Sid Talesara
Founding Engineer & Product Builder
Summary
Founding engineer and product builder with experience shipping 0-to-1 products across consumer and B2B domains. Passionate about blending technical depth with design thinking to create polished, user-centric experiences. Also a visual storyteller who captures life through photography and cinematography.
Experience
Founding Engineer(Latest)
July 2024 - Present • BangaloreBuilding AI agents for QA testing from 0-1. Creating a product that helps developers catch bugs before they reach production, making testing less painful and more reliable. Every day brings new challenges in creating tools developers actually want to use.
Designer & Developer(Freelance Agency)
January 24 - Present • JaipurMy digital playground where I help businesses find their voice online. We're small but mighty – tackling everything from brand identity to complex web applications. I Started Markals to scratch my entrepreneurial itch and get my hands dirty with how the industry actually works. We help businesses find their voice online through thoughtful digital experiences.
Frontend Developer
May 2024 - June 2024 • RemoteBuilt the storefront interface for a platform helping local jewelers create their own online stores. Focused on creating an intuitive experience for clients with varying levels of technical expertise while maintaining the unique identity of each jeweler.
Frontend Developer Intern
Dec. 2023 - April 2024 • NoidaEnhanced the main landing website with more intuitive UX. Developed an internal tool to manage WhatsApp messages from 1000+ groups, helping the team effectively engage with their community. Learned how small UX improvements can significantly impact user engagement.
Fullstack Developer Intern
July 2023 - Aug. 2023 • RemoteBuilt the chat interface for AI code evaluation. Integrated with AI models to analyze code and generate comprehensive "code report cards." Discovered the challenges and opportunities of creating interfaces for AI-powered tools.
Product Intern
Sept. 2022 - June 2023 • JaipurManaged multiple products under the LLA umbrella. Built Jagruk Journal 2.0 from the ground up, helping sell over 6,000 copies. Created dozens of landing pages for different initiatives to drive awareness and sales. Learned to translate legal complexities into user-friendly experiences.
Web Developer
June 2022 - Aug 2023 • JaipurStarted as the "website guy" and quickly became involved in everything from landing page optimizations to building tools for internal teams. This was where I discovered that great web development isn't just about code – it's about understanding the business problems you're solving and the people who'll use what you build.
Core Member
Sept 2020 - July 2021More than just an organization – it was a mindset shift. I organized events, coordinated with mentors, and helped bring together youth from diverse backgrounds. The Bangalore trip where we met industry leaders wasn't just networking – it showed me how the right connections and conversations can change your trajectory.
Graphic Designer
April 2020 - Sept. 2020My first taste of design with purpose. Created visual identities for events and campaigns that reached thousands of young people. Taught myself design principles on the fly while working on real projects with real deadlines – pressure that pushed me to grow my skills faster than any course could have.
Creative Intern
Sept. 2020 - Oct. 2020Experienced the pain of not having a debit card as a minor, which led me to discover and become a power user of Fampay. Connected with the founders, shared my filmmaking skills, and got hired to create content for a fintech startup targeting Gen Z during the pandemic. This was my first internship also, so very close to my ♥️
Projects
MindMelo
MindMelo is a web tool for enhancing productivity and relaxation with customizable calming sounds and productivity-enhancing features.
SavetoNotion
SavetoNotion is a WhatsApp automation tool designed to streamline note-taking tasks by seamlessly integrating with Notion.
Education
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)
2019 - 2023Computer Science & Engineering
