9+ years of experience crafting production-grade Rails applications, mobile apps, and developer tools. Currently Senior Software Engineer at Tech9.
I've spent the last 9 years turning complex problems into elegant code, and I still get excited every time a deploy succeeds.
Over 9 years, I've specialized in Rails development across companies like EdCast (EdTech platform), Ajackus (where I earned the Value Champion Award and was promoted to Team Lead), and Zeidler Legal Services (building financial risk assessment tools). I've tackled everything from Rails upgrades (4→6→7), internationalization to French Canadian, to building internal tools that streamlined client onboarding. Today, at Tech9, I build Rails/React LTI integrations for Canvas LMS, extending functionality for educational institutions worldwide.
I believe developers should own their tools, not rent them. That's why I built Rails Error Dashboard, a free, self-hosted alternative to expensive monitoring services. With 850+ RSpec tests and production-ready architecture, it's my answer to SaaS fatigue.
Currently, I'm building Audio Intelli, an AI platform that transforms voice recordings into searchable intelligence. It's also my first venture into mobile development with React Native because the best way to learn is by building something real.
When I'm not architecting Rails apps, I'm sharing what I learn. My Medium blog (201 followers) covers developer productivity, Zed editor workflows, and building tools that actually help. I also run production infrastructure on Raspberry Pis because sometimes the best way to learn DevOps is to do it on a $80 computer.
Focus on solving real problems, not adding features nobody asked for
Self-host when possible, eliminate vendor lock-in, stay independent
Write, teach, open-source to make the next developer's job easier
Building and maintaining Rails/React LTI (Learning Tools Interoperability) integrations for Canvas LMS. Developing customized solutions that extend Canvas functionality for educational institutions, helping customers integrate third-party tools seamlessly. Upgraded multiple LTI integrations from Rails 5 through Rails 7, ensuring compatibility, performance improvements, and security enhancements across the ecosystem.
Promoted to Team Lead while working on VTS's internal tools. Translated the Rails monolithic application from English to French Canadian, expanding user acquisition. Built an efficient Excel importer tool that automated client onboarding, processing large real estate datasets and drastically reducing manual labor. Received Ajackus Value Champion Award for exceptional organizational values.
Implemented a robust risk assessment module for fund pricing, calculating risk levels based on daily fluctuating fund prices with data integrity features. Built a Due Diligence module for Fund Managers. Developed an internal Admin App using GraphQL for streamlined operations.
Worked on EdTech platform features including automated SCORM cloud integration for course metrics. Designed, implemented, and maintained a survey feature in a legacy multi-tenant Rails application. Built a Ruby terminal app with rake tasks that revolutionized email testing. QA could instantly preview any email template by number instead of performing entire user flows, drastically reducing testing time.
Building Audio Intelli, an AI-powered SaaS platform that transforms voice recordings into searchable intelligence. Created Rails Error Dashboard, a free open-source error monitoring gem with 850+ RSpec tests, contributing self-hosted developer tools to the Rails ecosystem.
Self-hosted error monitoring solution for Rails applications. Built with CQRS architecture, comprehensive test coverage (850+ specs), and production-ready features. MIT licensed.
Turn audio into insights. AI-powered SaaS platform with mobile apps for iOS and Android that transforms voice recordings into searchable intelligence.
Production-ready staging environment on Raspberry Pi 5. Self-hosted infrastructure for testing and staging deployments before production. Cost: $0/month.
I write about developer productivity, tools, and workflows on Medium (201 followers).
My journey creating a self-hosted error monitoring solution and why I made it free forever.
How I built 'zs', a zero-configuration setup tool for Zed that saves 15 minutes per project.
My complete knowledge management system for organizing notes, ideas, and research.
Recommendations from colleagues and managers on LinkedIn
"During his time at Ajackus, Anjan stood out as an outstanding team player. Always supportive and ready to collaborate, he never hesitated to voice out the right thing. His ability to navigate the business context and apply his technical skills to the problem at hand makes him a great asset to any engineering team."
"I highly recommend Anjan as a colleague and professional in the industry. I had the pleasure of working closely with Anjan on the same team, and throughout our collaboration, he consistently proved to be trustworthy, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful. Anjan possesses a remarkable ability to provide the right direction when solving complex problems. His deep understanding of the subject matter and attention to detail were evident in the quality of his work!"
UpGrad in association with Duke Corporate Education
January 2023Full Stack Web Development
2015-2016Web Application Architectures
May 2014Skill Nation Certification
September 2021Recognized for exceptional organizational values
June 2022I'm currently open to new opportunities. Whether you're looking for a Senior Rails Engineer, need help with a challenging project, or want to collaborate on open-source work.