Interesting Fact
“Passionately explores both software intelligence and physical sensor prototypes — from building AI assistants to testing accelerometer telemetry under stress.”
Saksham Kumar
Preferred name: Saksham
Associate Director, Research & Development · Aspiring Developer
“Pioneering research, engineering intelligent systems, building with impact.”
Interesting Fact
“Passionately explores both software intelligence and physical sensor prototypes — from building AI assistants to testing accelerometer telemetry under stress.”
About
Associate Director of Research & Development at North Node and Information Technology student at Garden City University, Bengaluru (Reg No: 25BTIT107). Developer and R&D specialist with a solid foundation in Python, Java, C, C++, AI/ML, and intelligent systems. Actively engineering resilient navigation architectures, sensor testing prototypes, AI assistants, and high-performance web platforms.
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PythonJava
C
C++
JavaScriptHTML5CSS3Backend & Frameworks
REST APIs
Node.jsSystem ArchitectureCore Computer Science & AI
Tools & Ecosystem
Git
GitHubLinuxOpen Source ToolingVS CodeProfessional Experience
Associate Director, Research & Development
2026 – PresentNorth Node · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Directing research and development initiatives across North Node. Spearheading architectural prototypes, investigating cutting-edge AI and sensor technologies, and integrating experimental engineering solutions into practical production platforms.
Open Source Contributor & Researcher
2026WikiClub Tech × Garden City University · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Participated in Wikimedia Open Source Day 2026, building software solutions for Challenge 3 (WikiWeak Article Finder) and Challenge 4 (WikiFact Check) to improve knowledge verification and content discovery.
Featured Projects
DriftGuard AI
HackathonIntelligent Navigation System during GNSS Loss
Lead Developer & Researcher
An intelligent navigation architecture designed to maintain accurate positioning and orientation during Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS/GPS) signal attenuation, spoofing, or complete loss.
- Engineered dead-reckoning and predictive filtering algorithms to mitigate positional drift during satellite outages.
- Integrated accelerometer and multi-sensor telemetry to ensure continuous spatial awareness.
- Designed modular software pipeline for evaluation across autonomous robotics and vehicular prototypes.
Smart Queue
NorthNode ProductQueue & Flow Management System
Full-Stack Developer
A Flask-powered smart queue management platform designed to eliminate physical waiting lines, optimize customer wait times, and streamline service dispatching.
- Architected real-time queue ticketing workflows and token allocation engine using Flask.
- Implemented RESTful endpoints for digital check-ins, administrative overrides, and wait-time estimations.
- Designed responsive user interfaces with immediate status tracking and notification alerts.
NAVISENSE
Accelerometer-Testing & Telemetry Prototype
Hardware & Systems Prototyper
High-precision sensor evaluation and accelerometer testing prototype to benchmark dynamic motion fidelity, telemetry response, and vibration characteristics.
- Developed real-time data acquisition routines for continuous high-frequency accelerometer telemetry.
- Formulated test benches to analyze sensor drift, frequency response, and threshold tolerances.
- Engineered visualization and data export pipelines for motion diagnostic validation.
Aahi AI Assistant
Intelligent Conversational Assistant
AI Developer
Intelligent conversational AI assistant built for automated workflow orchestration, contextual query resolution, and smart personal productivity.
- Engineered natural language dialogue management with multi-turn context retention.
- Integrated external service APIs to execute dynamic task automation and query lookup.
- Designed modular extension system allowing rapid integration of new analytical capabilities.
NOIR Studio
FreelanceWeb Design & Digital Branding Platform
Creative Web Designer & Frontend Developer
Contemporary digital branding platform and interactive web presence designed for NOIR Studio, featuring an ultra-sleek dark aesthetic and micro-interactions.
- Crafted bespoke dark-mode interface with refined typography and visual rhythm.
- Implemented responsive CSS/JavaScript animations and smooth scroll transitions.
- Formulated complete digital design language and brand asset hierarchy.
Amberstone Vectra
FreelanceCommercial Real-Estate Platform & 3D Concepts
Web Developer & Visual Concept Designer
Next-generation real-estate showcase portal featuring interactive property listings and futuristic 3D conceptual architectural video presentations.
- Developed high-conversion property catalog with dynamic search and responsive filters.
- Integrated immersive 3D architectural walkthrough concepts and high-fidelity video media.
- Optimized asset delivery and viewport rendering for seamless cross-device performance.
JUV Tech
FreelanceCorporate Technology Platform
Web Developer
Corporate website and digital product presentation built for JUV Tech to showcase enterprise technology solutions and modern consulting offerings.
- Constructed modular frontend components for structured technology service presentation.
- Engineered high-efficiency mobile layouts and streamlined client inquiry touchpoints.
Awards & Achievements
Wikimedia Open Source Day 2026
WikiClub Tech × Garden City University
Successfully built and submitted Challenge 3 (WikiWeak Article Finder) and Challenge 4 (WikiFact Check) focusing on open-source content verification.
Smart India Hackathon 2026
National Hackathon
Project Development and technical solution engineering addressing real-world problem statements.
GCU Internal Hackathon 2026
University Hackathon
Rapid prototyping, team technical collaboration, and proof-of-concept software implementation.
Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025
Technology Summit
Active delegate engagement with global tech leaders, AI researchers, and deep-tech founders.
TEDx Summit 2026
Leadership & Innovation
Participation in discussions exploring transformative ideas, technology futures, and interdisciplinary innovation.
Prompt-a-thon 2025
AI Hackathon
Generative AI prompt engineering and creative problem-solving competition.
Leadership & Contribution
Biggest Contribution
Spearheading R&D initiatives at North Node, building innovative prototypes including navigation algorithms and queue systems, and driving an active culture of open-source exploration and hackathon innovation.
Most Important Achievement
As Associate Director of R&D at North Node, Saksham drives research direction, explores cutting-edge AI and hardware intersections, and transforms experimental concepts into robust product foundations.
Philosophy
Meaningful technology emerges at the crossroads of bold scientific curiosity and meticulous engineering discipline. Build with purpose, test relentlessly, and deliver with excellence.
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