Sharan Karthikeyan

Software Engineer

Chicago, Illinois, United States3 yrs 2 mos experience

AI ML PractitionerHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Reduced CRM latency by 38% at Zoho.
Developed scalable systems handling 200K+ daily requests.
Teaching 180+ students in advanced programming.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS-focused Software Engineer with expertise in cloud-native architecture and scalable systems.

Contact

skarthikeyan1@hawk.iit.edu LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

TeachingCloud ComputingSoftware DevelopmentFrontend EngineeringBackend DevelopmentApi Development

Other Skills

AJAXAPI ManagementAmazon Web Services (AWS)AndroidAndroid DesignAndroid DevelopmentArtificial Intelligence (AI)BootstrapC++CSSCanvas OptimizationCascading Style Sheets (CSS)Cloud-Native ArchitectureCore JavaCustomer Service

About

After three years at Zoho Corporation building high-performance SaaS services, I've learned that great software isn't just about writing code, it's about solving real problems efficiently. At Zoho, I helped reduce CRM's Canvas first read latency by 38% and built systems handling 200K+ daily requests. These experiences taught me that the best solutions come from understanding both technical challenges and user needs. Currently pursuing my Master's in CS at Illinois Institute of Technology while teaching 180+ students in systems programming and databases. I'm particularly interested in cloud-native architecture and how AI can create more meaningful user experiences. As I approach graduation, I'm actively seeking opportunities where I can contribute to building impactful software solutions. I'm drawn to roles involving scalable frontend and backend systems, cloud architecture, and emerging technologies. If you're looking for someone who brings both technical depth and a collaborative mindset, let's connect. karthikeyansharan00@gmail.com | sharankarthikeyan.com

Experience

3 yrs 2 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 2 mos

Average Tenure

Current Experience

Illinois institute of technology

Teaching Assistant

Feb 2025 – Present · 1 yr 4 mos · Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid

Developed grading scripts using Python and Perl for systems programming and database assignments.
Managed tasks on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to enhance student learning experiences.
Provided teaching assistance through grading, tutoring, and academic guidance for 60 systems programming students and 120+ database students.
Spring 2026 (Jan’26 - May’26)
Systems Programming
Fall 2025 (Aug'25 - Dec'25)
Systems Programming
Introduction to Relational Databases
Relational Database Design
Relational Database Implementation and Application
Summer 2025 (Jun'25 - Jul'25)
Introduction to Relational Databases
Relational Database Design
Relational Database Implementation and Application
Spring 2025 (Feb'25 - May'25)
Systems Programming

PythonGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP)Grading ScriptsTeachingCloud Computing

Zoho corporation

2 roles

Software Engineer

May 2021 – Jul 2024 · 3 yrs 2 mos

Developed gRPC flow for inter and intra service communication in Zoho Mail.
Built a proxy server for Zoho Zillum service.
Optimized Canvas server side architecture in Zoho CRM, reducing latency by 82%.
Developed over 30 components in ReactJS.

gRPCReactJSCanvas OptimizationSoftware DevelopmentFrontend Engineering

Project Trainee

Mar 2021 – May 2021 · 2 mos

Developed cloud-native REST APIs to drive scalable inter-service communication.
Built full-stack modules using Tomcat, JSP, and Ember.js, integrating SMTP/IMAP protocols.

REST APIsTomcatEmber.jsBackend DevelopmentAPI Development