# Dhruv Suthar

Community Engineer at Raycast

[dhruvsuthar.sr@gmail.com](mailto:dhruvsuthar.sr@gmail.com)

[Email](mailto:dhruvsuthar.sr@gmail.com)

[Portfolio](https://dhrv.pw)

[GitHub](https://github.com/0xdhrv)

[LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/0xdhrv)

[X](https://x.com/0xdhrv)

## Professional Summary

Community Engineer at Raycast with a background in frontend engineering. I build fast, accessible interfaces with React, Next.js, and TypeScript. Previously at Codal, I led frontend delivery for e-commerce platforms, built reusable component systems, and improved web performance.

## Professional Experience

### Community Engineer — Raycast

[Raycast](https://www.raycast.com)

Improve Raycast’s extension ecosystem through hands-on engineering, reliable integrations, and a focus on the developer and user experience.

- Build and maintain extensions with React, TypeScript, and the Raycast API, connecting everyday productivity and communication tools.
- Develop and refine Raycast AI tools, keeping conversational actions consistent with extension commands and preventing duplicate operations after successful requests.
- Turn reported issues and code review feedback into targeted fixes, with regression coverage for search, forms, permissions, and API error handling.
- Refine command interfaces with accurate search, actionable results, clear validation, and useful feedback for empty and failure states.
- Document extension capabilities and release changes so users and contributors can understand, test, and adopt new functionality.

### Senior Software Engineer — Codal

2023-08 – 2025-12

Ahmedabad, India

[Codal](https://codal.com)

Led frontend development for enterprise commerce and custom web applications, from architecture and integrations to performance and accessibility.

- Delivered 6+ React and Next.js applications across e-commerce and custom platforms, achieving 95+ Lighthouse scores.
- Reduced Largest Contentful Paint from 3.2s to 1.8s and improved Cumulative Layout Shift by 60%.
- Built a shared library of 40+ components, reducing feature development time by 35%.
- Integrated BigCommerce, Shopify, and Bloomreach with headless content platforms including Contentful and Contentstack.
- Mentored developers, established code review practices, and delivered interfaces aligned with WCAG 2.1 AA.

### Software Engineer — Codal

2021-08 – 2023-08

Ahmedabad, India

[Codal](https://codal.com)

Built responsive storefronts and reusable interfaces in collaboration with design and backend teams.

- Developed three e-commerce applications with React and Next.js, achieving 85+ Lighthouse performance scores.
- Built responsive components for applications serving 50,000+ monthly active users.
- Reduced JavaScript bundle sizes by 30% through code splitting and lazy loading.

## Education

### Computer Science — Ganpat University, UVPCE

2017-01-01 – 2021-01-01

Bachelor of Technology

Score: 8.5/10

### Science — Aditya Birla Public School

2005-01-01 – 2017-01-01

CBSE

Score: 80%

## Technical Skills

### Frontend

React, Next.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Svelte, Remix

### Performance

Core Web Vitals, LCP/CLS Optimization, Image & Bundle Optimization, Caching, SSR/SSG

### E-commerce & CMS

BigCommerce, Shopify, Bloomreach, Stripe, Contentful, Sanity, Contentstack, Builder.io

### Architecture

Design Systems, Component Libraries, Micro-frontends, Monorepos, JAMstack, Headless Commerce

### Testing

Jest, RTL, Cypress, Playwright, Unit/Integration/E2E Testing

### Backend & APIs

Node.js, .NET Core, REST, GraphQL, WebSockets

### DevOps & Tools

Git, Webpack, Vite, Vercel, AWS, Docker, CI/CD, Jira, Figma

### Accessibility

WCAG 2.1, Semantic HTML, ARIA, Screen Readers, Keyboard Navigation

## Certifications

### Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git Specialization

Coursera — 2023-05-15

[View certificate](https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/specialization/certificate/HRLA37CX44MP)

### Using Git for Distributed Development

Coursera — 2023-04-20

[View certificate](https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/certificate/VCBCJSDFQ78X)

### Linux for Developers

Coursera — 2023-03-10

[View certificate](https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/certificate/HYYJV2Q9WUN5)

### Linux Tools for Developers

Coursera — 2023-03-25

[View certificate](https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/certificate/FGGQHMXUQ9P6)

### Open Source Software Development Methods

Coursera — 2023-05-01

[View certificate](https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/certificate/GCL2JXEU998X)

### Google Cloud Essentials

Qwiklabs — 2023-08-10

[View certificate](https://www.qwiklabs.com/public_profiles/a3f05ae3-218b-452b-b5ba-87f0443aef65/badges/446722)

### Getting Started with Go

Coursera — 2023-09-05

[View certificate](https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/certificate/ETZAFK592L8K)

### Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyber Attacks

Coursera — 2023-11-20

[View certificate](https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/certificate/SVKE8XTDB7LD)

### Google Analytics Certification

Google — 2024-08-01

[View certificate](https://skillshop.credential.net/c6f8fc9e-bd9c-42e5-bcdb-6293f9fb9062)

### Frontend Developer (React) Certificate

HackerRank — 2024-02-15

[View certificate](https://www.hackerrank.com/certificates/c65bce3c8afd)

### React Foundations for Next.js

Vercel — 2025-05-28

[View certificate](https://nextjs.org/learn/certificate?course=react-foundations&user=48431&certId=react-foundations-48431-1745859999710)

### Next.js App Router Fundamentals

Vercel — 2025-05-28

[View certificate](https://nextjs.org/learn/certificate?course=dashboard-app&user=48431&certId=dashboard-app-48431-1745860389707)

### Contentstack Implementation Certification

Contentstack — 2027-06-01

### Sanity Developer Certificate

Sanity — 2024-06-10

### Notion Essentials Badge

Notion — 2027-09-01

[View certificate](https://verify.skilljar.com/c/iy9h4yin9qpr)

## Languages

- English: Professional
- Hindi: Native speaker
- Gujarati: Native speaker

Source: https://cv.dhrv.pw/