Ajith Binny

About Me

Hello! I'm Ajith Binny, a passionate and results-driven Software Engineer with experience in building full-stack web apps, cloud-based solutions, and automation tools.

I believe in proof-first resumes. Every skill you see here links to something I've actually built or deployed. This site itself is proof.

Skills in Action

Every skill listed here is tied to something Iโ€™ve built or deployed. No fluff.

๐Ÿ”ง Backend APIs with AWS

  • Used AWS Lambda + API Gateway to create REST APIs for blog + visitor tracking
  • Stored and queried data with DynamoDB
  • Automated deployments using GitHub Actions
  • See full architecture

๐Ÿ’ป Frontend Web Development

  • Built responsive site with HTML/CSS/JavaScript
  • Dynamic header loading and animation effects
  • Connected to live AWS APIs using fetch()
  • Live Site

๐Ÿ“ฆ Cloud Infrastructure

  • Hosted on S3 + delivered via CloudFront with SSL
  • Managed IAM policies for secure access
  • Implemented cache invalidation for CI/CD via GitHub Actions
  • Infrastructure Details

๐Ÿงช Python in Practice

  • Wrote Lambda functions in Python for backend logic
  • Certified in Python (Basic) on HackerRank
  • See Certificate

Projects & Proof of Work

Each project listed here is live, working, and backed by real cloud infrastructure or source code. No mockups โ€” just real proof.

๐Ÿ’ก Serverless Portfolio Website

A full-stack personal site (this one!) with real-time visitor analytics and blog support. Built entirely with serverless AWS infrastructure.

  • ๐ŸŒ Live: ajithbinny.com
  • ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Stack: HTML/CSS/JS, Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, CloudFront
  • ๐Ÿ”„ CI/CD: GitHub Actions (auto deploy + cache invalidation)
  • ๐Ÿ“ Code: GitHub Repo
  • ๐Ÿ“ Infra: See AWS usage in Skills

๐Ÿ“ท AI-Powered Photo Uploader (In Progress)

Cloud-based photo app where users can upload, tag, and share photos. AI detects objects, stores metadata, and serves optimized images.

  • ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Stack: S3, Lambda, Rekognition, DynamoDB, API Gateway, Cognito
  • ๐Ÿ” Auth: Role-based user access with Cognito
  • ๐Ÿ“ Code: GitHub (WIP)

Certifications

These are not just badges โ€” I've actually applied the knowledge from each certification in my work and projects.

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AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Used to build and secure the serverless backend for this website (S3, Lambda, IAM, API Gateway).

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Python (Basic) โ€“ HackerRank

Applied in writing Lambda functions for backend logic (visitor counter, blog fetch).

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Problem Solving (Intermediate)

Demonstrates algorithmic thinking, reflected in how I optimize Lambda and DB queries.

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Intro to Generative AI โ€“ Google Cloud

Exploring how to integrate AI-powered tagging and auto-captioning in a photo app (WIP).

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Professional Experience

Software Engineer โ€” QBurst, India

Sep 2020 โ€“ Mar 2022

  • ๐Ÿš€ Developed and maintained marketing automations using Salesforce Pardot.
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ Created dynamic landing pages, email templates, and custom web forms for lead generation.
  • ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Optimized campaign performance through A/B testing and process debugging.
  • ๐Ÿค Onboarded junior developers and led internal knowledge-sharing sessions.

While not cloud-native, this role sharpened my frontend fundamentals and automation mindset โ€” both of which fuel my current AWS projects.

Education

MSc in Computing โ€“ Griffith College Dublin

Sep 2023 โ€“ Sep 2024 โ€ข First Class Honors

  • โš™๏ธ Developed advanced skills in cloud computing, mobile app development, and network security
  • ๐Ÿš€ Applied algorithms and data structures across multiple large-scale group projects
  • ๐Ÿ”ง Key Projects:
    • Cloud-based Social Media Platform (multi-user architecture)
    • Hotel Booking System with dynamic pricing and availability
    • Mobile app for home furniture planning using Genetic Algorithms

Higher Diploma in Science in Computing โ€“ Griffith College Dublin

Sep 2022 โ€“ Sep 2023 โ€ข Best Academic Achievement Award

  • ๐Ÿ“š Built strong foundations in algorithms, databases, and system design
  • ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Capstone: Role-Based Web Application with distinct Admin and Member views

B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering โ€“ Govt. Engineering College Kozhikode

Aug 2016 โ€“ May 2020 โ€ข First Class Honors

  • ๐ŸŽ“ Core engineering training shaped my analytical thinking and problem-solving mindset โ€” now applied to cloud architecture and systems

Contact

If you'd like to collaborate, connect, or have a project in mind โ€” feel free to reach out.