01 — Platform2025 — Present
Backend-for-Frontend Layer
One typed call per screen, instead of a client stitching microservices together.
Node.jsTypeScriptgRPCREST APIsMicroservicesSwaggerKeycloak
The short version
I build the unglamorous layer everything else stands on
Backend-for-Frontend layers, gRPC and REST microservices, API contracts written before the code, and the release work that keeps all of it boring.
Currently
Software Development Engineer 1atSwiffyLabs
Own the Backend-for-Frontend layer and lead delivery on a consumer lending product.
Most of my work sits between a product surface and the services behind it. I designed the BFF layer at SwiffyLabs as an intern prototype and now own it end to end — gRPC where it earns its keep, HTTP where it does not, and payloads shaped for the screen that asked for them.
Alongside that I lead delivery on a consumer lending product and run the parts nobody volunteers for: multi-tenant onboardings, release pipelines, and production migrations that finish with nothing going down.
More about me2+
Years shipping production systems
25%
Engagement lift from a UX rebuild
15%
Faster sprint delivery after CI/CD work
Zero
Downtime on production migrations
The workshop
One system, in depth
The layer most of my work runs through, with a request flow you can poke at. Everything else is on the work page.
Writing
Notes on the work, written down
Occasional write-ups on the systems I work on.
Kind words
What people say after working with me
I have worked closely with Chandan for almost two years at Workoi, where he joined as a second-year engineering intern and grew into a reliable full-stack developer. A standout contribution was his ownership of our website development — end-to-end implementation from backend APIs to frontend components, ensuring timely releases without compromising quality. Over time he transitioned from needing guidance to independently owning key modules and delivering scalable, production-ready solutions.
Arun Valakuzhy
Co-founder, Workoi
It has been an absolute pleasure having Chandan as part of our team since the early days. As a full-stack developer with a strong focus on UI/UX, he brings both technical skill and user empathy to every project. His enthusiasm, curiosity and commitment stand out — always eager to learn, contribute meaningfully, and take ownership where needed. He consistently delivers thoughtful, well-crafted solutions.
Arun Velekkat
Co-founder, Workoi
FAQ
Questions people usually ask
Backend and full-stack roles where the API boundary matters — BFF layers, microservices, fintech platforms. I am most useful where a product surface meets a lot of services.
Always up for a good problem
Let's build something worth maintaining
Have a platform problem, a team that needs a hand, or just want to argue about API design? My inbox is open.