About Me
I'm a lifelong learner and believe in the power of collaboration and open-source projects. As an avid coder, I enjoy exploring new technologies, tinkering with code, and building practical solutions to real-world challenges.
My primary focus areas include:
- Web Development: Crafting interactive and user-friendly web applications using cutting-edge technologies such as React, Next.js, Remix, and Node.js.
- Machine Learning: Exploring the fascinating world of AI and ML, developing models for various tasks, and finding innovative ways to leverage data.
- Open Source Contributions: Contributing back to the community and being a part of open-source projects that make a difference. Software Engineering: Applying best practices to build robust, scalable, and maintainable software. Featured Repositories
I am from the enchanting region of Kashmir valley.
My journey in the realm of software engineering spans over 10+ years, during which I've honed my skills and expertise in crafting innovative solutions. Passion fuels my work, and my areas of expertise extend to the intricate world of Technology, where I find joy in exploring the nuances of JavaScript, ReactJS, TypeScript, and all things Web-related. Embracing the ethos of collaboration and knowledge-sharing, I am an advocate for the open-source community, contributing to and benefiting from the wealth of collective wisdom.
Beyond the screen and lines of code, I am equally passionate about life's simple pleasures. In my downtime, you'll find me immersed in the soul-stirring melodies of music, a personal escape that rejuvenates my creativity. However, my most cherished moments are spent in the company of my four-legged companions, my dogs. Their playful antics bring a delightful balance to the intensity of my professional pursuits.
Skills
Experience
Staff Software Engineer
Staff-level technical leader driving the evolution of HackerRank's web platform, quality engineering, and integrity systems across core products. Leading org-wide initiatives across Web Platform, Quality Engineering, IDEs, Integrity, and AI-powered tooling. Designed and built an end-to-end Session Recording & Replay platform (rrweb-based), integrated with integrity signals; currently processing 200K+ sessions/month. Designed the framework-agnostic frontend Clickstream SDK used across the entire HackerRank web platform. Architected the frontend foundation for the AI Interviewer product and shipped HackerRank Proctor for real-time integrity signals. Built an AI-powered Code Review system and AI Test Case Generator for web teams. Standardized and shipped shared web SDKs and platforms (Auth, HTTP, AI Platform, Unified Logger). Led migrations from Node.js 14 → 18 and Flow → TypeScript; championed WCAG 2.1 accessibility across the Interviews platform. Led UI modernization to HRDS (HackerRank Design System). Senior mentor through code reviews, architectural guidance, and cross-team collaboration with principal architects.
Lead Software Engineer
Technical owner of HealthifyMe's web platform, scaling systems and teams during rapid business growth. Designed and built the entire web infrastructure from scratch using a monorepo architecture with React, Node.js, Docker, and AWS. Established CI/CD pipelines for containerized web applications deployed on AWS ECS. Implemented observability and monitoring using New Relic and Sentry. Led and mentored a team of 10 frontend engineers. Built a customer service dashboard that improved CSAT by 30% and reduced ticket resolution time by 40%. Rebuilt the internal CRM platform, reducing load time from 15s to 4s. Designed and built OneConnect, a real-time chat platform that increased user engagement with coaches by 60%. Built a high-performance SSR marketing platform using Remix with a config-driven architecture. Key applications: Connect (CRM), Payments Infra, HealthifyMe Pro, Healthify Studio, Healthify Sense, Healthify Plus, VaccinateMe.com, OneConnect, Marketing Landing Platform.
Senior Systems Engineer
Designed and delivered multiple client-side web applications in the ed-tech domain using JavaScript and React. Led the transition from vanilla JavaScript to modern React-based architectures. Mentored engineers on React, UI architecture, and best practices. Collaborated closely with stakeholders and leadership to align technical execution with business goals. Key applications: Lex (online learning platform), Q&A Portal, Learning Analytics Dashboard, KnowledgeHub.
Education
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) -- Computer Science Engineering, Galgotias University | CGPA: 7.41
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Recent Blog Posts
Building a Portfolio Site That Actually Gets You Hired
Most developer portfolios are the same template with different colors. After years of reviewing candidates as a staff engineer, here's what actually stands out and what's a waste of time.
How to Create a Blog Website in Next.js App Router
A walkthrough of how I built my blog using Next.js App Router, Markdown files, Prisma, Tailwind CSS, and a bunch of other tools. No CMS, no headless WordPress — just files on disk and some good libraries.
React Server Components Changed How I Think About Data Fetching
After years of useEffect and loading spinners, React Server Components made me realize most of my components never needed to be on the client in the first place.
Server Actions, Prisma, and PostgreSQL in a Next.js App
How I added a like counter and guest wall to my Next.js site using server actions, Prisma, and PostgreSQL. Real code, real patterns, real trade-offs.