Sanket Lakhani
Technical Lead
Summary
Strategic and hands-on Technical Lead with 8+ years of experience leading engineering teams, shipping SaaS, Web3, and AI-driven platforms, and translating complex ideas into scalable systems. Recognised for building high-performance teams and delivering production-grade solutions across diverse domains.
- Built and scaled 10+ complex platforms for clients across the US, UK, and EU
- Managed globally distributed teams of 10–40 engineers across multiple projects
- Strong balance of system architecture, execution, and team leadership
- Experienced in delivering AI-enabled and automation-first platforms
- Trusted by founders and stakeholders to lead from ideation through launch
Core Competencies
Technical Leadership
System Architecture, Engineering Leadership, Code Quality, Scalability Design
Agentic AI Development
LLM Integrations, AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, RAG Systems, Workflow Automation
Frontend
React, Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind, Vue.js
Backend
Node.js, NestJS, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Hasura, Prisma, Laravel
Web3
Wallet Auth, Tokenization, Smart Contracts, Solidity, ethers.js, IPFS, Ethereum
DevOps
AWS (EC2, RDS, EKS), Docker, GitHub Actions, Terraform, Vercel
Experience
eSparkBiz Technologies
Jan 2018 – PresentTechnical Lead
Sep 2023 – Present- Led architecture and delivery of complex SaaS, Web3, and AI-powered platforms
- Designed and implemented Agentic AI workflows for automation, intelligent decision-making, and developer productivity
- Oversaw blockchain-driven asset platform (ERC-721, IPFS metadata, real-time financial workflows)
- Built lazy minting infrastructure using AWS Lambda and containerised services to optimise gas and throughput
- Defined system architecture, platform scalability strategies, and integration patterns
- Collaborated with stakeholders to align technical execution with business goals
Senior Software Engineer
Sep 2021 – Sep 2023- Migrated large-scale platforms from monolithic to modular architecture
- Delivered multi-tenant SaaS systems with customisable workflows
- Implemented RBAC and SSO using Zitadel for enterprise-grade security
- Contributed to scalable backend services and frontend optimisation
Full-Stack Developer
Jan 2018 – Sep 2021- Built multiple production-grade applications across various industries
- Developed scalable REST and GraphQL APIs
- Optimised database models (SQL & NoSQL) and frontend performance
- Mentored junior developers and contributed to internal training programs
Notable Highlights
- Web3 Identity & Payments: Wallet auth + KYC-enabled tokenised identity and payments system using fiat and stable coin
- AI-Driven Systems: Designed and implemented agent-based workflows for automation, decision-making, and developer productivity
- Scaled CRM Platform: Multi-tenant insurance CRM with analytics, impersonation, and integrations
- Custom Analytics Suite: Real-time tracking system (100K+ events/month) with UTM and geo attribution
- Team Builder: Trained and mentored 20+ engineers, several now leading teams
Selected Projects
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ChainIT
Solution Architect · 40-person team
On-chain identity + KYC/KYB platform linking physical goods to blockchain proof
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Content Gen
Solo Engineer · Full ownership
Multi-agent AI content pipeline, 25+ concurrent generations with full observability
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Cybaverse
Lead Engineer · 2 engineers
Cybersecurity certification SaaS for pen testing and vulnerability scans
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LoyalList
Tech Lead · 4 engineers
Multi-tenant CRM, 100K+ visitors/mo tracked, zero downtime
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Medical Ocean
Tech Lead · Architecture
EHR platform available as SaaS, on-premise, or open-source
Recommendations
“Consistently excellent… diligent, creative and hyper productive. I would unhesitatingly recommend Sanket for anything from individual contributor right up to leading teams and being responsible for delivery outcomes.”
— Ben Ford, client (3 years)
“He owns outcomes. Clients often commented on how clearly he explained technical concepts, making abstract ideas easy to grasp. He raises the standard for everyone around him.”
— Mariia Sozoniuk, teammate
“Extremely high knowledge in Javascript based platforms. He has not only adhered to the budget and timelines, but he understands the requirements and executed the project successfully with minimal information.”
— Bob Thomas, CEO Spacelance, client
Education
Due to strict NDAs, specific client names and project links are withheld. Happy to discuss architecture, decision-making, and delivery processes in detail during interviews.