About Me
I'm Aakash Harish, an AI Engineer and Founder of VentureOS, where I build AI tools for venture capital firms to optimize operational efficiency by automating administrative tasks.
My professional journey spans from developing cutting-edge AI solutions using LLMs and RAG systems to leading development teams in creating innovative fintech applications. I've worked extensively with technologies like Langchain, Llama Index, and various LLM frameworks to build intelligent systems that provide real business value.
With experience in both technical development and project management, I bring a unique perspective that bridges the gap between advanced technology implementation and practical business solutions.
When I'm not coding or exploring new AI capabilities, I enjoy sharing my knowledge through teaching and mentoring the next generation of engineers.
Professional Experience
My journey through tech, AI, and entrepreneurship
VentureOS
Founder
- Founded VentureOS, developing AI tools for venture capital firms to help optimize operational efficiency by automating administrative tasks.
- Building intelligent solutions that streamline workflows, enhance decision-making processes, and reduce manual overhead for VC operations.
B:Side Capital + B:Side Fund
Software Developer
- Enhanced a Large Language Model using Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) with an agentic workflow to provide advanced financial insights for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
- Worked with Langchain and Llama Index to implement techniques such as routing for the LLM, Implemented the Pandas Query Engine tool to enable the LLM to comprehend financial data from PLAID.
Project Manager (Contract)
- Led a team of 7 developers in creating B:Side Assist, an innovative fintech SaaS application tailored for small businesses.
- Integrated an AI-powered assistant chatbot that offers personalized business insights, financial statement analysis, and insights on loan programs offered by B:Side Capital.
- Developed an interactive financial dashboard, delivering comprehensive insights on cash flows, spending patterns, and account balances.
- Incorporated Stripe for secure and efficient payment processing.
Vanderbilt Financial Group
Project Manager (Contract)
- Led a team of 6 developers to enhance the Private Investor Network, a brokerage platform for private equity and entrepreneurial investment.
- Focused on building an AI powered news scraper to scrape the web for news articles related to private companies, filter out relevant articles using natural language processing techniques.
- Developed a company profile builder agent utilizing Llama Index + Lang Chain + Llama 3 on Groq + GPT-4o, integrating a custom web scraper with Firecrawl to collect comprehensive company information.
Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
- Facilitated weekly lab sessions, held office hours, and conducted exam review sessions.
- Designed engaging coursework material, significantly improving student comprehension and enhancing their learning experience.
GrydSense
Strategy Consultant
- Conducted in-depth market analysis of India's smart parking industry using ROI calculations, SWOT analysis, and competitor evaluations.
- Delivered technical and business recommendations, identifying key features and strategic opportunities to address market challenges.
Digitectura Pvt Ltd
Software Developer Intern
- Designed and implemented a self-assembling ESP WiFi mesh network to replace the previously utilized BLE mesh which suffered from higher power consumption and more frequent dropouts.
- The new WiFi mesh network significantly enhanced image transfer capabilities among microcontrollers, also introducing OTA (Over-The-Air) firmware upgrade features, streamlining the device upgrade process compared to the manual methods used before.
Deep Learning and Computer Vision Engineer Intern
- Tasked with addressing the COVID-19 mask compliance challenges at business entry points.
- Developed a real-time face mask detection software utilizing the Yolo-v3 algorithm on Darknet53 with Tensorflow + Keras.
- Successfully implemented the software solution, achieving a commendable detection accuracy rate of ~83%. This instrumental innovation played a pivotal role in assisting businesses to seamlessly monitor and ensure mask compliance, reinforcing public health measures and ensuring the safety of both staff and visitors.
Education
My academic journey and qualifications
Arizona State University
Canadian International School
Activities & Volunteering
Leadership roles and community initiatives I've been involved with
Startup World Cup Arizona
Organizer
Helping organize and facilitate the Startup World Cup Arizona regional competition, connecting innovative startups with investors and providing a platform for entrepreneurs to showcase their ideas on a global stage.
Habitat for Humanity
Fundraiser
Successfully raised Rs. 12 lakhs in just two months through the Ketto crowdfunding platform, enabling the construction of washrooms and sanitation units for underprivileged children in local government schools.
Lions Clubs International (India)
Fundraiser
Get In Touch
Have a project in mind or want to discuss opportunities? I'd love to hear from you.
Contact Information
Phone
+1 (602) 587-4942Prefer to schedule a meeting? Use my Calendly to find a time that works for both of us.