Dev Kraken (Soman Bandesha) Senior Full-Stack Developer
About Me
Hello, I'm Soman Bandesha (Dev Kraken), Senior Full-Stack Developer with 7+ years of experience building scalable web applications and contributing to open-source projects including Cloudflare Orange and Twenty CRM. Specialized in React, Next.js, Node.js, TypeScript, PHP, and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Docker). Proven track record leading cross-functional teams and mentoring developers. Architected microservices handling 2M+ monthly API requests with 99.98% uptime and sub-120ms latency. Reduced infrastructure costs by 18% while processing $1M+ in annual payment transactions. Available for remote work with international companies (UTC+4 timezone).
Technical Skills
Frontend
- Next.js, TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), Tailwind CSS, Shadcn, HTML5, CSS3, Zustand, WebSockets, Redux, WordPress Gutenberg, Elementor
Backend
- Node.js, Express.js, HonoJS, PHP 7/8, RESTful APIs, GraphQL, Microservices Architecture, OAuth2, JWT Authentication, WordPress Core Development
Databases & Caching
- MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Supabase, Database Optimization, Query Performance Tuning
DevOps & Cloud
- Docker, Docker Compose, Kubernetes (basic), AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Route53, CloudFront), Nginx, Apache, Cloudflare, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, Linux Server Administration (Ubuntu, CentOS, Rocky)
Testing & QA
- Jest, PHPUnit, PHPStan, Unit Testing, Integration Testing, End-to-End Testing, Test-Driven Development, Code Review Best Practices
Tools & Collaboration
- Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence, Agile Scrum Methodology, VS Code, Neovim, Postman, Slack, Trello
Additional
- Performance Optimization, Core Web Vitals, Technical SEO, WCAG Accessibility Compliance, Payment Gateway Integration (Stripe, Authorize.net, PayPal), Serverless Architecture, API Design, System Architecture
Approach to Development
As a seasoned professional, I bring a comprehensive skill set to every project, encompassing both front-end and back-end development. My approach combines technical proficiency with creative problem-solving, ensuring that each application not only functions flawlessly but also delivers an exceptional user experience.
Contact & Collaboration
I thrive on collaboration and am committed to translating your vision into reality. Whether you're a startup looking to launch a groundbreaking product or an established company seeking to optimize your digital presence, I'm here to help you achieve your goals.
Reach Out
Let's connect and explore how we can work together to bring your ideas to fruition. I look forward to the opportunity to contribute my skills and expertise to your next project.
Currently Cooking
Env Validator
EnvValidator is a modern, type-safe PHP package designed to validate environment variables in Laravel and standalone PHP applications. It offers robust validation with clear error messages, intelligent presets, extensible rule objects, and automatic environment file synchronization.
Chmod Calculator - Linux File Permission Tool
Easily convert and calculate Linux/Unix file permissions with our free online Chmod Calculator. Instantly switch between symbolic and numeric modes to set the right access rights for files and directories.
AI-Powered Docker Generator
Optimize containerization with our AI-driven Dockerfile and Docker Compose generator. Reduce setup time, streamline DevOps, and accelerate your workflow with intelligent automation.
Cloud-Based Code Runner & Compiler
Easily run, compile, and debug your code online. Our intuitive, cloud-based Code Runner supports multiple programming languages, offering a flexible environment for rapid development.
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Work experience
Team Lead – Full-Stack Developer | DevOps Engineer at Logix Software
Leading a 6-person development team delivering enterprise-grade logistics solutions with measurable business impact:
- Architected and deployed RESTful APIs and microservices handling 2M+ monthly API calls with 99.98% uptime and a sub-120ms average response time.
- Reduced cloud infrastructure costs by 18% through AWS resource optimization and Docker containerization strategies.
- Led a cross-functional team of 5 developers, delivering 12+ product releases per quarter using GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines.
- Successfully led the critical migration of 100+ websites and mailboxes within a 10-day GoDaddy decommission deadline with zero downtime.
- Built a secure payment infrastructure processing $1M+ annually, reducing the checkout abandonment rate from 14% to 7% (a 50% improvement).
- Established a peer code review process and mentored 3 junior developers, reducing production bugs by 35%.
- Modernized a legacy .NET codebase (12,000+ lines) to a Node.js microservices architecture, improving system maintainability and reducing feature delivery time by 60%.
- Built internal automation tools that eliminated 400+ manual staff hours annually across multiple departments.
Team Lead – Full-Stack Developer at My Broker Search
Fast-tracked to Team Lead within 6 months for consistently delivering high-impact features on tight deadlines:
- Promoted to Team Lead after 6 months based on high-impact delivery and technical leadership.
- Led the comprehensive migration of 40+ high-traffic websites to WP Engine and Pantheon, reducing time-to-first-byte by 35% and deployment time by 70%.
- Launched 15 real estate platforms using custom WordPress themes and React components, increasing lead submissions by 52%.
- Developed a custom IDX plugin with advanced property search, reducing search latency from 1.8s to 650ms.
- Built an enterprise-grade SMTP plugin with intelligent failover logic, improving email deliverability from 84% to 99.3%.
Freelance Full-Stack Developer
Built successful freelance practice delivering high-performance web solutions for diverse clients:
- Designed and developed 20+ WordPress and WooCommerce sites, improving average Google Lighthouse performance scores from 68 to 92.
- Grew organic search traffic by 120% year-over-year through technical SEO improvements.
- Increased WooCommerce conversion rates by 15% through strategic caching and checkout flow optimization.