Anuj Ashok Potdar

Senior Software Engineer | Java Backend & Distributed Systems | AI Architectures
📍 Cambridge, MA (Boston Area)

About Me

I am a Senior Software Engineer at Kayak, specializing in Java backend development, Spring Boot, and building robust microservice architectures. With a Master of Science in Computer Science from Northeastern University and a Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology from the University of Mumbai, my work focuses on designing scalable, distributed systems.

Beyond core backend engineering, I am deeply invested in the evolution of AI architectures. I actively explore Trustworthy AI systems, Agentic AI, and safety mechanisms for Small Language Models (SLMs). As an IEEE Senior Member, I am passionate about mentoring the next generation of engineers and contributing to the global tech community.

When I am not writing code or reviewing technical papers, I enjoy nature photography and road trips around New England and beyond.

Academic Work & Publications

  • Book Chapter: Introduction to Trustworthy AI (Springer, 2026)
  • Book Chapter: The Evolution of Cloud Computing: From Virtual Machines to Serverless (Wiley, 2026)
  • Research Paper: 3D Character Generation from Images using Convolutional Neural Networks and 3D-Character Factory

Technical Community & Reviewing

  • IEEE Status: Senior Member (Elevated July 2025, Boston Section)
  • Technical Reviewer: Manning Publications, Springer, Wiley
  • Conference Involvement: Session Chair and Peer Reviewer for over 10 IEEE Conferences (including IEEE TIC 2026 and MIT URTC)

Writing & Current Projects

  • Technical Articles: Top writer on HackerNoon covering AI accountability, cloud infrastructure efficiency, and container security.
  • Upcoming Book: Currently developing a proposal for an upcoming book on AI literacy (title to be announced).