Vijitha Vijayan

Results-driven Full-Stack Software Engineer with 18+ years of hands-on experience delivering high-performance PHP, Laravel, NodeJS, and WordPress platforms across enterprise and B2C environments. Built and maintained a 15-locale Sony Alpha Universe multisite network, led teams of up to 10 engineers, and currently contracting directly with a US-based client (Novel Minds LLC). Strong expertise in modern development practices, including AI-assisted development using tools like Claude (Anthropic), ChatGPT, and Cline within VS Code.

Certified Professional Scrum

Master (PSM I) with a strong track record in RESTful API integration, CI/CD automation, DevOps practices, and Agile delivery.

Full-Stack Software Engineer at Novel Minds LLC (2026-01 – 2026-05)

Direct US Contract · Remote · Laravel | ReactJS | NodeJS | WordPress

• Architecting and developing full-stack web applications using Laravel (backend) and ReactJS/NodeJS (frontend) for a direct US client, with no intermediary — demonstrating senior-level ownership and client-facing capability.
• Designed and implemented RESTful APIs in Laravel integrated with ReactJS components, ensuring optimised data flow, performance, and seamless user experience.
• Built custom WordPress solutions including bespoke themes, plugins, and Elementor-based member dashboards tailored to client specifications.
• Engineered custom BuddyPress group skins, member profile interfaces, and platform-extension plugins to deliver unique community experiences.
• Gathered requirements directly from stakeholders, delivered iterative solutions, and consistently met project milestones on schedule.

Associate Consultant at Tata Consultancy Services (2025-03 – 2025-04)

Short-term engagement · Enterprise Release & Deployment Management

• Managed end-to-end release coordination, deployment cutovers, and post-release issue resolution for enterprise-level systems.
• Supported 3 lead consultants in delivering a focused one-month engagement, contributing to measurable improvements in system efficiency and team knowledge transfer.
• Handled client reporting and communication across release cycles, ensuring transparency and alignment with stakeholder expectations.

Associate (Full-Stack Developer) at KGiSL Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (2022-08 – 2025-01)

• Built and managed the Sony Alpha Universe WordPress Multisite network — a 15-locale global B2C platform — integrating MongoDB, custom plugins, and dynamic UI components to serve Sony's photography community worldwide.
• Developed complex SQL scripts for reporting, data cleanup, and plugin data processing, improving data integrity across platform modules.
• Directed a B2B Core PHP platform with external API integrations; applied OOP design patterns (Strategy, Observer) for dynamic, maintainable content architecture.
• Remediated Level 4 and Level 5 security vulnerabilities identified in Qualys scans through critical patching, configuration hardening, and secure coding — achieving full compliance with security standards.
• Developed custom WordPress modules using Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), significantly enhancing site functionality and user experience.
• Led cross-functional teams and facilitated stakeholder meetings to gather requirements, streamline workflows, and ensure on-time delivery.

Project Lead (Full-Stack) at 3WDirect (2009-08 – 2022-08)

13-Year Tenure · 20+ Clients · Teams of up to 10 Engineers

• Delivered 20+ CodeIgniter and WordPress platforms including custom multisite solutions, maintaining 99.9% uptime SLAs for all clients over the engagement lifecycle.
• Refactored legacy PHP codebases using SOLID principles and reusable design patterns, improving system performance by 20% and significantly reducing technical debt.
• Implemented CI/CD pipelines to automate deployment processes, cutting average deployment time by 15% and reducing human error in release cycles.
• Developed custom WordPress plugins and themes that improved client user engagement metrics by up to 25%.
• Adopted Agile/Scrum methodologies across teams, resulting in a 30% increase in team delivery efficiency and more predictable sprint outcomes.
• Mentored junior developers, conducted code reviews, and established coding standards that improved overall codebase quality.

Master of Science in Computer Technology – Bharathiar University (2003-05)

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science – Bharathiar University (2001-05)