Gaurang Suki
Building scalable web applications at the intersection of beautiful UIs and robust backends.
The person behind the code
I'm a Senior Software Engineer at Cisco Systems in the Bay Area — building systems that quietly take work off people's plates.
My work lives at the intersection of full-stack engineering and applied AI: designing the architecture, writing the APIs and data models, and shipping the UI on top — across IoT, SaaS, telecom, and healthcare. At Cisco I rebuilt an IoT platform from its foundations and built RAG-powered AI agents that cut support resolution time by 30%.
There's a thread through the work I'm proudest of: it replaces something slow and manual with something fast and automatic. 90% test coverage isn't a chore — it's how I sleep at night.
Impact by Numbers
Measurable outcomes from real production work — not just features shipped
Work Experience
Senior Software Engineer
Current- ▸Architected and led a complete rebuild of Cisco Meraki IoT Radio Settings over six months, replacing an architecture that locked every Access Point to a single technology with one that lets each AP run its own (Bluetooth, Zigbee, or ESL) — deployed across 1,000+ customer IoT networks at 90% test coverage
- ▸Designed a data migration service with zero downtime that automatically synced legacy IoT configurations into the new data model via a background job queue, moving the entire customer base with no service disruption
- ▸Built RAG-powered AI agents for two products using OpenAI embeddings and a vector database, surfaced through VSCode/GitHub IDE integrations and a Webex bot — cutting support resolution time by 30%
- ▸Built an interactive Cisco Spaces web application with React and Mapbox rendering custom indoor building maps that automatically compute optimal Access Point placement across large campuses, cutting deployment from days to minutes
- ▸Drove the Zigbee door lock feature to General Availability and integrated third-party ESL hardware, opening new hospitality and retail customer segments
Software Engineer (Contract)
- ▸Built and maintained an internal Python diagnostics tool (Twisted, Klein) that collected and surfaced Webex meeting-app logs, accelerating root-cause analysis during production failures
- ▸Developed an internal tool UI with React and Flask APIs, containerized via Docker, and authored Java, Selenium, and Appium automated tests for end-to-end Webex platform coverage
Full Stack Developer
- ▸Designed and built RESTful services using ASP.NET/C# MVC, documented with Swagger, to power Sikka's new product
- ▸Developed a React UI with interactive data visualizations (Victory charts) and partnered with QA on test plans to reduce functional and performance defects
Software Engineer Intern
Key Impact- ▸Migrated supplier metrics from Quickbase to Jira with Python, saving $25K/year in licensing, and automated reporting with Python and AWS SES that cut staff allocation time 10%; built a React and Python portal feeding live Tableau dashboards
Skills & Technologies
Languages
Frontend
Backend
AI & Data
Cloud & DevOps
Testing
Databases
Tools
Education
Master of Science in Computer Science
California State University, East Bay
Relevant Coursework
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Relevant Coursework
Certifications
Claude Code: Software Engineering with Generative AI Agents
Coursera / Vanderbilt University
May 2026
AI Agents and Agentic AI Architecture in Python
Coursera / Vanderbilt University
Sep 2025
AI Agents and Agentic AI with Python & Generative AI
Coursera / Vanderbilt University
Aug 2025
OpenAI GPTs: Creating Your Own Custom AI Assistants
Coursera / Vanderbilt University
May 2025
Learning Amazon Web Services (AWS) for Developers
LinkedIn Learning
May 2021
Machine Learning with Python
Coursera / IBM
Nov 2019
Python 101 for Data Science
Coursera / IBM
Oct 2019
Machine Learning A-Z
Udemy
Jul 2018
Research Papers
Textual Content Moderation using Supervised Machine Learning Approach
Revati Ganorkar, Gaurang Suki, Shubham Deshpande, Mayur Giri, Araddhana Deshmukh
Proposed an efficient automated textual content moderation system to detect hate speech and offensive content on social networking sites using supervised machine learning. Addresses the limitations of manual moderation used by tech giants like Facebook and Microsoft, reducing harm to both users and content moderators.
DocBot: A Medical Consultant Chatbot using Deep Learning Approach
Gaurang Suki, Mayur Giri, Revati Ganorkar, Shubham Deshpande, Araddhana Deshmukh
Proposed a robust 5-stage pipeline architecture for a medical consultancy chatbot using deep learning and seq2seq natural language processing. The model interacts with users in natural language, identifies symptoms, suggests probable diagnoses, and recommends relevant specialists — unlike existing platforms (e.g. WebMD) that limit free-form communication.
Proposed IoT Approach to Ameliorate Traffic Conditions
Shubham Deshpande, Revati Ganorkar, Mayur Giri, Gaurang Suki, Araddhana Deshmukh
Proposed a smart vehicular IoT system using MQTT (Message Queue Telemetry Transport) protocol to reduce road congestion and prevent accidents. The model uses advanced vehicle monitoring and sensor networks to keep drivers informed about traffic conditions and alert them to potential hazards in real time.
Smart Implanted NFC-based System to Expedite Medical Treatment
Shubham Deshpande, Gaurang Suki, Mayur Giri, Revati Ganorkar, Araddhana Deshmukh
Proposed an NFC chip implant system for patients that stores prioritized medical data (name, blood group, history, allergies) on-chip with secondary data on the cloud. A doctor can scan the chip to instantly retrieve patient details during emergencies, significantly reducing time before treatment begins.
A Lucrative Model for Harnessing the Power of Social Media in Disaster Management
Shubham Deshpande, Revati Ganorkar, Mayur Giri, Gaurang Suki, Araddhana Deshmukh
Proposed a platform that aggregates real-time information from YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook during disaster events, filters out misinformation and spam, and broadcasts SMS alerts to people in disaster-prone areas. Leverages social media's role as a dominant real-time communication channel to enhance disaster response.
Currently Learning
The best engineers never stop learning. Here's what's on my radar right now.
Agentic Workflows & Model Context Protocol (MCP)
ActiveBuilding multi-step AI agents and integrating tools via MCP for real-world automation
AI Evaluation & Observability
In ProgressMeasuring LLM output quality, tracing agent runs, and building eval pipelines
LangGraph
In ProgressDesigning stateful, cyclical agent graphs for complex multi-step reasoning tasks
LLM APIs & AI-Powered Applications
ActiveProduction integrations with OpenAI, Anthropic, and LangChain in real systems
Recommendations
“I have had the pleasure of managing Gaurang at Cisco Spaces for 3 years, and I am consistently impressed by their abilities. Gaurang is a quick learner who grasps new concepts rapidly, making him an invaluable asset to our team and a great help to me personally. He excels under pressure, maintaining focus and delivering high-quality work even in challenging situations. Gaurang is not afraid to take on new tasks and consistently steps out of their comfort zone to tackle new challenges. Their proactive attitude and dedication have significantly contributed to our team's success. I highly recommend Gaurang for any role he chooses to pursue.”
“Gaurang and I worked closely on all (10+) applications in the Cisco Spaces suite. It was a pleasure whenever I was fortunate enough to work with Gaurang and I can say with confidence his growth from April 2023 – October 2024 has been exponential. Today, Gaurang is someone who will never say no to lending a hand, takes ownership of his deliverables from start to finish, and someone you can rely on (give and forget any quantity/complexity of work). His humble and calm demeanor make him a delight to work with. He would be an invaluable asset on any team.”
“Gaurang is a fantastic team player who makes collaboration seamless. He grasps project requirements quickly and is always willing to assist others. His ability to tackle complex issues and deliver solutions swiftly is truly commendable. Additionally, his strong communication skills and attention to detail ensure that projects run smoothly and efficiently.”
Hobbies & Interests
When I'm not building software, this is where you'll find me.
Fitness & Weightlifting
Consistency in the gym mirrors consistency in code. Daily discipline.
Gaming
Strategy games sharpen problem-solving. Also, it's just fun.
Traveling
New places, new perspectives. Exploring cultures and cuisines.
Reading
From fiction to tech — always a book nearby.
Cooking
Experimenting in the kitchen. Recipes are just algorithms.
Music
Lo-fi beats while coding. Also love playing guitar.
Let's Connect
Whether you have an opportunity, a project idea, or just want to say hi — my inbox is always open.