I'm K N Anantha nandanan.

I'm a software engineer based in Kerala, India, with a focus on building scalable backend systems and infrastructure. Currently, I'm leading QuestCraft, an LLM-powered platform that helps teachers create assessments more efficiently. My work spans backend engineering, DevOps, and applied AI, with a particular interest in systems that can handle real-world scale and complexity.

I approach each project with a focus on practical solutions over theoretical perfection. Whether it's designing APIs, setting up infrastructure, or integrating AI capabilities, I prioritize maintainability and developer experience alongside performance.

Outside of work, I stay active at the gym and enjoy reading. I use this website to document my technical learnings, share project insights, and write about the challenges and solutions I encounter while building software.