ManojSethi
If you're a CEO, CTO, or Hiring Manager shipping a serious product: I bring 10+ years owning delivery for AI/LLM Platforms, Microservices, and High-Traffic Web Systems — remote, clear communication, and code that holds up in production.
Remote from India, open to teams worldwide — contract, retainer, or remote FTE for the right fit — with clear written updates and production-minded delivery. Full hiring FAQ →
What You Can Hire Me For
Snapshot of the Work I Lead for Leadership Teams — Aligned With My CV and Client Track Record
Engineering You Can Staff With Confidence
I work with Founders, CTOs, and Hiring Managers who need a senior engineer to own architecture, implementation, and production cutover — especially on AI-enabled products and high-scale platforms.
AI & LLM Systems
For leaders betting on AI: production LLM integrations (OpenAI, Claude, OSS), RAG, agents, and semantic search — with evaluation, guardrails, and ops in mind so your team is not stuck with a prototype.
Product & Platform Engineering
End-to-end ownership your CTO can trust: Next.js and React experiences, NestJS services, GraphQL, and WebSocket systems — including a proven track record at 15K+ concurrent users.
Cloud, Security & Reliability
AWS and GCP delivery with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD (e.g. GitHub Actions → ECS). Event-driven design with Kafka/MQTT, auth with OAuth2/JWT/Keycloak, and observability with Prometheus and Grafana.
Performance & Data
When speed and cost matter: query tuning (40%+ improvements in past roles), Redis and pooling, and analytics surfaces over large datasets — including 1M+ record dashboards in production.
A Decade of Accountable Delivery
From healthcare and analytics to fintech, identity, and AI-heavy platforms — each role sharpened how I partner with stakeholders, de-risk roadmaps, and ship under real constraints.
Freelance Full-Stack Developer
Aug 2024 — PresentScalable web apps with Next.js, NestJS, PostgreSQL, and AWS. AI features via OpenAI for automation and intelligent workflows. Microservices with OAuth2/JWT. CI/CD with GitHub Actions, Docker, and AWS ECS — faster, more reliable releases.
Frontend Engineer
Jun 2023 — Aug 2024Built responsive dashboards with React, Next.js, Tailwind, and GraphQL. Reduced load times via code splitting and lazy loading.
Web Developer
Jan 2023 — Jun 2023Developed real-time systems using WebSockets supporting 15,000+ concurrent users. Optimized database queries, reducing response time by 40%.
Backend Engineer
Mar 2022 — Jan 2023Built event-driven microservices with Kafka and MQTT. Implemented Keycloak auth. Monitored distributed systems with Prometheus and Grafana.
Senior Software Developer
Feb 2021 — Jan 2022Migrated frontend from Angular to React, improving user engagement and conversion. Integrated multiple APIs into a unified fintech loan processing system.
.NET Developer
Jun 2017 — Jan 2021Developed analytics dashboards managing 1M+ records in real time. Improved BI reporting efficiency through automation.
Software Developer → Team Lead
Jan 2013 — Jun 2017Built healthcare dashboards handling 5,000+ daily records. Promoted to Team Lead. Awarded Best Team Lead and Employee of the Year.
Stack Your CTO Can Validate
From LLM pipelines and agents through Next.js, NestJS, data stores, and cloud-native operations — the same tools I use on live client and product work.
Products & Platforms Behind Me
Representative work across AI, real-time systems, and cloud platforms — each built with production constraints, not slide decks.
Hooaah
Secure identity verification and access management — passwordless authentication and fraud-resistant onboarding across web and mobile. Full frontend: dashboards, admin flows, and GraphQL integration.
Kokozi
Connected audio platform for children — stories and music through screen-free devices and app-linked figurines. Event-driven microservices with Kafka/MQTT; containerized stack for consistent delivery.
Proper X (Norway)
Social media platform for creators and fans. Creators publish plans; fans connect via video, audio, and messaging. Real-time communication with Agora, WebSockets, and Redis. Supports 15,000+ concurrent users.
Engagement, Process, and How I Work
Straight answers hiring managers and CTOs look for before a first call — so you can shortlist with less guesswork.
What You Get on a Typical Engagement
- Ownership: scope from design through production, not “ticket-only” unless that is explicitly what you need.
- Communication: written updates, demos, and honest trade-offs — especially with distributed teams.
- Proof: CV and shipped work on this site; deeper case breakdowns and references after we align on fit.
- Compliance context: HIPAA-relevant experience available where your product needs it.
Common Questions
What hours and time zones do you work?
Remote only — relocation or on-site?
Contract length, retainers, FTE — and how many clients at once?
How do payments and invoicing work?
What is your hourly rate or budget range?
Do you have regulated-industry or compliance experience?
How fast will you respond?
How do you describe your contribution on a build?
Can we speak to a reference?
What should our first email include?
Do you sign NDAs before we share architecture or roadmap details?
Include These in Your First Note if You Can
They cut rounds of email and help me answer fit vs no-fit faster.
- Expected duration (no minimum on my side; long-term is what I optimize for).
- Whether you need US calls more than two days per week or outside 05:00–22:00 IST — so we can flag a mismatch early.
- Budget band or approval ceiling (rough is fine).
- Compliance context beyond HIPAA if relevant (SOC 2, onshore-only, etc.).
- Whether the role is individual contributor, tech lead, or mixed.
Hiring for AI or
Platform Delivery?
Share your roadmap, stack, and timeline — I reply within one business day with availability and a clear next step. Ideal for CTOs, Engineering Leads, and Founders who need a senior engineer to own delivery, not just tickets. Time zones, contract vs FTE, references — see Hiring FAQ.