SHAILESH KALA
Strategic and results-driven Engineering Leader with over 10+ years of progressive experience. I craft high-performance systems, lead cross-functional teams, and drive innovation in Web3, AI, and enterprise SaaS.
About Me
Strategic and results-driven Engineering Leader with over 10+ years of progressive experience designing, building, and scaling web and mobile platforms in Web3, AI, and enterprise SaaS domains.
Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, driving end-to-end product delivery, and architecting high-performance systems. Expert in AI-driven workflow automation and leveraging AI tools throughout the development lifecycle.
Adept at stakeholder management, technical vision, and operational excellence to accelerate innovation and revenue growth.
Strategic Vision
End-to-end product delivery and technical leadership
Team Leadership
Managed 60+ engineers across multiple disciplines
Performance Excellence
Improved Lighthouse scores from 60 to 90+
Business Impact
Accelerated time-to-market by 40%
My Services
Designing Seamless Journeys
UI/UX Design
Building Functional Solutions
Web Development
Building Decentralized Future
Web3 & Blockchain
Intelligent Solutions
AI & Automation
Native & Cross-Platform
Mobile Development
Experience the Impact of User-Centered Design
Strategic engineering leadership delivering engaging digital solutions that put users first and elevate brands. With 10+ years of experience, I craft high-performance systems that drive business growth and exceptional user experiences.
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Showcasing My Work for Your Inspiration
Discover a showcase of digital creativity – innovative engineering solutions, Web3 platforms, and AI-driven projects crafted to inspire your next big idea. Each project represents strategic thinking, technical excellence, and business impact.
PHȲND Platform
Architected end-to-end platform driving user growth and funding. Built scalable microservices and Web3 integration for seamless experiences.
BID SMART System
Designed and developed intelligent bidding platform with real-time updates, AI-driven features, and seamless user workflows.
Spatial Labs
Directed frontend strategy delivering pixel-perfect UIs and seamless UX across web and native applications with 90+ Lighthouse scores.
SERA Platform
Built complex AI-driven features with GraphQL APIs and real-time WebSocket feeds for dynamic interface updates.
Professional Experience
Director of Engineering
- ▹Managed technical leadership and end-to-end architecture for flagship products—PHȲND, BID SMART, and Football Fantasy—driving user growth and Fundings
- ▹Lead a team of 60+ engineers across Web, Mobile, and AI disciplines; define hiring plans, mentorship programs, and career ladders to reduce attrition by 25%
- ▹Oversee product roadmap, client engagements, and strategic partnerships; align engineering deliverables with business objectives to accelerate time-to-market by 40%
- ▹Architect scalable microservices and Web3 escrow contracts on Solana, integrating off-chain data feeds and automating on-chain payouts
Head of Frontend Engineering
- ▹Directed frontend strategy and design for Spatial Labs, SERA, and onHue platforms, delivering pixel-perfect UIs and seamless UX across web and native apps
- ▹Managed a team of 20+ frontend engineers; established coding standards, performance budgets, and component libraries to improve code reuse by 50%
- ▹Collaborated with product and design teams to prototype complex AI-driven features; integrated GraphQL APIs and real-time WebSocket feeds for dynamic interface updates
- ▹Spearheaded the adoption of Next.js and Vite build tools, cutting bundle sizes by 35% and improving Lighthouse performance scores from 60 to 90+
Senior Software Developer
- ▹Developed and maintained high-performance web applications using React, Next.js, and modern JavaScript frameworks
- ▹Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions and improve system performance
- ▹Mentored junior developers and established best practices for code quality and development workflows
Senior Software Developer & Tech Lead
- ▹Managed the development of Pelotea's sports-management platform; designed modular React/React Native components and reusable design patterns
- ▹Coordinated with product owners to translate user stories into technical specifications, enabling a 3-week sprint cadence and faster feature delivery
- ▹Managed on-call rotations and incident response processes, reducing mean time to recovery (MTTR) by 60%
Software Analyst
- ▹Managed frontend requirements and oversaw implementation for Naytr's e-commerce eyewear platform; ensured compliance with PCI and accessibility standards
- ▹Created detailed wireframes and prototypes in Figma; collaborated with UX designers to validate interaction flows and usability
Frontend Developer
- ▹Built UTAIR's helicopter reservation dashboard using React and Angular; implemented real-time availability checks and secure payment workflows
- ▹Ensured responsive design and cross-browser compatibility; optimized critical rendering paths to achieve sub-2s load times
Core Competencies
Languages & Frameworks
AI & Automation
Web3 & Blockchain
Backend & APIs
Cloud & DevOps
Leadership & Strategy
Additional Tools & Technologies
Trusted by Engineering Teams
"Shailesh captured our vision and turned it into a high-performance platform. His technical leadership and strategic thinking were instrumental in our product success."
James Mitchell
CEO, Tech Solutions Inc.
"The engineering excellence exceeded our expectations. Clean architecture, scalable solutions, and exceptional team leadership that reduced our time-to-market significantly."
Daniel Kim
CTO, Innovation Labs
"Working with Shailesh transformed our development process. His expertise in Web3 and AI integration helped us build cutting-edge solutions that our users love."
Sarah Johnson
Product Director, Digital Ventures
"Outstanding technical leadership and team management. Shailesh's ability to architect scalable solutions while mentoring the team resulted in a 40% faster time-to-market for our products."
Michael Chen
VP of Engineering, CloudScale Technologies
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What services do you offer?
I offer comprehensive engineering leadership services including Technical Strategy & Architecture, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Web & Mobile Engineering (React, React Native), Web3 & Blockchain Integration, AI/ML Systems Design, and Agile & DevOps Transformation. My expertise spans from frontend development to full-stack architecture and team management.
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Let's collaborate to build something extraordinary. Whether it's Web3, AI, or enterprise solutions, I bring strategic thinking and technical excellence to every project.
Education
B.Tech, Computer Science Engineering
Uttarakhand Technical University
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I'm always open to discussing new opportunities, innovative projects, or potential collaborations. Let's connect!