Akash Chauhan

Principal Frontend Engineer

SlideRule•  May 2023 - September 2023•  Remote

SlideRule Labs, also known as Springboard, champions a revolutionary approach to education, tailored to fit the lifelong learning needs of individuals in the new economy. By integrating real-world projects and expert mentorship, the company ensures that every student receives the support they need to succeed in a dynamic world. Key Responsibilities: • Gatsby Upgrade: Spearheaded the Gatsby upgrade from version 2 to 5, optimizing launch parameters for enhanced performance and transition smoothness. Utilized technologies such as GatsbyJS and Storyblok. • UI Integration and Design Systems: Led the integration of Figma designs into React components within an NX package architecture, improving design consistency across development teams. • Domain-Driven Design: Enhanced the DDD architecture platform for React by adding dependency injection, increasing scalability and maintainability. • Web Accessibility Training: Enhanced personal expertise in web accessibility by participating in a WCAG 2 training course, aligning with best practices in accessibility standards. • Architectural Decision-Making: Contributed to strategic frontend architectural decisions, influencing technological directions and solutions. • Hackathon Innovation: Developed a generative AI platform during a hackathon, which creates questionnaires to assess candidates’ knowledge on specific topics, showcasing innovative use of AI in educational tools. • Prompt Engineering Presentation: Delivered an educational session on prompt engineering to the development team, covering advanced AI techniques such as multishot and zero-shot learning, highlighting leadership in emerging technology training. Technologies Used: Storyblok (Headless CMS), Figma, GatsbyJS, NX, TypeScript, Git, React, Webpack.

Senior Frontend Engineer

RedBrick AI•  October 2022 - April 2023•  Remote

RedBrick AI is a purpose-built SaaS application created to help healthcare AI teams annotate medical data more effectively. RedBrick AI offers web-based annotation tools for CTs, MRIs, X-rays, etc., as well as comprehensive project management and quality control tools. Key Responsibilities: • Developed and optimized an annotation panel for improved label creation workflow and efficiency. • Implemented structure and flexibility in object label creation and editing, ensuring proper annotation and category management.. • Added intelligent contouring for automated object boundary outlining, streamlining annotation processes. • Enhanced access control with a new Project Admin role, allowing for better project management and permissions. • Improved communication and feedback by introducing pinned comments on viewports, enabling precise and actionable feedback. • Designed a refreshed personal dashboard for annotators, providing key statistics, task assignments, and productivity metrics. Technologies Used: WASM, Webpack, React, Redux, React Query, TypeScript, Github, Linear