About Soman Bandesha

Senior Full Stack Developer in Yerevan, Armenia. I build scalable web applications and write about the tools and patterns I actually use.

I've been building things on the web for over a decade. Most of what I ship is TypeScript on the frontend (usually Next.js or React), with Node.js or PHP on the backend, running in Docker on whatever cloud the project demands — Cloudflare, AWS, or a self-managed VPS.

The blog here is a working notebook. When I solve a problem at work that took longer than it should have — a Docker reset, a multi-account Git setup, a type-safe environment loader — I write it down so the next person (often future me) doesn't have to figure it out from scratch.

I also publish small open-source packages: EnvValidator for Laravel and PHP, a Convex-style realtime database layer, and a few smaller tools. They live on my GitHub.

I'm available for remote work and consulting on backend, full stack, and DevOps engagements. The easiest way to reach me is by email at soman@devkraken.com.

Frequently asked

Who is Soman Bandesha?: Soman Bandesha is a Senior Full Stack Developer based in Yerevan, Armenia, working under the brand name Dev Kraken. He builds scalable web applications with React, Next.js, Node.js, and PHP, and writes about web development, DevOps, and AI tooling at devkraken.com.
What is Dev Kraken?: Dev Kraken is the personal brand and engineering blog of Soman Bandesha. The site hosts open-source projects, technical tutorials, and notes on the tools and patterns Soman uses day to day.
Where is Soman based?: Soman is based in Yerevan, Armenia (UTC+4). He works in English and Armenian, and is available for remote collaboration.
What does Soman work with?: Day to day: React, Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, PHP, WordPress, REST APIs, GraphQL, and Microservices, Docker, AWS, Cloudflare, Technical SEO, Web Performance, DevOps. Most projects are TypeScript on the frontend with Node.js or PHP on the backend, deployed to Cloudflare, AWS, or Docker-managed infrastructure.
How can I contact Dev Kraken?: The fastest channels are email (soman@devkraken.com) and LinkedIn. GitHub (github.com/dev-kraken) is best for open-source issues and pull requests.