Sahil Hawal
Software Engineer
Hi! I am a software engineer with 6+ years of experience in developing web applications and backend systems. I enjoy planning and building things, and I am always up for exploring new technologies.
btw, I use vim
How I Work Best
Over the years, I’ve realized I do my best work in small, product-focused teams where creativity, ownership, and impact matter. I enjoy solving meaningful problems, thinking beyond the code, and contributing to thoughtful product decisions.
- Building user-focused, impactful features end-to-end
- Working with autonomous, motivated teammates
- Balancing high performance with sustainable pace
- Contributing to system design, architecture, and product thinking
Experience
Senior Application Developer | BKC
March 2022 - Present
- Automated photo processing, reducing manual efforts from 3 days to 6 hours.
- Led the refactoring of image compression, resulting in a 50% decrease in processing time.
- Solely engineered and launched the initial phase of the workout builder tool.
Skills
- JavaScript, TypeScript
- HTML, CSS
- Ruby
- Python
Projects
MoneyLens
a privacy-focused, no-login expense tracker that lets users instantly analyze their bank transactions by uploading Excel statements. Designed for simplicity and speed, it works entirely in the browser—no sign-ups, no data storage, just instant insights.