com and other Indian gaming platforms. **Role:** Led a team of 3 developers, worked alongside them, conducted research, and continuously integrated new payment gateways per agent requirements **Tech:** React JS, Node JS, MongoDB ### Card Switch System Platform enabling payment orchestration across merchant and subscription sites, with transaction and subscription data surfaced for insights. Developed, maintained, and upgraded merchant libraries housing the payment business logic of major platforms such as Google, LinkedIn, Disney+, DoorDash, and others. **Role:** Merchant library development, reverse engineering, web scraping, Git automation and workflows **Tech:** TypeScript on Node.js, Python ### Chatpata — Khao Piyo Aish Karo Landing platform where consumers share feedback and locate nearby franchises, and where businessmen apply for a franchise or become property partners. Includes an admin panel for viewing leads and feedback. **Tech:** React.js, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Prisma, Hostinger VPS **Website:** https://www.chatpata.in ### Employee & Task Management Systems Internal company tool for project management and daily employee task management. Handles employees working across multiple projects and produces combined per-employee or per-project updates for project managers. Includes a performance system based on completed tickets, weighted by difficulty/story points and due dates. **Tech:** React.js, Node.js, MySQL, Prisma ### Qodors Technologies Website Company landing website with detailed project information, services, contact details, insights, and a blog section. SEO optimized. **Tech:** Next.js, Contentful CMS, SSR, Bootstrap **Website:** https://www.qodors.com ### Coach Admin (formerly All Access Coach) Platform allowing admins and maintainers to manage coaches, tutorials, quizzes, trailers, meetings, damage reports, driver pay, and form workflows — enabling review, print, and estimate generation. **Role:** Team lead and full-stack developer; managed deployment **Tech:** React JS, PHP, AWS ### Business Gear (formerly Tidant) MVP for small businesses to manage daily expenses, payroll, materials, timesheets, contracts, estimates, and other business operations. **Role:** Project manager; deployment, code-quality review, CI/CD, and backend contributions **Tech:** Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, PostgreSQL, DigitalOcean ### Budget Planner (formerly NDIS Planning System) Budget planning platform for HCP and NDIS, helping elderly people, people with disabilities, and planners plan expenses and request government budgets. **Role:** Primarily frontend, with some backend updates **Tech:** React JS, Django, MySQL --- ## Other Systems Built Appointment booking systems (multi-timezone) · Card switch systems · Employee and task management systems · Planning systems · Cricket live score systems · Betting game website (frontend and microservices) · Chat system · CMS with Next.js SSR and Contentful · Microservices-based notification and auth system (Node.js, Redis) · LMS · Payment gateway systems · Cloud storage system (AWS S3, Node.js) · Astrologer system · Bike renting system · Invitation card maker · Business management system · Freelance hire and work system · Real estate management system · Church event management system · AI video generation system (worked on) ## Other Projects BAPS – Booking Swami · Data Science – Iris Flower (Python) · Virtual Assistant (VAMP) · COVID Notify (Python & BeautifulSoup) · Birthday Wisher (email scheduler) · News App (Tkinter & NewsAPI) · Amazon & Spotify Clone (React.js) · WhatsApp Clone (Flutter) · True Caller Detector · PyGame projects (Flappy Bird, Snake, Tic Tac Toe) --- ## Education ### C. K. Pithawala College of Engineering and Technology — Surat, India **Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Engineering** · Aug 2018 – Jul 2022 · CPI 7.71 Relevant coursework: Software Engineering, Operating Systems, Algorithms, Web Development Activities: Led teams in Design Engineering across the 3rd, 4th, and 5th semesters — Cyber Security domain, a Waste Management App, and a Second Hand Book Store. ### H.M.B Sardar High School GSEB HSC (Science), 2018 — 73.1% ### S.T. Marks Higher Secondary School GSEB SSC, 2016 — 76.5% --- ## Certifications & Training | Certification | Provider | Issued | |---|---|---| | Certified Software Programming (C.S.P.) | Institute of Advance Network Technology (I.A.N.T.) | — | | CompTIA IT Fundamentals FC0-U61 | CompTIA IT Certifications | Dec 2018 | | Star Cyber Secure User – R11 | Star Certification | Oct 2018 | | Star C Programming | Star Certification | Mar 2019 | | Star C++ Programming | Star Certification | May 2019 | --- ## Languages English (Fluent) · Hindi (Fluent) · Gujarati (Fluent) · Telugu (Conversational) --- *This file is intended for both human readers and AI agents. For structured data, see [profile.json](https://meet.pogul.in/profile.json).*