Smijo Thekkudan

Smijo Thekkudan

MBA (IT), B.E (IT)

Senior Tech Lead · Software Developer

Houston, TX LinkedIn

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Professional Overview

Development

Software Developer with over 14 years in web development. Progressed from a Developer at India's reputed software company to higher positions as Designer & Tech Lead. Expertise in building scalable software solutions using PHP and Java, with proven success in delivering high-value, production-ready systems.

Highlights

PHP Web Developer Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Multilingual (English, Telugu, Malayalam & Hindi) Architect and Design Software Project & Team Leader

Technical Expertise

Code
  • Programming Languages: PHP
  • Programming Tools: PhpStorm
  • Web Service Testing: Postman, PHPUnit
  • DevOps: Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  • PHP Frameworks: Laravel
  • Load Testing: K6.io, Jmeter
  • Version Control: Github
  • Database: MongoDB, MySQL

Work Experience

Senior Tech Lead Current

Tech Lead · PHP Full-Stack Web Developer · FPK Services, LLC DBA Analyte Health — Houston, TX · April 2019 – Present

FPK Services provides easy, accessible and affordable online health care services. The online lab testing provider works with thousands of trusted certified testing labs across the United States, making inexpensive laboratory testing a convenient option.

Team Lead, Java Developer

Jobiak — Hyderabad, India · July 2018 – Feb 2019

Jobiak simplifies posting to Google for Jobs by using advanced machine learning to read job posts, identify attributes, format them to Google's tag requirements, and submit to Google for Jobs with no coding required.

Senior Tech Lead · PHP Backend Senior Developer

Medology Technologies Pvt. Ltd. — Hyderabad, India · August 2016 – June 2018

Medology provides easy, accessible and affordable online health care services for everyone.

Team Lead, Android App Developer, PHP Full Stack Developer

Squaredoor — Hyderabad, India · July 2014 – July 2016

Squaredoor is a startup for vacation rentals and home stays worldwide, with PHP, Android and iOS. Worked as team lead and developer for the PHP web application and Android mobile application.

Module Lead, Designer, Developer

Tata Consultancy Services — Bangalore, India · July 2011 – May 2014

Java developer in banking projects (credit card authentications and transactions) for a USA-based bank client.

Education

Master of Business Administration, Information Technology

AMITY University, Noida, India

2017 · CGPA 7.00

Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology

GITAM University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

2011 · 83.4%

Accomplishments