Hi, my name is
Gunasekaran Palani|
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Energetic Software Engineer passionate about building scalable web and mobile applications. Skilled in full-stack development, cloud, and DevOps technologies. Microsoft-certified professional, open-source contributor, and recognized for delivering innovative business-critical solutions.
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Skills
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Featured Projects
Featured Project
Reward Rally
A comprehensive enterprise gamification platform that transforms engagement and productivity through customizable challenges, rewards, and analytics. Features include real-time leaderboards, achievement tracking, and seamless integration with existing systems.
- βΉ Microservices architecture with Node.js and .NET Core
- βΉ Azure AD B2C authentication integration
- βΉ Custom NPM packages for React, Angular, and Flutter
- βΉ Admin panel with Tailwind CSS
- βΉ Teams & Shopify extensions
Featured Project
Media Monitoring Dashboard
Real-time analytics dashboard that transforms media data into actionable insights. Built with a focus on performance and user experience, featuring interactive visualizations and comprehensive reporting tools.
- βΉ Interactive word clouds and time-series visualizations
- βΉ Real-time news data integration with websockets
- βΉ Advanced filtering and data export capabilities
- βΉ Role-based access control with Azure ADB2C
Featured Project
Reward Rally β Microsoft Teams Extension
Microsoft Teams Tab and Bot extension for Reward Rally, enabling seamless employee engagement directly within Teams. It allows users to track challenges, earn rewards, and view leaderboards without leaving Teams.
- βΉ Teams Tab integration for personalized dashboards
- βΉ Bot for real-time notifications and interactions
- βΉ SSO with Azure AD for secure access
Featured Project
Reward Rally β Shopify Extension
Shopify Theme App Extension and Checkout Extension that integrates Reward Rallyβs gamification features into the e-commerce experience. Merchants can reward customers for purchases, referrals, and engagement.
- βΉ Theme extension for embedding reward widgets
- βΉ Checkout extension to apply reward points seamlessly
- βΉ Real-time synchronization with Reward Rally platform
Featured Project
Corporate Websites
Collection of high-performance, accessible corporate websites built with modern technologies. Each site features custom animations, optimized assets, and seamless content management integration.
- βΉ Blazing fast page loads with server-side rendering
- βΉ Engaging scroll-based animations using GSAP
- βΉ Headless CMS integration for content management
- βΉ 100/100 Lighthouse performance scores
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Certifications
Exam AZ-204
Exam AI-102
Exam DP-100
C# Corner Developer Community Award
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Experience
Software Developer
Peninsular Research Operation, Chennai
Sep 2025 - Present
- β’ Developing full-stack applications using Angular, React, Node.js, .NET Core, and MongoDB.
- β’ Leading the Reward Rally gamification platform, Azure integrations, and interactive dashboards.
- β’ Mentoring junior developers and managing reusable packages for React, Angular, and Flutter.
Junior Software Developer
Peninsular Research Operation, Chennai
Sep 2022 - Aug 2025 Β· 3 years
- β’ Built full-stack applications using Angular, React, Node.js, .NET Core, and MongoDB.
- β’ Contributed to Reward Rally platform and Azure-based deployments.
- β’ Assisted in developing dashboards and reusable packages.
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Education
MCA
2025
Master of Computer Applications from University of Madras. Gained expertise in advanced programming, data structures, and software engineering principles.
BCA
2022
Bachelor of Computer Applications from Aringer Anna Arts & Science College, Thiruvalluvar University. Foundation in computer science, programming, and web technologies.
H.S.C.
2019
Higher Secondary Certificate from GHS School, State Board. Completed foundational studies in science and mathematics, preparing for higher education in computer science.
S.S.L.C.
2017
Secondary School Leaving Certificate from GHS School, State Board. Completed primary and secondary education, establishing a strong academic foundation.
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GitHub Activity
My contributions and coding activity on GitHub
Public Repositories
Contributions This Year
Contributor
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Blogs
10 Real-World Tips to Improve Code Quality (That Actually Work)
Practical tips and strategies for enhancing code quality in real-world software development.
July 22, 2025
Build an Azure Blob Trigger Function to Compress Images with Sharp
Learn how to create an Azure Blob Trigger Function that automatically compresses uploaded images using Sharp.
Nov 11, 2024
Build Microsoft Teams Bot Extension Using TypeScript
Step-by-step guide to building a Microsoft Teams Bot Extension with TypeScript and the Teams Toolkit.
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