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Web Performance Optimization: A Complete Guide
Learn essential techniques to make your websites lightning fast and provide exceptional user experiences across all devices.
March 5, 2024
10 min read
Abhishek Shastri
ABHISHEK SHASTRI
ENGINEERING LEAD
Frontend Lead with 6+ years of experience, passionate about building scalable web applications, enhancing user experiences, and leading teams to drive innovation.
Bangalore, India
shastri48@gmail.com
+91 7277897789
About Me
Passionate Frontend Lead with extensive experience in building scalable web applications
My Journey
As a Frontend Lead with 6+ years of experience, I specialize in building scalable and high-performance web applications. My journey has taken me through various roles where I've led teams, optimized processes, and delivered innovative solutions.
Currently working at Vegrow in Bangalore, I lead a team of engineers to build scalable applications while ensuring best practices and modern technologies are implemented. I'm passionate about mentoring engineers and fostering a high-performance culture.
My expertise spans across the full stack, from frontend frameworks like React and Vue.js to backend technologies and cloud infrastructure. I believe in continuous learning and staying updated with the latest industry trends.
Full Stack Expertise
Proficient in modern web technologies with 6+ years of hands-on experience
Team Leadership
Led teams of 10+ engineers, driving development of scalable applications
Performance Optimization
Optimized frontend/backend performance, reducing load times significantly
Innovation Focus
Passionate about adopting modern technologies and innovative solutions
Technical Skills
HTMLCSSJavaScriptReactReduxExpressVue.jsNext.jsMongoDBNode.jsRORGitS3 & CloudFrontJenkinsREST API Development
My Achievements
A showcase of my coding journey and contributions to the developer community
GitHub Repositories
25+
Public repositories with various projects
CodeWars Rank
5 Kyu
Solved 65+ Kata
LeetCode Practice
Daily Progress
Focused on strengthening problem-solving and algorithmic thinking
StackOverflow
587
Reputation points helping developers
GitHub Stars
7
Stars across all repositories
Years Experience
6+
Professional development experience
Continuous Learning
I believe in continuous improvement and regularly participate in coding challenges, contribute to open source projects, and help fellow developers in the community. These achievements represent my commitment to excellence and knowledge sharing.
Work Experience
My professional journey building scalable applications and leading high-performing teams
Current Role
Engineering Lead
Vegrow
Bangalore
Aug 2024 - Present
Key Projects
Team Performance & Development Initiative
Established engineering excellence practices and mentorship programs
Project Deliverables
- Code quality framework with automated testing achieving 90% coverage
- Engineering KPI dashboard for tracking team performance
- Mentorship program resulting in 40% faster onboarding
- Tech talk sessions for knowledge sharing
My Contribution
- Designed and implemented code review processes and standards
- Organized tech talk sessions for knowledge sharing
- Monitored team performance using KPI dashboard and provided feedback
Tech Stack
JIRAConfluenceDoc
Finance, Export & Admin Dashboard (3 Projects)
Build a simplified dashboard for finance, export and admin
Project Deliverables
- Finance work was automated/Apple process was simplified/Export dashboard was built for export team/Admin dashboard was made more powerful
- Project to have major impact on business making it a success
- Delivered 3 projects on time and on budget making EBITDA positive
My Contribution
- Led a team of 8 developers across frontend, backend and QA teams
- Designed and implemented code review processes and deployment pipelines
- Configured AWS infrastructure and CDN optimization for optimal performance
- JIRA and confluence for project management and tracking
Tech Stack
RailsReactJavascriptJIRAConfluenceDockerKubernetesAWSPerformance OptimizationNode.jsJenkins
Technologies Used
ReactNode.jsJavascriptAWSPerformance Optimization
Leadership Role
Team Lead | Frontend Lead
Vegrow
Bangalore
May 2021 - July 2024
Key Projects
Build B2R Ecommerce Platform
Built business to retail Ecommerce Platform for Vegrow Internal use
Project Deliverables
- Built business to retail Ecommerce Platform for Vegrow Internal use
- Implemented order management system
- Implemented inventory management system
My Contribution
- Designed and implemented a full-scale Ecommerce platform frontend with order and inventory management system.
- Set up deployment pipeline using Jenkins and configured AWS S3 & CloudFront for static asset delivery.
- Established JIRA for streamlined project management and tracking.
Tech Stack
ReactJavaScriptRailsJenkinsAWS S3CloudFrontJIRACI/CD
Internal Frontend Component Library
Developed a comprehensive UI component library to standardize development across teams
Project Deliverables
- Reusable component library with 50+ components
- Design system documentation and guidelines
- Internal NPM package with automated versioning and publishing
My Contribution
- Architected the component library structure and API design
- Led development team of 6 frontend engineers
- Established coding standards and review processes
Tech Stack
ReactJavaScriptStorybookRollupNPMCSS-in-JS
CI/CD Pipeline & Deployment Infrastructure
Built automated deployment pipelines for web applications
Project Deliverables
- Jenkins CI/CD pipelines reducing deployment time by 80%
- AWS S3 and CloudFront configuration for optimal performance and zero downtime
- Automated testing and quality gates achieving 95% reliability
My Contribution
- Designed and implemented entire CI/CD architecture
- Configured AWS infrastructure and CDN optimization
- Mentored team on DevOps best practices and performance optimization
Tech Stack
JenkinsAWS S3CloudFrontDockerBash
Technologies Used
ReactJavaScriptRailsJenkinsAWS S3CloudFrontJIRACI/CD
Senior Role
Staff Software Engineer
Drishti (Acq. by Apple)
Bangalore
Feb 2019 - Apr 2021
Key Projects
Real-time Video Analytics Platform
Built an end-to-end analytics platform for extracting insights from live video streams
Project Deliverables
- Real-time video processing system handling 50+ concurrent streams
- Analytics dashboard with interactive visualizations
- Machine learning pipeline for automated anomaly detection
My Contribution
- Build a custom live video player using Shaka Player with all flexibilities
- Developed WebSocket-based real-time live video streaming
- Collaborated with ML team to integrate computer vision models and present insights
Tech Stack
WebSocketFFmpegAmChartsVue.jsShaka Player
Interactive Operations monitoring dashboard
Created comprehensive monitoring and control interface for manufacturing operations
Project Deliverables
- Interactive maps and charts for real-time monitoring
- Live video streaming integration with low latency
- Alert system with automated notifications
My Contribution
- Designed and implemented the entire frontend architecture in Vue.js
- Integrated live video streaming with custom controls
- Built responsive data visualization components
Tech Stack
Vue.jsSocket.ioJavaScriptAmCharts
Interactive Annotation tool using Pybossa
Created an interactive annotation tool using Pybossa for AI/ML applications
Project Deliverables
- Interactive annotation tool for AI/ML applications using Pybossa
- Frontend using Vue.js
- Backend using Python
My Contribution
- Designed and implemented the entire frontend architecture in Vue.js
- Contribute to the backend using Python in Pybossa
- Built responsive data visualization components
Tech Stack
Vue.jsPythonPybossaJavaScriptAmCharts
Technologies Used
WebSocketAnalytics PlatformReal-time DataInteractive ChartsVideo StreamingVue.jsPythonPybossaJavaScriptAmCharts
Internship
Networking Intern
TCS
Patna
Aug 2018 - Dec 2018
Key Projects
Network Security
Had a hands on experience in Network Security handeling TCS internal applications
Project Deliverables
- Hands on experience in Network Security handeling TCS internal applications
My Contribution
- Hands on experience in Network Security handeling TCS internal applications
Tech Stack
Network Security
Technologies Used
Network Security
Certifications
ALTCAMPUS
Fullstack web development course
My Education
Academic foundation that built my technical expertise and problem-solving skills
Bachelor's Degree
B.Tech
Computer Science and Engineering
K.K COLLEGE OF ENGG & MGMT.
2014-2018
India
Focused on computer science fundamentals, software engineering principles, and modern programming practices.
Secondary Education
INTERMEDIATE
MATRICULATION
SAINIK SCHOOL GOPALGANJ
2006-2013
India
Strong foundation in mathematics, science, and analytical thinking that shaped my problem-solving approach.
Continuous Learning
Beyond formal education, I believe in lifelong learning. I regularly take online courses, attend tech conferences, and stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure my skills remain cutting-edge.
My Projects
A showcase of my technical expertise through various projects and contributions
More Projects Coming Soon!
I'm constantly working on new projects and exploring cutting-edge technologies. Check out my GitHub for the latest updates and contributions.
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