Manthan Mallikarjun

About me

Hi, I'm Manthan. You can find me online @nahtnam.

I am a full-stack developer with a strong foundation in both front-end and back-end development technologies. Proficient in TypeScript, I have experience working with popular frameworks such as React and Next.js. In my free time, I am a passionate crypto-currency enthusiast, avid gamer, and dedicated badminton player. Always seeking new challenges and opportunities to grow as a developer, I am committed to delivering high-quality work and solving complex problems.

Blog Posts

The Best Alternative to Spark

Spark just released a new update: https://sparkmailapp.com/blog/all-new-spark. Unfortunately, their free plan now injects a footer that says "Sent with Spark". While this is fine for most casual email users, it is a bit unprofessional for me so I wil...

YNAB for the Middle Class

Before we begin, I would like to warn you that YNAB is almost like a cult. What budgeting software has over 135,000 members on a subreddit?! For me personally, YNAB has made money a stress-free topic and provides clarity and peace of mind. I know whe...

How I Set Up a New Mac

Brave The best combination of Google Chrome's rendering engine and Safari's privacy https://brave.com/ Missive I've found it to be the best cross platform email client in comparison to the default app, Spark, and Newton. https://missiveapp.com/ Cron ...

Work History

Mercury

Core Growth Team Lead

Oct 2022 - Present

Managing the core growth team, demonstrating strong leadership and organizational abilities.

Mercury

Senior Software Engineer

Nov 2021 - Oct 2022

Contributed a variety of developer UX experiences to improve efficiency and speed within the organization and marketing teams.
Single-handedly built the entire Mercury Meridian project using Next.js within a tight deadline.
Quickly developed and deployed landing pages for the Mercury Raise program on my own within a tight deadline.

Twingate

Software Engineer

Mar 2020 - Nov 2021

As the primary frontend developer, worked with the VP of design to rebuild the company's web application using React, Typescript, Next.js, Apollo, and Django.

Lime

Software Engineer

Oct 2019 - Mar 2020

Streamlined firmware releases and improved efficiency and productivity by automating approvals from C-level executives to operations teams using Approval Donkey, Zapier, Active Admin, and webhooks.
Improved security by designing and implementing authorization systems into internal tools, and enhanced visibility of operations by further developing and improving the dashboards project using Vue and Express/Node.

Lime

Software Engineering Intern

Jun 2019 - Sept 2019

Led the SIM Theft Detection project, which aimed to reduce over $500,000 worth of damages by assessing over 250,000 SIM cards. Collaborated with Twilio's team to periodically check and suspend stolen SIM cards.
Improved the OTA update process and Juicer retrieval rates at night by working on the IoT message processing service in Ruby on Rails and updating the firmware to make scooters more visible.

Ebates/Rakuten (Innovation)

Software Engineering Intern

Jun 2018 - Sept 2018

Implemented a Google Cloud-hosted chat bot using Python (Sanic), DialogFlow, and React, mitigating over 80% of customer support requests.
Automated the update process for Google and Facebook ads with live cashback percentages, increasing advertising engagement.

UC Santa Cruz

Researcher

Oct 2017 - Jun 2019

Bridging the gap between cryptocurrencies and distributed systems (Published).

Roambee

Software Engineering Intern

Jul 2016 - Aug 2016

Developed live demos for investors using Node.js, MySQL, and jQuery, contributing to the successful securing of $4.1 million in Series B funding

Card for Coin

Software Engineering Intern

Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

Built scrapers in Scala and Selenium to efficiently launch new products and providers

Education

University of California, Santa Cruz

B.S. Computer Science

September 2017 - March 2020 (2 years and 2 quarters)

Magna Cum Laude, GPA: 3.9