I'm Kash Somani
Visionary
Elite
Software Engineering
About
Back in 2018, I decided to try my hand at creating my personal website, and fell head first into the rabbit hole of coding and web development. Fast-forward to today, and I’ve had the privilege of building software for an multiple blockchain projects, a school, and a big corporation
My main focus these days is building products and leading projects on the Cardano Blockchain. I most enjoy building software in the sweet spot where design and engineering meet — things that look good but are also built well under the hood. In my free time, I also experiment with new technologies, or just technologies that I' have never touched before
When I’m not at the computer, I’m usually playing chess, listening to Lo-fi or screaming "This is Rocket League!"
About
Back in 2018, I decided to try my hand at creating my personal website, and fell head first into the rabbit hole of coding and web development. Fast-forward to today, and I’ve had the privilege of building software for an multiple blockchain projects, a school, and a big corporation
My main focus these days is building products and leading projects on the Cardano Blockchain. I most enjoy building software in the sweet spot where design and engineering meet — things that look good but are also built well under the hood. In my free time, I also experiment with new technologies, or just technologies that I' have never touched before
When I’m not at the computer, I’m usually playing chess, listening to Lo-fi or screaming "This is Rocket League!"
Experience
Senior Software Engineer, Liberty Mutual Insurance
• Designed and Implemented an Gamified Incentives Platform - Instant Incentives for agents promoting insurance policies, including a range of microservices using C# .NET and React • Achieved a Revenue Increase of over 15%, equating to an annual uplift of $6 million • Leveraged Sitecore CMS to empower publishers • Designed & Developed a complete redesign of Safeco Now, to provide a modern web experience to agents, increasing usage by over 15% • Collaborated closely with stakeholders to continually add new features / expand policy intake sources • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and ensure successful integration of the platform • Led team discussions on pipeline / tech stack upgrades and using modern technological tools
Co-Founder, Rush Labs
• Technology Integration: Utilized Discord.js to create an interactive bot for the Rush Labs Discord server, facilitating real-time alerts and engagement through custom commands and notifications • Database Management: Leveraged Firebase for secure, real-time database solutions to efficiently manage and track blockchain transactions, ensuring seamless user experience and data integrity • Infrastructure Deployment: Deployed the application on Linode, optimizing performance and scalability to handle high volumes of data and user traffic with minimal latency • Innovative Solutions: Engineered a comprehensive monitoring system that offers users instant insights into wallet transactions, fostering a proactive and informed community of users • Community Engagement: Designed and executed a strategic plan to enhance community interaction, including the campaigns on Twitter and Discord
Software Infrastructure Engineer, Learners Academy
• Digital Communication Platform: Engineered an internal software solution using Firebase and Next.js, enabling the school to seamlessly dispatch digital communications to parents and students • Brand Enhancement: Designed a public website to amplify and reinforce the school's online brand presence, increasing monthly direct calls to the school by over 6000 (~10000%) • Stakeholder Collaboration: Engaged continuously with school officials, employing AGILE methodologies to deliver products of the highest caliber
Skills
Front End: HTML, CSS, Sass, React.js, Svelte, Tailwind
Backend: Firebase, Node.js, Express.js, Next.js, .NET, Fastify, NoSQL, MongoDB, SQL
Pipelines: Bamboo, Akamai, Vercel, Cloudflare, Firebase, Docker
General Purpose: Linux, Bash, TypeScript, Javascript, Python, Java, C#, Ramda.js, Figma, Canva
ML / Data Science: Python, Tensorflow, Pandas | Numpy
About
Back in 2018, I decided to try my hand at creating my personal website, and fell head first into the rabbit hole of coding and web development. Fast-forward to today, and I’ve had the privilege of building software for an multiple blockchain projects, a school, and a big corporation
My main focus these days is building products and leading projects on the Cardano Blockchain. I most enjoy building software in the sweet spot where design and engineering meet — things that look good but are also built well under the hood. In my free time, I also experiment with new technologies, or just technologies that I' have never touched before
When I’m not at the computer, I’m usually playing chess, listening to Lo-fi or screaming "This is Rocket League!"
Experience
Senior Software Engineer, Liberty Mutual Insurance
• Designed and Implemented an Gamified Incentives Platform - Instant Incentives for agents promoting insurance policies, including a range of microservices using C# .NET and React • Achieved a Revenue Increase of over 15%, equating to an annual uplift of $6 million • Leveraged Sitecore CMS to empower publishers • Designed & Developed a complete redesign of Safeco Now, to provide a modern web experience to agents, increasing usage by over 15% • Collaborated closely with stakeholders to continually add new features / expand policy intake sources • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and ensure successful integration of the platform • Led team discussions on pipeline / tech stack upgrades and using modern technological tools
Co-Founder, Rush Labs
• Technology Integration: Utilized Discord.js to create an interactive bot for the Rush Labs Discord server, facilitating real-time alerts and engagement through custom commands and notifications • Database Management: Leveraged Firebase for secure, real-time database solutions to efficiently manage and track blockchain transactions, ensuring seamless user experience and data integrity • Infrastructure Deployment: Deployed the application on Linode, optimizing performance and scalability to handle high volumes of data and user traffic with minimal latency • Innovative Solutions: Engineered a comprehensive monitoring system that offers users instant insights into wallet transactions, fostering a proactive and informed community of users • Community Engagement: Designed and executed a strategic plan to enhance community interaction, including the campaigns on Twitter and Discord
Software Infrastructure Engineer, Learners Academy
• Digital Communication Platform: Engineered an internal software solution using Firebase and Next.js, enabling the school to seamlessly dispatch digital communications to parents and students • Brand Enhancement: Designed a public website to amplify and reinforce the school's online brand presence, increasing monthly direct calls to the school by over 6000 (~10000%) • Stakeholder Collaboration: Engaged continuously with school officials, employing AGILE methodologies to deliver products of the highest caliber
Skills
Front End: HTML, CSS, Sass, React.js, Svelte, Tailwind
Backend: Firebase, Node.js, Express.js, Next.js, .NET, Fastify, NoSQL, MongoDB, SQL
Pipelines: Bamboo, Akamai, Vercel, Cloudflare, Firebase, Docker
General Purpose: Linux, Bash, TypeScript, Javascript, Python, Java, C#, Ramda.js, Figma, Canva
ML / Data Science: Python, Tensorflow, Pandas | Numpy