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Anurag Kotha

Chief Technology Officer | AI & Systems Architect | LLM & RAG Specialist
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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Summary

Technology leader with a passion for AI, large language models (LLMs), and scalable architectures, bringing over a decade of experience in building and leading high-performance engineering teams. As CTO of VersaQuant, I have driven the development and deployment of AI-powered financial analytics products, designed scalable ML/LLM-driven systems, and aligned technology with business goals to accelerate growth.

I specialize in Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AI-driven decision systems, and financial technology, leading end-to-end product development from vision to execution. A key innovation is AskAlpha, an AI assistant that simplifies complex portfolio analytics using LLMs + RAG, enhancing user engagement and decision-making.

I thrive at the intersection of technology, strategy, and business growth, helping startups turn technical vision into market-ready products that deliver real impact.

Experience

Dynaprice – New York (Remote)

Independent Consultant (via VersaQuant)
Feb 2025 – Present

  • Partnered directly with CEO to implement high-impact, AI-first digital transformation initiatives.
  • Created an AI-powered PDF → Listing pipeline, reducing time from ~20 min to < 2 min.
  • Enabled voice/image-driven listing creation using AI agents for factory-floor workers.
  • Designed and launched a new public website, optimized for SEO and responsive UX.

VersaQuant Inc. – Hyderabad, India

Chief Technology Officer
May 2023 – Present

  • Developed AskAlpha (LLMs + RAG) for simplifying complex portfolio analytics.
  • Architected VQ Portal with optimized batch data processing and real-time responsiveness.
  • Scaled the engineering team, introduced AI deployment best practices and GitHub Actions.
  • Ensured direct impact of tech on retention, engagement, and monetization.

Chief Architect
Nov 2019 – May 2023

  • Led architecture of AI-powered financial tools and dashboards.
  • Built market prediction engines and trading analytics using ML.
  • Reduced system latency by 50%+ through performance optimization.

Lead Quant
Aug 2017 – Nov 2019

  • Developed live and backtesting engines for algorithmic trading.
  • Built simulations and quantitative strategy models.

Forte Aegis – Chicago, IL / Remote

Chief Architect
Apr 2018 – Present

  • Built AI research tools for options market intelligence.
  • Scaled analytics software from MVP to production-grade systems.

Twin Disc – Racine, WI, USA

Sr. Control Systems Engineer
Aug 2015 – Aug 2017

  • Led predictive analytics for marine systems, enhancing automation and navigation.
  • Developed autopilot and propulsion algorithms for marine vessels.

MATLAB Developer (Control Systems)
Jan 2014 – Aug 2015

  • Built predictive control systems and motion simulators.
  • Integrated real-time vessel estimation algorithms.

Education

Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL, USA

  • MS in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (2011 – 2013)
  • BS in Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering (2007 – 2011)

Technical Skills

  • AI & ML: LLMs, RAG, Prompt Engineering, OpenAI, Predictive Analytics, Voice/Image Models
  • Cloud: AWS (EC2, S3, LightSail, Route 53), GitHub Actions, Jenkins, CI/CD
  • Languages: Python, Java, MATLAB, C++, JavaScript
  • Frameworks/Tools: React, Next.js, Express.js, TailwindCSS, DVC
  • Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, TDD