I'm Saurav Bandi
a Cloud & AI Solutions
Architect based in Philadelphia.
About Me.
I'm Saurav Bandi — a Cloud & AI Solutions Architect with a passion for building intelligent, scalable platforms that drive real-world impact. With over 6 years of experience across education, healthcare, and enterprise SaaS, I specialize in software architectural design, multi-tier cloud infrastructures, AI-powered applications, and leading cross-functional teams from idea to execution.
I've architected HIPAA-compliant telehealth platforms, AI workbenches for K-12 educators, and award-winning AR/VR systems — all backed by deep expertise in AWS, Node.js, MongoDB, and modern DevOps workflows. My work has been adopted by government districts, funded by the National Science Foundation, and showcased at major events like AWS Summit DC and ASBO International.
Beyond engineering, I bring a strong lens of product thinking and design leadership — having led product design efforts for education platforms and immersive AR/VR tools. I've collaborated closely with UI/UX designers, shaped user flows and wireframes, and delivered interfaces that balance performance with exceptional user experience.
Whether I'm working with CTOs, educators, or developers, I thrive at the intersection of strategy, software architecture, product, and design — always aiming to turn complex challenges into elegant, high-performance solutions.
Experience
- Kovexa SolutionsSolutions Architect – Cloud & AI (2024 – Present)
- NSF – Penn StateGraduate Research Fellow (2022 – 2024)
- BizTechCubeSolutions Architect (2021 – 2022)
- XLENZProduct Solutions Architect (2019 – 2021)
Awards
- NSF Graduate Research FellowshipWSC Florida, USA — 2022–24
- AWS Summit DC SpeakerD.C, USA — 2024
- AASA Summit PresenterNashville, USA
- ASBO National ConferenceNew Orleans, USA
- Global Impact Forum PresenterStrasbourg, France — 2024
- State Recognition for COVID AppHyderabad, India — 2021
- Startup Acquired (AR/VR Training)Hyderabad, India — 2019
Skills
- Cloud/AI Architecture
- Enterprise Software Architecture
- Software Architectural Design
- Project Management
- Enterprise Software
- PreSales
- Software Architectural Design
- AI/ML Integration
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
My Journey.
The Foundation of Engineering
During my undergraduate years, I dove deep into systems thinking and problem-solving. I founded an AR/VR training startup, trained over 3,500 students, and led it to a successful acquisition — proving early on that engineering, when paired with vision, can create real-world impact.
Scaling Ideas Into Systems
2020 marked my first experience leading a large-scale product — co-architecting and managing the development of an AR/VR engine that brought immersive learning to life across education and enterprise. I collaborated with cross-functional teams in design, development, and content to deliver a scalable platform. That same year, I also led the development of a COVID-19 tracking app adopted by police departments — a project that showed me the real-world impact of purposeful technology.
Scaling Systems for Business Impact
Engineered the software and cloud architecture for a custom e-commerce platform with an AWS-based demand forecasting tool, driving over $3M in sales. Also led the end-to-end delivery of a Linode-based AR-enabled e-learning platform for one of India’s top publishers — from client acquisition to deployment — contributing to $6M+ in revenue.
Master’s, Research & Immersive Innovation
As a Graduate Research Fellow at Penn State, I secured over $950K in NSF funding and co-authored a paper that was accepted in record time at the Florida Winter Simulation Conference, where I was invited to present. While pursuing my Master’s in Engineering Management (4.0 GPA), I authored research focused on the cognitive impact of immersive learning, which drew strong academic interest. I developed an interactive VR learning environment using Unity and C#, and led data analysis to evaluate its effectiveness. I was also awarded a fully funded $140K NSF scholarship in recognition of academic and research excellence.
Global Exposure & Thought Leadership
Spent a semester studying and presenting abroad across France, Germany, and Switzerland. Represented Penn State at EM Strasbourg Business School, where I presented my research paper on immersive technologies in education, fostering cross-cultural dialogue on innovation and impact.
Cloud, AI & Scalable Impact
At Kovexa, I lead the cloud and AI architecture for Kadal, a scalable AI workbench for K–12, deployed across districts like CCEE and ELMA SD. Built on AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, CloudFront, DocumentDB), the platform is modular, secure, and designed for scale. I also architected Hermes Health, a HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform using webhook-based integrations with Stripe, Dyte, and Eyenuk, supported by multi-AZ failover, MongoDB, and Route 53. I manage cross-functional teams across India, South Korea, and the U.S., and have presented these solutions at national events like AWS Summit DC and ASBO International.
Selected Works.
Featured Projects
EveryTalent – AI-Powered Career Roadmap
Hermes Health
Kadal4Schools – Scalable AI Workbench for K–12
Xlenz AR Platform – Enterprise-Grade No-Code AR Deployment Engine
National Science Foundation – Immersive VR Research for Education
Simply Science LMS – Scalable Cloud-Based Learning Platform
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