I. Professional Summary
I am a systems design engineer and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience designing, engineering, and scaling digital platforms and business systems. His work spans digital architecture, product design, and operational strategy, with a strong focus on building durable, high-performance systems that support long-term growth.
As Founder & CEO of Pixelvise, Craig has led the delivery of complex web and platform solutions for startups and global organizations alike, helping businesses move beyond templates toward scalable, system-driven digital foundations. His background includes product development across web technologies, platform ecosystems, branding, and cloud-based systems, informed by a deep understanding of both technical and business constraints.
Alongside digital systems, Craig also operates within regulated international trade, applying the same systems-first thinking to pharmaceutical API exports and compliance-driven operations. Across all ventures, his approach is defined by clarity, structure, and a commitment to building solutions that last.
II. Current Roles
Pixelvise (Pixelvise Solutions Pvt. Ltd.)
Founder & Chief Executive Officer | 2016 – Present
Founded and scaled a global digital systems studio focused on designing and engineering scalable web platforms, design systems, and long-term digital infrastructure.
Led strategy, architecture, and delivery across 1,000+ digital projects, serving a client base of 500+ businesses worldwide.
Worked with multinational organizations and enterprises including Google, Amazon, Cisco, Marriott, and ITC.
Expanded Pixelvise beyond services into cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, branding systems, and SaaS-oriented deployments with a strong emphasis on performance, maintainability, and scale.
Axentra International LLP
Founder & Partner | 2024 – Present
Founded a pharmaceutical API export company operating across regulated international markets.
Oversee compliance-driven operations including supplier qualification, documentation (COA, MSDS, stability data), quality oversight, and international logistics.
Design and manage end-to-end operational systems for pharmaceutical trade, ensuring reliability, traceability, and regulatory alignment across borders.
Apply systems-led thinking to complex, high-risk environments where precision, accountability, and process integrity are non-negotiable.
Kothika (Kothika Enterprise Pvt. Ltd.)
Director & Head of Business | 2024 – Present
Leading business strategy, operational planning, and long-term growth initiatives.
Overseeing brand positioning, technology modernization, and system-led operational improvements for emerging and growth-stage enterprises.
Lit Hood
Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder | 2023 – Present
Built and relaunched a fashion and merchandising brand rooted in youth culture and technology-driven design.
Led the transition to a direct-to-consumer e-commerce model, introducing a signature glow-in-the-dark apparel line and modern digital retail infrastructure.
CloudySpot
Founder & Chief Executive Officer | 2021 – Present
Established a cloud-first hosting and digital infrastructure venture serving SMEs and creative businesses.
Designed and deployed tailored PaaS solutions, performance-focused hosting environments, and ongoing technical support systems for e-commerce and content-driven platforms.
III. Previous Experience
Merartski — CEO & Co-Founder | 2019 – 2021
Inkshaft Content Writing Services — Co-Founder | 2018
Bun Kingdom — CEO & Co-Founder | 2018
Firestarter Magazine — Interviewer | 2017
UNI Pacific Shipping Lines Pvt. Ltd. — Chief Technical Officer | 2017
Russian Consulate — Art Director & Illustrator | 2017
Striveshift — Founder | 2016 – 2017
WTF! Where’s the Food — Chief Technical Officer | 2016
Ibox 444 — Senior Web Designer | 2016
Friends Infocomm — Web Designer | 2015
Anvilex Studios — Game Designer | 2015
Armadyne Studios — Creator, Valley of Death | 2014
Freelance — Multiplayer Game Scripter | 2010
IV. Education
Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
Amity University | 2022 – 2024
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Kolkata | 2016 – 2019
Accounting and Finance
St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Kolkata | 2019 – 2020
Advanced Animation & VFX
Arena Animation | 2016 – 2019
Commerce & Computer Science
St. Xavier’s Collegiate School, Kolkata | 2003 – 2016
V. Certifications
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Udemy | Dec 2021
Credential ID: UC-e56d8eba-3e4e-4734-afe5-f5171f769462 - WordPress Expert, Fiverr | Dec 2020
Credential ID: 9290063 - The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing, Google | Apr 2019
Credential ID: ME7 E3C B5A
VI. Technical Skills
Systems & Software Engineering
Design and implementation of scalable, maintainable software systems across web, cloud, and platform environments.
Programming & Scripting: Java, C++, C#, JavaScript / TypeScript, PHP, Python
Experience spanning backend systems, web platforms, automation, and performance-critical applications.
Web & Platform Engineering
Frontend & Markup: HTML5, CSS3, modern responsive layouts, component-driven UI architectures
Backend & APIs: RESTful services, CMS-driven platforms, custom backend systems, authentication flows, data modeling
Modern Web Stack: Next.js, Node.js, Tailwind CSS, component libraries, headless architectures, WordPress core & ecosystem (advanced)
Databases & Data Architecture
Relational & Distributed Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, CockroachDB, Oracle, Microsoft Access
NoSQL & Cloud-Native: MongoDB, CockroachDB
Expertise: Schema design, performance optimization, data integrity, scalability, and migration strategies.
Cloud, DevOps & Infrastructure
Cloud Platforms: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Microsoft Azure, DigitalOcean
Infrastructure & Operations: Linux (Debian, CentOS, Kali), server provisioning, containerized deployments, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, scaling strategies
Networking & Security: Infrastructure setup, network security fundamentals, access control, reliability planning.
Design Systems & Creative Technology
Design & Visual Systems: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, CorelDRAW, Procreate
Design Thinking: Design systems, visual consistency, interface scalability, brand-aligned UI foundations.
Motion, Media & 3D
Video & Audio Production: Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition
3D Modeling & Digital Sculpting: 3DS Max, Maya, ZBrush. Used across branding, product visuals, interactive media, and experiential design.
Game Development & Interactive Systems
Game Engines: Unity, Unreal Engine, CryENGINE, Amazon Lumberyard
Focus Areas: Gameplay systems, scripting, real-time rendering pipelines, multiplayer, interactive simulation.
Core Strength
Systems Thinking Across Domains: Ability to design, engineer, and operate complex systems spanning software, infrastructure, creative technology, and regulated operational environments.
VII: Key Clients
Google, Amazon, Marriott International, Cisco, Salesforce, ITC, Canadian Immigration Services
VIII: Volunteer Experience
Social Worker
All India Catholic University Federation (AICUF) | 2018 – 2019