Shijin K.

About Me

Shijin is a Certified Senior SugarCRM and React Developer with 10+ years of experience working with SugarCRM7.x, SuiteCRM, Laravel, React, and open-source web technologies. He contributes to the SugarCRM developer blog and writes technical articles on SugarCRM. Shijin’s other specialties include JavaScript, React.js, web and API development, server optimization, mentoring, customer support, and training. He has worked on requirement analysis and design documents for multiple projects in various industries, demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills and an ability to communicate and work effectively with customers, vendors, team members, and all levels of the organization. Shijin currently works as a full-stack web application developer using React.js and Laravel.

Frontend

Backend

PHP Laravel API Development

Other

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
SugarCRM Developer
2021 - 2024 (3 years)
Remote
  • Creating and developing innovative software solutions for different clients across a broad range of industries.

  • Participating in scrums consisting of cross-functional teams, both software and hardware.

  • Ensuring that features are being delivered efficiently and on time.

Ventive
Ventive
Lead Engineer
2017 - Present (8 years)
Remote
  • Working as Full Stack developer on multiple projects and as a team lead on Laravel, React.js, SugarCRM 7.x and SuiteCRM implementations.

  • Leading the development of many projects including VSSA Project Management Suite, LifeInc, Evauait.ai, Lyght - All in one Project Management and CRM Suite, Strike CRM & Portal, SuiteCRM implementation for medical industry.

  • Building complete custom modules for SuiteCRM and performing advanced-level customization of SuiteCRM; working on a variety of third-party integrations with CRM/G Suite and managing multiple teams.

Photon
Photon
SugarCRM Developer
2017 - 2017
, India
  • Worked on SugarCRM Implementation for Credit Suisse, handling an advanced level customization of SugarCRM 7.1.0.1 version. Developed completely customized fields, views, and layouts for SugarCRM 7.x.

  • Integrated SugarCRM with third party applications and document service providers in order to store documents. Implemented a priority queue module to handle the data push to Sugar from a third party application.

  • Worked on Docker tool box for the development environment and set up SugarCRM repo on Github.

Bhea Technologies Pte. Ltd.
Bhea Technologies Pte. Ltd.
Sugar CRM Developer
2014 - 2016 (2 years)
, India
  • Managed high availability set up for SugarCRM, coordinating with SugarCRM support and development team whenever required. Worked with Sugar Process Authour (Advanced Workflow) module.

  • Worked extensively on SugarCRM application (6.x and 7.x), including complete configuration and code level customization. Developed multiple plugins for Sugar 7.x and designed/implemented SugarCRM for various domains including education,telecom, commercial services, asset management, financial sector, event management.

  • Used REST and SOAP web services in integrating SugarCRM with third party applications such as ESB, eGain, Hubspot, Avaya, Lithium, SMS Gateway, and more.

Showcase

SugarCRM Implementation for Investment Banking Company
SugarCRM Implementation for Investment Banking Company
  • Acted as Senior Software Engineer in managing advanced level customization of SugarCRM 7.1.0.1 version, developing custom fields, views, and layouts.

  • Developed a customized list view using ElasticSearch and integrated SugarCRM with third-party applications.

  • Developed a priority queue module for data push from third-party applications and integrated SugarCRM with Intercom.

GoStudy Australia CRM Implementation
GoStudy Australia CRM Implementation
  • Lead Software Developer for the Go Study Australia project, managing initial scope documentation and requirements analysis.

  • Prepared business solutions and acted as a single point of contact for all major client interactions.

  • Served as Development Head for CRM, providing student counseling and advice globally via international and local Australian offices.

ELS CRM Implementation
ELS CRM Implementation
  • ELS has built a vast network of over 1,900 education counseling offices spanning more than 100 countries.

  • As the Technical Lead, assisted with project discovery, scope documentation, requirement analysis, and business solution preparation.

  • Implemented CRM customization, enhancement, and performance optimization for ELS.

LifeInc Portal
LifeInc Portal
  • Project titled LifeInc Portal is developed

  • The system manages patients, payroll, and employee databses

  • Specifically designed for Life Incorporated organization

Evaluait.AI
Evaluait.AI
  • AI driven hiring platform

Treasure Games
Treasure Games
  • Treasure Hunting Game Platform

Education

Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science
Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science
Govt Engineering College Wayanad - India
2009 - 2013 (4 years)