Software Developer

Saurabh Chirde

I am a Software developer with 5+ years of experience building scalable and performant web and mobile applications using ReactJS, NextJS, Typescript, JavaScript and React Native.

Currently, crafting AI-powered tools used by1 million+users @Simplified

Work Experience

Simplified (June 2022 - Present)

React.js, Redux, TypeScript, Framer Motion, AI and ChakraUI

1 . Led developing tools like AI Image and Video generator, AI Chatbot, CMD+K command tool, and Presentation Generator.

- AI Image and Video generator

- AI Chatbot

- CMD+K Global search

- Presentation Generator.

2 . Redesigned the user experience using Figma's updated layouts and streamlined the older code with modular design and best coding practices to optimize performance, which made the app run 20-30% faster and smoother.

3 . Added loading skeletons and migrated class-based components to functional components.

4 . Implemented Framer Motion for subtle animations to enhance UI interactions.

5 . Deep linking from landing pages to the application.

6 . Reviewed peers pull requests to improve the code quality and collaborated with cross-functional teams on Gitlab and Sentry.

Next.js (SSR)

1 . Built SEO-optimized pages for designs and videos templates.

2 . Implemented best SEO practices for 15+ AI Growth tools, resulting in top 3 google searches

3 . Developed user community profiles and contributed to growth tools for images and videos.

React Native with Expo

1 . Led the development & maintenance of Unleash AI mobile app (200,000+ downloads on iOS & Android).

- iOS App URL

- Android App URL

2 . Managed other mobile apps, fixed user-facing issues, and deployed updates.

3 . Built and submitted apps to Google Play Store & Apple App Store.

Novel Valves (March 2018 - Jan 2022)

Software Developer (March 2020 - Jan 2022)

1 . Built the v0 version of a work management system to streamline team workflows, enhance collaboration and improve resource tracking for better efficiency

2 . Maintained internal systems, managed and optimized website SEO, resulting in ranking on Google's first page

3 . Mentored interns and conducted regular peer code reviews to enhance team code quality and best practices.

IT Engineer (March 2018 - March 2020)

1 . Maintained internal systems, including Outlook management, storage cleanup, and system optimization.

2 . Built and managed the company website using WordPress themes, ensuring smooth functionality and SEO optimization

3 . Provided technical support for internal teams, troubleshooting system issues and improving workflow efficiency

4 . Assisted the sales team with quotations during spare time, streamlining the process and improving response times

Personal Projects & Other Explorations

Collection of personal projects and small apps built with React, Next.js, and vanilla JavaScript