Pankaj Kharkwal
Founder @ Pankh AI
About
Reach out to me pkharkwal1994@gmail.comPankaj Kharkwal is the Founder and CTO of Pankh AI, with over a decade of experience in Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Infrastructure, Product Engineering, and Enterprise Technology. Having worked with organizations including Microsoft, Oracle, Citrix, Deloitte, and EY, he specializes in building scalable AI systems, cloud-native platforms, and enterprise automation solutions.At Pankh AI, he focuses on helping businesses adopt practical AI solutions that improve operations, automate workflows, and drive business growth. His expertise spans Generative AI, AI Agents, multi-cloud architecture, observability, and product strategy.Previously, he architected AI-driven systems at Valiance Solutions across industries including finance, logistics, and governance. Alongside building products, he actively mentors developers, startups, and businesses through technical sessions, workshops, and community initiatives aimed at making AI and modern engineering more accessible.His mission is to bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI technology and real-world business impact through scalable, people-first innovation.
India
Greater Delhi Area
Computer Software
Product Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Talent Management, Start-up Leadership, Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLM), Docker, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Design Patterns, Code Review, Project Management, Git, C#, Microsoft Azure, Azure Cosmos DB, Java, JavaScript, MySQL, Data Analysis, Algorithms
Experience
Founder
Pankh AI
Delhi
Technical Architect
Valiance Solutions
Noida
Architected AI systems across shipping, policing, and finance. → Built Azolla: cargo & emission tracking for 700+ vessels → SmartPolicing: real-time traffic analysis via NLP-powered cameras (GCP + AI) → Finance forecast engine: natural language queries on financial data (AWS + GenAI)
Software Engineer II
Microsoft
Bangalore Urban
Partner ecosystem engineering — security, compliance, and automation. → Automated partner onboarding workflows: 70% reduction in manual intervention → Engineered secure RBAC for business & legal partner profiles → Certificate and security compliance migrations at scale
Senior Software Development Engineer
Citrix
Bengaluru
Multi-cloud infrastructure and auto-scaling. → Built auto-scaling for NetScaler ADC across Azure + AWS + GCP: 60% latency reduction → Centralized console for on-prem/cloud ADC management: 3x monitoring coverage → Security threat models and network analytics
Senior Associate
EY
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Enterprise API architecture and digital transformation. → Designed API architecture for My.EY.com: 150+ global services integration → Built customer insights portal (Azure + Java): 25% engagement increase → ISO 27001 compliance + RBAC security implementation
Application Developer
Oracle
Bengaluru Area, India
CRM engineering and ML-driven automation. → Built ML models to automate lead ticket routing: reduced from 1 DAY to under 5 MINUTES → Multi-threaded CRM RESTful services: 35% efficiency gain → Fixed 40+ critical production defects in CI/CD pipeline
Software Engineer
JDA Software
Bengaluru
Enterprise warehouse management systems. → Built inventory/task workflows for 400+ enterprise warehouses → Reduced manual errors by 40% via RF-integrated terminal system → Cut response latency by 25% across 50+ critical fixes
Research Intern
CERN
Geneva
Worked in the area of particle detectors and their application in fields like mathematics computer science biology astronomy and archeology
Education
National Institute of Technology, Goa
Computer Science and Engineering
Notable Coursework: 1. Algorithm analysis and design 2. Distributed Systems 3. Operating Systems 4. Systems Software 5. Artificial Intelligence 6. Software Engineering 7. Data Structures and Algorithms 8. Engineering Mathematics 9. Database Management Systems 10. Computer Architecture and Organization 11. Cloud Computing 12. Machine Learning
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