Nimesh Jain
Frontend Web Developer. Finance Enthusiast. Art of Living Faculty.
UI Engineer 3 at Acko with 6+ years of experience building fast, accessible, and user-centric web applications. College dropout turned self-taught developer. Certified Art of Living faculty and mindfulness coach passionate about well-being and financial markets.
About Me
I'm Nimesh Jain, a self-taught frontend engineer with 6+ years of experience building fast, accessible, and user-centric web applications. Born Nimesh Pancholi, I chose to embrace "Jain" as part of my professional identity to honor my cultural and spiritual roots.
I'm a college dropout who chose to pursue my passion for programming over traditional education – and it's been an incredible journey ever since. I dropped out of a Computer Science degree to become a software engineer, and I currently work at Acko as a UI Developer 3.
As a lifelong learner, I'm deeply curious about the intersection of technology, finance, and human well-being. From debugging complex React applications to teaching ancient breathing techniques, I believe in the power of self-directed learning and authentic growth to create meaningful impact.
Professional Experience
Acko
Leading enhancement and optimization of internal tools, improving user experience and operational efficiency. Spearheading frontend ecosystem improvements.
Key Achievements:
- Led end-to-end development of Manager Portal with role-based dashboard for job/task management
- Designed secure identity management system using OAuth 2.0 for authentication and authorization
- Collaborating on frontend ecosystem revamp focusing on monitoring, alerts, CI/CD, and code quality
- Improving operational efficiency across teams through enhanced internal tools
Acko
Led major frontend initiatives including KYC module development, central payout service, and Bit.cloud integration across Acko's ecosystem.
Key Achievements:
- Led KYC module development from scratch under tight deadlines
- Built entire UI for central payout service streamlining customer experience
- Developed account recovery feature reducing customer support load
- Orchestrated Bit.cloud (UI-KIT) integration ensuring frontend consistency
- Implemented New Relic APM, browser monitoring, and Segment integration
Acko
Transformed homepage architecture, optimized performance, and managed SEO applications while maintaining shared UI components.
Key Achievements:
- Led homepage transition to independent application enhancing modularity
- Achieved 83% mWeb performance increase (30→55) and 125% desktop (40→90)
- Managed SEO pages with trailing slashes and redirection enhancements
- Developed and maintained shared UI-KIT components for consistency
- Implemented real-time UI modifications for same-day homepage updates
HackerRank
Contributed to HackerRank's community platform, building features for millions of developers and modernizing the codebase.
Key Achievements:
- Built job-seeking intent survey deployed to nearly 5 million developers
- Migrated entire codebase to Native JavaScript Promises
- Carried out library migrations across the platform
- Fixed UI bugs including global search bar improvements
Piggy
Rapidly developed Piggy's React web app, bringing mobile features to web and creating financial tools from ground up.
Key Achievements:
- Built Piggy's landing page from scratch with performance optimization
- Implemented Tax Saving functionality using React 16 and Redux
- Developed financial calculators and EPF features
- Created Portfolio Analytics for web platform
Skills & Expertise
Google Reskilling India Scholarship
Among 150 nationwide recipients for Google's Udacity Mobile Web Specialist nano-degree sponsorship
ACU Residential School
One of 22 global student leaders selected for ACU's Residential School in Malaysia
Google Maps LG Summit 2017
Invited as one of 150 global leaders from 200,000 to Google Local Guide Summit 2017 in California
"College dropout turned software engineer"
Dropped out of Computer Science degree to pursue my passion for programming. 6+ years in the industry as a self-taught developer and lifelong learner, proving that dedication and curiosity can overcome traditional educational barriers.
Portfolio & Projects
Showcasing some of the impactful projects I've built using modern frontend technologies and best practices.
Comprehensive management dashboard for internal operations, featuring real-time analytics, user management, and workflow automation.
Streamlined customer verification and payment processing system with advanced security features and compliance management.
Scalable design system and reusable component library used across multiple product teams at Acko.
Financial Markets Enthusiasm
I'm a financial markets enthusiast — curious about how money works, how behavior affects investing, and how design thinking can simplify wealth creation. While I don't advise professionally at the moment, I engage deeply with equity markets, mutual funds, and long-term investment planning in a personal capacity.
My engineering mindset helps me approach financial analysis with systematic thinking, data-driven decisions, and a focus on long-term value creation. I believe in the power of compound growth, both in code and in capital.
Portfolio Analysis
Asset allocation & diversification
Market Research
Fundamental & technical analysis
Long-term Planning
Wealth building strategies
So What Designs
I'm an early advisor to So What Designs, a sustainable home & decor brand empowering rural artisans and women across India. I continue to offer guidance and creative direction when needed, supporting the cause of handmade craftsmanship and purpose-driven entrepreneurship.
This role allows me to combine my design sensibilities with social impact, helping build a brand that creates meaningful livelihoods while preserving traditional Indian crafts and sustainable practices.
Artisan Empowerment
Supporting rural communities
Sustainable Practices
Eco-friendly home decor
Creative Direction
Brand & product strategy
The Art of Living
As a certified Art of Living faculty and mindfulness coach, I lead workshops and sessions that help individuals discover greater clarity, resilience, and inner peace.
I guide participants through Sudarshan Kriya™, meditation, yoga, and ancient wisdom — practices that have personally transformed my life and now help me serve others through mindfulness coaching.
With over 9 years in the Art of Living community, teaching since 2022, my work here is rooted in service, compassion, and consciousness.
Community Impact
Guided hundreds of participants through transformative breathing techniques and mindfulness practices as an Art of Living faculty.
9+ Years Experience
Long-standing Art of Living practitioner and community member, teaching professionally since 2022.
Certified Faculty
Authorized Art of Living faculty and mindfulness coach under Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's guidance.
"Breathing is the first act of life and the last. Our very life depends on it."
— Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
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Let's Connect
Feel free to reach out for collaborations, conversations, or coffee. I'm always excited to discuss technology, finance, meditation, or any interesting ideas.
Open to Opportunities
Consulting projects, speaking engagements, Art of Living workshops, or just interesting conversations about tech and life.