Dharan Rajan
About Dharan Rajan
Dharan Rajan is a Full Stack Software Developer specializing in Django and React JS, currently working at Zenefits. He has a background in Computer Science Engineering and has contributed to various projects enhancing security, user experience, and system performance.
Work at Zenefits
Currently, Dharan Rajan works at Zenefits as a Full Stack Software Developer, specializing in Django and React JS. Since joining in 2022, he has contributed to various projects aimed at enhancing the company's billing and checkout processes. His responsibilities include implementing OAuth 2.0 in billing APIs to improve security and authorization. He has also led performance optimization initiatives, resulting in a fourfold improvement in overall performance. Additionally, he has managed integrations with third-party applications for billing purposes and rewritten backend Checkout APIs to enhance system efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Dharan Rajan earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree in Computer Science Engineering from Kumaraguru College of Technology, where he studied from 2014 to 2018. His educational background has equipped him with a solid foundation in software development principles and practices. He has expertise in various programming languages and technologies, including Django, React JS, Java, JavaScript, MySQL, and Android development. His technical skills enable him to contribute effectively to full stack development projects.
Background
Before joining Zenefits, Dharan Rajan worked at Zoho Corporation as a Full Stack Software Developer from 2018 to 2022. During this time, he utilized Java, JavaScript, and MySQL to develop applications. He also briefly worked at MQ Spectrum Pte Ltd as an Android App Developer in 2018, where he focused on Android development using C# and Xamarin. His diverse work experience has provided him with a broad skill set in software development across different platforms.
Achievements
At Zenefits, Dharan Rajan has achieved significant improvements in user experience and performance. He migrated the user sales checkout flow from Ember JS to React JS, resulting in a 40% enhancement in performance. He implemented GraphQL in Checkout API transactions, which improved data handling flexibility and efficiency. Additionally, he developed a Volume and Tiered pricing model to enhance billing processes and managed the launch of new Stock Keeping Units (SKUs) across systems, ensuring accurate billing and renewals.