System architect & engineer

I build AI products and the systems that make them scale.

I’m Kushal Patankar, a founding engineer working across product, infrastructure, and applied AI. Currently building tools for local businesses at Zoca.

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Personal software

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Small tools and independent experiments I design and build outside of work.

StoneLocal-first notes and project memory.Turntable3D mockups for polished product shots.FitroomAI outfit try-on for couples.TabbitAI tidying for crowded tab bars.

Selected work

3 projects
ZocaLeading technical projects and driving innovation at Zoca, focusing on 0-to-1 product initiatives and infrastructure optimization.November 2024 - PresentBrihaspatiBuilt mobile app and scalable backend infrastructure with AI-powered personalization.May 2024 - November 2024DübverseBuilt AI video dubbing platform scaling to 600K+ hours across 1M+ users.January 2022 - April 2024

Latest writing

Stone vs Obsidian vs Granola: A Local, Open-Source AlternativeAn honest comparison of Stone with Obsidian and Granola. Where an open-source, local-first notes app with on-device meeting transcription fits, and where the other two are the better choice.6 min read

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