SAIKRISHNA

Building Digital
Solutions That Matter

Senior Full Stack Developer with 5+ years crafting high-performance React & React Native applications — across web, iOS & Android.

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Saikrishna Kotagiri — Senior Full Stack Developer

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Experience

5+ Years

20+

Projects

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React NativeTypeScriptNode.jsSpring BootAWS LambdaFirebaseReduxGraphQLMongoDBPostgreSQLFastlaneDockerCI/CDReactiOS SDKAndroid SDKNext.jsFramer MotionREST APIsMicroservicesReact NativeTypeScriptNode.jsSpring BootAWS LambdaFirebaseReduxGraphQLMongoDBPostgreSQLFastlaneDockerCI/CDReactiOS SDKAndroid SDKNext.jsFramer MotionREST APIsMicroservices

About Me

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Building digital experiences that feel fast, intuitive, and alive.

Senior Full Stack Developer with 5+ years shipping high-performance web & mobile apps across React, React Native, and modern backend stacks.

Years Experience

Projects Shipped

Articles Published

Expert in CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions), automated testing & Agile — reducing release cycles by ~70%.

Backend depth in Java Spring Boot & Node.js, cloud-native with AWS & Firebase.

Passionate about optimizing app performance — cutting load times by ~30% and reducing crash rates for thousands of users.

Hyderabad, India

Open to remote worldwide

Available now

Core Stack

ReactReact NativeTypeScriptNode.jsJava / Spring BootAWSFirebaseReduxPostgreSQLDockerGitHub ActionsFastlane

Work Experience

Where I've Worked

Current

Associate Solution Architect

Lillia

Mumbai, Maharashtra (Remote)June 2020 – Present

Designed & developed a cross-platform iOS/Android app for chronic health management with React Native & Redux — features include meal/activity log, chat, and device data integration.
Integrated native modules & SDKs (Apple HealthKit, Android sensor libraries), and collaborated on back-end API development using Java Spring Boot.
Built scalable backend with AWS (S3 + Lambda) and Firebase (Auth, Realtime DB), reducing release cycle by ~70% via automated CI/CD with Fastlane & GitHub Actions.
Refactored codebase following best practices, achieving ~30% faster startup time and significantly reduced crash rates.

React NativeReduxSpring BootAWSFirebaseFastlane

Past

Software Engineer

MountBlue Technologies

BangaloreFeb 2020 – May 2020

Trained in full-stack JavaScript development — React, Node.js, Express.js, REST APIs.
Studied Agile/Scrum, SDLC, and production system troubleshooting.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver client projects on time.
Gained hands-on experience in modern web development technologies and best practices.

ReactNode.jsExpressREST APIsAgile

Selected Work

Projects & Builds

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MobileFull-time

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React Native SDK

Engineered an SDK to streamline integration of proprietary services into third-party apps — reducing partner integration time by 60%.

React NativeTypeScriptSDKAndroid/iOS

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MobileFull-time

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White-Label Healthcare App

Architected a white-label mobile app for a clinic chain — patient management, appointment scheduling, and remote consultations.

React NativeFirebaseHealthcareWhite-Label

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MobileFull-time

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Fitness & Health App

Contributed to a leading fitness app — workout tracking, diet planning, and live-streaming classes for 100k+ users.

React NativeReduxNode.jsStreaming

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WebFull-time

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Parenting Support Platform

Enhanced a high-traffic parenting web platform — performance optimization, SEO improvements, and new community features.

ReactSEOPerformanceCommunity

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WebFreelance

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Restaurant Discovery App

Designed and developed a restaurant discovery & reservations web app with robust search and Google Maps integration.

ReactNode.jsGoogle Maps APIUX

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MobileFreelance

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Educational Treasure Hunt

Interactive location-based treasure hunt game for children — gamification + geolocation to encourage outdoor learning.

React NativeGamificationGeolocationKids

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WebFreelance

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Digital Newspaper Platform

Built the front-end for a responsive e-paper platform — intuitive reading experience for a major digital publisher.

ReactResponsiveUI/UXPublishing

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Technical Arsenal

Skills & Expertise

An arsenal of modern technologies built through 5+ years of shipping real products.

⚛️React

95%

Expert

📱React Native

92%

Expert

🔷TypeScript

88%

Advanced

🟨JavaScript

90%

Expert

🎨CSS / Tailwind

85%

Advanced

💜Redux

88%

Advanced

Overall Proficiency

Frontend92%

Backend81%

Cloud/DevOps78%

Databases76%

Setup

My Dev Workspace

Main Workstation

Where I spend most of my time developing applications

Where the Magic Happens

My workspace is engineered for peak productivity — powerful hardware, an ergonomic setup, and a distraction-free environment designed to ship exceptional software.

Machine

M3 Max MacBook Pro

Display

Dual 4K Monitors

Memory

32GB Unified RAM

IDE

VSCode + Custom Setup

Audio

Noise-Cancelling ANC

Fuel

Strong Filter Coffee ☕

“A clean workspace is the foundation of clean code. Every tool here is chosen intentionally to maximize focus and flow.”

— Saikrishna Kotagiri

Writing

Publications & Articles

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LLM-Aided System Design: How AI Assistants Help Draft Architecture Patterns

Exploring how large language models can assist in creating robust software architecture designs with practical applications.

System Design LLM AI Architecture

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8 min read·2024

Building Intelligent AI Agents with n8n: A Practical Guide

A step-by-step guide to creating AI agents using n8n automation workflows with practical implementation examples.

Automation n8n AI Agents Workflow

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12 min read·2023

Breaking the Performance Barrier: How We Optimised MongoDB Aggregation Queries

Deep dive into performance optimization techniques for MongoDB aggregation pipelines with real-world examples and benchmarks.

MongoDB Performance Optimization Backend

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9 min read·2023

Why Microservices Should Own Their Data and How It Benefits You

An exploration of the Database-per-Service pattern in microservice architecture and its advantages for scalability and maintenance.

Microservices Architecture Scalability DevOps

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11 min read·2022

Scaling React Native Apps: Best Practices

A comprehensive guide to building and scaling React Native applications while maintaining performance and code quality.

React Native Scaling Performance Architecture

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10 min read·2022

Integrating React Native as an SDK Into an Existing iOS App

A technical guide for iOS developers looking to incorporate React Native components into their native application.

React Native iOS SDK Integration

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10 min read·2022

Using React Native as an SDK in Your Native Android App

Learn how to embed React Native features into an existing Android native application through a modular SDK approach.

React Native Android SDK Integration

Get In Touch

Let's Build Something Great

Have a project in mind or just want to chat? I'm always open to new opportunities and creative collaborations.

saikrishnakotagiri16@gmail.com

Phone

+91 9989966415

Location

Hyderabad, India (Remote)

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Open to full-time & freelance

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