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Anand Bhandari
Open to Strategic Opportunities

I Build
Technology
That Scales.

CTO · Full Stack Developer · Solution Architect

Technical Lead & CTO at SOLS Group Malaysia. I architect enterprise-grade systems with React, Next.js, Node.js & cloud infrastructure, lead 20+ engineers, and transform complex business challenges into scalable technology solutions. 15+ years turning vision into production.

15+ Years
50+ Projects
20+ Engineers Led
3 Countries
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// who am i
const anand = {
  role: "CTO & Full Stack Dev",
  company: "SOLS Group Malaysia",
  location: "Kuala Lumpur, MY",
  experience: 15+ years,
  stack: [
    "React", "Next.js", "Qwik",
    "TypeScript", "Node.js",
    "AWS", "GCP", "Docker"
  ],
  passion: "Tech for Good",
  learning: "AI/ML"
};
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CTO
15+ Years
Architect
Professional Summary

A technologist who bridges the gap between business vision and engineering execution.

With over 15+ years of experience across various web technologies, I am currently serving as Chief Technology Officer at SOLS Energy, Malaysia. I've led innovation in renewable energy and education sectors, skilled in technology management, API integration, and full-stack software development using React, Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, and cloud platforms.

I've spearheaded projects such as integrating HubSpot API for enhanced customer engagement, building solar monitoring PWAs serving 10,000+ users, and leading education platforms reaching 50,000+ students across Southeast Asia. My background includes managing 20+ developer teams and contributing to various web and mobile projects, all driven by a passion for leveraging technology to create positive societal impact.

Solution Architecture Cloud Native API Design Team Building Agile/Scrum DevOps Digital Transformation Product Strategy
Core Expertise

What I Bring to the Table

Deep technical expertise combined with strategic leadership. I don't just code solutions, I architect ecosystems.

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Solution Architecture

Designing scalable, fault-tolerant distributed systems. From microservices to event-driven architecture to cloud-native platforms.

Microservices AWS Docker REST/GraphQL
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Technical Leadership

Building and mentoring high-performance teams. Establishing engineering culture, code review practices, and career growth frameworks.

Agile Scrum 1-on-1s OKRs
☍

System Integration

Connecting disparate platforms into unified ecosystems. CRM, ERP, IoT, and third-party API orchestration at scale.

HubSpot Webhooks ETL IoT
☲

Product Development

End-to-end product lifecycle from discovery to launch. Mobile apps, web platforms, and SaaS products with user-centric design.

React React Native Node.js CI/CD
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Digital Transformation

Modernizing legacy systems, migrating to cloud, and implementing automation that drives operational efficiency and growth.

Cloud Migration Automation DevOps
☷

Data & Analytics

Building data pipelines, dashboards, and BI solutions that turn raw data into strategic business decisions.

Analytics Dashboards SQL BI
Tech Arsenal

Skills & Technologies

The tools and technologies I use to turn ideas into production-grade products.

React React Native Next.js Kotlin TypeScript JavaScript Node.js Express.js Bun Qwik Tailwind CSS HTML5 CSS3 Redux Zustand Zod TanStack Query React Hook Form shadcn/ui Vite GraphQL RESTful APIs ES6+ SASS/SCSS Bootstrap Material UI Webpack Babel Prisma tRPC Expo React Navigation React Native Reanimated React Native Gesture Handler Metro EAS Build Expo Router React Native Paper NativeWind Tamagui AsyncStorage MMKV Remix SWR Jotai Radix UI Framer Motion React Server Components Server Actions Turbo pnpm ESLint Prettier Husky CSS Modules Styled Components Emotion PostCSS PostgreSQL MongoDB Redis Drizzle ORM Fastify WebSockets JWT Next.js App Router React Context Error Boundaries Suspense React 19 Nx Monorepos TanStack Router TanStack Table React Compiler Supabase PlanetScale Vercel KV Serverless Edge Runtime npm Yarn PHP Laravel Accessibility Responsive Design UX SEO Browser DevTools Web Performance Core Web Vitals Vue Nuxt Angular Svelte SSR SSG PWA Code Splitting Lazy Loading
Python AI/ML AI Ollama RAG System Design Microservices API Design Scalability Event-Driven LangChain LlamaIndex OpenAI API Anthropic Claude Google Gemini Mistral AI Hugging Face AWS SageMaker Azure AI Pinecone Weaviate Qdrant Chroma pgvector Embeddings Semantic Search Prompt Engineering AI Agents Token Management Cost Optimization Multimodal AI NLP LLMs Vector DB Document Search Chatbots Cohere Sentence Transformers
Firebase Vercel AWS Google Cloud Respond.io Heroku DigitalOcean GitHub Pages WordPress WordPress API Shopify Magento Apache Nginx Shared Hosting VPS Hosting FTP SendGrid MailGun Twilio Stripe Payex CTOS HubSpot
Docker CI/CD GitHub Actions Monitoring Release Management Git Kubernetes Terraform Infrastructure as Code Load Balancing Fault Tolerance Disaster Recovery Observability Kafka RabbitMQ Message Queues
Agile Scrum Team Leadership Technical Roadmapping Product Strategy Stakeholder Management Jira Sprint Planning Technical Discovery Requirements Mentoring Architecture Patterns Code Reviews Technical Documentation Requirements Analysis Technical Specifications Project Delivery DDD Clean Architecture Hexagonal Architecture CQRS Technical Decision Making Capacity Planning Risk Assessment
Where I Thrive

Where I'm Best Suited

I deliver the most value in environments that demand both technical depth and strategic leadership.

01

Scaling Startups & Growth-Stage Companies

Taking engineering from scrappy to structured. Building the architecture, processes, and team that can handle 10x growth without breaking.

02

Digital Transformation Initiatives

Leading organizations through technology modernization. Replacing legacy systems with cloud-native solutions while keeping the business running.

03

Cross-Functional Product Teams

Bridging the gap between business stakeholders and engineering. Translating product vision into technical roadmaps and shipping on time.

04

Impact-Driven & Mission-Led Organizations

Leveraging technology for social good. Renewable energy, education, healthcare. Companies where code creates real-world change.

The Edge

Why Work With Me

What sets me apart isn't just what I know. It's how I apply it to drive real business outcomes.

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Builder, Not Just an Advisor

I don't sit in meetings all day. I review code, prototype solutions, and stay hands-on with the technology while leading strategy.

✓

Business-First Technologist

Every architecture decision I make is rooted in business impact. I speak the language of both engineers and executives fluently.

✓

Team Multiplier

Scaled engineering from 5 to 20+ developers across squads. Built CI/CD, code review practices, and quality gates that ship production systems consistently.

✓

Battle-Tested Across Domains

From IBM enterprise to renewable energy IoT to education platforms. I've shipped production systems across diverse industries and scales.

15+
Years in tech
20+
Engineers led
10K+
Solar PWA users
800K+
Learners reached
Consulting

I Can —

Advisory and hands-on consulting across architecture, product development, and technology strategy. Each service has a predefined email subject so we can get started quickly.

I can — assist with your code projects

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Product Development

End-to-end product delivery from MVP to scale. Mobile apps, web platforms, APIs, and cloud infrastructure done right.

Email LinkedIn
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System Integration

Connecting your tech stack into a unified ecosystem. CRM, ERP, IoT platforms, payment systems, and third-party APIs.

Email LinkedIn

I can — architect your systems

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Architecture Design & Review

Comprehensive system architecture from scratch or audit of existing systems. Scalability, security, and performance optimization baked in.

Email LinkedIn
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Cloud & DevOps Strategy

Cloud migration, infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and cost optimization for your infrastructure.

Email LinkedIn

I can — lead and deliver like a CTO

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Engineering Team Building

Hiring strategy, team structure, engineering processes, code review culture, and mentorship programs that retain top talent.

Email LinkedIn
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Technical Management

Day-to-day technical oversight: resource allocation, sprint planning, delivery tracking, and ensuring engineering velocity aligns with business goals.

Email LinkedIn
💬

Technical Consultation & Advice

On-demand technical guidance for key decisions: tech stack choice, build vs buy, scaling strategies, and navigating technical debt or vendor lock-in.

Email LinkedIn
📊

Technical Due Diligence

Pre-investment technical assessment for VCs and acquirers. Code quality, architecture debt, team capability, and scalability analysis.

Email LinkedIn
Portfolio

Projects

Selected projects across professional work, personal ventures, and impact initiatives — showcasing architecture decisions, business outcomes, and technical leadership.

Renewable Energy Platform

SOLS Energy

solsenergy.com ↗
2,600+
Installations
30+ MW
Generated
  • Malaysia's leading residential solar company — built the full digital platform for solar panel design, installation booking, and real-time energy monitoring
  • Integrated HubSpot CRM, payment gateways, and NEM Rakyat government incentive tracking for seamless lead-to-installation pipeline
  • Built ChargeSingh EV charging portal and Solar Academy training platform for B40 community members
  • Architected "one-for-one" model system: each residential install automatically triggers pico solar allocation for off-grid Orang Asli households
ReactNext.jsBuilder.ioQwikFirebaseHubSpot API
Green Fintech

SOLS Green

sols.green ↗
RM 0
Upfront Cost
90%
Bill Savings
  • Built a fintech platform simplifying access to green energy solutions — transparent pricing, zero-friction customer onboarding, and instant solar financing
  • Engineered end-to-end customer journey from power study assessment to installation scheduling with real-time status tracking
  • Integrated Google Analytics, Google Ads conversion tracking, and Facebook Pixel for full-funnel marketing attribution
  • Partnered platform with SOLS Energy and Social Empresa for expanded service delivery across Malaysia
Next.jsReactTypeScriptAnalyticsPayment APIs
E-Learning Platform

SOLS Edu

solsedu.com ↗
50K+
Students
4
Languages
  • Built a subscription-based e-learning PWA for English, Digital Skills, and Soft Skills — serving 50K+ students across Southeast Asia
  • Multi-language instruction in Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin, Indonesian, and Tamil with Cambridge English certification pathway
  • Developed live online classes, self-paced courses, and progress tracking with 100% money-back guarantee system
  • Accredited platform: HRD Corp training provider, MSC Malaysia, Google for Education partner, and Meta Certified Programs
ReactNext.jsMUINode.jsMongoDBPWA
AI-Powered EdTech

ACE — AI English Learning App

ace.solsedu.com ↗
800K+
Learners
Free
100% Free
  • Led development of an AI-powered English learning app for Malaysian students targeting SPM exam excellence — web app + React Native mobile app
  • Built adaptive learning engine that creates personalized study paths based on diagnostic placement tests and individual gap analysis
  • Developed timed mock exams mimicking actual SPM format, video lessons with practice exercises, and real-time progress tracking
  • Backed by 25+ years of teaching methodology — reached 800K+ learners across Malaysia and beyond
React NativeReactAI/MLNode.jsTypeScriptFirebase
Education & Mobile Suite

SOLS 24/7 Ecosystem

sols247.org ↗
20+
Team Size
5
Apps Built
  • Managed the entire SOLS 24/7 tech ecosystem — SOLS SMART, SOLS EDUCATION, SOLS CLASSROOM apps and websites
  • Primary developer for Android, iOS, and Web — built cross-platform mobile apps with React Native from scratch
  • Scaled engineering team from 5 to 20+ developers across multiple squads with Agile methodology
  • Established CI/CD pipelines, code review processes, and quality gates across all projects
React NativeReactNode.jsAgileCI/CDREST APIs
Non-Profit Social Impact

SOLS Foundation

sols.foundation ↗
4,000+
Families Served
100%
Free Education
  • Built the digital ecosystem for Malaysia's tax-exempt non-profit — free education and employment support for the bottom 40% population
  • Developed Skills Hub, Solar Academy (3-month scholarship program), and TVET Academy platforms with LMS for enrollment, tracking, and certification
  • Architected B40 vulnerability mapping tools for NGOs and social entrepreneurs
  • Integrated partnerships with Meta, AWS, IBM, HRD Corp, and Obama Foundation Scholars into the platform
ReactNext.jsPWACloud FunctionsFirebase
Mentorship & Coaching

Achievers Foundation

achieversfoundation.com ↗
4.4★
Rating
3
Regions
  • Built the full website for Achievers Foundation — a coaching institute nurturing young talent for CBSE/ICSE classes VII to XII across India
  • Offers English speaking coaching, personality development, Kids Academy with Abacus, coding, and language classes
  • Multi-region presence: India & Asia, UK & Europe, Dubai & Middle East — with offices in New Delhi and Dubai
  • Created as a mentor-driven initiative to give back to education in India
ReactJavaScriptFirebaseResponsive DesignSEO
Full Learning Platform

LearnOye

learnoye.com ↗
10+
Tech Courses
7+
Content Types
  • Built my own Udemy/Coursera — a full-stack learning platform for coding, tech, and AI with structured notebooks, video lessons, and interactive quizzes
  • Covers JavaScript, React, Next.js, Python, TypeScript, Redux, Tailwind, Git and more with hands-on code examples
  • Features podcasts (AI/ML & Tech), Q&A forums, audio lessons, notes, and a radio-style content player
  • Complete LMS with course tracking, syntax-highlighted code blocks, and multi-format learning paths
ReactNext.jsNode.jsWordPressREST APIPWA
AI & Tech Tools Directory

NixBiz

nixbiz.com ↗
500+
Tools Listed
Daily
New Additions
  • Next-generation tools directory featuring MCP servers, AI tools, developer utilities, and curated tech resources — updated daily
  • Includes self-built tools alongside curated third-party listings with categories, search, and filtering
  • Companion Android app (NixBiz - AI & Tech Updates) for on-the-go tool discovery and tech news
  • Covers AI/ML tools, productivity apps, developer frameworks, SaaS platforms, and emerging tech
Next.jsReactAndroidSEOREST APIAnalytics
Android App — Archived

Daily GK News

Google Play Store · 2016 · Archived
2M+
Downloads
2016
Peak Year
  • Built a native Android app for General Knowledge and current affairs — became a go-to education app in India with 2 million+ downloads
  • Daily curated news, GK quizzes, current affairs updates, and exam preparation content for competitive exams
  • Full content pipeline: editorial curation, push notifications for breaking news, and offline reading mode
  • Shut down and archived after successful run — proved ability to build and scale consumer products to millions of users
AndroidJavaFirebasePush NotificationsREST API
Text-to-Speech

Piper TTS Web UI

GitHub ↗
Multiple
Voices
Low
Latency
  • Streamlit web app for text-to-speech using Piper TTS — fast, lightweight, local speech synthesis
  • Multiple generation modes: single voice, all voices, mixed voices per sentence, and gaps between sentences
  • Supports all Piper TTS voice models — place .onnx files in models directory to use custom voices
  • Personal and non-commercial use — converts written text to high-quality, natural-sounding speech
PythonStreamlitPiper TTSONNX
Speech-to-Text

WhisperDrop

GitHub ↗
F8
Hotkey
100%
Local
  • Fast local speech-to-text — floating widget, press F8 to speak, words drop at your cursor. Linux & Windows.
  • OpenAI Whisper via faster-whisper — GPU accelerated with automatic CPU fallback. No cloud, no API keys.
  • Draggable dark UI, live waveform, global hotkey works from any app. Local alternative to Whisper flow.
  • Uses xdotool (Linux) or clipboard paste (Windows) for instant text insertion at cursor position.
PythonWhisperfaster-whisperCUDAMIT
AI Speech-to-Text

FastSimple (Open Whisper)

GitHub ↗
5
Tones
F8
Hotkey
  • Speech-to-text with AI-powered grammar correction and multiple writing tones — Original, Grammar, Professional, Polite, Rephrase
  • Uses OpenAI Whisper, Ollama, and LanguageTool. Auto-inserts transcribed text at cursor via F8 global hotkey
  • Three app versions: basic (punctuation), grammar (LanguageTool), full (5-tone dropdown with Ollama)
  • Windows & Ubuntu. GPU acceleration, compact CustomTkinter UI. Speak, get polished text anywhere.
PythonWhisperOllamaLanguageToolCustomTkinterMIT
AI Text & TTS

AI Text Rewriters

GitHub ↗
4+
AI Providers
TTS
Built-in
  • AI-powered text rewriting with Groq, OpenRouter, Ollama, Gemini — multiple writing tasks and tones
  • Text-to-speech via Microsoft Edge TTS — multiple languages, gender-specific voices, high-quality synthesis
  • Streamlit UI with clipboard integration, expandable sections, progress indicators, and helpful tooltips
  • Personal and educational use. Easy to extend for more AI providers. Real-time text generation.
PythonStreamlitOllamaGroqEdge-TTSMIT
Journey

Career Timeline

From writing my first lines of code to leading engineering organizations. A decade of continuous growth.

NOW

Chief Technology Officer

SOLS Energy, Malaysia

Jan 2019 – Present

Spearheading transformative initiatives leveraging cutting-edge technologies. Led HubSpot API integration for customer engagement, managed 20+ developers, built mobile app for solar monitoring, and developed web platforms with real-time solar energy data. Creating and implementing innovative solutions connected with cloud functions.

'21

Chief Technology Officer

SOLS Foundation, Malaysia

Jan 2021 – Present

Overseeing all technical solutions and software process management. Leading software solution design, internal software support, team leadership, API integration, and managing software development lifecycle including testing and deployment.

'19

Team Lead - Software Development

SOLS 24/7, Malaysia

Jan 2019 – Jan 2021

Managed software development teams and served as primary developer for Android, Web, Mobile, and iOS projects. Actively developed and managed SOLS SMART, SOLS EDUCATION, SOLS CLASSROOM apps and websites. Led software solution design, process management, and API integration.

'16

Web & Mobile Developer

MINDIII Systems Pvt. Ltd., India

Aug 2016 – Jul 2017

Designed and built mobile apps with XML, JSON, HTTP, REST protocols. Connected Android apps to back-end services via RESTful APIs. Worked with sensors (gyroscope, accelerometer), push notifications, cloud messaging APIs, and Git version control.

'13

Software Developer

IBM, India

Jan 2013 – Jul 2016

Developed enterprise web applications using Java and modern frontend technologies. Designed portal UI with mobile responsive layouts using Bootstrap, jQuery, and IBM v18 template. Served as Scrum Master implementing agile methodologies. IBM TAP contributor (Technology Adaptive Program). Worked with global teams and coordinated with partners.

'11

Software Developer

ManpowerGroup, India

Dec 2011 – Dec 2012

Developed websites and web applications exploiting latest trends in web technologies including HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, WordPress, and Photoshop.

'09

Web Developer

myMO IT Solutions, India

Jan 2009 – Jan 2011

Where it all began. Worked on various web development projects building responsive websites and web applications using HTML, HTML5, CSS2, CSS3, jQuery, WordPress, and Photoshop.

Credentials

Certifications

Continuous learning is non-negotiable. Here are my latest credentials.

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GitHub CoPilot for Beginners: Write Software With AI

Coursera Project Network

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Defending Against AI-Generated Attacks Course

Codecademy

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Certified React Native Developer

Udemy

🐍

Certified Python Developer

Udemy

🤖

Machine Learning and Deep Learning Certification

Udemy

Foundation

Education

The academic foundation that launched a career in technology.

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Bachelor of Engineering

Rajiv Gandhi Technical University

2007 – 2011

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Strong Technical Foundation

Core engineering principles, algorithms, data structures, and software design patterns.

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Continuous Learning

15+ years of self-directed learning in React, TypeScript, Cloud, AI/ML, and modern web technologies.

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Industry Certifications

AI, cloud computing, and developer tooling certifications from Coursera and Codecademy.

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Get in Touch

Let's Build Something Extraordinary

Whether you need a technology leader, advisory for your startup, architecture consulting, or just want to geek out about system design, I'm always open to meaningful conversations.

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(+60) 142402712
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anand.enigmahit@gmail.com
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Available for remote & hybrid roles worldwide

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