Akash Ram

Data Visualization & Front-end Engineer

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

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

Summary

Senior Front-end & Data Visualization Engineer with 10+ years of experience building scalable, high-performance web applications and interactive data tools. Delivered production-grade solutions - including a cross-platform stock charting engine for StockEdge, rated 4.5/5 on Play Store (160K+ reviews) and 4.7/5 on App Store with 5M+ downloads - across fintech and enterprise domains. Proficient in JavaScript, TypeScript, D3.js, Angular, Svelte, SvelteKit, React, Ionic and Capacitor, with expertise in SVG/Canvas rendering and AI-assisted development. Active open-source contributor recognized globally for contributions to the data visualization community.

Skills

AI-Assisted Development: Prompt Engineering, Code Generation & Refactoring, Debugging & Root Cause Analysis, Code Review & Quality Analysis, Architecture & Design Review, Performance Optimization, Testing & Test Cases, Documentation, Workflow Automation (Commits, PRs, Release Notes)
AI Development Tools: Claude, ChatGPT (with Codex), Google Gemini, GitHub Copilot, Cursor
JavaScript & Architecture: JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, Modular & Scalable Architecture, Server-Side Rendering (SSR), Client-Side Rendering (CSR), Static Site Generation (SSG)
Front-end Frameworks: Angular, Svelte & SvelteKit, React, Modern State Management
UI & Styling: HTML5, Web Components, CSS3, Sass/SCSS, Tailwind CSS, Responsive & Cross-Browser Design, UI Component Libraries & Design Systems
Data Visualization: D3.js (Custom & Interactive), ECharts, Highcharts, Chart.js, Observable Plot, Konva.js, Datawrapper, Flourish, RAWGraphs, Observable (Notebooks & Framework)
APIs & Data Handling: Fetch API, REST APIs, Async Data Fetching, Data Transformation & Integration, Error Handling, Data Lifecycle Management
Testing & Quality: Cypress, Vitest, Jest, Unit, Integration & End-to-End Testing, ESLint, Prettier
Performance & Security: Core Web Vitals, Lighthouse, Web Security (CORS, XSS), Performance Budgeting, Code Splitting, Lazy Loading, Tree Shaking
Web Capabilities & PWA: WebSockets, Web Worker, Service Workers, Progressive Web Apps (PWA), Offline Support, Ionic Framework, Capacitor, Local/Session Storage, IndexedDB
Deployment & Tooling: Vite, Webpack, esbuild, Netlify, Vercel, Cloudflare, CI/CD Pipelines, Git, GitHub, Package Management (npm, Yarn, pnpm)
Core Fundamentals: Web Accessibility (a11y), SEO, Technical Documentation, Browser DevTools, Agile / Scrum Workflows

Work Experience

StockEdge Fintech Pvt. Ltd. (StockEdge, Elearnmarkets)

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

CSoft Marketing Pvt. Ltd.

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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 an HTML5 document viewer (CSPanorama API) from scratch, supporting 10+ file formats (PDF, CAD, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, BMP, GIF) across web and mobile platforms for enterprise users.
  • Integrated cloud storage connectivity with Google Drive, Dropbox, and Box, enabling seamless file import and reducing document access friction.
  • Engineered an interactive annotation engine using D3.js with 6 annotation types (line, freehand, arrows, polygon, rectangle, highlighter), enhancing real-time collaborative document markup.
  • Optimized core viewer functionalities (zoom, rotation, fit modes, rectangle zoom, magnification) with responsive performance and seamless cross-device interaction.
  • Implemented advanced document navigation with PDF bookmarks and CAD layer management, enabling complex workflows for architecture and engineering teams.

Personal Projects

Back2Back Champions – Interactive Storytelling Website

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Tech Stack: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, D3.js, SVG, Canvas, Figma, Google Sheets, Git/GitHub
  • Designed and developed an interactive storytelling website about India's ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 victory, presenting the tournament journey through immersive narrative and visuals with a fully responsive experience across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

Open Source Contributions

VizChitra – View GitHub Repository

– Present
Tech Stack: Svelte, SvelteKit, JavaScript, TypeScript, D3.js, SVG, Canvas, HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS, Git/GitHub
  • 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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  • Contributed to the data visualization community on Observable by engaging in discussions, sharing insights, and providing feedback.

Education

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

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Hooghly Engineering & Technology College, West Bengal, India

Honors & Awards