Edwin Babu
About Edwin Babu
Edwin Babu is a Senior Software Engineer specializing in front-end development, currently working at Circle. He has a background in computer science and has held various engineering roles at companies including Cognizant, BigBinary, and SurveySparrow.
Current Role at Circle.so
Edwin Babu serves as a Senior Software Engineer, Front-End at Circle since 2022. He works remotely and is responsible for enhancing the platform's user interface and experience. His contributions include building the chat infrastructure from scratch and integrating the Tip-tap editor into the messaging system. Edwin has also played a key role in converting parts of Circle's application from Rails views to React, which has been part of the broader Reactification effort of the application.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Before joining Circle, Edwin held several positions in software development. He worked at SurveySparrow as a Senior Product Developer for two months in 2020. Prior to that, he spent two years at BigBinary as a Senior Software Engineer from 2020 to 2022, working remotely. His career began at Cognizant, where he served as a Programmer Analyst from 2017 to 2019 in Chennai, India. Edwin also gained early experience as a Web Developer Intern at PaperCrane Mobility Solutions Pvt. Ltd. in 2017.
Educational Background in Computer Science
Edwin Babu studied at Rajagiri School of Engineering & Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science. His studies spanned from 2013 to 2017, providing him with a solid foundation in software engineering principles and practices.
Contributions to Circle's Development
At Circle, Edwin has led various development initiatives. He was instrumental in the revamp of the events feature, introducing functionalities such as 'pin to top' and 'next events'. Additionally, he developed internal APIs to support React components, which facilitated the creation of reusable frontend components, enhancing the overall efficiency of the development process.