Krishna Palde

Dynamic and solution-oriented Full Stack Engineer with a comprehensive skill set spanning architecture design, frontend and backend engineering, mobile and desktop development, API ecosystems, system integration, scripting, and cloud infrastructure. Proven track record of architecting and delivering end-to-end software systems across platforms and industries, combining technical depth with strategic thinking. As the founder of a tech startup, I led multiple high-impact initiatives using diverse technologies, including (but not limited to) React.js, Flutter, Node.js, Python, and MongoDB, while ensuring scalable, secure, and cloud-optimized deployments on AWS. Adept at bridging the gap between legacy and modern systems, solving complex technical challenges, and delivering clean, production-grade solutions. Also familiar with blockchain and Web3 fundamentals, enabling adaptability in future-facing environments. Recognized for cross-functional leadership, engineering versatility, and a strong ownership mindset in building reliable, scalable software from the ground up.

• “Qryptic: A Quantum Secure Messaging Platform”, EITES 2025 – International Conference on Emerging Innovations in Technology and Engineering Sciences (To be published by Conference Publishing Services (CPS) and submitted to IEEE Xplore and SCOPUS)
• “GPAuth: A Graphical Password Authentication System for Enhanced Security and Usability”, Sustainable Computing and Intelligent Systems (SCIS 2024), Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, Vol. 1295, Springer, Singapore, Published May 2025. DOI: 10.1007/978-981-96-3311-1_6
• “Enhanced Cloud Security using Multi-Cloud Architecture and Blockchain”, First International Conference on Recent Trends in Engineering Science, Technology and Management (RTETM-22), Feb 2022

• Qryptic: A Quantum Secure Messaging Framework
  A research-grade secure communication platform combining classical and quantum-safe cryptography.
  - Designed a hybrid cryptographic system using AES and Quantum Key Distribution (QKD)
  - Implemented post-quantum encryption techniques with forward-secure key management
  - Integrated End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) for message confidentiality
  - Developed a scalable, future-proof architecture for quantum-resilient messaging
• GPAuth: Graphical Password Authentication System
  A novel authentication system leveraging graphical patterns for enhanced security and usability.
  - Used dynamic image grids with domain-based pattern creation
  - Implemented timed image refresh and shuffling to prevent static attacks
  - Integrated malicious pattern detection logic for login security
  - Designed a user-centric, accessible interface for secure login
• Enhanced Cloud Security using Multi-Cloud Architecture
  A secure file storage model utilizing encryption and distributed cloud storage.
  - Combined AES, Blowfish, and RC6 in a hybrid encryption model
  - Enabled file slicing and distribution across multiple cloud providers
  - Integrated OTP-based multi-factor authentication
  - Ensured fault tolerance with cloud redundancy and recovery logic
• Vacation Rental Property Booking Engine with Airbnb Integration
  Developed a complete vacation rental management system enabling centralized booking, availability tracking, and third-party calendar integration for property hosts.
  - Built a scalable property booking engine supporting availability, multi-property listings and user-friendly scheduling
  - Integrated Airbnb iCal sync for bi-directional calendar synchronization with near real-time updates
  - Engineered a conflict resolution system to handle cross-platform availability clashes
  - Developed using React.js, Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB, deployed on AWS EC2
  - Implemented secure user authentication, booking lifecycle management, and automated ICS feed processing with scheduled background jobs
• Web-Based Optical Character Recognition (OCR) System
  A real-time OCR platform for digitizing text from images using open-source tools.
  - Built using Flask (Python) and Tesseract OCR with AWS deployment
  - Supported multi-language text extraction
  - Delivered a web-based interface for easy access and batch processing
• SafeStreet: Anonymous Safety Rating App
  A mobile app enabling users to rate the safety of locations anonymously.
  - Developed in Flutter with real-time map-based feedback aggregation
  - Ensured anonymity while maintaining data reliability
  - Used data validation logic to filter and display genuine ratings

• Docker & Kubernetes: The Practical Guide [2023 Edition], udemy
• Node.js, Express, MongoDB & More: The Complete Bootcamp, Udemy
• Master Laravel for Beginners & Intermediate, Udemy
• Flutter & Dart - The Complete Guide, Udemy

• Core Team Member and Flutter Technical Lead, Google Developer Student’s Club, DIT (GDSC), Pune
• Team Lead, DevHack 2.0, IIT Dharwad
• Team Lead, Smart India Hackathon (SIH-22)
• Head of Event Management Team, Association of Computer Technology Students (ACTS), K. K. Wagh Polytechnic Nashik
• Trek Lead & Volunteer, Durgaraj Adventures Nashik
• District-Level Volleyball Player Nashik