Surya N

Freelance Software Engineer & Technical Consultant

Self Employed • Freelance

Aug 2022 - Present • 4 yrs

After six years of product engineering experience, I transitioned into independent software consulting, partnering with startups, businesses, and entrepreneurs to design, build, and improve software products. My work spans SaaS applications, backend systems, REST APIs, workflow automation, AI integrations, and technical consulting. Unlike working within a single product team, consulting requires quickly understanding new business domains, evaluating existing systems, identifying technical challenges, and recommending practical solutions that align with both business goals and long-term maintainability. I have worked across multiple technology stacks, helping clients with architecture reviews, backend development, feature implementation, third-party integrations, performance improvements, and modernization of existing applications. Every engagement is approached with a strong emphasis on clean engineering, scalable design, and delivering solutions that continue to evolve as businesses grow. Alongside client work, I actively research modern AI technologies, agent-based systems, and software architecture while building my own software products. This continuous learning helps me combine established engineering practices with emerging technologies to design practical, future-ready solutions for clients.

Software Engineer

Zoho • Fulltime

Jan 2016 - Aug 2022 • 6 yrs 7 mos

Contributed to the engineering of Zoho Flow, a cloud-based workflow automation platform, over a period of six years. Worked across both frontend and backend development, taking features from technical discussions and implementation through code reviews, maintenance, and continuous product improvements. Collaborated closely with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to deliver scalable, maintainable solutions for a mature SaaS platform. My work involved workflow automation, API integrations, performance optimization, production support, feature ownership, and long-term product evolution. I also participated in code reviews, mentored junior engineers, and contributed to technical discussions that balanced engineering quality with business requirements. Working on a large production SaaS product strengthened my understanding of software architecture, maintainability, and designing systems that continue to evolve over time.