Noel Jose

About Me

I'm Noel, a software engineer focused on efficiency, performance, and delivering robust, reliable systems.

My background spans both design and engineering, with hands-on experience solving real-world software challenges.

Software Engineering & DevOps

I design, build, and deploy high-performance applications. I value clean, maintainable code and automation.

Skilled in optimizing deployment pipelines and infrastructure, with a preference for self-hosted, modular systems.

• Backend: Go (Fiber), Node.js (Express, Fastify), PHP, C, C++
• Frontend: React, Next.js, Svelte
• Infrastructure: AWS, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes
• CI/CD: GitHub Actions, GitLab Pipelines
• Self-Hosting: Nginx, Apache, and related tools

Work Experience

Start Innovation (Apr 2024 – Present) – Lead Software Developer

Spearheading the development of scalable architectures, optimizing backend performance, and leading engineering teams. Driving innovation through clean code, efficient pipelines, and hands-on leadership across DevOps and full-stack layers.

YAT India (May 2021 – Apr 2024) – Lead Developer

Led multiple end-to-end software projects, balancing team coordination with hands-on engineering. Oversaw cloud deployments (AWS, Azure, GCP), implemented CI/CD pipelines, and scaled apps for high traffic. Contributed to frontend/backend systems and mobile applications.

Digital Designer & Web Developer (2019 – 2021)

Bridged design, marketing, and development—delivering modern, user-friendly web applications. Designed UI/UX, implemented frontend interfaces, and developed backend integrations for diverse clients.

Freelance Developer & Consultant (2016 – Present)

Continuously engaged in freelance projects alongside academic and full-time roles. Adapted quickly to market demands by mastering emerging technologies and delivering customized solutions—from static websites to full-stack applications and system-level tools.

• 2015: Photoshop-based visual editing and image manipulation.
• 2016: Moved into UI design (Illustrator) and frontend development (HTML, CSS, JS, jQuery).
• 2017: Backend development using PHP and SQL; began working with Node.js and Vue.js.
• 2019: Integrated Python and React into projects, expanding full-stack capabilities.
• 2020: Adopted TypeScript and React Native; focused on scalable web and mobile app development.
• 2021: Expanded into cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB).
• 2022: Entered systems programming with Go, Zig, Rust, and C.
• 2023: Added Kotlin (Jetpack), C++, and Java; deepened expertise in low-level and native app development.

My background in science (B.Sc and M.Sc in Chemistry) gave me analytical discipline, which I applied to programming. While attending college during the day, I dedicated evenings to building websites and software for clients. This balance sharpened my time management, strategic decision-making, and focus—traits that continue to guide my work today.

Education

B.Sc – Vels University – 74%

M.Sc – Vels University – 83%

Completed academic programs while actively developing production-ready software projects.