Lokesh Ram Chand.
Full-stack systems engineer.
I build production-grade software systems focused on reliability, performance, and real-world usage. My work centers on distributed systems, backend engineering, and products that scale beyond prototypes.
System Case Studies
Velar — AI-Assisted Finance App
A personal finance management platform that simplifies expense tracking using automation, natural language processing, and intuitive dashboards. Velar combines voice input, email parsing, and smart categorization to reduce manual data entry.
MapLayer — Web Mapping Interface
A lightweight React-based geospatial visualization tool that renders GeoJSON datasets using OpenLayers. Designed to make spatial data exploration easy without heavy GIS software.
Fortyl — Secure Auth Platform
A modular authentication system built with Spring Boot supporting password login, JWT sessions, and TOTP-based multi-factor authentication. Designed to be clear, extendable, and suitable for applications needing stronger auth guarantees.
Engineering over abstractions.
Software only becomes valuable when it works reliably for real users. I prioritize maintainability, debuggability, and system reliability over clever abstractions. I believe in boring, proven technology for critical systems and first-principles debugging.
I focus on the "critical path"—ensuring that core systems remain performant and predictable under load, while maintaining a clean, auditable codebase.