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Guruprieya Varadarajan

Chennai

Summary

Result-driven Frontend Developer with 6.8+ years of experience building modern, responsive web applications and scalable UI systems. Proficient in ReactJS, TypeScript, SCSS, Tailwind, and Redux, with a strong foundation in JavaScript and CMS frameworks like Drupal. Skilled in Test-Driven Development (TDD) using Playwright and experienced in Agile product teams. Known for delivering performance-optimized code, mentoring team members, and continuously exploring modern tools like Generative AI and Prompt Engineering to boost development workflows.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Engineer

Movate (formerly CSS Corp)
05.2021 - Current
  • Developed and maintained feature-rich React.js apps integrated with Drupal and Perl.
  • Built interactive user interfaces by integrating REST APIs, implementing filtering logic, and managing state effectively with Redux.
  • Developed scalable, performant front-end applications leveraging React and Redux.
  • Spearheaded the implementation of key customer-facing features such as payment integrations (AfterPay, Gift Cards), promotional modules (BOGO offer), virtual try-on (VTO), and Header(GNAV) redesign, resulting in significant improvements in user engagement and sales performance.
  • Reduced initial page load time by 30% through lazy loading, bundling strategies, and image optimization.
  • Implemented E2E testing with Playwright; enforced TDD practices across the team.
  • Played a key role in client communication and team mentorship within Agile/SAFe environments, helping bridge technical requirements with business outcomes.
  • Led cross-functional team for successful completion of multiple large-scale projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.

Analyst Programmer

UniMity Solutions
09.2018 - 05.2021
  • Delivered component-based, responsive Drupal 8 themes using TWIG, Views, Layout Builder.
  • Built custom themes aligning with enterprise UX/UI requirements across multiple clients.
  • Enhanced performance by optimizing image styles and reducing rendering-blocking resources.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams (design, PM, QA) using Jira and Agile methodology.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Electronics and Communication Engineering

Jaya Engineering College
Thiruninravur, Chennai
06-2017

Skills

  • Languages & Frameworks: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6), TypeScript, ReactJS, jQuery, Redux, Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS, SCSS/SASS, Mantine, Material UI
  • CMS / Backend: Drupal 7/8, Twig, Perl
  • Testing & Tooling: Playwright, Git, Jenkins, Jira, Confluence, VS Code
  • Modern Concepts: Component-based architecture, Responsive design, Accessibility (WCAG), TDD, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI tools (ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot)

Languages

English: Fluent (Professional)
Tamil: Native
Hindi: Conversational

Interests

UI Animation & Styling Excellence, Full Stack Exploration, AI-Augmented Frontend Development, Web Performance Optimization

Timeline

Senior Engineer

Movate (formerly CSS Corp)
05.2021 - Current

Analyst Programmer

UniMity Solutions
09.2018 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Electronics and Communication Engineering

Jaya Engineering College
Guruprieya Varadarajan