Jai Soni
About Jai Soni
Jai Soni is a Software Engineer currently employed at Dex in San Francisco, California, where he has worked since 2023. He has a background in software development, having interned at various companies and contributed to open source projects.
Work at Dex
Jai Soni has been employed at Dex as a Software Engineer since 2023. In this role, he has contributed to various projects aimed at enhancing user experience and optimizing system performance. His responsibilities include integrating Zapier with Dex using REST APIs and Hasura, which facilitates workflow automation and centralized information storage. Additionally, he has developed an AI Assistant utilizing OpenAI APIs and Vercel SDK to provide intelligent insights based on user data.
Education and Expertise
Jai Soni is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, expected to graduate in 2024. His academic background provides a strong foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his software development work. He has developed expertise in various programming languages and frameworks, particularly in NodeJS and NextJS, as well as experience in integrating APIs and optimizing web applications.
Background
Before joining Dex, Jai Soni gained valuable experience through several internships and roles. He worked as a Software Engineer Intern at Hubble Money and previously at Dex, where he completed a two-month internship. His experience also includes working as an Open Source Developer for The Zulip Open Source Project during GSoC'22, where he contributed to significant features such as configuring cron jobs and implementing integrations.
Achievements
During his tenure at various organizations, Jai Soni has made notable contributions to software development projects. He optimized client-side rendering and server-side rendering processes, significantly reducing latency. His work on managing communication frequencies for managers involved complex SQL functions, showcasing his ability to handle intricate database queries. Additionally, he has developed features that enhance user engagement, such as the integration of Nylas for real-time syncing of email threads and calendar events.