Hi there! I am Kanishk
Discover my journey in software development, digital products, and entrepreneurship. Explore my ventures in app development, open-source contributions, and more, spanning platforms like Windows, Android, and the web.
Early Career and Education
I graduated with a B.Tech in Information and Communications Technology from DAIICT, Gandhinagar, in 2007. Afterward, I joined Microsoft as a Software Development Engineer, where I worked from 2007 to 2013. My role was primarily in the development of Microsoft Office for Windows Phone, particularly focusing on Excel and OneNote. During my time at Microsoft, I was fortunate to collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the tech industry.
Entrepreneurial Journey
In 2011, Microsoft opened up the Windows Phone platform for employee-built apps, which led me to create and publish applications under the banner KunRuch Creations. These apps quickly gained popularity, accumulating over 3 million downloads globally. Encouraged by this success, I left Microsoft in 2013 to pursue full-time entrepreneurship.
Building a Digital Empire
My wife, who was then working at IBM, joined me in this new venture. Together, we diversified our efforts, launching applications on other platforms like Android and the Web. As Windows Phone was discontinued in 2017, our early decision to branch out proved crucial. Together we built and scaled digital products, while also sharing our insights and projects through content creation.
Our ventures included:
- š TemplateFlip: An e-store for templates, themes, and graphic items.
- š Mdigi.tools: A suite of web-based digital tools.
- š° DailyDevBytes: A news portal for developers and makers.
- š TradeDroid (Private): A fintech app for building and back-testing trading strategies.
- š± KunRuch Creations: Home to our Windows and Android apps.
- ā Super Dev Resources: A content portal for startups and businesses.
Open Source Contributions
I have always been passionate about contributing to the open-source community. Some of my notable projects include:
- MMCSS: A CSS framework built with SCSS.
- MMPilot: A minimal, modern static website generator powered by Node.js.
- SDR Tools: Web-based tools for developers.
- SDR News: A Vue.js-based news aggregator.
- Various WordPress and HTML themes and templates.
Checkout list of my projects to access their source code
Return to Microsoft
Since 2021, I have been working as an Engineering Manager at Microsoft India, where I lead teams to deliver high-impact solutions while continuing my passion for software development and digital products. You can read more about my descision to rejoin Microsoft.
Technical Expertise
I have deep experience with both Android and iOS platforms. For my personal projects, I work primarily with JavaScript, TypeScript, ReactNative and Node.js. I am also proficient in C++, C#, Java, Vue, Nuxt, PHP, SQL and have experience across Windows and Linux environments.
Personal Interests
When Iām not developing new products or managing teams, I enjoy immersing myself in real-time strategy games or watching documentaries on the universe, the origin of life, and the possibility of extraterrestrial life.
Feel free to connect with me on Twitter, GitHub, and LinkedIn for more updates!