Senior technical leadership for founders, and the people who back them.
I help founders turn AI ideas into products that work and raise money, and help investors understand what they're really funding. Seven years across AI, startups and production engineering. MS Computer Science, Johns Hopkins.
Shipped with
Hands-on with LLMs, RAG, AI agents, Python, Next.js and mobile, from prototype to production.
How I work with you
Start small, get clarity fast, and scale the engagement only when it's earning its keep.
Level 1
Level 1: Technical Clarity
A focused engagement that turns an idea or early product into a clear, investor-ready plan: scope, architecture, risks, and what to build first.
Best for: Pre-seed founders who want to avoid expensive mistakes.
Level 2
Level 2: Fractional CTO
Ongoing senior technical leadership, around 5–10 hours a week. I own the roadmap and architecture decisions, review what ships, and help with hiring and fundraising.
Best for: Startups that need senior judgement before they can justify a full-time CTO.
Level 3
Level 3: Production Build
End-to-end design and delivery of production AI systems, from prototype to something real users and investors can rely on.
Best for: Funded teams ready to scale their core product.
Level 4
Level 4: For Investors: Technical Due Diligence
Before you fund or join an AI venture, I assess what's actually been built: whether the technology is real, defensible and scalable, and what the risks are. Clear written findings, no jargon.
Best for: Angels, family offices and HNWIs evaluating tech or AI investments.
Most founders start with Technical Clarity and continue only if it's clearly worth it.
Book a Discovery CallWhy I can move fast
I've automated the repetitive parts of my work (research, templating, first drafts) so my time goes where it matters: decisions, architecture, and the conversations that move your company forward. You get the speed of a small team with a senior person accountable for every call.
Portfolio
Selected work
Products I've built or led, from first idea to real users.
What founders say
From founders I've worked with directly.
“Consistently demonstrated strong competency, thoughtful problem-solving, and a deep sense of ownership... He doesn’t operate like a transactional contractor. He thinks like a builder. He asks all the right questions, anticipates challenges, and considers long-term sustainability...”
Lou
Founder, SoulSource
“Shaun conducted a thorough evaluation of our product and clearly communicated areas that required improvement. He worked closely with us every step of the way... His professionalism, technical expertise, and outstanding attitude set him apart.”
Kamdi
Founder, KedAI
Track record
Experience
VP Engineering & Fractional Tech Lead — Footura AI (part-time)
Apr 2024 — Present
Architected and scaled AI coaching platform for both web and mobile using React Native, Swift/Kotlin, Next.js, NestJS, and LLMs. Reduced latency by 30% and increased engagement by 40%.
CurrentFounder & AI Engineer — AkShaun
Aug 2023 — Present
Built a real-time xG/xA sports performance system and LLM RAG stack with LangChain and Pinecone.
Full Stack Engineer — DeskNow
Jan 2022 — Jan 2024
Led rewrite to DeskNow 2.0 using React/Next.js and NestJS, resulting in a 50% speed increase.
Co-Founder and Lead Engineer — Yooni
Sep 2017 — Jun 2019
Wrote full code for University Visits/Yooni platform on Django/TS/Python - 1000+ users, incubated and raised pre-seed funding.
Foundations
Education
Johns Hopkins University
M.S. in Computer Science
Machine Learning, Algorithms, & Entrepreneurship
West Bengal University of Technology
B.Tech in Computer Science
Research focused on Telecom and IEEE publications
Qualification