Hello,
I'm Shajan Jacob - a software engineer and technical lead based in Kochi, India, with over 8 years of experience designing and building production-grade web applications.
I specialize in backend engineering with Node.js, TypeScript, and NestJS, architecting scalable microservices and real-time systems on Google Cloud Platform and AWS. My work spans high-throughput APIs, event-driven architectures, and full-stack development - from ideation through deployment and beyond.
Currently, I serve as Technical Lead at Sorice Solutions, where I lead architecture decisions, mentor engineers, optimize system performance, and drive end-to-end project delivery. Previously, I was a Software Engineer at Cubet Techno Labs, where I built APIs, microservices, and serverless solutions, and published the ffmpeg-sdk npm package.
Beyond the keyboard, I'm deeply curious about hardware. The green traces on circuit boards fascinated me as a child, and that curiosity grew into a passion for IoT and building things with Raspberry Pi, ESP32, and addressable LEDs. I've built everything from internet-connected Christmas stars to smart AC controllers - blending software with the physical world.
When I'm not coding or tinkering, you'll find me spending time with family, reading a good book, shooting photographs, or getting lost on the internet learning something new.
I believe great engineering is about people as much as code - whether it's mentoring junior developers, collaborating with cross-functional teams, or building tools that make someone's day a little easier.
I also maintain a shelf of books and a uses page with the tools and gadgets I rely on - take a peek if you're curious.
Want to work together or just say hello? Get in touch.