Hi, I'm Surendra
Full Stack Developer building scalable platforms and real-world systems. Creator of Skillnox & Skillnox.AI – secure assessment platforms load-tested with 5,000+ concurrent users at 100% success rate.
Surendra Varikallu
Full Stack Developer
AboutMe
Full Stack Developer building production-grade web platforms that solve real problems — from Skillnox.AI (AI-driven technical assessment platform) to secure examination engines serving 5,000+ concurrent users with 100% success rate and single-digit millisecond latency.
- ▹Full Stack Developer focused on scalable AI & web platforms
- ▹Creator of Skillnox.AI and Skillnox (KITAghire ecosystem)
- ▹Proficient in React, Next.js, Node.js, Express, PostgreSQL, and Local LLMs (Qwen)
- ▹Passionate about AI evaluations, proctoring security, and high-concurrency systems
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Success Rate (5K VUs)
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Skills & Technologies
Here are the technologies and tools I work with to bring ideas to life
Frontend
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
React.js
TypeScript
Next.js
Tailwind CSS
Backend
Node.js
Express.js
Python
Django
Databases
MongoDB
MySQL
PostgreSQL
Tools
Git
GitHub
Docker
VS Code
Postman
Vercel
Always Learning
I'm constantly expanding my skill set and staying up-to-date with the latest technologies. Currently exploring advanced AI Integration, Cloud Architecture, and modern development practices.
Experience&Journey
My professional timeline — internships, leadership roles, and achievements.
Hackathon 1st Prize (Elevate X Season 2)
Codegnan
- ▹Won 1st place in the Elevate X Season 2 Hackathon, a high-intensity 12-hour full-stack coding sprint organized by Codegnan.
- ▹Designed, developed, and deployed a production-ready prototype web application under strict time constraints.
- ▹Presented technical architecture and scalability roadmap to a panel of expert judges.
Hackathon 3rd Prize (StudentConnect)
Dept of CSE, KITS
- ▹Built 'StudentConnect' a collaborative platform for students to share academic resources and work on projects.
- ▹Developed the full-stack application using Python, Django, and PostgreSQL within 48 hours.
- ▹Secured 3rd place overall and successfully deployed the live project on Render.
Google Student Ambassador
KITS Akshar Institute of Technology
- ▹Organized and hosted 7+ technical workshops on Google Cloud, Android, and AI tools, increasing student involvement by 45%.
- ▹Built and managed a student tech community of 150+ active learners, mentoring peers through Google certification tracks.
- ▹Increased campus adoption of Google programs through strategic outreach, resulting in a 50% rise in student registrations.
Full-Stack Web Developer Intern
Cognifyz Technologies
- ▹Built dynamic full-stack web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Node.js, delivering responsive UIs.
- ▹Integrated RESTful APIs with modern frontend components, boosting application functionality and reliability by 40%.
- ▹Engineered tailored solutions leveraging React.js, Express.js, and MongoDB, achieving a 30% reduction in bottlenecks.
Web Development Intern
Codegnan (Offline)
- ▹Built and deployed a fully responsive travel website using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Bootstrap.
- ▹Optimized website performance by minimizing assets and structuring components efficiently, achieving under 2s load time.
- ▹Developed and integrated Design Applications using Figma and Adobe XD, accelerating UI prototyping and handoff.
FeaturedProjects
Highlights from my work — production systems, hackathon wins, and emerging AI platforms.
Skillnox.AI
Skillnox.AI
Live AI Platform • Successor to SkillnoxAn intelligent, AI-powered technical assessment platform deployed as the successor to Skillnox. Features privacy-first local LLM evaluations (Qwen) combined with adaptive technical interviews and proctoring security.
Key Features
Impact
- ▹ Deployed live as the successor to Skillnox within the KITAghire ecosystem
- ▹ Autonomous AI interview evaluation with privacy-first LLM inference
- ▹ Engineered for high-concurrency technical testing & real-time feedback
Skillnox Platform
Skillnox Platform
100% Success at 5,000 VUs • 3.97ms LatencyA secure assessment platform designed for large-scale college testing with anti-cheating mechanisms and extreme scalability.
Key Features
Impact
- ▹ Used by final-year and pre-final-year students across college departments
- ▹ Load tested with 100.00% success rate across 146,045 HTTP requests
- ▹ Actively deployed for secure online assessments (skillnox.kitaghire.in)
KITAghire.in
KITAghire.in
Parent Platform • Active College ScaleA live college training and placement portal actively used at college scale to manage placement drives, student profiles, and recruitment records, serving as the parent ecosystem.
Key Features
Impact
- ▹ Parent ecosystem for Skillnox and Skillnox.AI
- ▹ Actively manages placement drives & student recruitment records
- ▹ Comprehensive TPO dashboard with real-time drive analytics
OtherProjects
Algo Assistant
AI chat bot for Blockchain and Algorand development. capable of creating NFTs, tokens, and building blockchain apps.
Certificates&Achievements
Professional certifications and achievements that validate my skills and expertise
Hackathon First Prize — Elevate X Season 2
Codegnan
2026Won 1st prize at Elevate X Season 2 Hackathon, a 12-hour full-stack coding sprint organized by Codegnan. Developed and deployed a high-performance prototype, showcasing rapid full-stack engineering.
Hackathon Third Prize — Student Connect
College Hackathon
2026Secured third place for building Student Connect — a collaborative platform to help students connect, share academic resources, and collaborate on projects. Built with Python and Django.
Google Student Ambassador
Spearheaded campus-wide technology initiatives and hackathons as a Google representative. Fostered a vibrant developer community by mentoring peers, organizing technical workshops, and facilitating access to Google's cutting-edge development tools and resources.
Web Development
Codegnan
2025Acquired mastery in full-spectrum web engineering, moving from semantic HTML5/CSS3 to advanced JavaScript paradigms. Developed responsive, high-performance interfaces and dynamic applications using modern component-based architectures.
Full Stack Development
Cognifyz Technologies
2025Executed comprehensive full-stack solutions during an intensive internship, integrating robust backend RESTful APIs with sleek React frontends. Gained practical expertise in database schema design, server-side logic, and seamless client-server communication.
AI & Data Science Workshops
IIT Bombay TechFest 26
2026Completed a comprehensive 5-day journey at Asia's largest science and technology festival, attending two distinct intensive workshops focused on Artificial Intelligence and Data Science.
Participant — Google DevFest Hyderabad
Google Developers Group
2025Participated in the premier technical conference, engaging with industry experts on modern web technologies, AI advancements, and cloud architecture.
SQL Certification
HackerRank
2025Achieved advanced proficiency in relational database architecture and complex SQL querying. Demonstrated capability in optimizing data retrieval operations, designing normalized schemas, and managing large-scale datasets for performance-critical applications.
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Certified Generative AI Professional
Oracle
2025Achieved professional-level certification demonstrating expertise in designing, deploying, and managing Generative AI solutions on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Certified AI Foundations Associate
Oracle
2025Validated foundational knowledge in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning concepts within the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure ecosystem.
GetInTouch
I'm always open to discussing new opportunities and interesting projects. Let's build something amazing together!