I'm Shiv, and I've been the technical backbone of multiple startups for 6+ years. From a curious kid who loved breaking things to understand how they work, I've become the engineer startups call when they need someone who can build everything from scratch and make it scale.
When you're the only developer and the product needs to ship tomorrow, you learn to move fast and break things (then fix them). I've built apps that serve millions of users, led engineering teams, and somehow kept my sanity through meditation and good coffee.
Thoughts, stories, and lessons from the trenches. No fluff, just real experiences building stuff that actually works.
How I became the technical backbone of multiple startups, scaling from solo developer to engineering leader. Real stories of building end-to-end solutions, leading remote teams, and shipping products that serve millions of users across mobile, web, and backend systems.
Deep dive into building high-performance mobile applications that scaled to millions of users. Covering Clean Architecture, performance optimization, crash rate reduction by 30%, and maintaining 4.5+ app store ratings.
How I built complete mobile and web applications from scratch while juggling multiple roles. Real-world stories of implementing React Native, Node.js, AWS infrastructure, and DevOps practices while being the sole technical founder of successful startups.
Transitioning from mobile to web development using React, TypeScript, and modern tooling. Covering component architecture, state management, and building responsive web applications that scale.
Comprehensive guide to building robust backend systems using Node.js, Express, and AWS services. Covering API design, database optimization, microservices architecture, and cloud deployment strategies.
Complete guide to full-stack development covering React Native mobile apps, React web applications, Node.js backends, and AWS cloud infrastructure. Real-world examples from production applications.
Insights from transitioning from senior developer to engineering leadership. Covering team mentorship, technical decision-making, architecture planning, and scaling development processes across mobile, web, and backend teams.
Complete guide to DevOps practices for modern applications. Covering Fastlane automation, GitHub Actions, AWS deployment, and building robust CI/CD pipelines for mobile and web applications.
From building my first app in college to scaling products for millions of users. Here's what I've learned along the way.
Built entire apps from scratch - mobile, backend, database, deployment. When you're the only dev, you learn to be resourceful. Fast.
Led engineering teams at multiple startups. Mentored developers, set up processes, and made sure everyone stayed sane during crunch time.
Apps serving millions of users. 90% faster deployments, 30% fewer crashes. The numbers don't lie - good engineering shows in the results.
Need someone who can build your mobile app, design your backend, or own the entire stack? I've been there, done that, and I'm ready for the next challenge.
Real feedback from real clients. No fake reviews, just honest experiences.
“Shiv is a very knowledgeable developer and also very helpful and able to think for himself. I gave him a project to complete after my original developer was unable to complete my app after a year of messing around... Shiv fixed all bugs I knew about and more I did not even know about. My app is now running smooth and ready for the app store.”
“Shiv has done a great job at fixing my android app. My previous developer spent 2 years building an app full of bugs he could not fix.... Shiv fixed it all within a week! Thanks Shiv... We will work again.”
A quick glimpse into my journey. No fancy editing, just real talk about building apps and solving problems.
This is where it all started - curiosity, some coding, and a lot of trial and error. Fast forward 6+ years, and I'm still building stuff, just with better tools and a clearer vision.