Hi there!

I am Saurav Teli.

"Code is not just logic—it's the power to create change."

I'm a full-stack engineer passionate about building real world solutions — from AI-powered quiz systems to Kubernetes tools at CNCF. With experience in MERN, TypeScript, and cloud-native development, I focus on crafting scalable, efficient web solutions with modern technologies.

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About Me

I am a Computer Science undergraduate (Class of 2026) at SGGSIE&T, Nanded, and a full-stack software engineer passionate about turning complex ideas into scalable, production-ready systems. My expertise spans the MERN stack, TypeScript, Go, and Kubernetes, with hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure and AI-powered applications.

Currently, I actively contribute to the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), where my work enhances Kubernetes ecosystem tools like Headlamp and OpenCost—from building Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers for natural-language AI queries to adding internationalization features that expanded accessibility by 25%.

Beyond open source, I’ve engineered real-world applications: a chat platform handling 100+ concurrent users, an AI quiz generator reducing manual effort by 80%, and a gesture-controlled computer vision system enabling hands-free interaction.

My journey is also shaped by competitive programming (1400+ LeetCode rating, Coding Ninjas Level 5 Master), where I honed problem-solving skills that translate directly into system design and scalable solutions. I believe in crafting technology that isn’t just functional, but transformative.

Technical Skills

Experience

LFX Mentee @KubeArmor (August 2025 - Present)

CNCF - Linux Foundation — @KubeArmor

KubeArmor Prometheus Exporter CNCF Ecosystem All PRs

Working on Observability Spectrum Enhancement project, integrating key Prometheus metrics for security policy enforcement and alerting within Kubernetes clusters.
Developing Prometheus metrics integration including policies applied count, alerts triggered, active policies list, and policy status monitoring with adherence to best practices for metric exposition.
Contributed to CNCF projects: built production-ready MCP server for OpenCost, developed network cost tracking with multi-cloud allocation (AWS, GCP, Azure), and enhanced i18n support across repositories.

Software Development Intern (May 2025 - July 2025)

Brainopoly (Gamified EdTech Platform)

Live Product Live Demo

Engineered a "Try for Free" demo experience using React, TypeScript, and Node.js, featuring a JWT-based auth flow to drive user acquisition.
Developed an AI-powered quiz generation system with the Google Gemini API, automating content creation for teachers and reducing workload by 80%.
Built a comprehensive teacher dashboard with RBAC for managing content and viewing student reports with AI-generated performance feedback.

Open Source Contributor (May 2025 - Present)

CNCF Kubernetes Ecosystem

Opencost KubeArmor Headlamp

Built production-ready MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for OpenCost enabling AI agents to query Kubernetes cost data through natural language conversations, implementing JSON-RPC 2.0 with comprehensive integration testing.
Developed network cost tracking component with cloud provider billing integration for accurate multi-cloud resource attribution across AWS, GCP, and Azure environments.
Enhanced internationalization (i18n) by integrating Hindi and Tamil language support, improving accessibility for South Asian users and expanding global reach of Headlamp by 25%.

Projects

Project #1

Karmayogi - Distributed Task Queue System

A production-ready distributed task processing platform handling 10,000+ concurrent jobs with enterprise-grade scalability. Features priority-based scheduling, auto-scaling, real-time monitoring, and 99.9% completion rates. Built with Redis-backed queue management, Docker containerization for seamless deployment, and Kubernetes orchestration for cloud-native operations across multiple environments.

🚧 In Development

Node.js, Redis, PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes

🚧 In Development

Project #2

Vaidya - AI Therapist CLI Application

A production-ready AI mental health companion with safety-first architecture. Features crisis detection with 100% accuracy, multi-hop reasoning, RAG-based knowledge retrieval, and emergency escalation with sub-1.2s response times. Includes comprehensive analytics tracking empathy scores, bias detection system, and integration with trusted medical sources for current wellness resources.

Node.js, Gemini 1.5-Flash API, RAG Architecture, CLI Interface

Project #3

Chatty - A Real Time Chat Application

A real-time messaging platform with 99.9% uptime and sub-second message delivery. Features secure JWT authentication with OTP verification, comprehensive message controls (edit, forward, delete, reply, search), multimedia sharing capabilities, and optimized client-side performance using Zustand for efficient global state management. Supports 100+ concurrent users with Socket.io real-time communication.

MERN Stack, Socket.io, TailwindCSS, Zustand

Project #4

Automated Paperless Transparent College System

A digital administration platform that significantly reduces paper usage and processing time. Features secure online voting system with 99.9% accuracy, anonymous complaint feature with Gemini integration to detect sensitive images and abusive language, priority-based request handling system, and real-time budget tracking dashboard. Includes facility booking and event approval system capable of handling 100+ concurrent requests.

MERN Stack, TailwindCSS, Cloudinary, JWT

Project #5

HandOMotion

A gesture-based computer control system using MediaPipe & OpenCV for hands-free interaction with sub-1 second latency. Implements real-time hand tracking for intuitive cursor control, clicks, and scrolling operations by mapping 21 hand landmarks for precise control. Created as an alternative input solution for users with mobility challenges and designed for applications in gaming, VR/AR, robotics, and smart home control.

Python, PyAutoGUI, MediaPipe, OpenCV

Other Notable Projects

Pokemon-Pedia

A web platform developed using the Pokemon API that allows users to search for any Pokemon and obtain detailed information including stats, abilities, and evolution chains.

HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Pokemon API

Short.ly

A full-stack URL shortener application with integrated analytics, allowing users to create, manage, and track shortened links. Features include custom aliases, expiration dates, real-time click tracking, device/browser stats, and a modern analytics dashboard. Secure access is ensured through JWT-based authentication.

React, Node.js, MongoDB, TypeScript, TailwindCSS, JWT, Chart.js

Hospital Management System

A MERN-based hospital management system optimizing operations and patient care with features like patient records, appointment scheduling, doctor availability, e-prescriptions, billing, and admin dashboards. Ensures data security with role-based access control.

MERN Stack, Redux, Mongoose, JWT, Chart.js, TailwindCSS

Countries Wikipedia

This web app is a simple web application that allows the user see or search for different countries of the world across different continents as well as obtain more information about the selected country. The app also showcases a functional dark theme toggler.

React, TailwindCSS, Typescript, REST Countries API

SPC-APOD APP

A Web App built using the NASA API to obtain a Picture of the Day depending on a date input provided by the site visitor. Developed for Space and Star-gazing enthusiasts.

HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, NASA API

Advanced Todo App

A responsive and feature-rich to-do list application enabling task management with priority control, theming, and persistent local storage. Includes mock user authentication, weather-based task enhancement, and Redux-powered global state management, all built with a mobile-first approach.

React, TypeScript, Redux Toolkit, Redux Thunk, OpenWeatherMap API, LocalStorage, CSS3

Book Bazaar

A web application built using the MERN stack that allows users to browse, add, edit, and manage books seamlessly. Book Bazaar provides a dynamic platform for book lovers to organize their collections efficiently.

HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, React, Express, Node.js, MongoDB

Achievements & Certifications

HackFusion Finalist

Placed in the top 10 out of 100+ teams at a GitHub-sponsored hackathon (SGGSIE&T, 2025).

Google Analytics Certified

Demonstrated expertise in web analytics and data-driven decision-making. View Certificate

Introduction to Generative AI

Completed Google Cloud Skills Boost certification for foundational GenAI concepts. View Badge

Competitive Programming

Actively solve problems on LeetCode (1400+ rating), CodeForces, and GeeksforGeeks, maintaining a consistent practice of data structures and algorithms.

Next steps?

Don't be a Stranger!

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