Headline

AI Engineer @OpenPaws | SDE | Full-Stack, Backend, Automation & AI Integrations | Building software, systems, and AI-enabled products

About

I’m Sandesh Prakash Dawkhar, a Full-Stack Developer and AI/ML enthusiast passionate about building practical, user-focused technology that solves real-world problems. I enjoy working at the intersection of software engineering, artificial intelligence, and product thinking—from building full-stack web applications to experimenting with AI-powered tools, automation, and intelligent systems. My projects include work in areas such as AI benchmarking, missing-person case management, healthcare assistance, and interactive web experiences. With hands-on experience across technologies like MERN stack, Python, Streamlit, APIs, databases, and AI/ML workflows, I focus on writing clean, scalable code and continuously improving my craft. I believe every project is an opportunity to learn, build better systems, and create meaningful impact. Across platforms, you can find me as @sandesh13fr, where I share my work, projects, and development journey. I’m always open to connecting with developers, creators, founders, and teams working on impactful technology.

Location

Mumbai

Work experience

Artificial Intelligence Engineer at Open Paws, May 2026 - Present · 2 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Working as an AI Engineering & Development Intern at Open Paws, a nonprofit organization building AI infrastructure for animal advocacy. Contributing to AI development initiatives that support animal advocacy organizations globally, while gaining practical experience in engineering, development infrastructure, and social-impact technology. The internship involves full-time, in-person work at Open Paws’ Bengaluru office, with mentorship from the organization’s leadership and exposure to a broader network of animal advocacy organizations.

Automation Developer at Acclivity Automation, Jul 2025 - Sep 2025 · 3 mos, India, Automate client projects and rigorous tasks.

AI: Transformative Learning with TechSaksham – A joint CSR initiative of Microsoft & SAP at Edunet Foundation, Nov 2024 - Jan 2025 · 3 mos, India, Implentatio

Education

Bachelor's degree, Information Technology, University of Mumbai