I am a passionate and curious Engineering Manager and Senior FullStack Developer with over 10 years of experience in backend and frontend development. I thrive on solving complex problems, leading teams, and building scalable, efficient solutions. My background combines hands-on development with leadership, enabling me to bridge technical and strategic goals.
- 📍 Based in Troyes, France
- 📧 gowsan.mahalingam@gmail.com
- 💼 Open to remote or hybrid positions in Paris
- Languages & Frameworks: PHP, Symfony, TypeScript, Next.js, React.js, Ruby on Rails, Vue.js, JavaScript
- Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL
- DevOps: CI/CD, Docker, Git
- APIs: REST, Shopify API, ShippyPro API, Stripe, Adyen, OAuth 2.0
- Tools & Methodologies: Agile (Scrum, Kanban), TDD, Hexagonal Architecture, Clean Code, SOLID principles
- Problem-solving & critical thinking
- Clear and impactful communication
- Empathy & team mentorship
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Reduced Shopify dependency by 90% for payment and refund processes, improving cost efficiency and data control.
- Automated refund processes with custom business rules, saving the support team 5+ hours weekly.
- Optimized logistics by reducing blocked orders by 40% and improving delivery success rates to 98%.
- Led a major platform migration from Ruby on Rails to Symfony/Sylius & Next.js, improving scalability and flexibility.
- Implemented new rental models (Flex & Classic Subscription), increasing customer retention and recurring revenue.
- Enhanced platform security and UX by integrating SSO for major partners (Decathlon & Cultura).
- Boosted team productivity by 30% through mentorship, pair programming, and clean code practices.
- Migrated legacy PHP codebase to Symfony and React.js, improving maintainability and scalability.
- Reduced page load times from 60s to under 2s by optimizing SQL queries and backend processes.
- Built a financial module (LOA & LDD) integrating APIs for dynamic offer comparisons.
- Designed a QR-based traceability system for grape harvest crates, reducing losses by 95%.
- Developed an interactive system for wine vat management, saving 2 hours daily for operators.
- 🎓 Master's Degree in Computer Science – SUPINFO (2012 – 2015)
- 🎓 BTS in IT Management – Lycée Franklin Roosevelt (2010 – 2012)