About Author & Technical Reviewer
Aswin Murugesh K holds a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology from the College of Engineering, Guindy, Chennai, India. He has worked as an intern and employee in top MNCs like Amazon, and Oracle and also has experience working in startups of different stages, thus having an overall knowledge of the industry. He then started his own company back in 2019, focusing on developing quality products for their customers. He started Kuriyam.io as a servicebased company and has recently transformed it into a productbased company in 2023 with their first inhouse product, Pinaippu, which focuses on WhatsApp marketing and automation.
Through his company, Aswin helps nurture college students by providing internships for them to learn handson about working in a nimble startup environment and learning different technologies. He is an active contributor to Stack Overflow and also provides paid mentorship for Python and JavaScriptbased projects through online platforms like Codementor.
Right from his college days, Aswin has been a part of the Free and Open Source (FOSS) community and has been interacting with students from colleges across Tamil Nadu to teach them the importance of opensource software and tools in the software community. He also conducts sessions teaching different programming languages like Python, and JavaScript, and different frameworks like Ember.js, React.js, Django, and Flask. He always insists on students learning the How in everything instead of just the What. His teachings always focus on making people understand how things work, and not just what they do. This will enable the students to become thinkers instead of just doers.
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Yamuna is a seasoned professional with 14 years of extensive experience in frontend development. Holding the position of Technical Lead at HappyFox, she boasts over 13 years of comprehensive web development expertise alongside a robust background in physics. With a passion for problemsolving and analytical thinking, Yamuna excels in crafting highquality, secure, and userfriendly features using Ember, a cuttingedge JavaScript framework. Her enthusiasm for embracing new technologies is only rivaled by her dedication to imparting knowledge to others.
In her role as Technical Lead, Yamuna undertakes a multifaceted approach, encompassing code review, release management, and seamless coordination with backend teams. Notably, she has spearheaded the implementation of generic solutions addressing critical web application security concerns, including XSS, CSRF, and CSP. Yamuna's proficiency extends to endtoend feature development, leveraging Python and Ember, while her skill set encompasses HTML5, CSS, Javascript, and Jquery, among others.
A pivotal member of the development process team, Yamuna has played a pivotal role in establishing best practices for REST APIs and elevating code efficiency and quality. Her commitment to fostering teamwork, collaboration, and innovation is evident in her efforts to cultivate a positive and inclusive work environment for her team members.
Having made significant contributions during her tenures at Zoho and HappyFox, Yamuna is now eagerly seeking a new and exciting role where she can continue to leverage her expertise, drive, and passion for excellence in web development. With a proven track record of success and a steadfast commitment to professional growth, Yamuna stands ready to make a meaningful impact in her next endeavor.