Hillori Desai Awasthi

Hi, I am Hillori.

I am a builder, a dreamer, and a relentless problem-solver.
I believe technology can unlock a brighter, fairer future for all.

My mission is to create products or eco-systems that restore dignity, equality & quality of life for millions.
I work with first-principles thinking, a hands-on spirit & a deep belief that persistence and empathy can drive real, lasting change.

About Me

I am a passionate software engineer with a love for building scalable applications and AI-driven solutions.

With hands-on experience across frontend, backend, distributed systems, and artificial intelligence, I enjoy bringing ideas to life by solving complex problems with thoughtful, user-centered designs.

Beyond code, I’m an explorer — constantly learning, growing, and creating. You’ll often find me reading thought-provoking books, sharing knowledge through my YouTube channel, or discovering new corners of the world.

Technical Skills

Languages

TypeScript
JavaScript
Python
SQL
C++

Frameworks

React.js
Next.js
Node.js
Express.js
Django
Redux
TailwindCSS

AI/LLM Tools

RAG
Prompt Engineering
ThorV2
Weaviate
OpenAI
Anthropic

Infrastructure

Docker
Kubernetes
Redis
RabbitMQ
Terraform
AWS
GCP

Databases

PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Redis
ClickHouse

Monitoring

Grafana
Prometheus
Loki

My Journey

Here's a look at my professional journey and some of the exciting projects I've worked on along the way.

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FloWorks AI (Y Combinator '23)

Oct 2023 – Present

Technical Lead, Senior Software Engineer

  • Built and scaled Alisha, an AI-powered sales outreach platform that helps businesses connect with potential customers. It uses advanced AI to understand customer needs and personalize communication.
  • Worked closely with our engineering director to plan our technical roadmap and helped build a talented team of 7 engineers across different specialties.
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Microland Ltd.

Jul 2019 – Oct 2023

Sr. Technical Lead / Tech PM / Full-stack Engineer

  • Built develop Zeus Cloud Defender, a tool that helps businesses keep their cloud resources secure by visualizing and monitoring their assets.
  • Led the successful deployment of 10+ 5G telecommunications projects across various cloud platforms, helping companies modernize their infrastructure.
  • Built Zeus, a user-friendly tool that helps IT teams manage their infrastructure using low-code no-code tool, allowing them to meet customer needs 55% faster.
  • I'm proud to have received recognition from our CEO for building MicroVax—a platform that helped vaccinate over 4,000 employees during the COVID-19 pandemic in just 3 weeks.

Featured Projects

Alisha - AI Sales Agent

Agentic AI-powered sales outreach platform with LLM integration and semantic document processing.

TypeScriptNext.jsNode.jsWeaviateOpenAI/Anthropic
B2B AI-heavy SaaS ProductView Details

ThorV2 - LLM Orchestration

A scalable LLM orchestration layer for multi-API workflows with enhanced reliability, accuracy, and cost efficiency.

PythonLLMsRAGBenchmarking
Published ResearchView Details

Zeus Cloud Defender

Cloud security posture management tool with dynamic asset graphing and real-time threat mitigation.

ReactMicroservicesCloud SecurityGCP/AWS/Azure
Enterprise Product

MicroVax

COVID-19 internal vaccination platform built in under 3 weeks, supporting 4000+ employees.

ReactPythonPostgreSQLAuthentication
CEO RecognitionView Details

Publications

Benchmarking Floworks against OpenAI & Anthropic: A Novel Framework for Enhanced LLM Function Calling

Co-author — Published 2024

Built ThorV2, a scalable LLM orchestration layer that outperforms standalone GPT-4 and Claude on multi-API workflows in terms of reliability, accuracy, latency, and cost. Benchmarked on HubSpot CRM operations and shows potential to enable powerful assistants with smaller models.

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Interests & Hobbies

YouTube Channel

I run a YouTube channel where I share videos about chasing dreams, science, tech and more. Subscribe to stay updated with my latest content!

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Podcast

I did a podcast with my fellow Jagriti Yatri as the host, on my journey and lessons learned. Do listen to it if you are would be interested in the journey of someone who wants to make a difference in the world.

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Travel

I love exploring new places and experiencing different cultures. Here are some of the places I have visited:

Western KarnatakaKeralaBaliBastarKashmirAndaman & Nicobar

Instagram

Follow my Instagram page for behind-the-scenes content from my YouTube channel and personal life.

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Family Time

I cherish spending quality time with my family. Whether it's weekend getaways, family dinners, or just relaxing together, these moments are precious to me.

Get In Touch

I am currently open to new opportunities and collaborations. Feel free to reach out to discuss potential projects or just to say hello!

Bangalore, India

hilloridesai@gmail.com