Building systems that scale and interfaces that delight.

I'm Nagarjun Nagesh, a solutions architect and software engineer based in Madrid. I specialize in turning complex problems into elegant, minimalist digital solutions.

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What I'm Doing

Full-Stack Development

Architecting and building scalable web applications using React, Node.js, and modern cloud infrastructure. Focusing on performance and maintainability.

UI/UX Design

Creating intuitive, minimalist user interfaces that prioritize function over excessive decoration. Heavily inspired by brutalist and Swiss design principles.

Systems Architecture

Designing robust backend systems and APIs that can handle high throughput. Experienced with microservices and event-driven architectures.

Product Strategy

Working closely with founders to define product roadmaps, prioritize features, and establish technical feasibility for early-stage startups.

Experience

Senior Software Engineer TechCorp Inc.

2021 — Present

Led the core platform team in rebuilding the legacy monolith into a scalable microservices architecture. Improved system performance by 40% and reduced deployment times from hours to minutes.

  • Architected and deployed a new GraphQL API layer serving millions of requests daily.
  • Mentored 5 junior engineers and established new code review guidelines.
  • Spearheaded the migration to Kubernetes, resulting in a 30% reduction in infrastructure costs.

Product Engineer StartupX (YC W20)

2018 — 2021

Early engineer at a Y Combinator backed startup. Built the MVP from scratch and helped scale the product to its first 10,000 paying users.

  • Developed real-time collaboration features using WebSockets and React.
  • Designed and implemented the primary user dashboard, focusing on data density and usability.
  • Integrated Stripe for complex subscription billing models.

Frontend Developer Agency Digital

2016 — 2018

Created responsive, high-performance marketing websites and web applications for diverse client portfolios ranging from local businesses to enterprise brands.

Selected Projects

Logistics Dashboard

A comprehensive fleet management system with real-time tracking, order management, and analytics.

React TypeScript Mapbox

Job Portal Platform

A streamlined hiring platform connecting professionals with startups. Features complex filtering and applicant tracking.

Next.js Node.js PostgreSQL

Let's build something.

Currently open for new opportunities. Whether you have a question or just want to say hi, I'll try my best to get back to you!