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Shidhin C R

Shidhin C R

Front end engineering lead/manager

Engineering / Architecture

Dubai, دبي

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I am a seasoned software engineer with over 14 years of experience specializing in front-end development and web performance optimization. With a robust background in managing and mentoring teams of front-end engineers, I have a proven track record of successfully leading projects from ideation to deployment. As a Google Developer Expert in Web Technologies, I possess extensive expertise in cutting-edge web technologies.

• Successful collaborations with leading e-commerce companies, including Namshi, Noon, and Flipkart.
• Key contributor to the development of high-traffic web and mobile applications.
• Leadership experience in managing high-performing front-end teams, emphasizing technical excellence and professional growth.
• Strong technical background in web performance optimization
• Proficient in modern web development technologies such as React, Next.js, TypeScript, and Svelte. 
• Expert in CI/CD tools and integration with Gitlab, Github

Approximate rate: USD$ 90 per hour

Experience

At present, I work as a front-end lead/manager role in Medable.com. At Medable, a global leader in clinical trial cloud platforms, I played a critical role in steering the tech-forward direction of the company's front-end applications.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Collaboration: Partnered with cross-functional units to spotlight and prioritize integral features and requirements, ensuring alignment with Medable's mission.
     
  • Code Quality Assurance: Led code review initiatives, offering critical feedback to refine and enhance code quality standards across the team.
     
  • Talent Management: Played a pivotal role in hiring, mentoring, and conducting consistent one-on-ones, fostering a culture of growth, collaboration, and innovation.
     
  • Dual Role Efficiency: Balanced a 50-50 split between hands-on coding and overseeing project & engineering management. This dual expertise facilitated seamless execution and project delivery.
     
  • Front-end Architecture Specialization: Spearheaded the architectural design of Medable's front-end applications, enhancing user experience and system robustness.

I've had the privilege of working in diverse and fulfilling roles throughout my career in software engineering. Here's an overview of my experiences:

  1. Engineering Lead / Manager at Noon (Aug 2020 - Apr 2022): As a leader, I managed a team and oversaw the development of sivvi.com's mobile and desktop platforms. My proudest achievements include implementing Fastlane for release automation and orchestrating major UX improvements, leading to a 19% monthly conversion rate.
  2. Lead Front End Engineer at Namshi.com (May 2014 - Sep 2020): In this six-year stint, I led front-end projects, developed internal tools, and improved web performance, including implementing AMP. A significant achievement was the rewrite of the checkout app using cutting-edge technologies, contributing to the platform's overall efficiency.
  3. Senior UI Engineer at Flipkart (Nov 2012 - Apr 2014): I focused on the mobile website development and performance improvements, creating in-house tools to measure loading times, and redesigning the architecture for both desktop and mobile platforms to enhance the user experience.
  4. Senior Software Engineer at Ness Digital Engineering (Sep 2010 - Nov 2012): Working on various client projects, I developed websites from scratch and implemented a mobile site for Hyundai LSLP Dealer.com, showcasing my adaptability across different technologies.
  5. Software Engineer at PointCross Life Sciences (Jun 2008 - May 2010): My early experience focused on UI development for Orchestra, including a major cross-browser compatibility rewrite and implementing security solutions to mitigate attacks.

Throughout my career, I've been passionate about performance, collaboration, leadership, and technological innovation. Whether it's introducing new technologies like AMP at Namshi or leading a team to achieve remarkable conversion rates at Noon, my experiences have been marked by constant growth and contribution to both my teams and the broader business goals.

Education

B.Tech in Electronics and Communication

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