Hi, I'm Prashanth R - Builder at Something new
I'm a builder passionate about creating impactful products in fast-paced teams. My experience spans AI tooling at OpenAI and massive knowledge graphs at Google. I thrive on tackling complex challenges and bringing ambitious ideas to life.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Built foundational tools enabling LLMs to interact with the external world at OpenAI.
Scaled Data Commons, a globally significant knowledge graph integrated into Google Search.
Can help others by architecting robust infrastructure for AI and large-scale data systems.
🚀 Career trajectory
Low-Level Systems Foundations
Began by developing critical low-level software for operating systems and hardware.
✦ Linux Kernel
✦ File Systems
✦ Device Drivers
Scaling Infrastructure
Transitioned to building and scaling distributed systems and large-scale data infrastructure.
✦ Distributed Systems
✦ Spanner
✦ Infrastructure
AI & Knowledge Graph Leadership
Focused on AI-specific tooling and the creation of massive, accessible knowledge graphs.
✦ OpenAI
✦ Data Commons
Future Builder
Currently embarking on new ventures, driven by a passion for building.
✦ Builder
✦ Innovation
💪🏻 Superpowers
AI-Augmented Product Innovation
Pioneering tools for LLMs to interact with the external world.
✦ Developed key tools (search, code execution) at OpenAI.
✦ Enabled LLMs to extend their capabilities beyond core functions.
✦ Bridging the gap between AI potential and real-world application.
Massive-Scale Data Engineering
Building and scaling one of the largest knowledge graphs globally.
✦ Led Data Commons, integrated into Google Search.
✦ Created open APIs and LLM-powered natural language interfaces.
✦ Managed and exposed vast datasets for broad accessibility.
Foundational Systems Expertise
Deep experience in low-level software and distributed systems.
✦ Crafted infrastructure for ranking and distributed databases.
✦ Worked on file systems, hypervisors, and device drivers.
✦ Ensuring reliability and performance at the system's core.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring new ventures and building innovative products from the ground up.
✦ Connecting with other builders and thought leaders in cutting-edge technology.
✦ Discovering opportunities to leverage AI for significant real-world impact.
I can help with
✦ Provide deep technical guidance on distributed systems and infrastructure challenges.
✦ Share insights on scaling data-intensive products and knowledge graphs.
✦ Offer expertise in building foundational tools for AI and LLM applications.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying emerging trends and nascent technologies to explore.
✦ Connecting with potential co-founders or early-stage team members.
✦ Finding opportunities to collaborate on ambitious, world-changing projects.