About - Samarth Rawat

# whoami

Ph.D in getting $hit done. I build distributed systems, APIs, and infrastructure that actually work at scale. Currently helping cancer patients get treatments faster at RISA Labs.

Outside of work, I play guitar and harmonium, read philosophy, and occasionally beat people at chess. I like building things and figuring out how stuff works.

# git_log --career

Member of Technical Staff

RISA Labs

Oct 2025 - Present

> Helping cancer patients get their treatments faster through technology
> Building resilient distributed systems with FastAPI and RabbitMQ

// Technologies: FastAPI, RabbitMQ, Python

Founding Engineer | Infrastructure & Backend

Tensorfuse (YC W24)

July 2025 - Sept 2025 // Bengaluru, IN

> Designed and implemented the scalable core backend on Async Django, integrating structured logging and paginated APIs that dynamically query the Kubernetes API
> Integrated Kubernetes extensions (Knative, KServe, KEDA) for GPU autoscaling and production LLM serving with scale-to-zero capabilities
> Authored technical blog on Reducing GPU cold start time, increasing organic traffic by 23%
> Improved AWS CloudFormation templates for one-click provisioning of GPU-enabled EKS clusters

// Technologies: Django (Async), Kubernetes, Knative, KServe, AWS, CloudFormation, vLLM, Redis

Founding Engineer | DevOps & Cloud

AlchemystAI

April 2024 - June 2025 // Bengaluru, IN

> Collaborated with CEO and CTO to secure $300k in first funding round
> Led integration of third-party platforms (HubSpot, Slack, and more)
> Managed end-to-end DevOps operations including LLM hosting infrastructure
> Orchestrated Multi-Cluster deployment on GKE with RabbitMQ and Kafka

// Technologies: FastAPI, Modal, GitHub Actions, Flask, Azure VM, Kubernetes

# skills --detailed

My journey in tech has been driven by curiosity and a relentless desire to understand how things work.

FastAPI & Django

Building high-performance APIs with FastAPI and async Django backends. Clean code, solid architecture, production-ready.

Message Queues

Distributed systems with RabbitMQ and Kafka. Event-driven architectures for scalable, decoupled services.

LLM Infrastructure

Hosting production LLMs with Knative, KServe, and vLLM. GPU scaling, cold start optimization, and cost efficiency.

Kubernetes & DevOps

Multi-cluster deployments, GPU autoscaling with KEDA, and infrastructure as code. AWS, GCP, and everything in between.

# diff --unique

I believe in the intersection of logic and creativity. Here's what sets me apart:

[+] Multidisciplinary Thinking: I bring perspectives from music, philosophy, and technology to every problem.
[+] Empathy First: I understand that good code solves human problems, not just technical ones.
[+] Continuous Learner: The tech world moves fast, and I move with it. Always learning, always growing.
[+] Communication Skills: I make a good therapist because I listen, understand, and communicate effectively.

# cat philosophy.txt

I believe in building things that matter, connecting with people authentically, and never stopping the pursuit of knowledge. Life is too short to do anything half-heartedly.

I'm drawn to weird ideas, unconventional solutions, and conversations that go deep. Whether it's discussing the latest Kubernetes patterns or pondering the meaning of existence, I'm all in.

"The best code is written with intention, the best music is played with feeling, and the best conversations happen when we're willing to be vulnerable."

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