Akash Ram

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Software Engineer & Data Visualization Specialist

Open to Work (Full-Time | Freelance)

Phone: +91-8961786126 Email: inbox2imakashram@gmail.com

Portfolio: insightcrust.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/imakashram GitHub: github.com/imakashram

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Summary

Software Engineer & Data Visualization Specialist with 10+ years of experience building scalable, high-performance web applications and interactive data tools. Delivered production solutions across fintech and enterprise - including StockEdge's cross-platform charting engine (160K+ Play Store reviews, 5M+ downloads, 4.5/5 Play Store rating, 4.7/5 App Store rating). Proficient in JavaScript, TypeScript, D3.js, Angular, Svelte, and React, with Specialistise in SVG/Canvas rendering. Active open-source contributor recognized for data visualization community contributions.

Skills

AI-Assisted Dev & Tools:
Prompt Engineering, Code Generation, Debugging & Analysis, Code Review, Architecture Design, Performance Optimization, Testing, Documentation, Workflow Automation, Claude AI (Claude Code), ChatGPT (Codex), Google Gemini, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Antigravity
Frontend Development & UI:
HTML5, CSS3, Sass/SCSS, Tailwind CSS, JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, Angular, Svelte, SvelteKit, React, Redux Toolkit, Web Components, Modular Architecture, Component-Based Design, Design Systems, Responsive Design, Cross-Browser Support, Web Accessibility (a11y), SEO, Figma, UI/UX Design, UI Component Libraries
Data Visualization & Graphics:
D3.js (Custom & Interactive), ECharts, Highcharts, Chart.js, Observable (Notebooks & Framework), Observable Plot, Konva.js, Motion, GSAP, Datawrapper, Flourish, RAWGraphs, Data Storytelling, Scrollytelling Websites, Interactive Dashboards
Web Architecture & APIs:
Server-Side Rendering (SSR), Client-Side Rendering (CSR), Static Site Generation (SSG), REST APIs, Fetch API, Async Data Fetching, Data Transformation, Error Handling, WebSockets, Web Workers, Service Workers, Progressive Web Apps (PWA), Offline Support, Local Storage, Session Storage, IndexedDB, Ionic, Capacitor, Authentication & Authorization, Web Security (CORS, XSS)
Testing & Quality Assurance:
Vitest, Playwright (Learning), Unit Testing, Integration Testing, End-to-End Testing, Debugging & Analysis
DevOps & Workflow:
Git, GitHub, Branching Strategies, Pull Requests, Code Reviews, npm, Yarn, pnpm, Vite, esbuild, ESLint, Prettier, Webpack, CI/CD Pipelines, GitHub Actions, Netlify, Vercel, Cloudflare Pages, GitHub Pages, Agile Development, Workflow Automation
Performance & Security:
Lighthouse Audits, Core Web Vitals, Bundle Optimization, Code Splitting, Lazy Loading, Tree Shaking, Performance Profiling, Encryption

Work Experience

StockEdge Fintech Pvt. Ltd. (StockEdge, Elearnmarkets)

– Present
Associate Technical Lead
Kolkata, India
Tech Stack: Angular, Ionic, Capacitor, TypeScript, JavaScript, D3.js, SVG, Canvas, HTML, CSS, SCSS, Git/GitHub, Azure DevOps
  • Architected EdgeChart, a stock market charting engine, enabling technical and fundamental analysis for 200K+ daily active users across Web, Android, and iOS platforms; supported 4+ chart types (Candlestick, OHLC, Area, Line) rendering 10K+ data points per chart in sub-100ms response time.
  • Engineered 50+ technical indicators (RSI, MACD, Moving Averages) and 20+ fundamental metrics (P/E Ratio, EPS, Revenue Growth) from scratch, reducing analysis setup time by ~50%.
  • Optimized the chart rendering pipeline to handle 50K+ stock price data points at 60fps using SVG/Canvas hybrid rendering, Web Workers, and data binning for real-time performance.
  • Developed AI-driven financial analysis systems including Fundamental Score, Momentum Score, and automated Chart Patterns recognition to accelerate stock screening and improve analysis accuracy.
  • Built multi-chart layouts and advanced drawing tools enabling historical market analysis and technical pattern evaluation.
  • Led engineering excellence through code reviews, system design guidance, and mentorship, improving code quality, scalability, and team productivity.
  • Partnered cross-functionally with product, design, and backend teams to deliver high-performance financial analytics experiences optimized for real-time data and user adoption.

CSoft Marketing Pvt. Ltd. (CSoft AS, CSPanorama API)

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Junior Software Developer
Kolkata, India
Tech Stack: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, D3.js, SVG, Canvas, PDF, CAD, Google Drive API, Dropbox API, Box API
  • Architected HTML5 document viewer (CSPanorama API) supporting 10+ file formats (PDF, CAD, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, BMP, GIF) across web and mobile; engineered for enterprise-scale document management.
  • Integrated cloud storage (Google Drive, Dropbox, Box) enabling seamless file import and reducing access friction for distributed teams.
  • Built interactive annotation engine with D3.js featuring 6+ annotation types (line, freehand, arrows, polygon, rectangle, highlighter); enabled real-time collaborative markup.
  • Optimized viewer core (zoom, rotation, fit modes, rectangle zoom, magnification) with responsive performance and cross-device consistency.
  • Implemented PDF bookmarks and CAD layer management for advanced document navigation, supporting architecture and engineering workflows.

Personal Projects

Simplifying Financial Data – Project Link

– Present
Tech Stack: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS, JavaScript, Netlify
  • A curated showcase of financial data visualization work built for StockEdge – featuring interactive charting interfaces, market analytics visuals, and dashboard explorations designed to simplify complex stock market data into intuitive user experiences. Part of my work in building scalable, high-performance data products for web and mobile.

Open Source Contributions

VizChitra – GitHub Repo

– Present
Tech Stack: Svelte, SvelteKit, JavaScript, TypeScript, D3.js, SVG, Canvas, HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS, Git/GitHub, ChatGPT(Codex)
  • Developed and integrated a video recap feature using YouTube playlists (PR #124), improving user engagement and content discoverability.
  • Optimized sticky header navigation behavior (PR #243), enhancing UI consistency and user experience.
  • Standardized brand naming across documentation (PR #120), improving accuracy and reducing inconsistencies.

Developer Community Contributions

Stack Overflow – Developer Profile

– Present
  • Earned 300+ reputation and 2K+ reach by answering 22 questions on D3.js, data visualization, and JavaScript, resulting in 10 accepted answers, 16 upvotes, 1 Silver badge, and 7 Bronze badges.

freeCodeCamp – Forum Profile

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  • Contributed to the freeCodeCamp forum by answering questions on data visualization, D3.js, and JavaScript; guided developers in building interactive charts and graphs.

Observable – Forum Profile

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  • Active participant in Observable's data visualization community; contributed technical discussions on D3.js, interactive charts and graphs, and visualization best practices.

Education

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)

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Hooghly Engineering & Technology College, West Bengal, India

Honors & Awards