Hello, I'm Ashvin Panicker

About Me

My fascination with technology started early, shaped by my techie parents. At just four years old, I was figuring out how to install Dangerous Dave from a floppy disk—my first real problem-solving challenge. What started with RC toys and DIY electronics gradually escalated into hacking cables, building quirky gadgets, tinkering with Arduinos, and flashing custom ROMs.

After earning my Computer Science degree from VIT University in 2016, I began my career at a data analytics startup, where I fell in love with frontend development and data visualization. There, I led the migration of a legacy tool into a responsive Progressive Web App (PWA) using React and D3.js, significantly improving its usability and performance.

In 2018, I co-founded a Bitcoin startup, leading the development of a hardware wallet and later pivoting to a cross-platform mobile app built with React Native and a backend service built on top of Bitcoind and C-Lightning using Node.js. Our work gained traction, earning recognition from accelerators like Y Combinator (YC) and Berkeley SkyDeck, and eventually led to the launch of a Bitcoin Lightning-powered debit card in Europe.

By 2020, I joined SuperProcure as a Senior Software Engineer, leading the development of custom analytics dashboards, streamlining user interfaces and optimizing internal processes. My expertise in data visualization and frontend engineering played a key role in enhancing product usability and business insights and my experience wearing multiple hats at my previous startup helped me contribute to team growth and product strategy.

Since 2023, I’ve been freelancing and consulting under my firm, Tailgrab Digital, helping businesses elevate their web and mobile presence so they can focus on what they do best.

Beyond work, I’m an adventure enthusiast who enjoys traveling, kitesurfing, and playing the guitar.

I believe in the power of freedom, flexibility, and creativity, both in life and in code. If you’re building something exciting and need someone who can own the frontend from idea to execution—let’s talk.

My Projects

Project	Description	Technologies
Rapid Website Prototyping	Helping small businesses and startups get online quickly with a simple, responsive website.	AI Website Scaffolding, Website Deployment, SEO, Responsive Website Design / Redesign
Aquaoutback	Managed the website and online booking system for a boutique resort and watersports academy in Tamil Nadu.	Wordpress, SEO, Page speed optimization
Intentional Living	A community to help people reduce their screen time by sharing goals and holding each other accountable. Want to join? Get in touch!	Community management, Productivity, Mindfulness
Experience Profile	A simple react app that allows you to visualize statistics of your choice in a clean and interactive way.	ReactJS, Typescript, HTML/CSS
react-practice-calendar	My free open source solutions to the React Practice Calendar challenges by the reactpractice.dev team.	React.js, TypeScript, CSS
MIRA - Smart Mirror	Created a smart mirror prototype to explore home automation technologies, integrating hardware and software seamlessly.	Raspberry PI, Javascript, Linux
lastbit website	Designed and developed multiple iterations of a startup website during my time as a co-founder, emphasizing scalability and performance.	ReactJS, Gatsby, CSS
Bitcoin Merchant App	Built a merchant application for accepting Bitcoin via the Lightning Network, featuring a user-friendly Cashier UI for seamless transactions.	React-Native, bitcoind, C-Lightning, RPC
Sell247	Developed a responsive frontend for an AI-powered chatbot, boosting user engagement and optimizing integration for seamless deployment on client websites.	ReactJS, Javascript, Typescript, HTML/CSS
SPECT Heart Analysis	Utilized machine learning models to analyze datasets and predict heart health. Implemented efficient algorithms for AI-driven healthcare solutions.	AI/ML, Orange3, Python, scikit-learn

My Skills

HTML5 | CSS3 | JavaScript | TypeScript | React.js | Next.js | Redux / Redux-Saga | Zustand | Tailwind CSS | Material-UI | Bootstrap | ant-design | Storybook | D3.js | victory-charts | ant-charts | React-Native | Node.js | Express | MongoDB | PostgreSQL | Figma | Adobe XD | UI/UX Design | Webpack | Vite | npm | Yarn | Jest | GitHub Actions | PM2 | Nginx | Google Sheets | Git | Metabase | Docker | Terraform | AWS | GCP | Jquery | Wordpress | Webflow | GIMP | ImageMagick | Entrepreneurship | Bitcoin | Java | C++

My Experience

Role	Company	Dates	Description
Freelance Application Developer	Remote	2023 - Present	Collaborated with clients to build scalable and responsive web applications tailored to their needs. Enhanced existing projects by fixing bugs, implementing new features, and optimizing performance. I help businesses improve their online presence and user experience. Looking to elevate your digital solutions? Let's talk!
Senior Technology Analyst	Oaknorth Bank	2024	Contributed to the development of internal tools used by Debt Finance Directors at this UK-based bank. Designed and implemented reusable form components, enhancing the application's functionality and usability. This role exemplified my expertise in creating robust and maintainable frontend solutions.
Founder	Tailgrab Digital	2023 - 2024	Founded an e-commerce business focused on dropshipping. Handpicked products, optimized pricing strategies, and executed targeted advertising campaigns to maximize sales. Successfully sold out all inventory and gained valuable entrepreneurial experience in digital marketing and online sales.
Senior Software Engineer	SuperProcure	2020 - 2022	Led the development of interactive analytics dashboards that provided clients with actionable insights. Enhanced the core SaaS product by creating robust, reusable frontend components. Played a key role in team growth by mentoring and hiring, doubling the engineering team size during my tenure.
Co-Founder	Lastbit (now Striga)	2018 - 2020	Co-founded a fintech startup, navigating through fundraising rounds, product pivots, and market challenges. Participated in multiple accelerator programs, learning how to build a business, achieved product-market fit by launching innovative solutions, including a Bitcoin Lightning-powered debit card in Europe.
Community Manager (Part-Time)	Spatium.net	2018	Engaged a global crypto community on Telegram by sharing daily updates about the company’s blockchain products. Provided technical support and answered queries to foster trust and maintain high levels of engagement.
Guitar Teacher (Part-Time)	Furtados School of Music	2017 - 2018	Taught beginner guitar lessons, combining structured curriculum with personalized approaches to make learning enjoyable. Incorporated students' favorite songs into lessons to foster enthusiasm and skill-building.
Software Engineer	Dsquare Solutions (now Hansa Cequity)	2016 - 2018	Redesigned the flagship data analytics tool as a responsive Progressive Web Application (PWA), improving accessibility and performance. Transitioned from Sencha UI to jQuery and later ReactJS, ensuring scalability and modern user experience across devices.