Hello, I'm Kalyan Raju 👋

Engineering Leader & Thinker

Passionate engineer with a knack for solving complex problems through innovative solutions. With years of experience in developing robust applications, I specialize in Websites, full-stack development, AI, Cloud Architecture and have a deep interest in cms, crm, erp, scalable systems, integrations, user-centric design, and internet of things.

I’ve had the privilege of working on diverse projects, ranging from Business Websites, Shopping Carts to , AI-driven platforms, analytics tools and cloud-based solutions for enterprises. My journey in tech has been fueled by curiosity, creativity, and the drive to constantly learn and grow.

Through this site, I aim to share my thoughts, experiences, and projects while connecting with like-minded individuals in the tech community. Feel free to explore my articles/open source projects/notes or contact me if you’d like to collaborate or just say hi!

Articles

Building a Mobile-First AI Object Detector (Real-Time + Cloud AI)

Introduction In today’s world of computer vision and AI, building object detection applications has become more accessible than ever. In this article, I’ll walk you through how I built a modern, mobile-first AI Object Detector that combines: ⚡ Real-time, browser-based...

GIF to Video Conversion in the Browser

GIF to Video Conversion in the Browser Try here. https://luckytoolkit.com/giftomp4.html A Modern, High-Performance, FFmpeg-Free Approach Converting animated GIFs into videos is a common requirement for web tools, content creators, and utility platforms. Traditionally,...

Why Most Digital Transformations Fail at the Integration Layer

The Integration Layer Is the System of Record for Reality Digital transformation initiatives usually modernise: UI layers Application stacks Hosting platforms But business reality still flows through: System boundaries Data contracts Event propagation Failure handling...

AI-Based Approval Systems: From Manual Follow-Ups to Smart Decisions

Introduction: The Hidden Cost of “Just Waiting for Approval” Every enterprise has approval workflows—purchase orders, sales discounts, leave requests, invoices, access requests, contracts. And almost every enterprise suffers from the same problem: Approvals don’t...

IBM MQ vs Kafka vs RabbitMQ: What Architects Get Wrong

Choosing a messaging platform is rarely a technical decision alone — but many architectural mistakes start when we pretend it is. IBM MQ, Apache Kafka, and RabbitMQ are often compared as if they solve the same problem.They don’t. Yet in enterprise architecture...

Top 10 OWASP Changes Coming for API Security 2026 — What Developers Should Prepare For

A practical guide for software developers, architects, and security engineers Introduction APIs are now the backbone of modern applications—mobile apps, AI agents, partner integrations, microservices, IoT, and cloud-native systems. But with API adoption exploding,...

React2Shell Vulnerability — A Practical Guide for Developers

Understanding how a small React mistake can give attackers full shell access Modern React apps are fast and powerful, but they also introduce new attack surfaces—especially when developers blend client-side rendering, user-controlled data, and server-side execution....

Building Powerful Analytics and AI Dashboards with Cube.js

If you’ve ever tried to build interactive analytics or dashboards directly on top of your transactional database, you know how painful it gets—slow queries, complex joins, duplicated logic across charts, and messy backend code. That’s exactly where Cube.js comes in....

Building Smarter Cities with AI: Voice, Vision, and Compliance Automation

Smart cities are no longer defined only by their physical infrastructure. They are becoming digital ecosystems where citizens interact seamlessly with governments through AI-powered services. Traditional systems—manual ticket logging, siloed communication, and delayed...