Born to Devarajulu and Indrani in the temple town of Tirupati, Sairam’s story is one of grit, passion, and relentless curiosity. From a very young age, he was captivated by the world of computers — experimenting with the basics of programming in LOGO during school. He quickly graduated to writing code in C and C++, fascinated by how lines of code could create something tangible.
His decision to
pursue engineering in Computer Science laid the foundation for a deeper
understanding of computer architecture and systems thinking. By the time he
graduated, the world was already witnessing the rise of smartphones, social
media, and sleek user experiences that transformed how people interacted with
technology. From a 2-tier city in India, gazing at beautifully crafted websites
like Apple.com sparked a dream — to build intuitive, user-friendly digital
experiences of his own.
This dream took him
to the University of Texas at Arlington, where he pursued a master’s in Computer Science.
Surrounded by cutting-edge research and global peers, Sairam sharpened his
skills and set himself on a path to become a software engineer whose work now
impacts millions. To further pursue his passion, he attended a Web Developer
Bootcamp at UC Berkeley, where he fine-tuned his frontend expertise and
graduated with flying colors.
Today, he not only
builds scalable applications, but also gives back to the tech community by
actively mentoring students and young professionals — especially those coming
to the U.S. from India. He helps them navigate career paths, refine resumes,
and build professional networks. His journey from Tirupati to Silicon Valley is
a shining example of how focused ambition and community support can create
ripple effects across borders.
Sairam’s recent work in the
Bitcoin mining industry with Auradine is of national significance. By
developing scalable platforms like FluxVision and FluxGPT — tools that manage
vast fleets of miners — he is contributing directly to securing the blockchain
backbone of the United States. Blockchain, with its immutability and
decentralized trust, is critical to the future of digital infrastructure.
Sairam’s contributions are
ensuring America stays competitive and secure in this evolving space — where
data integrity and transparency are essential to national resilience.
Q:
Thank you for speaking with us, Sairam. Can you tell us how your journey in
tech began?
Sairam: Thanks for having
me. It started during my undergrad in Computer Science. I was always curious
about how things work behind the scenes — whether it's websites, apps, or data
pipelines. That curiosity led me to pursue a master’s in computer science,
which opened doors to working on high-impact projects in top tech companies.
And even now, I’m constantly learning and growing — and sharing that knowledge
by mentoring students and newcomers to the industry.
Q: You’ve worked with some of the biggest names in tech — Google,
Meta, and now Auradine. What stands out most in your journey so far?
Sairam: Each experience
taught me something unique. At Google, I worked on internal tools using
AngularJS to simplify onboarding and HR workflows — streamlining tasks for
thousands of employees. At Meta, I was part of a security team where I helped
build dashboards and GraphQL endpoints that scaled to millions of records. The
goal was to help security analysts quickly visualize and act on potential
threats — it was deeply technical and meaningful.
At Auradine, I’m
working on FluxVision and FluxGPT, where we’re scaling device management for
bitcoin miners and leveraging AI to help users interact with the platform more
intuitively. It’s a fusion of systems thinking, UX, and real-world problem
solving.
Q: That sounds like a lot of responsibility. What challenges
have you faced while building at scale?
Sairam: Performance and
usability are often at odds. When you're dealing with millions of data points —
as we were at Meta or now at Auradine — you have to think about how to fetch
and display that information without overwhelming the user or the system. It
requires a deep understanding of frontend architecture, APIs, and caching
strategies. Debugging LLM hallucinations or creating responsive layouts for
dynamic interfaces is the kind of challenge that keeps me excited.
Q: What do you think makes you stand out as a software engineer?
Sairam: I think it’s the
ability to understand both the user’s needs and the system’s constraints.
Whether I’m building with React, Vue, or Relay, my focus is always on crafting
clean, intuitive experiences — and making sure the tech can scale. I’ve also
been fortunate to work in roles where I wasn't just handed specs — I
participated in UX reviews, collaborated closely with product managers, and
sometimes even led the frontend direction.
Q: You mentioned FluxGPT — that sounds interesting. Can you tell
us more about it?
Sairam:
Sure. It’s
an internal AI chatbot we built using OpenAI’s APIs. The goal was to help
customers interact with our systems in natural language — asking things like, “Why
is my miner offline?” or “How do I configure this
setting?” It was a rewarding challenge — especially tackling LLM limitations
like hallucination and refining the training process to give reliable answers.
Q: What advice would you give to young developers in Tier-2
cities like Tirupati?
Sairam:
Don’t let
geography limit your ambition. Tech is one of the most meritocratic fields.
Focus on learning, contribute to open-source, build side projects, and apply
relentlessly. I’ve mentored students from similar backgrounds, and I’ve seen
how quickly they can thrive when they have the right support and direction. The
world needs more engineers who can think holistically and act with intention.
Q: What’s next for you?
Sairam: Right now, I’m
focused on helping Auradine scale to millions of devices and making our tools
as intuitive and powerful as possible. Long term, I’m interested in mentoring,
contributing to developer communities, and maybe even founding something of my
own.
As we wrapped up the
interview, one thing was clear — Sairam isn’t just coding for the sake of code.
He’s building for scale, security, and national impact — and in doing so, he’s
quietly shaping the future of tech from behind the scenes.