Experience
Software Engineering Lead
Elsevier | Full-time | July 2021 - July 2024
- Leading the team of Software & Quality Engineers in a safe and nurturing environment to develop Microsoft Word add-in using latest web standards and technologies.
- Supporting their career growth, mentoring and providing moral support whenever needed.
- Collaborating with Product and UX team members whilst building roadmaps, discovering new opportunities and managing team's processes.
- Communicating with stakeholders and other departments, attending cross-team discussion forums and supporting team during Scrum & other Agile ceremonies.
Principal Software Engineer
Elsevier | Full-time | January 2015 - July 2021
- Championed adherence to high-quality code standards and conducted thorough evaluations of pull requests to uphold code integrity.
- Orchestrated pair programming sessions and workshops to promote collaboration and knowledge exchange among team members.
- Provided mentorship to fellow software engineers, nurturing their professional growth within the team.
- Led the development of innovative projects by leveraging the latest web standards.
- Collaborated effectively with diverse teams and engaged with stakeholders to gather feedback and insights, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Formulated architectural and system designs to enhance project efficiency and scalability.
JavaScript Developer
Beyond Analysis | Full-time | May 2013 - December 2014
- Led the architecture design and development efforts for a scalable, resilient, and expandable Business Analytics SaaS web application.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure alignment with project goals and objectives.
- Communicated with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide updates on progress.
- Utilised industry best practices to ensure the quality and efficiency of the software solution.
JavaScript Developer
Handsontable | Contract | March 2013 - May 2013
- Oversaw the maintenance and enhancement efforts for the Open Source library.
- Implemented improvements to enhance functionality and user experience.
- Collaborated with team members to address bugs and implement new features.
- Engaged with the Open Source community to gather feedback and incorporate suggestions.
Web Developer
Can't Stop Games | Full-time | November 2011 - March 2013
- Integrated company's games into social networking portals and spearheaded the development of tools using the latest web technologies.
- Developed a prototype version of the game to showcase its features and functionalities.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with project objectives and requirements.
Projects
Mendeley Cite
June 2020 - July 2024
Mendeley Cite, an add-in for Microsoft Word, expedites the referencing process for researchers, providing them with the means to swiftly and effortlessly insert references from their Mendeley library directly into their documents. It offers the capability to insert individual or multiple references and automatically generate a bibliography based on the inserted citations.
[Hackathon] Mendeley AI
November 2023 - November 2023
Mendeley AI builds upon existing reference management tools to assist researchers in rediscovering and extracting insights from their existing materials, reducing time spent on search and retrieval tasks and aiding in synthesizing findings and ideas. This ultimately facilitates manuscript writing without the need to switch between multiple products, evolving the current reference management offerings into a suite of knowledge management products.
A hackathon project aimed at exploring generative AI technology and delving deeper into RAG with OpenAI.
Scopus Discovery
February 2019 - June 2020
Solution designed to save researchers time, letting them focus on important tasks by automating the process of staying up-to-date. Using advanced artificial intelligence and tailored recommendations, this tool simplifies the time-consuming task of staying informed about the latest developments in their field. By making relevant information easily accessible, researchers can spend more time on their main activities, improving productivity and advancing their research projects.
Mendeley Feed
November 2015 - February 2019
A social networking platform tailored for researchers, facilitating seamless connectivity with the latest developments within their network, enabling sharing of personal updates, and interaction with peers' activities. It provides a comprehensive solution aimed at nurturing community engagement and collaboration, empowering researchers to enrich their professional connections and stay updated.
Mendeley Profiles
January 2015 - November 2015
A platform created for researchers to showcase their academic accomplishments, research passions, published works, and industry involvement. It serves as a space where researchers can engage with peers, seek potential collaborations, and connect with other professionals, thus amplifying their presence and opening doors for career progression.
Quick & Easy
May 2013 - December 2014
A complete solution tailored for retailers, providing detailed insights into every part of their business. With a user-friendly interface, retailers can easily analyse everything from big trends to specific branch data, helping them make smarter decisions and grow their businesses.
Handsontable
March 2013 - May 2013
Handsontable (pronounced "hands-on-table") is a comprehensive JavaScript data grid component, seamlessly blending the familiar look and functionality of spreadsheet interfaces into a variety of application settings. It functions as a flexible tool for optimising data management workflows, enabling users to efficiently handle data input, editing, validation, and refinement from diverse sources, thus enhancing productivity and accuracy across diverse applications.