Mukund Gandlur
Banglore
Summary
Self-motivated professional with experience in leadership roles and building products. Skilled in problem-solving, project management, team leadership and programming. Co-founder of Youkraft, Illude Design Pvt. Ltd and Fydip.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
CoFounder
Toystack AI
10.2023 - Current
- Architected and developed Toystack, a PaaS that lets developers deploy GitHub repos to the cloud instantly — no config required.
- Designed the entire platform using Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, Terraform, Node.js, and TypeScript across AWS, Azure, and DigitalOcean.
- Built features like:
Automatic containerization and CI/CD from GitHub
Domain provisioning with HTTPS via Let's Encrypt
Database provisioning and environment variable injection
Real-time logs, build pipelines, and resource monitoring - Integrated an AI-powered engine to suggest optimal resource allocation and cost reductions using historical usage data.
- Built a secure multi-tenant architecture with isolated runtime environments and fine-grained access controls.
- Created an npm module and CLI (toystack init, toystack try) for ephemeral previews and link sharing.
- Led the design of internal services for app lifecycle management, billing, and cluster orchestration.
- Focused heavily on developer experience, minimal setup friction, and intelligent defaults.
Co-Founder and CTO
Youkraft Solutions Private Limited
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Spearheaded the development and launch of the Youkraft e-commerce platform from scratch.
- Set up the complete application infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines on AWS (EKS).
- Built and led a cross-functional team of 14 developers, designers, and engineers.
- Defined and implemented business processes and foundational systems for operations.
- Conducted market research to identify trends and competitive insights.
- Created and executed the company’s technology roadmap, driving innovation and growth
Co-founder
Illude Design Pvt. Ltd
04.2019 - Current
- Illude Design helps real estate companies in presenting their properties and managing their commercial spaces etc.
- Designed a product called Sthala, which is a GIS application where a 3D model of a real estate property is superimposed on a map and the property location can be shared as a link. In addition, stats like clicks, time spent on viewing the property, etc are shared with the property owner/manager and the 3D model can be experienced through AR/VR.
- Built several other applications for Visitor management/Inventory management etc. But a special mention of Cuttle should be made, which is by far the most successful product built by Illude.
-> https://www.cuttle.cc/
-> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.illude.cuttleapp&hl=en_IN
-> https://apps.apple.com/in/app/cuttle/id1501301259 - Tech Stack: Nodejs, GraphQL, Python, Django, SQL, DynamoDB, AWS, Terraform, Jenkins etc.
Full Stack Developer
Volante Technologies Pvt. Ltd
10.2017 - 08.2021
- Volante is a FinTech firm that is into payments and has product offerings around Cloud Payments and financial messaging.
- I started as a Senior Programmer and worked on several projects for BMV(Mexico stock exchange), HSBC, Silicon Valley Bank, CCE Peru, etc.
- Worked on building a solution for Central Bank of Peru that is now live and handles huge volume of transactions every minute.
- Tech Stack Used : Java, Apache Camel, Oracle, OracleAQ/Active MQ, ES6 etc.
Programmer Consultant
Waterlabs AI
04.2020 - 03.2022
- WaterlabsAI is a Healthcare company that uses AI to automate healthcare data processing.
- I was responsible for the design of several modules and a data processing pipeline that uses Computer Vision to read handwritten/printed text, understand it, and pass it on to Insurance carriers.
- Tech Stack: OpenCV, Java, Python, Django, Postgres
Co-Founder
Fydip
10.2017 - 03.2019
- Developed backend for a sports event management platform.
- Created live scoring, ranking, and scheduling systems with social media integration.
- Tech Stack: Python Django, Postgres, RabbitMQ, DigitalOcean
Full Stack Developer
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd
12.2015 - 09.2017
- Worked on ENM, a secure network management system for telecom networks.
- Designed PKI modules for secure communication between network elements.
- Implemented Jenkins CI/CD and automated test suites.
Software Developer
Iyogi technical services Ltd
09.2014 - 10.2015
- Developed REST APIs for caller validation and IVR applications.
- Built CTI integrations and backend services using Spring and Java.
Software Developer
Servion Global Solutions
06.2012 - 07.2014
- Created web and IVR applications for HDFC and Noor Bank (Dubai).
- Designed bilingual IVR systems and charity payment channels.
- Developed UIs with Java Applets and services using Spring MVC.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Anna University
Tamilnadu 09.2008 - 06.2012
Skills
GraphQL, Python, Django, Java, Nodejs,
React, ES6
AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Postgres, Redis, Dynamodb
Business planning
Business administration
Accomplishments
- Co-Founded Toystack – Architected a fully automated deployment platform that provisions infrastructure from GitHub repositories with zero manual configuration.
Designed and built scalable systems using Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and serverless services.
Developed an AI module that recommends resource optimization and cost-saving strategies based on usage patterns.
Created an npm package and CLI for ephemeral deploys and preview links (toystack init, toystack try). - Co-Founded Youkraft – Built the Youkraft e-commerce platform from the ground up and led a 14-member engineering team.
Set up scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS (EKS) and implemented CI/CD pipelines.
Drove the product from concept to launch, aligning engineering with business objectives. - Co-Founded Illude Design Pvt. Ltd. – Led development of multiple products including Cuttle and Sthala, a 3D/AR-based GIS mapping tool for real estate.
Delivered innovative AR/VR integrations and built analytics dashboards for engagement metrics. - Co-Founded Fydip – Developed core backend systems including live scoring, match scheduling, and ranking logic for a sports event platform.
- Volante Technologies – Contributed to the development of a national-level payments platform for the Central Bank of Peru, handling high-frequency transactions.
Received the Spot Award for significantly improving system performance and scalability. - Servion Global Solutions – Brought back a critical banking IVR system for Noor Bank (Dubai) with minimal downtime during a major outage.
Received the Achievers' Award for crisis handling and system recovery under pressure.
Timeline
CoFounder
Toystack AI
10.2023 - Current
Co-Founder and CTO
Youkraft Solutions Private Limited
10.2021 - 06.2023
Programmer Consultant
Waterlabs AI
04.2020 - 03.2022
Co-founder
Illude Design Pvt. Ltd
04.2019 - Current
Full Stack Developer
Volante Technologies Pvt. Ltd
10.2017 - 08.2021
Co-Founder
Fydip
10.2017 - 03.2019
Full Stack Developer
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd
12.2015 - 09.2017
Software Developer
Iyogi technical services Ltd
09.2014 - 10.2015
Software Developer
Servion Global Solutions
06.2012 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Anna University
09.2008 - 06.2012
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