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Hi, I'm Bhavya.
I'm an Engineering Manager and technologist passionate about building resilient systems, empowering teams, and delivering impactful solutions. At Chime, I lead high-performing teams, and as the founder of Oat Productivity, I create physical tools for organized thinking and goal management. Outside of work, I advise startups, mentor leaders, and explore creative pursuits like writing, art, music, and finding new ways to blend innovation with storytelling.
📝 About Me
Summary
I'm an Engineering Manager, technologist, and creator passionate about building resilient systems, empowering teams, and driving meaningful impact through technology. With extensive experience in infrastructure, protocols, and frameworks, I lead high-performing teams at Chime, delivering scalable solutions that serve millions of users. I also founded Oat Productivity, a company dedicated to developing personal agile planners that guide users toward organized thinking and effective goal management, reflecting my commitment to creating impactful, user-centered products.
Outside of work, I serve as a technical advisor for startups, mentor aspiring leaders, and explore the intersection of technology and creativity. I'm also working on a novel and co-developing a horror game, channeling my love for storytelling and interactive design. Whether tackling complex engineering challenges, shaping the future of tech, or creating immersive experiences, I strive to bring curiosity, precision, and innovation to everything I do.
Some Stuff I've Worked On
Application and Language Frameworks | 2022 - Present
Chime Financial, Inc.
Building application bootstrapping, caching, and messaging/streaming frameworks to support product development and data/AI engineering initiatives. Advancing language frameworks and engineering excellence in Ruby and GoLang across the organization. Technologies include AWS (Lambda, Kubernetes, S3, SNS, KMS), Ruby, GoLang, gRPC, Protobuf.
Financial Platform | 2021 - 2022
Chime Financial, Inc.
Developed core payment processing systems integrating with VISA and managing checking/savings accounts for millions of Chime members.
Cocoon for Android | 2020 - 2021
Cocoon (Glasswing, Inc.)
Launched Cocoon's first Android app, a private messaging and digital space for small groups, from inception to public beta and production release. Technologies included Android, Kotlin, Java, TypeScript, GCP (Functions, Firebase, Firestore).
Amazon Echo Look | 2018 - 2020
Amazon.com, Inc.
Developed features for the Echo Look device. Built large-scale Amazon ECS and Lambda-based security service for GDPR and CCPA compliance, deployed across 27 internal teams in the United States and Israel. Technologies included AWS (Lambda, ECS, S3, SNS, KMS), Java, NodeJS, Android.
Amazon Maps | 2017 - 2018
Amazon.com, Inc.
Created first-party mapping system using Amazon GPS traces and Open Street Maps data, replacing third-party solutions. Architected distributed, Java-based real-time traffic service to optimize routing for Amazon delivery personnel.
Universal Store Surfaces in Windows | 2016 - 2017
Microsoft Corporation
Built Lockscreen and Start Menu advertising platform for Windows 10. Created ML-powered system to collect and analyze user feedback on ads, improving content relevance and discovery across Windows and Xbox Store.
Windows Consumer Storage | 2013 - 2016
Microsoft Corporation
Shipped storage drivers and virtual storage services across Windows 10, Xbox, and HoloLens platforms. Redesigned Storage Settings in Windows 10. Created and patented intelligent storage cleanup service (Storage Sense) for Windows 10, automatically managing user storage space.
Events and Locations | 2012
Facebook, Inc.
Built mobile Event and Residence check-ins functionality across the platform. Technologies included PHP (Facebook fork) and JavaScript.
Photos and Videos | 2011
Facebook, Inc.
Shipped Photo Albums redesign as part of Facebook's 2011 Timeline launch. Technologies included PHP (Facebook fork) and JavaScript.
Biography
2003
Born in Samut Sakhon, Thailand. Loved maths and problem-solving.
2009
Moved to Phichit, Thailand. Discovered passion for technology and programming.
2019
Graduated top of class from Ratbamrung School (Phichit). Continued to explore tech and programming.
2021
Started freelancing as a developer, specializing in web applications and e-commerce sites.
2022
Completed Business Computer program at Phichit Technical College, excelling in programming and web development.
My Skills
Over my career, I’ve cultivated a diverse set of skills, including:
- Engineering team leadership and mentorship
- Infrastructure, protocol design, and system resilience
- Ruby, GoLang, and microservices architecture
- Agile development practices and roadmap planning
- Technical advisory and startup mentoring
Web Development
I have experience building web applications using modern technologies and frameworks.
UI/UX Design for Web & Apps
I have experience creating UI/UX designs for web and mobile applications.
Backend Development
I have experience building and maintaining backend services and APIs.
Chatbot Development
I have experience building chatbots for various platforms.
Web Scraping
I have experience scraping data from various websites.
🚀 Featured Projects
Here are some of the projects I've worked on. You can find more on my GitHub profile.
Personal Website
My personal website built with Next.js, TypeScript, shadcn/ui, and Tailwind CSS.
Chat Bridge
An npm package that makes it easier to integrate Facebook Page webhook into your Node.js application.
guard-env
Node.js module for type-checking and guarding environment variables based on specified configurations.
