software engineer & open source contributor
Lakshay
Manchanda
Building at AI Squared · SDE · Open Source
I craft scalable full-stack products, contribute to open source communities, and organise developer meetups. Currently building AI-powered experiences at AI Squared.
The story so far
I'm a full-stack engineer with a passion for building products that actually ship. From migrating entire codebases to TypeScript, to building real-time features with Pusher, I thrive across the stack.
Beyond the keyboard, I organise developer communities, run cross-city tech meetups, and own production apps in open-source collectives like RealDevSquad.
Where I've shipped
AI Squared
- Currently building at AI Squared, working on AI-powered web experiences.
U.S. Insurance Platform
- Developed a platform for U.S. Insurance providers enabling agents and sellers to manage and track all issued insurance policies efficiently.
- Collaborated with product and backend teams to design scalable workflows improving policy communication and management.
YUDEK
- Created an admin panel allowing administrators to customise various aspects of the platform.
- Worked across the entire tech stack: backend, database, frontend, and Chrome extension.
- Built reusable image-processing services using HTML Canvas for automated cropping & resizing.
- Developed a real-time commenting feature using Pusher.com to enhance social connectivity.
YUDEK
- Migrated the entire EmberJS application to TypeScript for better error detection and maintainability.
- Implemented testing strategies resulting in a 14% increase in test coverage (68% → 82%).
- Authored detailed component stories to improve team collaboration and codebase understanding.
Building together
Code is better when shared. I actively contribute to open source and lead communities that connect developers across India.
Tech Hangout Community
Building a cross-city community of developers and tech enthusiasts focused on casual, no-agenda meetups that foster learning and authentic connections.
RealDevSquad
Owns the Identity Service app — manages architectural design, user stories, and task assignments. Contributed across Java, Golang, JavaScript, Next.js, React.js, and Ember.js.
JSLovers
Targeting 50%+ engagement that impacts JSLovers meetup within the Delhi Tech Community. Focused on fostering knowledge growth among JavaScript developers.
Things I've built
A selection of things I've shipped — from college-level products to production-grade open source apps.
Xtasy — College Fest
Official website for the college fest "Xtasy" using React.js. Implemented a QR code registration system integrated with a mobile app for secure campus access management.
Identity Service
Owns and maintains the Identity Service app at RealDevSquad — managing architectural design, user stories, task assignments, and feature delivery across multiple languages.
YUDEK Chrome Extension
Chrome extension built as part of the YUDEK platform, enabling cross-platform features for both administrative and end-user workflows as part of the full product suite.
Let's connect
Whether you have a project in mind, want to collaborate on something, or just want to say hello — my inbox is always open.
lakshay73lakshay@gmail.com