Architect / Builder / Maker
From the Journal
Two Screenshots, One Gap Between the Record and What Reaches You
July 2, 2026 / 5 min read
Reproduction Isn't Life, and Generation Isn't Writing
July 2, 2026 / 5 min read
Five bookmarks, one habit: read the incentive, name the mechanism
June 30, 2026 / 5 min read
DeepSeek Took Beijing's Money. The Interesting Part Is What Beijing Took in Return.
The bookmark gets the spine right and the details wrong. The state stake is real, the price gap is real, and the slogan about open versus closed needs editing.
June 30, 2026 / 5 min read
Who Gets to Hold the Models, and Who Gets to Tell the Story
June 29, 2026 / 5 min read
Confidence Is Not Evidence
June 29, 2026 / 5 min read
Selected Work
Advanced Data Intelligence Platform
Currently leading the development of an AI-powered data analytics platform that processes millions of data points across 60+ languages to deliver real-time insights for better decision making.
Lead · Active
Aurora Test Management System
Successor to the ItpSteam Test Case management system for Ericsson, enhancing security, efficiency and compliance with improved database performance.
Engineer · Shipped
Technology Innovation Initiative
Independent project focused on creating technology solutions that prioritize both human experience and business sustainability.
Independent · Sunset
Background
Tallinn, Estonia. Building things since 2012.
I build software products. Some for other people, some for myself. The through-line: taking messy problems and shipping clean systems that hold up under real traffic.
I've built at Ericsson, Bolt, and Genius Sports. Architected an ESG risk platform that processes 60+ languages. Started my first venture at 15, running game servers with thousands of players before I had a bank account.
Right now I consult on architecture, ship side projects, and look for the next thing worth building from scratch.
What I Do
Product Architecture
I design the technical backbone for data-heavy products. Multilingual NLP pipelines, event-driven systems, APIs that serve millions of requests. From first whiteboard sketch to production deploy.
Hands-on Engineering
TypeScript, C#, Go, cloud infrastructure. I still write code daily. The best architecture comes from someone who ships, not someone who only draws diagrams.
Venture Building
I've launched projects from zero: game servers at 15, streaming platforms, SaaS tools. Currently exploring what to build next. The pattern: find a gap, ship fast, iterate with real users.
Core Skills
Leadership & Vision
Setting direction and cutting scope so teams ship
Building small teams that ship fast
Turning messy orgs into ones that deliver
Keeping engineers and execs on the same page
Good leadership means setting clear goals, removing obstacles, and helping the team do their best work.
Technical Architecture
Structuring codebases around domain boundaries
Designing APIs and services that scale without rewrites
Running production workloads on Azure and AWS
Making slow systems fast and brittle systems reliable
Good architecture is about making sensible trade-offs and building for maintainability over time.
Data & AI Innovation
Building pipelines that turn raw data into usable signals
NLP across 60+ languages for real-time risk detection
Shipping AI systems with clear guardrails and audit trails
Automating compliance checks that used to be manual
Effective data systems solve specific problems with clear metrics and reliable performance.
Public Record
ESG Tech Summit 2025
"Multilingual AI: Breaking Language Barriers in Global ESG Risk Assessment"
Berlin, Germany
Tallinn Tech Week
"Building Diverse Tech Teams for a Sustainable Future"
Tallinn, Estonia
The Future of ESG Data: How Technology is Transforming Sustainability Reporting
ESG Today
Ethical AI Development for ESG Risk Assessment: Guidelines and Best Practices
Tech & Sustainability Journal
What Colleagues Say
"Manish is a skilled developer and fast learner who is always striving for the best solutions and new technologies. He has a great knowledge of web technologies and makes an effort to be up-to-date with the current news of the technical world. Manish is a very polite and caring person, who always minds others' opinions and feelings. He is a great collaborator in professional discussions and is able to present his ideas, as well as consider opinions of his colleagues."
Valeriia Shpychka
Development Team Lead
February 28, 2020
"I've worked with Manish as a direct manager - he was part of the Web team, working as a Software Engineer (Full Stack). Manish showed himself as an engineer with a strong technical background, curious about latest industry developments and looking around for potential better solutions. Communication was great, both from my side and from various stakeholders. He is good at research and presenting results of the research to others. Also looks outside of his immediate tasks too - proactively looking for issues and improvements."
Dmitrii Berestnev
Director of Engineering, Bolt
May 13, 2022
"Beyond his technical prowess, Manish played a pivotal role in fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. His dedication to maintaining high standards of professionalism and productivity inspired the team to reach new heights. I am confident that any team fortunate enough to have Manish on board will benefit from his unique blend of technical expertise, creativity, and the collaborative spirit he brings to every project."
Üsame Kilicbay
Software Developer, Ericsson
January 8, 2024
Have something worth building?
I take on select consulting engagements, co-build ventures with the right partners, and always have room for a good conversation about hard technical problems.
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