Karshenas

About Karshenas

I build and lead engineering teams that deliver secure, scalable, and human-centered systems — whether for government platforms, healthcare foundations, or mission-driven startups.Over 15+ years I’ve led teams modernizing critical infrastructure, improving developer productivity, and delivering systems that serve millions. My background spans cloud architecture, DevSecOps, and data platform engineering, but my real focus is on empowering teams: setting clear technical direction, mentoring engineers, and creating the automation and observability that make quality sustainable.I’m passionate about applying technology where reliability and trust matter most — from public services to high-growth SaaS — and I’m always excited to join teams tackling complex problems with purpose.

Experience

1. President & Chief Architect

   Saneshark Software

   May 2010 — Present

   Founded Saneshark Software, providing consulting and engineering leadership for nonprofits and startups.• Delivered 15+ full-stack applications leveraging AWS, GCP, and Azure, balancing scalability, cost, and reliability.• Built LLM-powered tools (Google Vertex AI, Gemini APIs) and automation frameworks improving productivity and process efficiency.• Advised organizations on observability, security, and CI/CD best practices informed by federal modernization experience.

Education

• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  Bachelor, Economics / Computer Science

Skills

• Json
• Css
• S3
• Phusion Passenger
• Leadership
• Linux
• Openssl
• Sass
• Ruby
• Cqg
• Capistrano
• Web Development
• SEO
• Software Development
• Ruby on Rails
• IT Strategy
• Ajax
• Postgresql
• Lamp Administration
• Javascript
• Html 5
• Thin
• Postfix
• Github
• Apache 2
• Jenkins
• Start-Ups
• Test Driven Development
• Ossec
• Continuous Integration
• Git
• Bash
• Microsoft Word
• Html
• Vba
• Debian
• Php
• Jquery UI
• Mysql
• Unicorn