Suvel Rathneswar M
Senior Software Engineer
Chennai,TN
Summary
I’m a Frontend Developer who believes that a product’s soul lies in its usability. While I appreciate a clean aesthetic, I’ll always trade a "pretty" pixel for a seamless user experience. My work is fueled by a fascination with human behavior and psychology. When I’m not coding, I’m channeling my creativity into poster design, illustration, and marketing. I love mastering new tools that help me translate big ideas into something tangible that gets the crowd excited. Code, psychology, and visual storytelling all focused on making things work better for people.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Software Engineer
Valuelabs
08.2022 - Current
- Managed supply chain processes and logistics solutions for top-tier airline cargo platform.
- Oversaw frontend development for a large-scale cargo logistics platform, focusing on streamlining operations and elevating customer service experiences for a leading airline in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Logistics Admin & Operations Dashboard
- Architected and delivered a comprehensive admin dashboard with full CRUD capabilities across Metadata, Routes, Plans, Itineraries, and Lanes modules.
- Built Finance Reporting and Approval workflows integrated with backend approval pipelines.
- Implemented rich logistics timeline detail cards with complex, data-dense UI patterns using MUI components.
- Developed auto-filled form fields with complex validation using Formik and Regex patterns.
- Managed component-level and global state using React Context API.
- Integrated Google Tag Manager for UX analytics and behavioral data collection.
- Architected and maintained a custom internal component library for design consistency across the platform.
- Achieved 70-80% unit test coverage across the codebase using Jest.
- Handled real-time streaming data flows for live logistics updates.
- Managed API communication via Axios; leveraged Cookies and LocalStorage Browser APIs for session and preference management.
- PWA for Operations Teams (TypeScript, LLM, OCR)
- Developed a Progressive Web Application enabling field operators to capture and upload documents for automated processing via Google OCR Reader.
- Engineered advanced browser camera functionality: permission-based camera access with user consent prompts, dynamic resolution selection to maximize image quality for OCR accuracy, and flash toggle with multi-image capture capability.
- Implemented strict file format and size validation with robust exception handling.
- Maintained type safety with TypeScript and ensured reliability with Jest unit tests.
- Route Itinerary Finder — Customer-Facing SPA
- Built a single-page application presenting curated itinerary options from a large dataset based on user-defined filters.
- Supervised UI development to ensure consistent design patterns and improve user experience through pattern recognition and streamlined workflows.
- Designed minimalistic yet information-dense itinerary cards balancing clarity and data richness.
- Streamed itinerary results in real time using the JavaScript Streaming API for near-instant user feedback.
- Integrated Google Tag Manager for comprehensive UX behavioral tracking.
- Customer Application — Individual & Business Dashboard (Strapi, TypeScript)
- Developed a multi-locale customer portal supporting Individual and Business client segments.
- Implemented multi-language support (English, Chinese, Malay, Thai) powered by Strapi CMS.
- Delivered dynamic content configuration using Strapi, enabling non-technical teams to manage landing pages, offers, and company messaging.
- Built investment performance charts providing clients with visual summaries of plan subscriptions and portfolio health.
- Maintained type safety and reliability with TypeScript; tested with Jest.
- Developed scalable applications using agile methodologies for timely project delivery.
Software Engineer
Soft Suave
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Developed interactive dashboards to provide insights into tenant and user activity, utilizing React and tailored data visualization elements.
- Engineered interactive 3D warehouse visualization utilizing Three.js to enhance real-time configuration toggling.
- Designed and optimized MySQL database queries to enhance performance and response times, facilitating efficient data retrieval.
- Developed and implemented API monitoring middleware in Node.js/Express to enhance real-time performance tracking.
- Diagnosed and resolved critical server stability issues by configuring swap memory and optimizing AWS EC2 resources.
Education
The Practical Guide To Usability - User Experience Design
Interaction Design Foundation
03-2026
Design For Thought And Emotion - User Experience Design
Interaction Design Foundation
12-2025
Perception And Memory in HCI And UX - User Experience Design
Interaction Design Foundation
09-2025
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Engineering
Saveetha School of Engineering
Chennai, India03-2019
Skills
- Research and development
- Cross-platform development
- Software documentation
- RESTful API design
- Continuous delivery
- Problem-solving mindset
- UI and UX principles
Accomplishments
- Full-Stack SaaS Development: Delivered multiple SaaS applications from architecture through deployment, including dashboard systems, logistics platforms, and 3D visualization tools
- API Integration & Design: Extensive experience designing RESTful APIs, integrating third-party services (Google Maps, Firebase), and implementing webhooks for real-time data synchronization
- Build vs. Buy Decision-Making: Evaluated and integrated third-party tools and services while balancing custom development needs for optimal product delivery
- Documentation-First Mindset: Maintained comprehensive API documentation using Swagger and established clear code documentation standards
- Security & Authentication: Implemented secure authentication flows using Keycloak and Firebase Auth with proper authorization for multi-role systems
- Monitoring & Observability: Deployed API logging, load monitoring, and performance debugging tools to ensure production stability
- Community Contribution: Actively share weekly tech learnings on LinkedIn, contributing to the developer community and staying current with industry trends
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Beginner (A1)
Hindi
Elementary (A2)
Work Environment Setup
- Fully equipped remote workspace meeting professional standards: High-performance computer (8GB+ RAM, Intel i5), 40+ Mbps internet with backup connection, professional audio/video equipment, and dedicated quiet workspace.
- Laptop: HP ProBook
- Monitor: Dell P Series 22-inch
- Testing Device: Android Tablet and Phone with latest Android OS
Timeline
Senior Software Engineer
Valuelabs
08.2022 - Current
Software Engineer
Soft Suave
08.2019 - 08.2022
The Practical Guide To Usability - User Experience Design
Interaction Design Foundation
Design For Thought And Emotion - User Experience Design
Interaction Design Foundation
Perception And Memory in HCI And UX - User Experience Design
Interaction Design Foundation
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Engineering
Saveetha School of Engineering