About Me
Welcome! I'm Gokhulnath Thirumaran, a passionate software engineer and tech enthusiast with a keen focus on developing innovative solutions in the dynamic world of fintech. From a young age, my love for technology has driven me to create impactful products that streamline processes and enhance user experiences. My professional journey reflects a blend of technical expertise and creative problem-solving, particularly in payment solutions and market-leading software platforms.
Outside of my work, I lead a multifaceted life. I'm an avid football player and fitness enthusiast, maintaining a balance between my technical career and physical wellness. As a recent book enthusiast, I'm constantly expanding my horizons, exploring new realms of knowledge. I also express my creativity through sketching, origami, and design. My passion for bikes and cars keeps my adventurous spirit alive, and I'm always on the lookout for the next thrill.
I approach life with curiosity and energy, whether I'm building tech products that simplify lives, experimenting in the kitchen, or traveling to new destinations. My goal is to blend technology with creativity, continually striving to make a positive impact both professionally and personally.
EXPERIENCE
Jan 2022 - Present
Software Engineer
Chargebee
At Chargebee (a unicorn fintech startup), I gained invaluable exposure to efficient and secure systems in a fintech startup setting, pushing me to learn, innovate, and manage work quality. While my research and professional work have all been in teams, my freelancing experience (since 2020) underscores my ability to complete rigorous projects independently. My end-to-end development skills as a freelancer were instrumental when I was a part of the development and deployment of a complete embedded payments platform as a developer, which has since processed over USD 15 million (40,000+ transactions). I seamlessly blended tools and frameworks, especially AWS, to employ key features such as SQS, LAMBDA, and SES. I gained insights into the intricacies of cloud technologies for optimization and fortified my ability to navigate them. Concurrently, I recognized the attention to optimization that favors the performance of such a platform.
Nov 2020 - Present
Full Stack Developer
Freelance
Since 2019, my entrepreneurial spirit has fueled a flourishing career as a freelance software developer. Across eight significant projects, I've engineered image anomaly detection deep learning models, showcased versatile full-stack development capabilities, and automated e-commerce websites. Collaborating with clients globally, including the UK and US, I've honed not only technical skills but also essential communication and negotiation abilities. This freelancing journey laid the groundwork for establishing two startups. In one venture, I'm pioneering 3D visualization for event spaces using virtual reality and an AI-driven automated merchandise design platform. The other encompasses point-of-sale (POS) software and end-to-end non-code editor web pages tailored for startups. This entrepreneurial odyssey reflects my unwavering commitment to pushing technological boundaries and crafting impactful solutions in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Join me in shaping the future of technology!
Jul 2021 - Jun 2022
Chief Product Architect
Blod.in
As the Chief Product Architect of Blod.in, I spearheaded the development of a revolutionary platform aimed at connecting blood donors with those in need, ensuring swift assistance during critical times. The primary focus was on aiding people, but a shift in the founding team's vision towards monetization led me to contribute my skills during my college final year. I dedicated one year to developing a specialized dashboard for integrating monetization features with the hospital CRM.
Education
Jul 2018 - Jun 2022
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering
Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering
During my academic journey at SSN College of Engineering, pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Engineering, I actively contributed to the entrepreneurial ecosystem as a key figure in Lakshya, the Entrepreneurship Development Cell. Serving as an Organizer from 2019 to 2021 and later as a Core Member from 2021 to 2022, I orchestrated over 20 events, including large-scale college-wide initiatives. These events, such as Udhaan (a market simulation for products and bids) and SYCon (a TedX-style talk show featuring CEOs, film actors, and entrepreneurs), involved managing a team of 200+ volunteers.
One of my notable achievements was leading a team in the development of a robust ticketing application for our college. This comprehensive platform featured an admin dashboard, referral system, ticket buying and selling capabilities, as well as ticket transfer and entry/exit validation functionalities. With a dedication to excellence, we achieved a remarkable 100% uptime and successfully sold over 1,000 tickets within a month. Alongside my entrepreneurial pursuits, I also actively participated in the Photography Club and the Android and Web Development Club, further enriching my multifaceted educational experience.
Skills
Java
JavaScript
Python
Android Studio
Spring Boot
