# Ashutosh Sharma > Senior Software Engineer 2 @ Shutterfly | Web Performance, Cross-browser Compatibility | Software Engineering MS Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/ashutoshsharma As a Senior Software Engineer 2 at Shutterfly with 8+ years of experience, I specialize in building high-performance SPAs using micro-frontend architecture. My expertise lies at the intersection of modern React/TypeScript development and deep performance engineering. Most recently, I’ve served as a Performance Engineering Lead, where I orchestrated a comprehensive Core Web Vitals initiative for enterprise-scale shopping pages—successfully transitioning site health to "Green" by drastically reducing CLS and optimizing rendering bottlenecks. I am also a strong advocate for AI-driven workflows, leveraging tools like GitHub Copilot to boost developer velocity by an estimated 30%. Key areas of impact include: Performance Optimization: Expert in Core Web Vitals (LCP, CLS, TTFB) using DebugBear, Splunk, and SignalFx. Architecture & Migration: Spearheaded the transition of legacy platforms to high-performance modern SPAs serving millions of active users. Engineering Leadership: Committed to mentorship and engineering excellence through rigorous peer reviews and cross-functional collaboration. Technical Stack: React 16+, TypeScript, JavaScript, Next.js, Tailwind, CSS, and AWS infrastructure. ## Work Experience ### Senior Software Engineer 2 @ Shutterfly Jan 2024 – Present As a Senior Engineer, I focus on the architectural health and speed of Shutterfly’s web ecosystem. My role involves setting the technical standard for high-performance web applications that serve millions of users. Strategic Web Performance: Driving organization-wide initiatives to optimize Core Web Vitals (LCP, FID, CLS), resulting in improved SEO rankings and user retention. Infrastructure & Scalability: Architecting scalable frontend solutions and working with cross-functional teams on modern performance patterns. Tech Stack Optimization: Auditing and refining JavaScript execution, resource prioritization, and rendering strategies to ensure a seamless experience. ### Senior Software Engineer @ Shutterfly Jan 2021 – Present | Redwood City, California, United States In this role, I bridged the gap between complex engineering requirements and a high-quality user interface, focusing on cross-platform reliability and frontend excellence. Cross-Browser Engineering: Ensured a unified experience across all modern browsers and devices, resolving deep-seated compatibility issues within legacy and modern codebases. Performance Engineering: Initiated performance profiling and optimization sprints that reduced bundle sizes and accelerated time-to-interactive (TTI). Collaboration: Partnered with Product and Design teams to implement feature-rich web components that maintained high performance without compromising on UI/UX complexity. ### Web Engineer 2 @ Shutterfly Jan 2018 – Jan 2021 | Redwood City, California Developed and maintained core features for Shutterfly’s web platform, focusing on modularity, code quality, and responsive design. Feature Development: Built and deployed responsive web modules using modern JavaScript frameworks, contributing to the core e-commerce and personalization flow. Code Quality: Actively participated in peer code reviews and unit testing to maintain high standards of reliability and maintainability. Responsive Design: Leveraged CSS and HTML best practices to ensure a mobile-first, accessible experience for all Shutterfly customers. ### Web Developer @ Tower Foundation Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | San Jose ### Software Engineer @ Syllable Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | Sunnyvale, California • Developed an innovative Alexa and Messenger skill named Food Diary to track daily food entries. • Designed a user-friendly web client for Food Diary, enhancing user engagement and experience. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and functionality of the skill. • Contributed to Syllable's mission of promoting healthy eating habits through technology. ### Software Engineering Intern @ Ushur Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | San Francisco Bay Area • Developed a web application using the company’s JavaScript SDK to initiate and monitor campaigns. • Implemented data visualization with nvd3.js to graphically represent campaign statistics. • Utilized technologies such as Node.js, HTML5, and AJAX to enhance user experience. • Gained hands-on experience in a dynamic startup environment focused on innovative solutions. ## Education ### Master of Science (M.S.) in Software Engineering San José State University Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 ### Bachelor's degree in Computer Science SD Bansal college of technology Jan 2010 – Jan 2014 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ashutosh08sharma --- Source: https://flows.cv/ashutoshsharma JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/ashutoshsharma/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-22