About Januka
I'm a software engineer with over 10 years of hands-on experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on backend engineering, development and DevOps.
I've successfully built and launched multiple AI-driven startups from scratch, and now help startups and enterprises transform ambitious ideas into robust systems that scale. Furthermore, I bring a product-first mindset, combining technical leadership with a deep understanding of early-stage innovation and execution. Whether you're in the ideation phase or scaling your infrastructure, I can step in and deliver results that move the needle.
I specialize in:
- Crafting Proof of Concepts (POCs) to validate and de-risk ideas quickly.
- Building Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) with clean, extensible backend architectures.
- Designing and developing scalable, secure, and maintainable systems.
- Implementing DevOps best practices (CI/CD, monitoring, and containerization).
- Modernizing legacy systems with contemporary technologies.
- Driving towards product–market fit through rapid iteration and user-driven development.
I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy collaborating with visionary teams who are ready to build, test, and grow.
Let’s build something impactful together!
English
Native or bilingual
French
Conversational
Can work on-site
Paris (up to 50km)
Experience
- RhisaSenior software engineerTECHSeptember 2021 - Today (4 years and 9 months)Paris, FranceAt Rhisa, we specialize in gathering, structuring, and enriching medical data to deliver highly qualified, anonymized, actionable datasets for Big Pharma and Medical AI sectors.Key Accomplishments:🚀 Achieved Data Excellence: Designed and implemented advanced systems for collecting, processing, encrypting, pseudonymizing, and anonymizing medical data, transforming raw information into valuable insights.🔍 Built a Robust Search Engine: Developed a powerful search engine capable of handling and indexing over 10 million medical records, enabling fast, accurate, and scalable data retrieval.🔒 Ensured Security & Compliance: Developed and integrated security measures and auditing systems, ensuring full compliance with CNIL standards and stringent health data hosting regulations.⚙️ Streamlined DevOps Operations: Managed and optimized data solutions on Cegedim, a trusted French health data hosting provider, ensuring seamless, scalable, and secure data environments.👥 Led the Tech Department: Single-handedly managed the tech department, collaborating closely with UI designers and frontend developers to ensure the smooth delivery of high-quality technology solutions.
- AkarsaCo-founder and CTOTECHApril 2019 - August 2021 (2 years and 5 months)Paris, FranceAkarsa (akarsa.ai) is an automated engine designed to measure and enhance the effectiveness of online profiles. Cupido (askcupido.com) is its consumer-facing product, helping individuals optimize their profiles with personalized insights.Key Accomplishments:🚀 Microservices Architecture: Designed and implemented a robust microservices architecture, ensuring scalability and high availability to handle traffic bursts efficiently.💳 Subscription Payment Infrastructure: Developed and maintained a reliable subscription payment system on top of Stripe, including a re-implementation for 3D Secure (3DS) for secure transactions.⚙️ CI/CD Automation: Established and managed CI/CD pipelines on AWS services and integrated Travis CI for automated testing, deployment, and continuous integration.👨💻 Team Leadership: Led a cross-functional team of 5 developers, including mobile and front-end developers, to ensure the smooth delivery of product features and enhancements.
- DearMuseliEngineering consultantE-COMMERCEJune 2019 - July 2020 (1 year and 1 month)Paris, FranceAt DearMuesli, we specialize in generating personalized muesli recipes with Artificial Intelligence, delivering custom-made recipes in seconds.Key Accomplishments:🚀 AI-Powered Recipe Generator: Designed and developed a system that uses Artificial Intelligence to generate personalized muesli recipes based on individual preferences and dietary requirements.🤖 Collaborative Algorithm Development: Worked closely with the data science team to build and refine algorithms that power the recipe generation, ensuring accuracy and personalization.
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Education
- B.Sc(Hons) in Computer scienceUniversity college Dublin2016Coursework Include: Data Structures and Algorithms, Formal Foundation of Computing, Modern Operating Systems, Networks and Internet Systems, Data Mining, Distributed Systems, Object-Oriented Design, Computer Security, Artificial Intelligence.