Ashwini Chaudhary (Monty)
CTO @ Diversio | Open-source contributor | Pythonista | Photographer | AoE II Enthusiast | Real Madrid & F1 Fan
Professional Experience
I'm currently the Chief Technology Officer at Diversio, where I lead technology strategy, software architecture, and innovation initiatives, including leveraging large language models (LLMs) to build inclusive, data-driven solutions. Previously, I've sharpened my software engineering and leadership skills at Unhaggle/Motoinsight, Instamojo, and Simform Solutions.
I’m passionate about crafting clean, maintainable software, mentoring engineers, fostering inclusive engineering cultures, and constantly exploring new tech frontiers, particularly AI, ML, and LLMs.
Open-Source Contributions
I actively contribute to several prominent open-source projects, including:
- CPython, mypy, typeshed
- django-debug-toolbar, django-celery-monitor, django-choices
- pgmpy, pep8speaks, mixpanel-python, django-annoying
Highlights & Achievements
- 🧑💻 Stack Overflow — Top contributor, ranked #284 overall (as of March 23, 2025).
- 📸 Unsplash — Top 1000 contributor with 190M+ views and 1.1M+ downloads.
Hobbies & Interests
When I step away from tech, you'll often find me:
- ⚽ Passionately supporting Real Madrid
- ⚔️ Mastering strategies in Age of Empires II
- 🏎️ Following Formula 1 closely
- 🏏 Enjoying cricket matches
- 📷 Capturing landscapes, wildlife, and travel moments
- ✈️ Exploring scenic routes and quaint towns
- 📚 Reading about wildlife, space, and history
- 🎧 Curating and sharing new music finds regularly
👋 Always happy to talk tech, open-source, AoE II strategies, Real Madrid’s latest tactics, debate Formula 1 and cricket, share travel adventures, photography tips, or exchange music recommendations. Say hi anytime!
📧 You can reach me at: monty [dot] sinngh [at] gmail [dot] com