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Hello, I'm Ashvin Panicker – a Senior Software Engineer focused on building high-impact, intuitive digital products with modern web technologies.

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About me

My fascination with technology started early, shaped by my techie parents. At just four years old, I was figuring out how to install Dangerous Dave from a floppy disk—my first real problem-solving challenge. What started with RC toys and DIY electronics gradually escalated into hacking cables, building quirky gadgets, tinkering with Arduinos, and flashing custom ROMs.

After earning my Computer Science degree from VIT University in 2016, I began my career at a data analytics startup, where I fell in love with frontend development and data visualization. There, I led the migration of a legacy tool into a responsive Progressive Web App (PWA) using React and D3.js, significantly improving its usability and performance.

In 2018, I co-founded a Bitcoin startup, leading the development of a hardware wallet and later pivoting to a cross-platform mobile app built with React Native and a backend service built on top of Bitcoind and C-Lightning using Node.js. Our work gained traction, earning recognition from accelerators like Y Combinator (YC) and Berkeley SkyDeck, and eventually led to the launch of a Bitcoin Lightning-powered debit card in Europe.

By 2020, I joined SuperProcure as a Senior Software Engineer, leading the development of custom analytics dashboards, streamlining user interfaces and optimizing internal processes. My expertise in data visualization and frontend engineering played a key role in enhancing product usability and business insights and my experience wearing multiple hats at my previous startup helped me contribute to team growth and product strategy.

Since 2023, I’ve been freelancing and consulting under my firm, Tailgrab Digital, helping businesses elevate their web and mobile presence so they can focus on what they do best.

Beyond work, I’m an adventure enthusiast who enjoys traveling, kitesurfing, and playing the guitar. I believe in the power of freedom, flexibility, and creativity, both in life and in code. If you’re building something exciting and need someone who can own the frontend from idea to execution—let’s talk.

My skills

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My experience

Projects

Hotel Tashi Delek

A boutique hotel website with integrated emails reservations system, showcasing rooms and amenities with a focus on user experience.

  • React
  • Supabase Edge Functions
  • Supabase DB

World Teams Golf

Maintained the website for an international golf tournament, ensuring a seamless user experience and effective online presence.

  • Webflow
  • Wordpress
  • Responsive Web Design

Stashkart

An e-commerce platform for a local business, featuring a custom-built shopify theme with integrated payment gateways and inventory management.

  • Shopify
  • Razorpay
  • Liquid
  • Meta Business Suite

YouTwitch

Watch Higher Quality Rewindable Youtube Streams with all of the action from Twitch Chat on a single page. The best of both worlds.

  • Bolt.new
  • Kilo Code AI
  • Gemini Glash 2.5
  • Vibecoding

IDFC Golf Rewards

Designed and developed a rewards portal interface for a leading financial institution, enabling users to redeem points for golf-related benefits.

  • React
  • Javascript
  • HTML5
  • CSS3

Aquaoutback

Managed the website, event updates, and online booking system for a boutique resort and watersports academy in Tamil Nadu.

  • Wordpress
  • SEO
  • Page speed optimization

Fuja - Content Monetization

Fuja utilizes the bitcoin lightning network to allow users to stream money for the video streamed to them from their favorite celebrities.

  • Webflow
  • UI/UX Design
  • CMS

Heboga

Quick marketing website for a local confectionary business, built with React and hosted on Vercel.

  • React
  • KiloCode AI
  • Godaddy

Mapdout

An AI powered travel planning tool that helps users create personalized itineraries based on their preferences and interests.

  • Bolt.new
  • Github
  • Netlify
  • Supabase

Experience Profile

A simple react app that allows you to visualize statistics of your choice in a clean and interactive way.

  • Vibe Coding
  • ReactJS
  • Typescript

Intentional Living

A community to help people reduce their screen time by sharing goals and holding each other accountable. Want to join? Get in touch!

  • Community management
  • Productivity
  • Mindfulness

MIRA - Smart Mirror

Created a smart mirror prototype to explore home automation technologies, integrating hardware and software seamlessly.

  • Raspberry PI
  • Javascript
  • Linux
  • MMM
  • Carpentry

react-practice-calendar

My free open source solutions to the React Practice Calendar challenges by the reactpractice.dev team.

  • React.js
  • TypeScript
  • CSS

lastbit

Spend your Bitcoin instantly anywhere in Europe with the lastbit debit card powered MasterCard.

  • Bitcoin
  • React-Native
  • Entrepreneurship
  • ReactJS
  • Gatsby
  • CSS

Bitcoin Merchant App

Built a merchant application for accepting Bitcoin via the Lightning Network, featuring a user-friendly Cashier UI for seamless transactions.

  • React-Native
  • bitcoind
  • C-Lightning
  • RPC

Sell247

Developed a responsive frontend for an AI-powered chatbot, boosting user engagement and optimizing integration for seamless deployment on client websites.

  • ReactJS
  • Javascript
  • Typescript
  • HTML/CSS

SPECT Heart Analysis

Utilized machine learning models to analyze datasets and predict heart health. Implemented efficient algorithms for AI-driven healthcare solutions.

  • AI/ML
  • Orange3
  • Python
  • scikit-learn

Services

Rapid Website Prototyping

Quickly launch responsive websites for small businesses and startups, ensuring a strong online presence.

Cross Platform App Development

Develop and deploy mobile applications for both Android and iOS using React Native, ensuring broad accessibility.

Website Development, Design & Maintenance

Deliver full-stack web applications, adhering to industry standards and client specifications, with ongoing support.

Page Speed and SEO Optimization

Enhance online visibility and search engine rankings, driving organic traffic to your digital platforms.

UI / UX Design

Craft intuitive and impactful user interfaces and experiences that leave a lasting impression.

Website Maintenance & Support

Provide continuous maintenance and support to keep your website secure, updated, and performing at its best.

Contact me

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