12+ years managing editorial operations at an academic journal publisher — then building the production tools I wished existed. Manuscript QC, reviewer intelligence, OJS platforms, and campaign systems — deployed, in use, not prototypes.
Independent publishing technology practice by Chandra Prakash Sharma — based in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
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Production software for academic journal publishers — built from 12+ years inside editorial operations. Every tool started as a problem seen repeatedly from within the workflow.
Tools currently in production:
Beyond publishing, we also partner with startups and enterprises on custom software, AI integration, and automation — from concept to production.
Read more: Custom software development · AI integration · FinTech engineering.
In Prayagraj & UP: Website · Custom software · AI · Automation · Data · Cloud & DevOps. See the Prayagraj hub.
High-performance, conversion-focused websites built with modern frameworks. Responsive, SEO-optimized, and fast by design.
Bespoke platforms and applications tailored to your business logic — built to scale, integrate, and evolve with your needs.
Embed powerful AI capabilities into your workflows — from intelligent document processing to LLM-powered products and pipelines.
Eliminate manual bottlenecks with smart workflow automation. Save time, reduce errors, and let your team focus on what matters.
Transform raw data into actionable intelligence. Dashboards, pipelines, and analytics platforms built for decision-makers.
Reliable, scalable infrastructure on AWS, GCP, and Azure. CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and 99.9% uptime guarantees.
Selected projects from other sectors — healthcare, fintech, logistics, and more. Publishing technology is our core practice; these illustrate the breadth of our general software work. Industry deep-dives expand each theme.
CPS TechLabs is led by Chandra Prakash Sharma — 12+ years inside academic journal publishing, now building production tools for publishers. We also bring deep technical expertise to general software and AI projects.
Every decision — from architecture to UI — is driven by your business goals. We measure success in outcomes, not deliverables.
We move fast without cutting corners. Our agile processes and experienced team ensure rapid delivery at enterprise quality.
We're not a vendor — we're your technical co-founder. We stay invested in your growth long after launch.
Built for the world. We bring international engineering discipline and global best practices to every project we take on.
Straight answers on how we price, ship, and support — so you know what you are signing up for.
We match the model to risk and clarity. Discovery-heavy or greenfield builds often start time & materials with a capped sprint, then move to milestone pricing once scope is locked. Ongoing product work can move to a monthly retainer with a clear backlog SLA.
Most focused MVPs land between 8 and 16 weeks depending on integrations, compliance, and design depth. We give you a week-by-week plan after discovery; if the date matters more than the feature cut, we say that up front and trade off transparently.
You do. On full payment for the agreed milestones, assignable IP for custom work product is yours unless we explicitly carve out pre-existing libraries or OSS we bring in — which we document in the SOW.
No. We run demos in plain language, document decisions in writing, and teach your team how to operate what we ship. Expect weekly async updates plus a live walkthrough when something is ready to test.
We offer a handover window, monitoring hooks, and optional support retainers: bug SLAs, small enhancements, and on-call for critical paths. Many clients keep us as their fractional platform team as they scale.
Book a short fit call or send a brief via the form. We reply with a proposed discovery outline, who from our team you would work with, and a rough range before any heavy commitment. If we are not the right fit, we will tell you early.
A structured, transparent approach from first conversation to long-term growth.
We dive deep into your business, goals, and pain points. No templates — only strategy built around your specific needs.
Architecture blueprints, UX wireframes, and a clear roadmap — agreed upon before a single line of code is written.
Sprint-based development with weekly demos. You see progress and stay in control throughout the entire build.
We launch on robust infrastructure, then continue to iterate, support, and scale as your business grows.
Answer a few questions and get a concise brief you can paste into email or WhatsApp — same structure we use internally before a discovery call.
Copy this into your message to us, or tap email to open your mail app with it filled in.
Figures and dates are indicative only — we confirm scope after a proper discovery call.
Download a printable checklist or request the same material by email — built from workshops we run with real teams.
Printable one-pager: stakeholders, success metrics, integrations, risks — so your first week with any agency (or us) is not wasted on basics.
Want a tight summary you can forward internally? We will send how we work, typical engagement shapes, and example outcomes — no fluff deck.
Tell us about your project. We'll respond within 24 hours with a clear plan.
Whether you have a fully-formed spec or just an idea on a napkin — we're here to listen, think, and build with you.