Srini Karlekar

Technology Leader & AI Architect specializing in Generative AI, Agentic Systems, and Composable Architecture for Financial Services

πŸš€ Senior Director at Fannie Mae β€’ 27+ Years Experience

Professional Overview

A technology visionary with deep expertise in building intelligent, scalable AI solutions. Currently leading next-generation platform development using generative AI, knowledge graphs, and composable architectures at Fannie Mae's Multifamily Division.

27+
Years Experience
5+
Years Leading AI at Fannie Mae
15+
AI/ML Certifications
50+
Open Source Contributions

Core AI Expertise

Leading the convergence of AI technologies to create intelligent, autonomous systems that transform business operations

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Generative AI & LLMs

Architecting enterprise-scale generative AI solutions with advanced prompt engineering, RAG architectures, and cognitive automation for financial services.

GPT-4 Claude LangChain RAG Vector DBs
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Agentic AI Systems

Designing autonomous AI agents with complex workflow orchestration, multi-agent architectures, and intelligent task automation using modern frameworks.

n8n LangGraph CrewAI Multi-Agent Workflows
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Model Context Protocol (MCP)

Pioneer in enterprise MCP implementations, connecting AI models to external systems through standardized protocols for scalable agent interactions.

MCP Servers JSON-RPC Tool Integration Agent Orchestration
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Composable Architecture

Expert in modular, reusable systems enabling rapid innovation through composable components, microservices, and serverless architectures.

Microservices Serverless API Design Event-Driven
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Knowledge Graphs

Building intelligent knowledge representation systems for enhanced AI reasoning, semantic modeling, and contextual understanding.

Neo4j Graph Neural Networks Semantic Web Cypher
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Financial Technology

Deep expertise in banking systems, regulatory compliance, risk management, and AI-driven financial decision automation.

Risk Analytics Compliance AML RegTech

Leadership Experience

Driving technological transformation and AI innovation across Fortune 500 financial institutions

Senior Director of Technology Architecture & Engineering

Fannie Mae - Multifamily Division
April 2020 - Present (5+ years)

Leading enterprise-wide AI transformation initiatives, specializing in cognitive task automation using agentic AI. Architecting next-generation platforms with emphasis on knowledge graphs, generative AI, and composable architectures. Selected as thought leader to spearhead Generative AI initiatives ensuring regulatory compliance and enterprise-grade reliability.

Director & Distinguished Engineer

Capital One
September 2018 - April 2020

Provided technical leadership for modernizing Capital One's financial infrastructure. Developed comprehensive AI/ML strategies for Risk, AML, and Compliance portfolios. Led cloud-native architecture initiatives for Treasury, Balance Sheet, and Regulatory Reporting systems.

Director Specialist - Software Architecture

KPMG Federal Advisory
January 2018 - September 2018

Pioneered blockchain implementations using Distributed Ledger and Smart Contracts for public sector transformation. Established KPMG Federal's Blockchain Center of Excellence and revolutionized medical claims processing using NLP pipelines for intelligent document automation.

Featured Projects

Cutting-edge implementations showcasing expertise in MCP, composable architecture, and intelligent AI systems

🧳 MCP Travel Assistant Ecosystem

A comprehensive suite of Model Context Protocol servers enabling LLMs to orchestrate specialized travel services. Demonstrates advanced agent coordination for flight search, hotel booking, event discovery, weather analysis, and budget management across multiple currencies.

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πŸ“„ Doc2Graph Intelligence

Advanced document understanding system that transforms unstructured documents into intelligent knowledge graphs using Graph Neural Networks. Enables sophisticated document analysis and information extraction for enterprise applications.

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πŸŽ™οΈ AI Podcast Studio

Intelligent podcast generation and management platform leveraging generative AI for content creation, automated transcription, and personalized recommendation systems. Showcases composable architecture for media processing workflows.

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⛓️ SmartQuora Blockchain DApp

Decentralized knowledge sharing platform built on Hyperledger Fabric with smart contracts for incentivized quality content. Demonstrates blockchain implementation with OAuth authentication and digital identity management.

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Thought Leadership

Sharing insights on AI innovation, enterprise architecture, and the future of intelligent systems

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MCP & AI Integration

"Model Context Protocol: The Universal Standard Revolutionizing AI Integration" - Deep dive into MCP implementation with a real-world Intelligent Travel Assistant project that coordinates multiple AI services seamlessly.

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Conference Speaking

Regular speaker on building cognitive microservices, serverless architectures, and the convergence of AI with cloud-native systems at industry conferences and webinars.

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Technical Insights

Active contributor to AI and technology discussions, sharing perspectives on emerging trends in agentic AI, composable architecture patterns, and enterprise AI implementation strategies.

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Let's Build the Future Together

Ready to discuss how generative AI, composable architectures, and intelligent systems can transform your organization? Let's connect and explore the possibilities.