About me

👋 Hi, I’m Ashok Murugan — a software engineer with 5+ years of experience building scalable systems, enterprise-grade backend services, and cloud-native applications. 💼 Currently working as an SDE3 at Walmart and formerly at Zoho, I specialize in designing robust backend architectures using Java, Spring Boot, and modern engineering practices. 🤖 I’m especially focused on the future of backend engineering powered by AI — including AI-augmented engineering workflows, agentic systems in software architecture, and backend automation for developer productivity. My work blends deep system design expertise with forward-thinking innovation to build reliable, intelligent platforms. 💻 Alongside my backend expertise, I have hands-on experience in building responsive, user-friendly interfaces using React and Next.js, with a strong focus on component design, performance, and frontend architecture aligned with modern product needs. 🌱 I also contribute to open-source, mentor upcoming engineers, and share technical insights on GitHub and LinkedIn. 🔗 github.com/ashok-murugan 🔗 ashokmurugan.com 📬 Open to mentoring, collaborations, and speaking opportunities.