I’m Abhirami, a full-stack software engineer focused on building production systems with TypeScript, Python, React, Next.js, GraphQL, Node.js, and PostgreSQL. I enjoy designing scalable web applications, performance improvements, and secure APIs—especially where asynchronous workflows, real-time features, and AI-powered capabilities come together. Transitioned into software engineering through self-directed learning while working full-time, I’ve delivered measurable impact across latency, Lighthouse performance, and user experience. I’ve contributed to open source with The Palisadoes Foundation (including a GSoC 2025 contributor role) and currently work on systems that include streaming, low-latency chat, compliance tooling, and PHI/PII-aware audit logging.

Abhirami Muraleedharan Santhakumari

I’m Abhirami, a full-stack software engineer focused on building production systems with TypeScript, Python, React, Next.js, GraphQL, Node.js, and PostgreSQL. I enjoy designing scalable web applications, performance improvements, and secure APIs—especially where asynchronous workflows, real-time features, and AI-powered capabilities come together. Transitioned into software engineering through self-directed learning while working full-time, I’ve delivered measurable impact across latency, Lighthouse performance, and user experience. I’ve contributed to open source with The Palisadoes Foundation (including a GSoC 2025 contributor role) and currently work on systems that include streaming, low-latency chat, compliance tooling, and PHI/PII-aware audit logging.

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I’m Abhirami, a full-stack software engineer focused on building production systems with TypeScript, Python, React, Next.js, GraphQL, Node.js, and PostgreSQL. I enjoy designing scalable web applications, performance improvements, and secure APIs—especially where asynchronous workflows, real-time features, and AI-powered capabilities come together.

Transitioned into software engineering through self-directed learning while working full-time, I’ve delivered measurable impact across latency, Lighthouse performance, and user experience. I’ve contributed to open source with The Palisadoes Foundation (including a GSoC 2025 contributor role) and currently work on systems that include streaming, low-latency chat, compliance tooling, and PHI/PII-aware audit logging.

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Work Experience

Software Developer at Reknowledge Inc.
December 1, 2025 - Present
Built and optimized production systems using Python and TypeScript/JavaScript. Redesigned asynchronous workflows and streaming pipelines for a production Python FastMCP AI service, cutting end-to-end latency by 70%. Migrated a high-traffic content platform from React/Redux to Next.js to improve Lighthouse performance (up to +70%), reduce LCP by 57%, and cut TBT by 82% via SSR and route-based code splitting. Designed database schemas and multiple rule-driven CRUD/bulk API endpoints for compliance and lifecycle automation. Re-architected authorization schemas to track operator certifications by serial number and location, improving security across independent lab environments. Implemented PHI/PII-aware audit logging for a rule engine and integrated JW Player and PubNub for real-time streaming and low-latency chat. Added telemetry with Google Analytics across streaming engagement events and accelerated feature delivery/testing using AI-assisted developer tools.
Software Developer (GSoC 2025 Contributor) at The Palisadoes Foundation
June 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Migrated a legacy Flask UI to Next.js/React with GraphQL, reducing bundle size by 501 KB through route-based code splitting and front-end optimizations. Built interactive network topology visualizations for device monitoring using node/edge representations and lazy-loaded visualization components with historical analytics dashboards. Developed a configuration management UI with secure credential handling and SNMP v3 support to reduce provisioning errors. Improved test coverage to 96% using Vitest and React Testing Library, reducing regression risk. Reduced LCP to 1.7s and FCP to 0.2s using lazy loading, React.memo, and SWR caching. Extended backend Python services with new SNMP OID mappings and database schema/API support while diagnosing issues using application and network logs.
Open-Source Contributor (Web/UI) at The Palisadoes Foundation
December 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025
Improved performance and accessibility across documentation sites by redesigning and standardizing CSS across four sites (performance score from 73 to 82; accessibility from 93 to 96). Enhanced usability and accessibility using semantic HTML, ARIA labels, and responsive layouts. Maintained consistent styling and documentation quality by collaborating on the “Tala wa” project with three contributors. Added Python unit tests to SwitchMap-NG to improve reliability and maintainability.
ShippeR (Part-time from June 2025) at Hipper - Wielande Electric
November 1, 2023 - October 31, 2025
Automated and consolidated shipping data using advanced Excel functions and VBA. Implemented barcode scanning improvements that increased packing efficiency by 53% (with part-time responsibilities beginning June 2025).
Problem Solver (Inventory Clerk) at Amazon Fulfillment Center
March 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023
Automated freight classification and investigated inventory discrepancies using Excel, VLOOKUP, and internal inventory management systems. Diagnosed physical and virtual inventory mismatches and implemented corrective solutions; recognized among top 5% for quality and productivity.

Education

Post-Graduate Diploma in Construction Project Management at Fanshawe College
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
M.Eng. Civil Engineering at Queen’s University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
B.Tech. Civil Engineering at NIT Calicut
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Google IT Automation with Python
January 11, 2030 - September 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics