Atiksh Shukla

// quantum AI researcher

Atiksh Shukla

01 / about

Research to production

I'm a quantum AI researcher focused on optimization algorithms and aerospace systems. My work sits at the intersection of theoretical research and shipped software: translating quantum optimization techniques into systems that actually run.

Based in Phoenix, I'm an active builder in the tech community: I ship fast, iterate in public, and thrive in hackathon environments. Comfortable across the full stack, from research notebooks to production deployments.

languages

PythonTypeScriptJavaScript

ai / ml

Quantum OptimizationLLMsMultimodal AgentsLangChainPineconeAnthropic APIGemini API

systems

GitCLI ToolingAerospace Systems

frontend

Next.jsReactVercelTailwind CSS

other

Prompt EngineeringAgent ArchitecturesHackathon-Pace Shipping

02 / work

Experience

  1. Quantum AI Researcher

    July 2025 — Present

    Primary research focus: quantum optimization algorithms and their application to large-scale combinatorial problems.

  2. Aerospace Systems Engineer

    January 2026 — Present

    Systems engineering across aerospace platforms: modeling, simulation, and flight-systems tooling.

  3. Mechatronics Engineer

    March 2026 — Present

    Mechatronics engineering: integrating mechanical, electrical, and embedded software systems.

  4. Full-Stack Developer

    January 2026 — Present

    Stealth Fintech Startup

    End-to-end product development: typed APIs, modern React frontends, and cloud deployment pipelines.

  5. Hackathon Builder

    2026

    NY Tech Week 2026

    Won 1st place at the NY Tech Week Intern Hackathon for the use of Mantle, a YC Fall 2025 batch startup. Shipped agent-driven projects across multiple NY Tech Week events, including the education track and Multimodal Hacks.

  6. Co-Creator / YouTube Content Creator

    February 2025 — Present

    LifeAndBooks · YouTube

    Co-created and co-host LifeAndBooks, a book-review and life-conversation channel run as a mother-son duo: grew it from zero to 30K+ subscribers, 215+ videos, and 217K+ views through DaVinci Resolve editing, Canva-designed branding, and a data-driven content strategy across YouTube and Spotify.

03 / projects

Selected work

Walkthru

A pre-commit comprehension gate that intercepts git commits and routes developers to a codebase-grounded quiz. Targets vibe coders who use AI without fully understanding their own code. Three quiz modes (MCQ, Matching, FRQ) with a pass threshold of ≥ 3.0/5. Won 1st place at the NY Tech Week Intern Hackathon for the use of Mantle, a YC Fall 2025 batch startup.

PythonAnthropic APIPerseus CLIReplit

Orphy

Real-time ambient AI agent for vocal coaching. Listens, analyzes, and coaches live. Built at “Multimodal Hacks: Build the Interface for Agents.”

Gemini APINext.jsLangChainPineconeSendBlue

more shipping soon

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04 / contact

Get in touch

Open to research collaborations, ambitious builds, and conversations about quantum optimization. Based in Phoenix, AZ, usually at a hackathon somewhere.

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