Hello,
I'm Shajan - a senior software engineer with 8+ years of experience building scalable backend systems, microservices, and developer tools. I specialize in Node.js, TypeScript, and cloud-native architectures that handle millions of requests reliably.
Beyond production systems, I love experimenting - whether it's tinkering with IoT electronics, building side projects, or automating things around the house. I also enjoy thoughtful design, capturing moments through photography, and writing about what I build and learn.
Projects
DeepSeek Usage
A self-hosted dashboard for visualising DeepSeek AI API usage — daily costs, token consumption, cache hit rates, and per-key breakdowns
Blog
Teaching My 10-Year-Old Nephew Basic Electronics Through a Letter
A simple letter and a tiny RGB LED circuit I mailed to my 10-year-old nephew to introduce him to basic electronics and encourage curiosity.
How I learned to drive my car in my 30s
From never wanting to drive to 50,000 kilometers with my car - the story of how I finally learned to drive my car.
Building for Simplicity: The Architecture Behind My Hometown Portal
How I built Piravom Portal - a zero budget static town directory for my hometown.
Photography
Fragile Balance
Jewels of the Rain
Electric Syntax
Whispering Spirits
The Floral Grasp
Pause & Play
Rainbow Horn
Bloom in the Dark