Hi, I'm Tejal Desai - Founder & Product Engineer at CodeCrafter Kids
I'm passionate about empowering the next generation of innovators through engaging STEM education. I thrive on blending cutting-edge AI and cloud engineering with playful, hands-on learning experiences that spark curiosity and creativity in young minds.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Maintained open source Kubernetes, demonstrating deep distributed systems expertise.
Building BrickMaster AI to fuse generative AI with hands-on LEGO education for children.
Can help others by innovating in AI-driven STEM learning experiences for young learners.
🚀 Career trajectory
Early Foundations
Gained foundational experience in software development, including contributions to the Apache Pig open-source project.
✦ Open Source
✦ Software Development
Cloud & Enterprise Engineering
Developed expertise in cloud technologies and large-scale systems through roles at Yahoo and Google.
✦ Cloud Computing
✦ Distributed Systems
EdTech Entrepreneurship
Transitioned to founding CodeCrafter Kids, applying AI and engineering skills to create innovative educational tools.
✦ Entrepreneurship
✦ AI
✦ STEM Education
💪🏻 Superpowers
AI-Powered Educational Innovation
Pioneering generative AI for interactive STEM learning.
✦ Developing BrickMaster AI to teach architecture and engineering.
✦ Utilizing personalized LEGO builds for hands-on exploration.
✦ Empowering children aged 7-13 with accessible project-based learning.
Cloud & Open Source Architect
Building scalable systems with deep cloud and open source knowledge.
✦ Leveraged Google's cloud technologies over 9 years.
✦ Contributed as an Open Source Kubernetes maintainer.
✦ Expertise in distributed systems and large-scale platforms.
Entrepreneurial Visionary
Translating technical expertise into impactful ventures.
✦ Founding CodeCrafter Kids to address educational gaps.
✦ Focusing on minimal adult intervention for children's learning.
✦ Driving innovation in early-stage STEM engagement.
I'm excited about
✦ Discovering collaborators passionate about revolutionizing STEM education.
✦ Exploring innovative AI applications for child development.
✦ Connecting with founders and investors in the EdTech space.
I can help with
✦ Share insights on leveraging AI in educational products.
✦ Offer expertise in building scalable cloud-based platforms.
✦ Provide guidance on open-source contributions and community building.
I would love your help on
✦ Finding mentors with experience scaling EdTech startups.
✦ Connecting with early childhood education specialists.
✦ Identifying potential strategic partnerships for BrickMaster AI.