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Chirag Ramachandra

Fullstack Developer

Turning ideas into reality.

I'm a Senior Full Stack Engineer at Getty Images, where I transform visionary concepts into tangible, impactful products. My role goes beyond coding - I architect solutions, make strategic technical decisions, and ensure that every product I build not only works but thrives in the real world.

What sets me apart is my ability to wear multiple hats - from technical architect to product strategist. I excel at understanding the big picture while maintaining attention to technical detail. Whether you need a complete product built from scratch or technical leadership for your existing project, I can step in as a tech lead to guide your vision to success.

My approach combines technical excellence with product thinking. I don't just build features; I create solutions that solve real problems and deliver value. If you have an idea that needs to be brought to life, I'm here to make it happen.

Projects

CollegePass

CollegePass

As a co-founder and Head of Technology at CollegePass, I architected and built the entire platform from ground up, scaling it to serve 60,000+ students. Built with a JavaScript-centric stack for rapid team scaling, complemented by Python for ML models. Key achievements include: (1) Established complete digital presence including AWS infrastructure setup and SEO optimization (2) Developed a comprehensive internal dashboard for business analytics and user management (3) Engineered a scalable video platform integrating Zoom for webinars and classes, with automated recording and archiving (4) Created an advanced testing platform for SAT/ACT preparation with automated scoring and personalized improvement plans (5) Built a student management system featuring college shortlisting, admission chance prediction, and SOP/Essay review workflows. Successfully grew the tech team to 6 members, implementing agile methodologies and establishing coding standards. The platform became a one-stop solution for international college admissions, significantly improving student success rates.

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My Products

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StartDev

An open-source learning platform helping developers kickstart their journey with free resources and curated content.

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CodeFlowJam

Enhance your coding workflow with our developer-focused productivity tools.

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Sales Tax Calculator

Instantly calculate sales tax, income tax, or VAT with our user-friendly calculator app. Features include tip calculation and multiple tax options.

Languages that I generally use

TS

TS

AWS

AWS

CSS

CSS

Cypress

Cypress

GCP

GCP

JS

JS

MongoDB

MongoDB

MYSQL

MYSQL

NextJS

NextJS

NodeJS

NodeJS

React

React

Native

Native

Blog

Mar 28, 2025
Security in Fullstack Applications: A Comprehensive Guide

A deep dive into security best practices for fullstack applications, from authentication patterns to security monitoring, with practical examples and real-world insights.

Feb 16, 2025
Testing Strategies for Fullstack Applications: A Practical Guide

A deep dive into real-world testing strategies for fullstack applications, from unit tests to end-to-end testing, with practical examples and personal insights.