Software, long roads, and the people along the way.
I’m Naresh, a software engineer and technical leader. I build and run the systems behind businesses and communities, and I care as much about quality as speed. My work starts with understanding what people need and translating it into a clear plan and system design. I explain technical decisions in plain language so everyone involved can make informed choices. Beyond the screen, I’m an endurance athlete, and the long roads have shaped how I prepare, work with people, and see the world.
Selected work
- Big’s Backyard UltraThe platform behind 720+ affiliated races, with backyard ultras held in 82 countries.2020 – now
- GVRATA virtual race planned for 2,000. 19,600+ signed up, and it has run every year since.2020 – now
- Circumpolar Race Around the World (CRAW)A 30,167-mile team relay around the world, with nearly 55,000 registrations over four years.2020 – 2024
Writing
- A successful deployment is not a working automation
- The missing email that uncovered a legacy gateway
- What six months of fixing real sites with AI taught me
- Keeping a world championship live: one developer, 990 runners and 2.4 million visits
- From a spreadsheet to a live world championship: building the Big’s Backyard Ultra WTC 2026 dashboard
Testimonials
Naresh has left empty shoes here, no-one has been able to fill. He is exceptional in leading complex projects and strong minded teams through technology QA/UAT cycles.
In short order he totally rebuilt the site with a fresh look that’s both exciting and appealing to viewers. It contains more information but is lightning fast now.
Away from the desk
At the Silk Road Mountain Race, a torn tyre left me far from the nearest town. I patched it with my sailcloth wallet and rode about a hundred miles through the Tian Shan to the finish. I run ultramarathons, speak about resilience and execution, and like finding out what happens when you invite people along.
In 2016 I started Freedom Seat, a tandem-cycling initiative against human trafficking: 17,000+ km across 15 countries with 500+ riders, and $250,000 raised for partner organizations.
Say hello
A system that needs building, a community worth supporting, or an idea that doesn’t fit neatly into a box. I’d like to hear it.