Hello, I'm Shyam
A compiler developer who got curious about the web
The Origin Story
I started learning coding in 2002, during the pre-YouTube era when books were my only friends and internet access cost ₹60/hour for a 30kbps shared connection. Despite graduating in IT, I consider myself self-taught - practicing 5-6 hours daily, mastering C/C++ through sheer dedication. Within a year, I was teaching C programming to students. The first rupee I earned was from sharing that knowledge.
Back in 2007, I was deep in the world of hardware compilers at Cadence Design Systems, working on the Incisive® Formal Verifier. My days were filled with C++, data structures, and power optimization algorithms. I even published papers at IEEE about “Quality-Driven Runtime Bitwidth Optimization in Mobile Devices” - proper nerdy stuff.
But then something happened. I discovered this thing called Joomla in 2008, and suddenly the web became my new compiler. Instead of optimizing CPU cycles, I was optimizing user experiences. My first dollar online came that same year, and I haven't looked back since.
“From teaching C programming in 2003 to building products installed on 150K+ websites. Originally a Compiler Developer, moved to Web Development out of curiosity.”
— That curiosity led to 20+ products, 2 successful exits, and meeting PM Modi in Silicon Valley
My Philosophy
Foundation First
In the modern social media era, focus is difficult. Commit to one technology and build a strong foundation. You'll have time to expand later, but without a solid base, you can't build higher. This approach took me from teaching C in 2003 to building products used globally.
Don't Skip the Hard Part
In the age of AI and shortcuts, I warn against using tools that prevent deep learning. You can't build an “engineering brain” by skipping the fundamentals. True mastery comes from understanding the why behind every solution.
Keep It Simple
“I love bullet points, it's to-the-point and saves time.” Complexity is the enemy of execution. The best solutions are often the simplest ones. Clear communication, clean code, and direct action beat overthinking every time.
The Journey
2022-Present: The AI Engineer
- • Fractional developer for multiple AI-first startups
- • 2025: AI experiment - Prompt Building, RAG, FineTuning, Image Generation, Video Generation, Code Generation (Actively Working)
- • 2025: ReelAbilities.org - Migrating Wordpress to Next.js + Directus CMS
- • 2023: LinkStorm - AI-powered SEO with OpenAI fine-tuning (Actively Working)
- • 2023: Pictory Zapier integration - automated AI video workflows
- • 2023: AuthorKeynotes - Literary analysis platform
- • 2023: uCraft - Solution Architect
2017-2022: The Explorer & Wanderer
- • 2022: Screenable - Video playback analytics platform
- • 2021: EcoMitram App - 900K to 1.3M installations (Actively Volunteering)
- • 2020: Movies Everywhere - Virtual film festival platform (CTO)
- • 2019: VIXR Cloud - 3D/XR product experiences platform (2019-2023)
- • 2019: Bizital, Online Kirana Tech (2000+ shops, 2019-2021)
- • 2017: SafiMoney:
- • 2017: ePotli, All In One Mobile Apps (200K installs, 2017-2022)
- • 2017: CoinSwappy - crypto exchange aggregator
2009-2017: The Bootstrapper & Joomla Lover
- • 2017: ExchangeRateIQ acquired
- • 2017: PayPlans acquired by StackIdeas
- • 2015: ReadyViews - AI-powered sentiment analysis engine for e-commerce reviews
- • 2015: Visited Facebook & MIT campus as part of the delegation
- • 2015: Featured at NASSCOM's first India-US Startup Konnect with PM Modi in Silicon Valley
- • 2013: Shared my Joomla Love Story at Mumbai Joomla Day
- • 2011: Presented on Selenium Automated Testing for Joomla at Joomla Day Pune
- • Created Joomla eCommerce Suite:
- - PayMart - Integrated Joomla Extension Marketplace platform
- - PayCart - Complete e-commerce solution for Joomla
- - PayInvoice - Professional invoicing system
- - PayPlans - World's #1 Joomla payment component (150K+ websites, 30 languages, 120 payment gateways)
- • Developed Joomla Tools suite:
- - Security Plugins
- - Community Plugin
- • Built joomlaxi.com - comprehensive Joomla extensions ecosystem
- • 2009: Bootstrapped Ready Bytes from Bhilwara, Rajasthan - no business background, learned by doing
2001-2009: The Self-Taught Scholar & Developer
- • 2008: Created mywebedu.com (later goguru.in), started Most Wanted Joomla Hacks blog (earned first $ online), first Stack Overflow badge
- • 2007: Started hosting company WebPotli (Aug 16)
- • 2007: Joined Cadence Design Systems, worked on formal verification
- • 2006-07: Assistant Professor in Government Engineering College
- • 2006: Worked at Infosys (left seeking “enlightenment”), IIT Delhi, Aricent
- • 2005-06: Published 3 Research papers on power optimization (Links)
- • 2001-05: Graduation/Engineering in Computer Science, focused on hardware compilers
- • 2003: Started teaching C programming to students - first income from coding
- • 2002: Started self-learning coding with books, practicing 5-6 hours daily
Technical DNA
Products Built
From payment systems to AI platforms
Stack Overflow Rep
Helping 29.3k developers since 2008
Developers Mentored
Trained interns to become engineers
The Stack Evolution
Phase 1 (2001-2009)
C, C++, Perl, Hardware Compilers, Formal Verification, Power Optimization
Phase 2 (2009-2017)
PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, jQuery, Joomla, PayPal API, Payment Gateways
Phase 3 (2017-2022)
React, Vue.js, Node.js, MongoDB, Firebase, Unity, 3D/XR, Blockchain
Phase 4 (2022-Present)
TypeScript, Next.js, AI/ML (OpenAI, LangChain), RAG, Fine-tuning, Vector DBs
Key Achievements
Successful Product Exits
- • PayPlans acquired by StackIdeas (2017) - 150K+ installations
- • ExchangeRateIQ acquired (2018) - Intelligent remittance platform
NASSCOM India-US Startup Konnect 2015
Ready Bytes selected among top 35 Indian startups. Event led by PM Narendra Modi in Silicon Valley.
ShopOut Chrome Extension
Shortlisted by Google Editors for innovation in smart shopping assistance.
PayPlans - Best Joomla Extension 2013
Award-winning payment system for Joomla. Held “Best Payment System” title for 6 years.
Bootstrapped & Profitable Products
- • ePotli - 200K+ installs, profitable for 5 years (2017-2022)
- • JoomlaXi Products - Suite of Joomla extensions, profitable for 8 years (2009-2017)
- • LinkStorm - AI-powered SEO platform, profitable since 2025
The Real Me
I'm that guy who left a cushy job at Infosys because there was “no enlightenment there.” Who publishes IEEE papers one year and builds Joomla plugins the next. Who believes in the philosophy of the raw clay pitcher - that true strength comes from facing the fire.
My handle ssv445 has been consistent since 2008 across GitHub, Stack Overflow, Twitter, and every platform I've touched. It's not just a username; it's a digital fingerprint of two decades of building.
Today, I work as a fractional developer because I realized something: Companies need someone who's been through the compiler-to-cloud journey. Someone who doesn't skip the hard parts. Someone who can build it, own it, and fix it.
“I love bullet points, it's to-the-point and saves time.”
— My actual philosophy on communication
My Favourites
Books That Shaped Me
Bhagavad Gita
Rework by Jason Fried & DHH
People Who Inspire
Swami Vivekananda
APJ Abdul Kalam
Jason Fried
Jason Cohen
Naval Ravikant
Osho
Steve Jobs
Movies That Inspire
Interstellar
Inception
Let's Connect
Find me where developers hang out
Need a Fractional Developer?
Let's build something that matters. No fluff, just engineering.
Check AvailabilityReference Links
Academic Papers
My Full name is Shyam Sunder Verma, thats why you will see authour as S.S. Verma
- • Quality-Driven Runtime Bitwidth Optimization
- • Quality Driven Dynamic Low Power Reconfiguration
- • Requested-QoS Driven Runtime Reconfiguration
Early Web Ventures
Presentations & Media
Ready Bytes Products
- • JoomlaXi.com (Archived) - JoomlaXi Tools Suite:
- - JomSocial Profile Types
- - JomSocial Profile Completeness
- - JomSocial Import/Export
- - Advanced Search Extension
- - Joomla Captcha
- - Joomla 2FA
- • PayPlans (Archived) - eCommerce Suite:
- • SahaBhagi (Android • iOS)
- • ExchangeRateIQ (Extension • Android • iOS)
- • LinkStorm WordPress Plugin
- • ePotli Android App
- • Bizital (Android • iOS)
- • CoinSwappy (Archived)
- • ReadyViews (Archived)
- • Ready Bytes Blog
Client Projects
- • VIXR Cloud
- • Screenable
- • Movie Discovery
- • SafiMoney (Android)
- • Movies Everywhere (TV App)
- • ChittorGarh.com (Android • iOS)
- • EnerDuce (Android • iOS)
- • EcoMitram App - Volunteer (Android • iOS)
Social & Community
“A digital fingerprint of two decades of building - from IEEE papers to mobile apps”