Shobana Govindan

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Frontend Developer at IG Group
February 1, 2019 - May 1, 2024
Developed new features and maintained legacy codebase; improved web speed and accessibility; implemented CRO, SEO, security monitoring; collaborated with developers, designers and content editors to enhance UX; led knowledge-sharing sessions and mentored junior developers.
Frontend Developer at Freelance
September 1, 2024 - Present
Developed educational materials and e-commerce website using Next.js; improved site speed and SEO; implemented React hooks, Tailwind, and CSS-in-JS; managed content via Tailwind CMS integration and content APIs.
Web Consultant Level 3 at Open Reply
November 1, 2013 - November 1, 2018
Led web consulting engagements; delivered multiple client projects including Monsoon/Accessorize, Sony, O2 Telecom Ireland, and BAT mobile websites; implemented jQuery-based enhancements; performed debugging and QA; collaborated with clients to gather requirements and provide technical solutions.
Web Site Developer at Ignite Technology
January 1, 2013 - July 1, 2013
Developed websites and SPA components; leveraged HTML5/CSS3 and JavaScript (ES6); integrated CMS strategies; collaborated with designers and backend teams.
Web Developer at House of Kaizen / United Agency
July 1, 2012 - December 1, 2012
Built and maintained client websites; contributed to SPA development; adhered to design systems and accessibility standards; collaborated with multidisciplinary teams.
Web Developer at PG&E
August 1, 2010 - April 1, 2012
Developed web applications for a major energy utility; worked with CMS (Drupal/WordPress) for content management; ensured site performance and security best practices.
Freelance Frontend Developer at Independent / Freelance
September 1, 2024 - Present
Developed educational materials and e-commerce website using Next.js; improved site speed and SEO; implemented React hooks for functional components; styled with Tailwind and CSS-in-JS; content management via Squarespace.

Education

Master of Computer Science at University of Southern California
January 1, 2009 - April 17, 2026
Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology at Anna University
January 1, 2006 - April 17, 2026
Master's in Computer Science at University of Southern California, USA
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
B.Tech in Information Technology at Anna University, India
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

SAP Hybris 6.2 Commerce Developer
January 11, 2030 - April 17, 2026
Hybris 5.1 Developer
January 11, 2030 - April 17, 2026
SAP Hybris 6.2 Commerce Developer
January 1, 2017 - April 17, 2026
SAP Hybris 5.1 Developer
January 1, 2013 - April 17, 2026
Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Training / Advanced Dialogs with Granite UI / SPA with React in AEM
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Scrum Master Training
January 1, 2022 - April 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services