My Journey
🚀 From Curiosity to Code: My Journey
Every technologist has a story, and I'd like to share mine. My path wasn't carved in the conference rooms of a Fortune 500 company, but in the heart of a fast-paced SaaS startup. From my very first day, I wasn’t just coding—I was building, optimizing, and working to transform the way people experience web applications.
Every technologist has a story, and I'd like to share mine. My path wasn't carved in the conference rooms of a Fortune 500 company, but in the heart of a fast-paced SaaS startup. From my very first day, I wasn’t just coding—I was building, optimizing, and working to transform the way people experience web applications.
🌱 The Beginning: Building My Foundations
My formal journey into tech began at Vignan’s Institute of Information Technology, where I earned my B.Tech in Computer Science. However, I believe my true education happened in the trenches of real product development at MyWays.ai, a company known for redefining hiring through AI.
As a Fullstack Developer Intern there from September 2022 to August 2023, I hit the ground running. I wasn’t given menial tasks; instead, I was trusted to lead the frontend development and help optimize the backend of our Resume Ranker tool. I'm incredibly proud that this tool went on to be recognized as the “Product of the Week” on Product Hunt, and that my contributions led to a 90% improvement in its efficiency.
During this time, I also took on the challenge of revamping a legacy Python repository. I implemented best practices like linting, structured error handling, and automated testing. For me, these weren’t just technical enhancements—they were about elevating the developer experience and laying the groundwork for scalable growth.
My formal journey into tech began at Vignan’s Institute of Information Technology, where I earned my B.Tech in Computer Science. However, I believe my true education happened in the trenches of real product development at MyWays.ai, a company known for redefining hiring through AI.
As a Fullstack Developer Intern there from September 2022 to August 2023, I hit the ground running. I wasn’t given menial tasks; instead, I was trusted to lead the frontend development and help optimize the backend of our Resume Ranker tool. I'm incredibly proud that this tool went on to be recognized as the “Product of the Week” on Product Hunt, and that my contributions led to a 90% improvement in its efficiency.
During this time, I also took on the challenge of revamping a legacy Python repository. I implemented best practices like linting, structured error handling, and automated testing. For me, these weren’t just technical enhancements—they were about elevating the developer experience and laying the groundwork for scalable growth.
💼 Becoming a Product Engineer
After graduating, I transitioned into a full-time role as a Product Engineer at MyWays in August 2023, and this is where my responsibilities really expanded.
In less than a year, I’ve had the opportunity to design, develop, and maintain over three web applications from scratch, leveraging the power of Next.js (v14), TypeScript, and Node.js. My passion for performance translated into an impressive average Lighthouse score of 92, which optimizes not just user experience but also SEO and cross-platform performance.
What sets me apart, I believe, isn’t just my ability to write clean code, but how I lead. I spearheaded our frontend architecture using TurboRepo and Atomic Design principles, an initiative that resulted in 70% faster development cycles. With a deep respect for design, I always aim for pixel-perfect implementations, using tools like MUI and Shadcn UI to bring interfaces to life.
After graduating, I transitioned into a full-time role as a Product Engineer at MyWays in August 2023, and this is where my responsibilities really expanded.
In less than a year, I’ve had the opportunity to design, develop, and maintain over three web applications from scratch, leveraging the power of Next.js (v14), TypeScript, and Node.js. My passion for performance translated into an impressive average Lighthouse score of 92, which optimizes not just user experience but also SEO and cross-platform performance.
What sets me apart, I believe, isn’t just my ability to write clean code, but how I lead. I spearheaded our frontend architecture using TurboRepo and Atomic Design principles, an initiative that resulted in 70% faster development cycles. With a deep respect for design, I always aim for pixel-perfect implementations, using tools like MUI and Shadcn UI to bring interfaces to life.
🌐 Beyond the Interface: Backend, APIs & AWS
My contributions aren't just on the surface. I’ve collaborated cross-functionally to develop over 40 RESTful APIs using Python on AWS Lambda and Node.js, ensuring robust backend integration. My projects have spanned a wide spectrum of modern web capabilities—from websocket implementations and audio/video streaming to web extension integrations and custom form builders. Throughout it all, I’ve maintained a sharp focus on debugging and performance.
My contributions aren't just on the surface. I’ve collaborated cross-functionally to develop over 40 RESTful APIs using Python on AWS Lambda and Node.js, ensuring robust backend integration. My projects have spanned a wide spectrum of modern web capabilities—from websocket implementations and audio/video streaming to web extension integrations and custom form builders. Throughout it all, I’ve maintained a sharp focus on debugging and performance.
🎯 The Engineer with a Product Mindset
What truly defines my approach is my hybrid mindset. I don’t see code as the end goal; I see it as a powerful tool to elevate the product. Whether I'm refining UX or analyzing client requirements, I approach every challenge with strategic planning and a user-centric focus.
What truly defines my approach is my hybrid mindset. I don’t see code as the end goal; I see it as a powerful tool to elevate the product. Whether I'm refining UX or analyzing client requirements, I approach every challenge with strategic planning and a user-centric focus.
⚒️ My Tools of the Trade
To get the job done, I've become well-versed in a rich ecosystem of technologies:
Languages: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python
Frameworks: React.js, Next.js, Node.js
Cloud & DevOps: AWS (Lambda, S3, Step Functions, Cloudwatch)
Styling: Tailwind CSS, Styled Components, MUI, Shadcn UI
Build Tools: TurboRepo, SST, Webpack, Babel
Databases: MongoDB, DynamoDB
Tools: Postman, GitHub, JIRA
To get the job done, I've become well-versed in a rich ecosystem of technologies:
Languages: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python
Frameworks: React.js, Next.js, Node.js
Cloud & DevOps: AWS (Lambda, S3, Step Functions, Cloudwatch)
Styling: Tailwind CSS, Styled Components, MUI, Shadcn UI
Build Tools: TurboRepo, SST, Webpack, Babel
Databases: MongoDB, DynamoDB
Tools: Postman, GitHub, JIRA
🌟 A Culture of Growth and Ownership
At MyWays, I found the perfect launchpad—a startup culture that encourages innovation, ownership, and speed. I've embraced that environment, using my grit and growth mindset to turn opportunities into real impact.
From my start as an intern to my current role as an engineer, I’ve evolved from refining codebases to leading product development. I’m not just building apps—I’m building experiences, solving real problems, and constantly growing as a technologist who understands both the code and the customer.
At MyWays, I found the perfect launchpad—a startup culture that encourages innovation, ownership, and speed. I've embraced that environment, using my grit and growth mindset to turn opportunities into real impact.
From my start as an intern to my current role as an engineer, I’ve evolved from refining codebases to leading product development. I’m not just building apps—I’m building experiences, solving real problems, and constantly growing as a technologist who understands both the code and the customer.
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