Tech Lead, Head of Engineering at Santaliastra Limited (2025-01 – Present)
EdTech | AI-driven language learning & exam assistance
- Engineering scalable backend systems using Django and PostgreSQL for multi-platform language learning applications
- Building RESTful and GraphQL APIs powering AI-driven learning experiences, voice assistant features, and exam assistance tools
- Contributing to AI/ML integration including voice recognition, adaptive learning algorithms, and intelligent tutoring systems
- Collaborating with distributed teams across multiple time zones on product architecture and delivery
- Key products: medilingual.app, proficienthub.ai, tuplazaia.com
Founder & CEO at Salesbotics (2024-03 – 2024-11)
Multichannel composable commerce engine | salesbotics.io
- Architected Salesbotics, a GraphQL-backed headless commerce engine designed for enterprise-scale operations
- Built with Django, FastAPI, and React.js; delivered flexible omnichannel GraphQL API architecture
- Implemented microservices-based scalable infrastructure with advanced inventory and order management
- Integrated with major e-commerce platforms and payment gateways
Managing Director & Co-Founder at Bytenyx Limited (2024-01 – 2024-03)
Software development & talent augmentation
- Co-founded Bytenyx Limited, a software development and talent augmentation company
- Led technical strategy and hands-on development while building the company's client portfolio
- Managed delivery of enterprise software projects across multiple client verticals
Senior Software Engineer at TheJobWave / Dockworx B.V. (2021-01 – 2023-12)
Dutch maritime technology company | Europe's leading maritime digital platforms
- Led backend architecture and full-stack development of BargePlanner, a specialised voyage planning and barge scheduling platform
- Engineered BergeMatch, a smart maritime talent-matching engine connecting vessel operators with qualified seafarers
- Designed and deployed scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS with automated scaling for high-volume concurrent users
- Implemented real-time features using WebSocket and Redis pub/sub for live job alerts and crew availability notifications
- Reduced API response times by 60% through advanced query optimisation, indexing strategies, and Redis caching layers
Freelance Platform Engineer at Crowdbotics (2019-08 – 2020-12)
California-based software company, platform engineering
- Solely responsible for end-to-end backend development of Suppertime, owning full architecture, API design, and deployment pipeline
- Designed and built a robust REST API backend using Django and Django REST Framework
- Contributed to Crowdbotics core platform infrastructure as a remote platform engineer
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams in an agile, fully-distributed environment
Software Engineer at Interconnection Limited (2018-02 – 2019-07)
Swedish software firm | health-tech applications
- Developed and maintained health-tech web applications using the Django framework
- Designed RESTful APIs consumed by web and mobile clients
- Participated in system design, database schema planning, and agile ceremonies
Web Developer at Big Friday (2017-06 – 2018-01)
Full-stack web development
- Developed web applications and contributed to front-end and back-end feature development
- Gained hands-on experience with modern web frameworks and collaborative workflows
