Surendra Patil
Lead DevOps Engineer | AI Developer | Product Lead
Blockchain Infrastructure · AI Systems · Product Management
Building blockchain infrastructure and AI-powered automation systems for Web3 protocols while leading product development and 15+ engineering teams. 8+ years of proven expertise in DevOps, AI/ML development, and product management across Cosmos, Solana, and DeFi ecosystems.
About Me
Multi-dimensional technology leader with 8+ years specializing in blockchain infrastructure, AI/ML development, and product management. Combining Lead DevOps expertise with AI development and product leadership to build mission-critical systems that power Web3's most ambitious protocols.
Currently developing AI-powered automation systems at JustX.ai while serving as Product Lead managing 15+ engineering teams across AllInGaming and JustX.ai. Track record of building highly available validator infrastructure with 99.97% uptime, implementing zero-downtime deployments, and shipping AI/ML products that automate complex blockchain operations.
Expert in Cosmos SDK, Solana, Kubernetes orchestration, Terraform IaC, LangChain, RAG, and multi-agent AI systems. Proven ability to bridge DevOps, AI development, and product strategy— establishing technical excellence while delivering products that solve real user problems in fast-paced crypto environments.
Professional Journey
From software engineering to leading DevOps, AI development, and product teams in Web3
Head of Blockchain Engineering | AI Developer | Product Lead
- Developed multi-agent AI automation systems at JustX.ai using LangChain, RAG, and vector databases
- Led product development and managed 15+ engineering teams across AllInGaming and JustX.ai
- Built and scaled blockchain infrastructure for Cosmos L1 with comprehensive DeFi suite (cSwap, Harbor, Commodo)
- Operated validators across 8+ Cosmos chains with 99.97% uptime and zero-downtime deployments
- Achieved significant infrastructure cost reduction through strategic DevOps optimization
DevOps Infrastructure Specialist
- Collaborated with Aflac Dental & Vision DevSecOps team on enterprise transformation
- Developed reusable Terraform modules for AWS infrastructure automation
- Implemented CI/CD pipelines with security scanning and blue-green deployments
- Created Helm charts for Kubernetes microservices deployment
DevOps Engineer (Project Scientific Officer)
- First to implement Docker in production at TIFR
- Managed infrastructure for multiple educational websites serving large student base
- Conceptualized DOER - innovative offline education solution deployed in multiple rural schools
- Maintained NROER platform for NCERT with Django, MongoDB, Elasticsearch stack
Software Developer (Project Technical Assistant)
- Led PHP migration project (5.6 to 7.2) for security enhancement and performance improvements
- Conducted comprehensive security audits and vulnerability remediation
- Implemented automated deployment systems and monitoring dashboards
Project Assistant
- Designed web-based printing system solving institutional challenges
- Built solution using CUPS, PyKota, Flask serving institutional users
- Achieved significant reduction in paper waste and IT support tickets
Technical Expertise
Multi-disciplinary expertise spanning DevOps, AI/ML, blockchain infrastructure, and product leadership
AI & Machine Learning
Technologies & Tools
Programming
AI/ML
Blockchain
DevOps
Cloud
Databases
Frontend
Backend
Featured Projects
Production blockchain infrastructure and DevOps solutions powering Web3 protocols
JustX.ai
AI-Powered Blockchain Automation
Pioneering multi-agent AI system for automated blockchain operations using LangChain, RAG, and vector databases. Natural language interface for complex DeFi interactions across multiple chains with specialized agents for transaction analysis, smart contract monitoring, and cross-chain operations.
AllInGaming
Provably Fair On-Chain Casino
Led team of 15+ to build immersive on-chain casino platform with provably fair gaming using Chainlink VRF. Features comprehensive gaming suite with on-chain randomness verification, NFT-based game assets, and real-time multiplayer infrastructure.
Comdex DeFi Ecosystem
Complete DeFi Protocol Suite
Launched Cosmos L1 blockchain with comprehensive DeFi products: cSwap DEX, Harbor algorithmic stablecoin, and Commodo lending protocol.
cSwap DEX
Order Book Decentralized Exchange
Built advanced order book-based DEX with sophisticated matching engine, dynamic fee structures, and liquidity pools. Enables cross-chain trading via IBC protocol with deep liquidity integration across Cosmos ecosystem.
Harbor Protocol
Algorithmic Stablecoin Platform
Designed and implemented stability mechanisms using collateralized debt positions (CDP), automatic liquidation engine with risk management framework, and multi-source price oracle integration. Maintained tight price stability through sophisticated peg mechanisms.
Commodo
DeFi Lending & Borrowing Platform
Architected money market protocol with variable interest rate models and automated risk management. Built liquidation bots for position management and integrated with other DeFi protocols for enhanced composability.
Zenscape
Validator-as-a-Service Infrastructure
Established and operated professional validator infrastructure across 8+ Cosmos chains including Cosmos Hub, Osmosis, Juno, and Stargaze. Implemented automated slashing protection, HSM key management, and 24/7 monitoring with 99.97% uptime. Operated IBC relayers facilitating high-volume cross-chain transactions.
DOER Project
Offline Education Platform
Conceptualized and implemented innovative offline education solution for rural schools. Built peer-to-peer sync system using Syncthing on Raspberry Pi with containerized services. Includes comprehensive e-resources from NROER, Khan Academy offline content, Wikipedia dumps, and PhET simulations.
Get In Touch
Open to Lead DevOps, AI/ML Engineering, and Product Leadership roles in crypto
Let's build the future of Web3
Seeking leadership roles where I can leverage my multi-disciplinary expertise in DevOps, AI/ML, and product management to build world-class blockchain infrastructure, innovative AI products, and high-performing teams.
DevOps Leadership: Blockchain infrastructure, validator operations, Kubernetes at scale, CI/CD automation
AI/ML Development: Multi-agent systems, LangChain, RAG, blockchain automation, NLP
Product & Team Leadership: 15+ engineers, product strategy, cross-functional collaboration, mentorship