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Hi, I'm Shiva Shankar 👋

Full Stack Developer | React | TypeScript | Node.js

Full Stack Developer with expertise in React, TypeScript, and Node.js. Passionate about building scalable applications and solving complex problems.

Currently working as SDE II at Dentira Labs, where I focus on building modular scanner services and improving platform reliability.

Skills

I am passionate about using cutting-edge technologies. These are the tools I am familiar with and build things every day.

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

Next.js

Node.js

Redux

SASS/SCSS

TailwindCSS

Python

AWS

GraphQL

MongoDB

Git

Markdown

Jest

Experiences

Here are my experience I had the honour to join for working on various interesting projects.

Software Development Engineer II

Dentira Labs

Jan 2024 – Present

Architected and led the unified, modular backend service for seamless intraoral scanner integrations — including Itero, 3Shape, PrimeScan, and Dexis — enabling full integration into the Dentira Labs platform and streamlining workflows for 5,000+ users.
Enabled automatic case synchronization with seamless retrieval and rendering of 3D model teeth files (STL, PLY) whenever doctors create new cases, while efficiently packaging and storing all scan files as compressed ZIP archives in AWS S3 for optimized storage and faster access.
Leveraged Cursor and Claude Code with custom rules to accelerate feature development and bug fixing, reducing engineering turnaround time by 50%.
Ensured full HIPAA compliance by implementing secure data handling practices — encrypting patient information in transit and at rest, enforcing strict access controls via IAM policies, maintaining detailed audit logs, and adhering to AWS HIPAA-eligible services and Business Associate Agreement (BAA) requirements for protected health information.
Diagnosed and optimized critical React render bottlenecks and memory leaks using Chrome Performance tools, Flame Graphs, and React Profiler — reducing render time by 35% and significantly improving interaction smoothness across the Labs platform.
Implemented a scalable monorepo architecture for Labs platform, improving code reuse, dependency management, and CI speed by 40%.
Integrated an internal AI bot for PR reviews, reducing manual review effort by 50% and improving code consistency.
Mentored and led code reviews, reducing PR turnaround by 40% and improving maintainability.

Software Development Engineer I

Dentira

Dec 2021 – Dec 2023

Designed and launched the Returns Module, adopted by 10,000+ users and improving platform usability.
Integrated Zimbis devices for automated order placement, reducing manual effort by 60%.
Adopted TypeScript and achieved 85% test coverage, reducing production bugs and improving reliability.
Refactored login and cart flows, cutting load times by 40%.

Associate Software Engineer

Arveam Global

Mar 2021 – Dec 2021

Delivered multiple web applications and business websites for SMEs using React.js, Redux, and Node.js.
Integrated REST APIs and optimized frontend performance for faster load times and smoother user experience.
Worked with international clients in an Upwork-style agency setup to gather requirements and deliver milestones.

Open Source Contributions

Contributing to open source projects and giving back to the community.

Dayjs

A date time library alternative to Moment.js

Bug reporting and fixing.
Participated in the roadmap discussions and code reviews.

Redux

Bear necessities for state management in React.

Documentation improvements.

Want to reach out?

Feel free to drop me a message if you have some interesting projects.

shiva1894300@gmail.com