I care deeply about how things work — but even more about who they help.

I’m a backend engineer who loves building thoughtful systems, expressive tools, and things that quietly make a difference. Currently, I’m part of the Engineering team at Groww, where I’ve worked on scaling data infrastructure, powering real-time engagement, and designing systems that serve millions.

Outside of work, I explore the intersection of technology, human behavior, and social good — particularly how AI might support addiction recovery, mental health, and education equity.

🛠️ You’ll find me working on:

• 🧠 Real-time platforms (Kafka, WebSockets, Pinot)
• 📊 Data pipelines & infra (Spark, Trino, GCP)
• 💡 Creative hackathon projects with social impact
• 🌈 Queer-inclusive tech advocacy

• Hermes: WebSocket-based live polling platform
• Iris: Wikipedia link traversal tool
• Sociocredz: Reward point donation for NGOs
• Keats: A social app for book lovers

• Which Backend Stack Should You Learn?
• Building a Data Lake on GCP

• 👨‍🎓 B.Tech in CSE @ VIT Vellore — CGPA: 9.01
• 📍 Based in India · Portfolio → hishaam.dev
• 🌈 Queer · Passionate about inclusive tech & ethical AI

Built with kindness. Driven by purpose.