Shajan Jacob

Software Engineer

Kochi, Kerala, India

shajanjp at gmail dot com

shajanjacob.com

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Professional Summary

Software Engineer with 8+ years of experience in web applications development, specializing in Node.js, TypeScript, and scalable microservices. Proven track record in system optimization, deployments, and team leadership.

Technical Skills

Node.js JavaScript TypeScript NestJS Express.js Deno REST API Microservices Event-driven Architecture Real-time Applications Google Cloud Platform AWS (Lambda, EC2, API Gateway, S3) Firebase Functions Docker Kubernetes Nginx MongoDB PostgreSQL MySQL Redis Elasticsearch gRPC Kafka FHIR JWT Auth0 Stripe

Professional Experience

Sorice Solutions, Kochi

Technical Lead

Feb 2020 - Present

  • Architected and delivered core system architectures and key application features, enhancing scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
  • Migrated legacy applications to modern frameworks, improving reliability and cutting code modification and feature addition time by 20%.
  • Optimized high-throughput APIs handling 300K+ daily requests, improving average response times by 25% and enhancing overall system efficiency and performance.
  • Remediated numerous security vulnerabilities across internal and external applications, reducing incidents and improving compliance with industry standards.
  • Optimized releases across environments and clients by creating robust deployment plans, cutting time, and reducing release related incidents.
  • Contributed to AI integration efforts by researching and implementing relevant tools and technologies.
  • Developed internal tools and automation scripts to streamline routine tasks, enhance productivity, and support cross-functional development processes.
  • Conducted thorough merge request reviews to maintain high coding standards and mentored junior developers to improve team capability.
  • Led hiring process for software engineering roles, interviewing 300+ candidates and improving feedback tracking workflows for faster onboarding.
  • Contributed to end-to-end project execution, including planning, estimation, development, delivery, and cross-team collaboration.

Cubet, Kochi

Software Engineer

Oct 2017 - Feb 2020

  • Architected and developed custom APIs, microservices, and serverless solutions (AWS Lambda, Firebase FaaS) for core projects.
  • Published the ffmpeg-sdk NPM package (Node.js wrapper for FFMPEG) powering an online dubbing studio platform.
  • Built a scalable Twitter chat engine supporting multiple chatbots per Node.js instance, and implemented real-time text/audio chat via sockets.
  • Delivered end-to-end software solutions from prototyping to deployment, resolving critical issues and ensuring seamless operations.

Alt S Solutions, Kochi

Junior Software Engineer

May 2017 - Oct 2017

  • Developed responsive websites tailored to diverse client requirements.
  • Designed and implemented dashboards and APIs for a CRM application.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in CS

T John Institute of Technology, Bangalore

2017

Achievements

  • Ranked in the top 2% globally in LinkedIn's JavaScript skill assessment.
  • Awarded "Project of the Year" for final-year campus project.

Hobby / Side Projects

Merry Pixels

Internet-connected Christmas star with 300 addressable LEDs, remotely animated via JavaScript.

TypeScript | Deno | Socket | HTML | Tailwind

merry-pixels.deno.dev

Community Portal

One-stop platform to discover local businesses, services, and attractions for residents and visitors.

TypeScript | Deno | Fresh | Notion API | Tailwind | HTML

piravom.in

HN

Minimalistic Hacker News reader and PWA.

PWA | JavaScript | jQuery | Semantic-UI | Firebase

guyswhocode.com/HN/

Lets All Chef

Companion for Home Cooks and Chefs. Organize recipes, create cookbooks, manage health and diet.

NodeJS | ExpressJS | MongoDB | Semantic-UI | Jekyll

letsallchef.github.io

BlackPipe

Expose terminal outputs without sacrificing security.

NodeJS | Sockets | Semantic-UI | ExpressJS

shajanjacob.com/blackpipe/

Meemi

Online ornamental fish store, forum, store locator and wiki.

NodeJS | ExpressJS | MongoDB | Elastic Search | SemanticUI

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Hobbies

Terrariums Photography Crafting