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
Pixels String
WiFi ESP32 NeoPixel LED controller - 15 effects, 5 variations, buttons & web dashboard.
Clockwall
No more timezone math. Add people across time zones, see who's available, and find the perfect meeting time in seconds.
Blog
Rattleweed Plant - The Butterfly Magnet
A look at the Crotalaria retusa plant - a common weed that happens to be an irresistible magnet for butterflies
Building Clockwall: A Better Way to Visualize Time Zones
A simpler way to visualize time zones, see availability overlap, and scrub time across multiple people and places.
This is how I pray
A personal reflection on faith, prayer, and remembering the people who shaped my life.
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.
Photography
Fragile Balance
Jewels of the Rain
Electric Syntax
Whispering Spirits
The Floral Grasp
Pause & Play
Rainbow Horn
Bloom in the Dark