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Ganesh Shanker K. K.

A self-taught software engineer with a strong foundation in backend development and enterprise web platforms, I enjoy building reliable systems that solve real-world problems. Over the years, I have worked extensively with Java, Spring Boot, and Liferay, shaping scalable solutions and continuously refining my approach to clean architecture and system design.

My journey into technology began long before my professional career. As a curious teenager fascinated by how computers respond to human inputs, I started experimenting with blogs and no-code website builders. This curiosity eventually turned into a passion when I launched my first tech blog in 2013, thetechdaily — a small step that quietly shaped my future. I later launched Englishmadeasy.net – an Edu-blog that provides chapter wise study materials for English Common Course text, Kannur University.

I hold a Master’s degree in Digital Journalism from Loyola College, Chennai. After graduation, I began my career in the corporate world as a graphic designer, but my inclination towards technology soon opened the door to software engineering. With no formal engineering background, I committed myself to learning programming from scratch — a decision that continues to define my professional identity today.

I am deeply interested in startups, product thinking, graphic design, technology blogging, photography, and start-ups.

Today, I spend my days (and often nights) immersing myself in the art of coding, turning complex requirements into simple, clean solutions. And when I step away from the screen, you will probably find me unwinding with a Rubik’s cube — still driven by the same curiosity to solve patterns, one twist at a time.

Services

Its hard to stay ahead of the game. I take every tasks seriously.
Things I enjoy doing.

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

Innovative solutions that drive business growth through efficient software development practices.

WEB DEVELOPMENT

Building robust and scalable web solutions, powered by industry-best practices and tools.

WEB CONTENT WRITING & SEO

Writing SEO ready content for the web that search engines can easily find and readers can't resist.

GRAPHIC DESIGNING

Creating visually appealing branded social media posts, posters, and magazine covers.

EXPERIENCE MEETS EXPERTISE

Organisations I loved working for.

Next Opportunity (Joining Soon)

Software Engineer
March 2026 - Present

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Hatio

SDE - 1
November 2024 - March 2026

Cognizant

Associate - Software Engineer
March 2021 - November 2024

Social Beat, Chennai

Content Writer and SEO Specialist​
February 2020 - March 2020​

Rooster Design Studio

Graphic Designer
May 2019 - June 2019

News-today

News Today, Chennai

Reporter
December 2018 - January 2019

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I bring ideas to life through thoughtful, creative design solutions!

EDUCATION

Institutes that shaped and gifted me with a lifetime worth memories!

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Loyola College, Chennai

M.Voc Digital Journalism
2018 - 2020

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Kannur University​

BA - English Language and Literature
2015 - 2018

LANGUAGES AND TOOLS

Languages and tools that I experimented with!

SKILLS

Things I do flawlessly.

Technical Skills

Adobe photoshop
75%
Adobe Illustrator
70%
Adobe InDesign
70%
Adobe Lightroom
75%
Adobe Premiere Pro
75%
search engine optimisation
75%

Professional Skills

leadership
85%
communication
85%
team work
90%
adaptability
90%
creativity
85%
Aesthetics & detail
90%

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