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{
"basics": {
"name": "Avinash Jayakumar",
"label": "Principal Software Engineer / Technical Lead",
"email": "avenauchejeyasooriya@gmail.com",
"phone": "+91-9566168654",
"summary": "Principal Software Engineer with 14+ years of experience, frequently serving as the first engineer in early-stage startups. Experienced in translating CEO/CTO product vision into technical strategy, designing scalable frontend architectures, mentoring junior engineers, and leading cohesive delivery across teams. Thrives in lean, high-clarity, low-politics environments with direct collaboration with leadership.",
"location": {
"city": "Chennai",
"countryCode": "IN",
"region": "India"
},
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"network": "LinkedIn",
"username": "Avinash Jayakumar",
"url": "https://www.linkedin.com/in/avinashjayakumar"
}
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{
"name": "Gupshup Technology India Private Limited",
"position": "Principal Software Engineer - 1",
"startDate": "2022-07-01",
"endDate": "2024-09-30",
"summary": "Led architecture and development of LCNC fintech tooling and generative AI workflow systems post-acquisition; acted as a senior technical leader collaborating directly with VP/CTO on roadmap and system strategy.",
"highlights": [
"Owned architectural decisions for next-generation conversational workflow editors.",
"Engineered a generative AI-powered visual workflow editor for complex dialog orchestration.",
"Developed a modular plug-and-play Web SDK enabling scalable chatbot deployments.",
"Mentored engineers, guided execution, and ensured architectural cohesion across modules."
]
},
{
"name": "Innoactive Intelligence LLP.",
"position": "Lead Product Developer",
"startDate": "2017-07-01",
"endDate": "2022-06-30",
"summary": "Founding-team engineer and core architect for LCNC conversational platforms; worked directly with founders to define product and technical strategy, contributing significantly to acquisition by Gupshup.",
"highlights": [
"Architected the JAMstack Web SDK foundational to all customer-facing chatbot experiences.",
"Designed and built a Template Editor enabling rapid CX assembly by non-technical teams.",
"Developed a visual Workflow Editor enabling end-to-end mapping of conversation logic.",
"Acted as bridge between leadership and engineering, defining technical roadmap and standards."
]
},
{
"name": "Myantra Software India Pvt Ltd.",
"position": "Lead Associate",
"startDate": "2015-06-01",
"endDate": "2017-06-30",
"summary": "Led frontend development for a large-scale school engagement platform using React and Redux; influenced product direction through close collaboration with leadership.",
"highlights": [
"Engineered a real-time communication Web SDK connecting parents, students, and educators.",
"Provided architectural guidance and contributed to product-level decision making."
]
},
{
"name": "Tagit Pte Ltd",
"position": "Sr. Software Engineer",
"startDate": "2013-09-01",
"endDate": "2015-06-30",
"summary": "Architected enterprise mobility frontend systems using Backbone.js and Web Components; led cross-functional initiatives with designers and backend teams.",
"highlights": [
"Defined frontend architecture and technical roadmap for enterprise mobility solutions.",
"Developed a live-composition editor enabling real-time UI assembly by business teams."
]
},
{
"name": "Mzaya Pvt. Ltd.",
"position": "Software Engineer",
"startDate": "2012-05-01",
"endDate": "2013-09-30",
"summary": "Built data-intensive SPA for power sector analytics and optimization workflows.",
"highlights": [
"Created interactive D3.js visualizations for complex grid and energy metric datasets.",
"Implemented SPA workflows for managing and processing large-scale power data."
]
},
{
"name": "Symbioun Solutions Pvt. Ltd.",
"position": "Software Engineer",
"startDate": "2010-06-01",
"endDate": "2012-02-29",
"summary": "Developed enterprise-grade cross-platform mobile apps using hybrid technologies.",
"highlights": [
"Built and deployed multiple enterprise mobile applications across iOS and Android."
]
}
],
"education": [
{
"institution": "Anna University",
"area": "Information Technology",
"studyType": "B.Tech",
"startDate": "2006-07-01",
"endDate": "2010-05-14"
}
],
"awards": [
{
"title": "Innovator of the year",
"date": "2022",
"awarder": "Innoactive Intelligence (A Gupshup Inc company)",
"summary": "Recognized for leading the LCNC platform innovations in Active.ai (later acquired by Gupshup), significantly influencing the acquisition outcome."
}
],
"skills": [
{
"name": "Frontend Engineering",
"keywords": [
"HTML",
"CSS",
"React",
"Redux",
"JavaScript",
"TypeScript",
"Next.js",
"JQuery",
"Gatsby",
"Backbone.js"
]
},
{
"name": "Architecture & Leadership",
"keywords": [
"Frontend Architecture",
"System Design",
"Technical Roadmapping",
"Feature Specification",
"Team Mentorship",
"Cross-Functional Collaboration"
]
},
{
"name": "Backend",
"keywords": [
"Node.js",
"express",
"MongoDB",
"Redis",
"Kafka"
]
},
{
"name": "Stacks",
"keywords": [
"MERN",
"JAMstack"
]
},
{
"name": "Mobile",
"keywords": [
"Cordova / PhoneGap",
"JQuery Mobile",
"Titanium Appcelerator"
]
},
{
"name": "Cloud",
"keywords": [
"AWS"
]
},
{
"name": "DevOps",
"keywords": [
"Docker"
]
},
{
"name": "Technologies",
"keywords": [
"NodeJS",
"Java",
"Python"
]
}
],
"languages": [
{
"language": "English",
"fluency": "Professional"
},
{
"language": "Tamil",
"fluency": "Native speaker"
},
{
"language": "Thai",
"fluency": "Learning"
}
],
"projects": [
{
"name": "Leadership & Startup Experience",
"description": "Summary of leadership responsibilities across multiple early-stage startups.",
"highlights": [
"Served as first engineer in multiple startups, defining architecture and execution standards.",
"Translated CEO/CTO vision into actionable technical plans and delivery strategies.",
"Led junior developers through task breakdown, mentorship, and execution guidance.",
"Ensured long-term scalability while enabling rapid zero-to-one product development."
]
},
{
"name": "todo-dsl",
"description": "DSL for extracting AI prompts from todo lists.",
"url": "https://github.com/avenauche/tododsl"
},
{
"name": "mailCheck",
"description": "Extension to read emails inside SublimeText.",
"url": "https://github.com/avenauche/mailCheck"
},
{
"name": "OOJS",
"description": "Sublime Text plugin generating getter/setter scaffolding for JS OOP.",
"url": "https://packagecontrol.io/packages/OOJS"
},
{
"name": "CSV-utils",
"description": "General purpose CSV utility in Java.",
"url": "https://github.com/avenauche/CSV-utils"
},
{
"name": "JQJ",
"description": "jQuery-inspired syntax utility library for Java.",
"url": "https://github.com/avenauche/JQJ"
},
{
"name": "JQJSQL",
"description": "SQL utility library for Java.",
"url": "https://github.com/avenauche/JQJSQL"
}
]
}
{
"basics": {
"name": "Avinash Jayakumar",
"label": "Fullstack Web Developer (JavaScript, React.js, Node.js)",
"summary": "14-year Fullstack Developer specializing in data-intensive apps using React, TypeScript, and D3.js. Experienced in building complex dashboards, low-code editors, and AI tools. Ready to own the \"Insights experience\" and contribute to a mission-driven team.",
"expertise": [
"Chatbots",
"Low-Code No-Code Editors",
"Javascript libraries",
"Web SDKs",
"Enterprise Web Applications",
"Dashboards",
"Mobile Applications"
],
"email": "avenauchejeyasooriya@gmail.com",
"phone": "+91-9566168654",
"location": {
"city": "Chennai, ",
"countryCode": "IN",
"region": "India"
},
"profiles": [
{
"url": "https://github.com/avenauche",
"username": "avenauche",
"network": "github"
},
{
"url": "https://www.linkedin.com/in/avinashjayakumar",
"username": "Avinash Jayakumar",
"network": "LinkedIn"
}
]
},
"education": [
{
"endDate": "2010-05-14",
"startDate": "2006-07-01",
"area": "Information Technology",
"studyType": "B.Tech",
"institution": "Anna University"
}
],
"skills": [
{
"keywords": [
"HTML",
"CSS",
"React",
"Redux",
"JavaScript",
"TypeScript",
"Next.js",
"JQuery",
"Gatsby",
"Backbone.js"
],
"name": "Frontend"
},
{
"keywords": [
"MERN",
"JAM"
],
"name": "Stacks"
},
{
"keywords": [
"Node.js",
"express",
"MongoDB",
"Redis",
"Kafka"
],
"name": "Backend"
},
{
"keywords": [
"Cordova / PhoneGap",
"JQuery Mobile",
"Titanium Appcelerator"
],
"name": "Mobile"
},
{
"keywords": [
"AWS"
],
"name": "Cloud"
},
{
"keywords": [
"Docker"
],
"name": "Devops"
},
{
"keywords": [
"NodeJS",
"Java",
"Python"
],
"name": "Technologies"
}
],
"awards": [
{
"title": "Innovator of the year",
"date": "2022",
"awarder": "Innoactive Intelligence (A Gupshup Inc company)",
"summary": "My Experiences in the Fintech domain helped me suggest, build and Lead the \"Low Code No Code\" solutions in Active.ai (Now A Gupshup Inc. Company) which later became the main attraction for the Gupshup's acquisition."
}
],
"languages": [
{
"language": "English",
"fluency": "Professional"
},
{
"language": "Tamil",
"fluency": "Native Speaker"
},
{
"language": "Thai",
"fluency": "Learning"
}
],
"work": [
{
"company": "Gupshup Technology India Private Limited",
"position": "Principal Software Engineer - 1",
"startDate": "2022-07",
"endDate": "2024-09",
"summary": "Led the architecture and development of Low-Code/No-Code (LCNC) fintech toolsets for the company's conversational AI platform following its acquisition of Innoactive Intelligence.",
"highlights": [
"Engineered and demonstrated a generative AI-powered Workflow Editor for creating dynamic and complex conversational workflows.",
"Developed a modular, plug-and-play web SDK that served as the core engine for all customer-facing chatbot interactions, ensuring scalability and ease of integration."
]
},
{
"company": "Innoactive Intelligence LLP.",
"position": "Lead Product Developer",
"startDate": "2017-07",
"endDate": "2022-06",
"summary": "Pioneered a suite of LCNC tools for building sophisticated chatbot experiences, which became the company's flagship offering and a key asset leading to its acquisition by Gupshup.",
"highlights": [
"Architected and delivered a reusable JAMstack web SDK that formed the foundation for all customer-facing chatbot interfaces.",
"Designed and implemented a Template Editor to streamline the creation of rich Conversational Experiences (CX) for non-technical users.",
"Innovated a visual Workflow Editor that empowered users to map and build complete, end-to-end conversational journeys without writing code."
]
},
{
"company": "Myantra Software India Pvt Ltd.",
"position": "Lead Associate",
"startDate": "2015-06",
"endDate": "2017-06",
"summary": "Led the frontend development of a comprehensive school engagement platform using React and Redux to connect parents, teachers, and students.",
"highlights": [
"Engineered a scalable WebSDK for the Parent-Student-Professor (PSP) portal, enabling seamless real-time communication and data exchange."
]
},
{
"company": "Tagit Pte Ltd",
"position": "Sr. Software Engineer",
"startDate": "2013-09",
"endDate": "2015-06",
"summary": "Architected and led the development of frontend applications for web, mobile web, and hybrid platforms using Backbone.js and Web Components.",
"highlights": [
"Led a cross-functional team of developers and designers, defining the frontend architecture and technical roadmap for enterprise mobility solutions.",
"Developed a live-composition editor that enabled real-time creation and modification of mobile application pages by business users."
]
},
{
"company": "Mzaya Pvt. Ltd.",
"position": "Software Engineer",
"startDate": "2012-05",
"endDate": "2013-09",
"summary": "Developed a data-intensive Single Page Application (SPA) for the energy sector to manage, analyze, and visualize power generation, procurement, and optimization data.",
"highlights": [
"Created custom, interactive data visualization web components using D3.js to represent complex energy metrics and trends.",
"Engineered the core SPA functionality for managing and processing large datasets related to power grid management."
]
},
{
"company": "Symbioun Solutions Pvt. Ltd.",
"position": "Software Engineer",
"startDate": "2010-06",
"endDate": "2012-02",
"summary": "Developed cross-platform mobile applications for diverse enterprise clients using hybrid technologies like Cordova and Titanium Appcelerator.",
"highlights": [
"Successfully built and deployed multiple enterprise and consumer-facing mobile applications, ensuring a consistent user experience across iOS and Android."
]
}
],
"projects": [
{
"name": "todo-dsl",
"description": "A DSL for extracting AI prompts from a todo list. It can be used in chatbots to prompt complex queries and workflows",
"url": "https://github.com/avenauche/tododsl"
},
{
"name": "mailCheck",
"description": "An Extension to read your emails from within SublimeText 2 editor",
"url": "https://github.com/avenauche/mailCheck"
},
{
"name": "OOJS",
"description": "Sublime Text Plugin to generate Get/Set methods for Object Oriented JS",
"url": "https://packagecontrol.io/packages/OOJS"
},
{
"name": "CSV-utils",
"description": "A general purpose CSV utility in Java",
"url": "https://github.com/avenauche/CSV-utils"
},
{
"name": "JQJ",
"description": "An utility library for web developers - JQuery inspired syntax for Java",
"url": "https://github.com/avenauche/JQJ"
},
{
"name": "JQJSQL",
"description": "A Java utility library for web developers - JQuery inspired syntax for SQL",
"url": "https://github.com/avenauche/JQJSQL"
}
],
"meta": {
"theme": "macchiato-plus"
}
}
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