Hi, I'm

Deepika Asokan

Senior Frontend Engineer

Crafting beautiful, performant web experiences with 6 years of expertise

Open to Opportunities

About Me

I'm a Senior Frontend Engineer with 6 years of experience building scalable, user-centric web applications. I specialize in React, Next.js, and TypeScript, with a strong focus on performance optimization, accessibility, and clean code architecture.

Throughout my career, I've led cross-functional teams, mentored junior developers, and delivered high-impact features for enterprise applications. I'm always learning and staying up-to-date with the latest web technologies and best practices.

Skills & Technologies

React
Next.js
TypeScript
JavaScript
Tailwind CSS
Node.js
Git
Figma
Redux
GraphQL

Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer

Enlighted Inc. (Acquired by Siemens)

Dec 2022 - Mar 2025
Chennai, India

IoT SaaS for smart buildings, acquired by Siemens; scaled to 100K+ devices across enterprise clients

  • Led a 4-person frontend team in modernizing a legacy application to React + Typescript based SaaS platform, unlocking new revenue streams and shifting company strategy.
  • Delivered a token-driven multi platform, multi brand, multi theme design system (15+ reusable components via Storybook + Figma), enabling a mobile MVP launch in 4 weeks.
  • Mentored interns + engineers, recruited 1 Full Time Engineer + 3 interns, and scaled team capabilities through code reviews, DX tooling, and training.
ReactTypeScriptGraphQLNode.jsPostgreSQLReact NativeRuby on RailsGCP

Senior Software Engineer

Zuci Systems - Mariner Finance

Nov 2021 - Oct 2022
Chennai, India

Global consulting firm delivering fintech & healthcare solutions for US/EU enterprises, including Mariner Finance

  • Redesigned Mariner Finance’s loan processing platform, increasing completion rates by 42% via accessible forms, progressive disclosure, and auto-save.
  • Improved load times by 70% using caching, lazy loading, tree-shaking, and code-splitting.
  • Enhanced responsiveness by 50% with Optimistic UI techniques; monitored Core Web Vitals with Lighthouse audits.
ReactZustandMaterial UINode.jsMongo DB

Frontend Developer

iGlitz Technologies

Oct 2018 - Nov 2021
Coimbatore, India

Digital product agency delivering SaaS & marketplace platforms for Small and Medium scaled Enterprises

  • Migrated a legacy jQuery app into modular React + TypeScript, raising unit test coverage from 15% → 85% and reducing bugs by 40%.
  • Eliminated security risks by 80% via SonarQube scans + OWASP remediation.
  • Standardized API contracts (OpenAPI) across FE/BE, boosting sprint velocity by 25% and streamlining onboarding.
React.jsReduxTypeScriptStyled Components

Featured Projects

Design System Prototype

Design System Prototype

A Multi-brand & Multi-theme design system prototype in a monorepo package which supports Web apps and React Native Mobile apps

Next.jsTypeScriptStyle DictionaryPNPMStorybookReact Native
Pixel based Analytics Platform

Pixel based Analytics Platform

A real-time tracking system embedded in this portfolio, capturing clicks, scrolls, and session duration to visualize user behavior instantly on a dynamic dashboard.

Next.jsFramer MotionRuby on RailsDockerTailwindCSS

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Get in Touch

I'm always open to discussing new projects, opportunities, or just having a chat about tech.