Mahesh Karipe

About Mahesh Karipe

Staff Software Engineer specializing in full-stack development with deep expertise in JavaScript/React, Ruby on Rails and node.js. I have led the design and implementation of large-scale, high-traffic applications, focusing on robust architecture, scalability, and performance. My experience spans building efficient APIs, integrating complex front-end interfaces, and ensuring seamless collaboration between client and server systems.I have also contributed to AI-related features such as Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AI Search, AI-powered support chatbot and voice interfaces, combining modern AI technologies with scalable software solutions.I am passionate about writing clean, maintainable code and championing best practices such as test-driven development, continuous integration, and agile methodologies. My background includes optimizing systems for reliability and security, mentoring teams, and driving the adoption of new technologies to solve challenging business problems.

Experience

1. Staff Engineer

   Shopify

   Aug 2024 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   Streamlined RAG implementation and added multi-tenancy for Help Center Assistant.* Developed an AI-powered search for Help Center that reduced need for human support by 22%.* MCP - Transitioned certain high-frequency refund workflows from manual support to zero-touch automation within AI Search.* Safety & Infrastructure improvements to Experimentation platform.

Education

• Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

  M.Sc (Tech) Information Systems, Computer, Software, Programming

  2005 — 2009

Skills

• Ruby
• Design Patterns
• Algorithms
• Json
• Data Structures
• Jquery
• Web Applications
• Sql
• Redux
• Ruby on Rails
• Agile Methodologies
• Rspec
• Amazon Redshift
• React.js
• Pentaho Bi Suite
• Rest
• Software Design Patterns
• Html
• Data Warehousing
• Mysql
• Javascript
• Databases
• Git
• Amazon Web Services (Aws)