Narain Karthik
software
full-stack
developer
Coimbatore, India
About
AI-augmented Software Engineer focused on building scalable, high-performance applications and using Claude MCP to improve development, testing, and software delivery through reliable, production-ready user experiences.
Skills
Beginner-level (6)
- Azure Beginner
- Figma Beginner
- GCP Beginner
- Kubernetes Beginner
- PostgreSQL Beginner
- Typescript Beginner
Intermediate-level (20)
- Bootstrap Intermediate
- Claude Intermediate
- Confluence Intermediate
- CSS3 Intermediate
- Docker Intermediate
- Express Intermediate
- Git Intermediate
- GitHub Intermediate
- GitHub Actions Intermediate
- GitHub Copilot Intermediate
- HTML5 Intermediate
- JavaScript Intermediate
- Jira Intermediate
- Linux Intermediate
- MongoDB Intermediate
- MUI Intermediate
- Postman Intermediate
- React Intermediate
- Tailwind Intermediate
- Wordpress Intermediate
Beginner-level
6 skillsAzure | Beginner
Cloud Computing Backend Infrastructure
Figma | Beginner
Prototyping Web Development Frontend
GCP | Beginner
Cloud Computing Backend Infrastructure
Kubernetes | Beginner
Virtual Environments Backend Container Orchestration
PostgreSQL | Beginner
Backend Databases SQL Relational Database
Typescript | Beginner
Web Development Frontend Backend
Intermediate-level
20 skillsBootstrap | Intermediate
Web Development Frontend CSS Framework Responsive Design
Claude | Intermediate
AI assistant development Developer tooling Prompt Engineering LLMs
Confluence | Intermediate
Documentation Collaboration Knowledge Management
CSS3 | Intermediate
Web Development Frontend Responsive Design
Docker | Intermediate
Virtual Environments Containerization Backend
Express | Intermediate
Web Development Backend JavaScript Server
Git | Intermediate
Version Control Collaboration Source Code
GitHub | Intermediate
Version Control Collaboration Source Code Git
GitHub Actions | Intermediate
CI/CD Automation DevOps
GitHub Copilot | Intermediate
AI assistant development Developer tooling Code completion
HTML5 | Intermediate
Web Development Frontend
JavaScript | Intermediate
Web Development Frontend Backend Fullstack
Jira | Intermediate
Project Management Issue Tracking Agile
Linux | Intermediate
OS Scripting Automation
MongoDB | Intermediate
Databases Data Storage Backend
MUI | Intermediate
Web Development Frontend React UI Library
Postman | Intermediate
API Testing Web Development Backend
React | Intermediate
Web Development Frontend JavaScript Library
Tailwind | Intermediate
Web Development Frontend CSS Framework Responsive Design
Wordpress | Intermediate
CMS Web Development Content Management
Languages
- Tamil Native speaker
- English Bilingual proficiency
- Japanese Elementary proficiency
- Kannada Elementary proficiency
Experience
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AI-augmented Software Engineer @ ConnIT Labs
IN - RemoteSummary:
- AI-augmented Software Engineer focused on using Claude and Claude MCP throughout the product lifecycle, from Jira sprint planning and Figma design through development, testing, and deployment, while improving software delivery efficiency with AI-driven CI/CD pipelines on Azure and Google Cloud Platform.
Responsibilities:
- Used Claude MCP across Jira sprint planning, Figma handoff, development, testing, and deployment workflows
- Built and maintained full-stack product features with AI-assisted development and testing practices
- Developed AI-augmented CI/CD pipelines on Azure and Google Cloud Platform using GitHub Actions
- Improved software delivery efficiency by streamlining repetitive development, release, and deployment workflows
- Collaborated with product and engineering teams to deliver reliable releases across the full product lifecycle
Achievements:
- Integrated Claude MCP into the product lifecycle from Jira planning and Figma design through development code, testing, and deployment, improving end-to-end delivery efficiency by 20%
- Built AI-augmented GitHub Actions pipelines on Azure and Google Cloud Platform to streamline releases and improve delivery reliability by 30%
- Azure
- Claude
- Confluence
- Docker
- Express
- GCP
- Git
- GitHub
- GitHub Actions
- HTML5
- Jira
- Kubernetes
- PostgreSQL
- Postman
- React
- Tailwind
- Typescript
- -
Associate Software Developer @ Vegas Consulting
AE - RemoteSummary:
- Entry-level Cloud and DevOps practitioner with hands-on experience in Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and GitHub Actions, focused on developing reliable applications, managing cloud resources, and improving software delivery through CI/CD automation.
Responsibilities:
- Developed scalable front-end applications using modern JavaScript frameworks, improving page load performance
- Designed reusable and responsive UI components, reducing duplicate code and improving development efficiency
- Optimized front-end performance, accessibility, and SEO, increasing Lighthouse scores
- Integrated business logic with data-driven user interfaces, reducing UI-related defects
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver production-ready features within defined timelines
Achievements:
- Implemented CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions to automate application builds and deployments, reducing release effort by 15%
- Managed cloud application deployments on Google Cloud Platform and Microsoft Azure, improving environment stability by 5%
- Applied Git repository governance using branch protections and rulesets, reducing production issues caused by improper merges by 20%
- Improved deployment reliability and release consistency through DevOps automation, decreasing rollback incidents by 10%
- Azure
- Bootstrap
- Confluence
- Docker
- Express
- GCP
- Git
- GitHub
- GitHub Actions
- HTML5
- Jira
- JavaScript
- Kubernetes
- MUI
- PostgreSQL
- Postman
- React
- Tailwind
- Typescript
- Wordpress
Blogs
Projects
đïž Full-stack MERN fitness tracker with responsive dashboards, streak analytics, and custom routine management for performance-focused workout tracking.
đïž Full-stack MERN fitness tracker with responsive dashboards, streak analytics, and custom routine management for performance-focused workout tracking.
- đïž Material-UI dashboard
- đ„ Streak tracker
- đ Real-time analytics
- Docker
- Express
- Git
- GitHub Actions
- MongoDB
- MUI
- React
- Typescript
Technical Needs
- đïž Indexed Mongo collections for fast workout and analytics queries.
- đ Express API with JWT authentication and REST endpoints for secure access.
- đł Docker-Compose setup for consistent and reproducible dev environments.
Trade-offs
- âïž MERN stack adds setup complexity but ensures scalability and full backend control.
- đŠ Redux Toolkit improves state responsiveness at the cost of slightly larger bundle size.
- đš Material-UI speeds up consistent UI development with opinionated styling patterns.
UX
- đ§Ÿ Schema-driven forms reduce input friction and improve consistency.
- đ± Mobile-first charts and summaries encourage habit building and engagement.
DX
- 𧩠Monorepo layout with shared scripts for streamlined development.
- đ§č Linting, commit guidelines, and CI/CD pipelines for maintainable releases.
đ Privacy-first note-taking app with offline storage, multiple view modes, and zero server dependency for distraction-free productivity.
đ Privacy-first note-taking app with offline storage, multiple view modes, and zero server dependency for distraction-free productivity.
- âš Intuitive interface
- đïž Multiple display options
- đ Fully local & offline
- Docker
- Git
- GitHub Actions
- React
- TypeScript
- Tailwind
Technical Needs
- đŸ IndexedDB/localStorage persistence with debounced writes for performance.
- đ§Č Drag-and-drop controllers for flexible note organisation.
Trade-offs
- âïž Offline storage improves privacy but limits sync and collaboration.
- đȘ¶ Lightweight formatting prioritizes speed and simplicity over advanced features.
UX
- ⥠Instant response with low cognitive load.
- 𧩠Multiple views support different productivity workflows.
DX
- đ Clear folder structure with TypeScript models for maintainability.
- âïž Simple build scripts and conventions for faster onboarding.
đ Emoji search and picker built with Astro and React, optimized for instant filtering, keyboard-first navigation, and extension-ready performance.
đ Emoji search and picker built with Astro and React, optimized for instant filtering, keyboard-first navigation, and extension-ready performance.
- đ± Responsive UI
- ⥠Fast search
- 𧩠Browser extension
- Astro
- Git
- GitHub Actions
- React
- TypeScript
- Tailwind
Technical Needs
- đ Build-time index generation with fuzzy matching for instant results.
- ⥠Astro static pages combined with React components for performance.
Trade-offs
- âïž Bundled dataset increases payload but guarantees zero-latency search.
- 𧩠Simplified taxonomy keeps UI clean while limiting niche category depth.
UX
- âšïž Keyboard-first flow with immediate feedback for power users.
DX
- 𧱠Astro+React hybrid provides small runtime with familiar workflows.
- â»ïž Reusable UI components and clear directory layout.
đ„ GitHub contributor directory with smart caching, filtering, and profile surfacing without requiring a backend service.
đ„ GitHub contributor directory with smart caching, filtering, and profile surfacing without requiring a backend service.
- đ± Responsive UI
- â Active contributor highlights
- đ§ Smart caching
- Docker
- Git
- GitHub Actions
- React
- TypeScript
- Tailwind
Technical Needs
- đ§ Dual-layer cache with retry logic for resilience.
- đ SWR pattern for efficient data fetching and revalidation.
Trade-offs
- âïž Caching adds complexity but avoids GitHub API rate-limit issues.
- đ Simplified scoring favors clarity over deep analytics.
UX
- ⥠Instant filtering with consistent card layout for easy browsing.
DX
- 𧩠Modular hooks and clear documentation for maintainability.
đ Interactive README builder with live Markdown preview, reusable templates, and badge components for faster developer documentation.
đ Interactive README builder with live Markdown preview, reusable templates, and badge components for faster developer documentation.
- 𧩠Template-driven UI
- đ Live Markdown editing
- đ Copy-ready output
- Docker
- Git
- GitHub Actions
- React
- Javascript
- MUI
Technical Needs
- đ Markdown pipeline with Marked and DOMPurify for safe rendering.
- đ§ Zustand store for lightweight global state management.
Trade-offs
- âïž Templates accelerate authoring but limit custom layouts.
- đ Live preview requires continuous parsing during editing.
UX
- đ§ Guided assembly with responsive UI for better readability.
DX
- đ Semantic release and rich CLI scripts for smooth development cycles.
Education
- 2020 - 2024