Hi, my name is

Shubhankar Valimbe.

I solve problems.

I’m a software engineer specializing in full stack development and building exceptional digital experiences. Currently, my aim is to build accessible, human-centered products.

01. About Me

Hello! My name is Shubhankar and I enjoy building things and solving problems. My interest in solving problems began while doing puzzles in the newspaper, and then I simply couldn’t be stopped. I tried all kinds of ways to challenge my brain - including chess and a Rubik’s cube, until I finally found coding.

The first program I built was a simple way to create graphics in Logo using the infamous turtle; it was the most fun I had solving a problem. From then on, I dabbled in several programming languages and ended up creating robust applications while providing maximum focus to optimization and security.

I fell in love with providing unique user experience, and the joy I got when someone genuinely praised my work only propelled me further. Ultimately, I want to build humane software products which will help society at large as well as our environment.

02. Experience

Software Development Manager @ The Donovan Org

Oct 2023 - Present

Led 15 full stack developers in the successful delivery and deployment of 20 new features, resulting in a 20% increase in positive user feedback and an additional 25 minutes in average session duration of each user.
Established mentorship initiatives and knowledge-sharing sessions within the team and implemented a streamlined task management system that resulted in a 20% reduction in project completion times.
Implemented server-side rendering (SSR) with Next.js, resulting in a 40% improvement in page load times and optimized critically rendered paths and data fetching, leading to a 20% decrease in bounce rates.
Implemented code quality initiatives, leading to a 40% decrease in post-release bugs and a 50% increase in code review coverage.

Full Stack Developer @ Univeristy at Buffalo, SUNY

Aug 2023 - Oct 2023

Successfully led the migration of a client-side React application from JavaScript to TypeScript, resulting in a 20% reduction in runtime errors and a 15% improvement in overall code maintainability.
Implemented Docker containerization for Flask microservices, accommodating a 50% increase in concurrent user requests without compromising performance.

Lead Full Stack Engineer @ Research Foundation SUNY

Feb 2023 - Jun 2023

Developed a training tool to monitor responses from individuals with complex communication needs (ALS, autism, etc).
Led a team of developers in building a React and Flask web application with functionalities like customizable communication boards and comprehensive tracking of user responses during training sessions.
Integrated AAC systems, like speech recognition to transcribe user's message and text-to-speech (TTS) capabilities to vocalize the responses.

Engagement Ambassador @ Ruffalo Noel Levitz

Sept 2020 - May 2022

Promoted campaigns and events to raise money and other kinds of donations by exhibiting social selling skills.
Worked in a team environment to raise over $1,000,000 by maintaining positive relationships with donors.
Researched potential donors to gain insight into needs, beliefs and donation habits to increase contribution by 20%.