Akshay Veerasamy
Full-Stack Software Engineer & Technical Founder
Full-Stack Developer & Infrastructure Enthusiast | React, Next.js, Firebase, Prompt Engineering & AI Workflows | Home Lab Networking & Server Architecture
About & Technical Profile
Software engineer, technical founder, and infrastructure enthusiast based in Auckland, currently participating in the Take2 tech program alongside university studies. Specializes in building real-time full-stack web applications, interactive browser experiences, self-hosted server infrastructure, and AI-accelerated engineering workflows. From writing React and Node.js applications to assembling bare-metal server nodes and configuring Cloudflare Tunnels, I thrive on solving complex technical challenges from the ground up.
Technical Skills & Core Competencies
React.js • Next.js (App Router) • TypeScript • JavaScript • Tailwind CSS • Framer Motion • HTML5/CSS3 • Interactive Web Games
Node.js • Firebase (Realtime Database, Auth, CLI) • MySQL • REST APIs • Python
Cloudflare Tunnels • ZeroTier • Apache • MAMP • Webpack • GitHub Actions • Render • Plex & Ampache Media Servers • Bare-Metal PC/Server Building & Hardware Troubleshooting
Google Gemini • Google Workspace AI • Antigravity • Prompt Engineering (Midjourney, Claude, Gemini) • AI Agent Function-Calling Schemas • Python Automation Bots • Ultimate Vocal Remover (Local AI Stem Separation) • GitHub Copilot • OpenAI Codex
Solar panel mounting & installation • Switchboard wiring • Electrical pre-trade compliance (NZ standards) • Circuit diagnostics • Tool dexterity • Hardware troubleshooting
Field sales supervision • Revenue growth & cold calling • Direct client acquisition • Structured objection handling • Team onboarding & mentoring • POS management & cash reconciliation
Cross-functional collaboration • Technical problem-solving • Active client engagement • Workflow optimization • Rapid technology adoption • Quality control
Featured Engineering Projects
Aether
— AI-Powered Music Streaming Platform · Modern Self-Hosted Spotify AlternativeEngineered a feature-rich music streaming platform built to replace Spotify. Features real-time playlist synchronization seamlessly across devices, public playlist sharing architectures across users, and autonomous AI agents that audit and repair missing album tracks and cover art automatically as new music is added to the database.
Inkfall
— Interactive Web Game · Self-Hosted Browser Game on Custom InfrastructureDesigned, built, and deployed an interactive browser game hosted live on custom server infrastructure (serverflow.icu). Demonstrates responsive game-loop state management, interactive UI/UX polish, and production self-hosted deployment routing.
Serverflow (serverflow.icu)
— Home Lab & Multi-Node Media Server Infrastructure · Self-Hosted Cloud, Media Portal & Python AutomationAssembled bare-metal server nodes (motherboard, CPU, PSU troubleshooting) and architected a multi-computer server network running MAMP, Apache, MySQL, Plex, and Ampache. Built a custom React SPA media management portal securely routed via Cloudflare Tunnels and ZeroTier for remote streaming, backed by automated Python bots and background pipelines for metadata cleanup and artwork extraction.
Ventures & Businesses
Playkit01
— Founder & Creative Technologist · Independent AI Creative Studio & Streetwear E-Commerce- Engineered and distributed 14+ deterministic prompt blueprints (Gemini, Midjourney, Claude) on PromptBase while maintaining a 5.0★ rating.
- Designed and launched 31+ custom print-on-demand apparel and merchandise editions (including the signature Neon Raven Roses graphic series) fulfilled globally via Fourthwall at playkit01.store.
- Managed the end-to-end technical catalog, including complex product variant data, SKU generation, inventory states, pricing architectures, and checkout conversion optimization.
VeeCode Digital
— Technical Founder & Full-Stack Engineer · Software Engineering & AI Consultancy- Delivers high-performance full-stack web applications, custom API & AI integrations, and self-hosted server solutions.
- Engineered complex function-calling schemas and automated deployment prompts for specialized AI agents, including web-to-iOS conversion workflows.
Career & Experience History
Technical Founder & Full-Stack Engineer
— Playkit01 & VeeCode Digital (Auckland, NZ)- Architected and launched an independent AI creative studio, digital consultancy, and print-on-demand e-commerce brand (playkit01.store).
- Engineered 14+ deterministic AI prompt blueprints on PromptBase (5.0★ rating) and deployed 31+ physical streetwear editions via Fourthwall.
- Built full-stack web applications, custom AI agent function-calling schemas, and self-hosted server infrastructure (serverflow.icu).
Software Engineering Cadet / Student
— Take2 NZ Hub (Auckland, NZ)- Participating in an intensive professional software engineering program focused on full-stack web development, modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks, and collaborative engineering workflows.
Founder & Operator
— Gift Box Specialists NZ & A to B Detailing (Auckland, NZ)- Founded and operated boutique e-commerce and vehicle detailing ventures, managing client relations, service execution, supply chains, and business cash flow.
Electrical Apprentice / Solar Installer
— Future Energy (Auckland, NZ)- Installed residential and commercial solar systems, gained hands-on technical mastery of switchboards and wiring systems, and completed pre-trade and first-year electrical apprenticeship requirements.
Store Hand
— Liquorland Whangaparaoa (Whangaparaoa, Auckland)- Managed POS operations, cash handling, inventory restocking, customer service, and store operations.
Field Sales Representative & Supervisor
— Ignite & Chameleon Customer Contact (Auckland, NZ)- Trained, mentored, and supervised field sales representatives.
- Executed high-volume field sales, cold calling, and complex objection handling—achieving the highest sales volume in the first week at Chameleon.
Delivery Driver
— Hell Pizza (Albany, Auckland)- Coordinated fast-paced delivery logistics, customer service, and kitchen preparation.
Checkout Operator
— Countdown (Whangaparaoa, Auckland)- Managed high-volume POS operations and stocktake, earning the 2017 Customer Service Award.
Education & Qualifications
Intensive professional software engineering program: full-stack web development, modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks, and collaborative engineering workflows.
Undertaken alongside the Take2 tech program.
Key Achievements & Honors
Selected for exceptional service delivery, client care, and operational excellence at the Whangaparaoa branch.
Generated the highest sales volume across the entire representative team during debut production week.