Hey! I'm Bikram.
I build things, run long distances, and believe the next big thing is always one experiment away.
From being the first hire at Houseware to engineering at LaunchDarkly and OrangeHealth, I’ve been building from 0 to 1 since 2018. Today I’m the Founding Engineer at Orcana, leading product and engineering from India. I’m a startup enthusiast, a runner, and a chronic optimist. I’m also deeply passionate about community - whether it’s mentoring the next generation of builders or founding local clubs, I believe the ultimate value of life lies in our capacity to give back.
Digital Creations
A collection of experiments, tools, and systems built to bridge the gap between human intent and machine execution.
The Journey
Orcana
Founding Engineer
Leading product and engineering from India.
thebstar labs
Chief Experiments Officer
An independent lab building meaningful ventures for people I know: Ojas, Suvi and Saraighat.
LaunchDarkly
Senior Software Engineer
Joined through acquisition. Scaling enterprise feature management for millions of monthly active users.
Houseware
Founding Engineer (#1)
Architected core data systems and built the engineering team. Orchestrated product evolution from inception to acquisition.
OrangeHealth (YC S20)
Full Stack Engineer (#3)
Led development of COVID-19 diagnostic software. Built foundation for customer-facing React Native and Web apps.
RADICALi
Software Engineer
Second engineering hire. Led frontend development and mentored engineers in high-performance Web apps.
Digital Ink
Learnings from building Agentic UIs
The future of application Interfaces and human-AI interaction.
Learn Typescript in 15 minutes
A high-speed guide to the most essential features of TypeScript.
React Hooks in TypeScript
A guide on how to write functional components and hooks with type safety.
Retention is hard, but it's the ultimate reward
Reflections on the most important metric for any product or community.
CSS Selectors & Specificity
Everything you need to know about how CSS rules are applied.
Virtualization in React
Rendering thousands of items without impacting app performance.
Raising Mentally Strong Kids
The path to confidence and resilience in a fast-changing world.
Don't just say 'Hi'
A practical guide to networking and reaching out for job seekers.
Life Journals
Personal reflections and the raw notes of a builder.
Beyond the Terminal
The fuels that keep the experimenter running.
Running
Lacing up for mental clarity and a 1:52min Half-marathon PB (April 2023). Every mile is a meditation.
Cricket
Founder of Khavya Cricket Club, now 50+ members strong. Strategist on and off the field.
Kids Community Events
Creating spaces for the next generation of builders and dreamers. Since July 2024, running workshops for 100+ local kids.
Let's build the next big thing.
I'm always open to discussing AI, startup architecture, or the best running routes.
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