Professional Experience — Durga Gairhe
The teams, systems, and products I've helped build.
5 roles · 2019 → Present · From first line to Play Store — product, code, and team.
AuraLock Present
Founder & Senior Software Engineer
Building AuraLock, an Android product exploring a more intentional relationship with technology.
I lead the product from idea to release, working across product strategy, UX, frontend and mobile development, native Android implementation, testing, release management, and ongoing iteration.
AuraLock is built around a simple philosophy: Instead of starting with what to avoid, start with what matters.
Users create an Aura around the apps they choose for a specific moment, helping create intentional digital boundaries around their decisions.
What I did
- Product strategy and product development
- Mobile application development with React Native
- Native Android development with Kotlin
- UX and interaction design
- Focus session architecture and device-level enforcement
- Gamification systems including XP, levels, and achievements
- Google Play release management and policy compliance
- Product testing and iteration
- Marketing and content creation
- Community building
Selected work
AuraLock — Focus App for Android & Browser Extension
An intentional digital environment designed to help users focus on the apps and websites that matter for a specific moment.
Stack
“I shipped a complete product — from zero to Play Store — as a solo founder.”
AuraLock shipped on Android with native Kotlin modules, React Native UI, a browser extension for Chrome and Firefox, gamification systems (XP, Levels, Achievements), and ongoing Play Store compliance.
Building a product alone means every decision — from architecture to UX to marketing — is yours. This forced me to think holistically, not just technically. I learned what it means to own the full product lifecycle.
CipherOnce Present
Founder & Full-Stack Engineer
Building a zero-knowledge encrypted secret sharing platform with self-destructing links.
CipherOnce is a zero-knowledge, end-to-end encrypted secret sharing platform. It lets users encrypt passwords, API keys, and confidential messages client-side — generating a self-destructing link that vanishes after one view or a set time.
The server never sees plaintext data. True ephemeral security for the modern web, built with Next.js, Web Crypto API, and Supabase.
What I did
- Full-stack development with Next.js and TypeScript
- Cryptography implementation using Web Crypto API (AES-256-GCM)
- Zero-knowledge architecture design
- Security-first product design
- Supabase backend and Edge Functions
- Client-side encryption key management
- Link lifecycle management (creation, access, destruction)
- UX design for security products
- Documentation and security disclosures
Selected work
CipherOnce — Zero-Knowledge Secret Sharing
A platform for sharing secrets, passwords, and API keys through self-destructing encrypted links.
Stack
“I built a zero-knowledge security product where the server never sees your data.”
All encryption happens client-side using AES-256-GCM. The encryption key lives in the URL fragment, never sent to the server. The server stores only ciphertext.
Security products demand uncompromising architecture. Every design decision — from key management to data lifecycle — had to pass the test: what if the server is compromised? This constraint led to cleaner, simpler code.
Moru Digital Wallet
Software Engineer & Technical Lead
Acted as Scrum Master and Technical Lead while developing end-to-end features across frontend, backend, and database systems.
Acted as Scrum Master and Technical Lead, coordinating cross-functional teams with Agile practices, Jira, and Git.
Developed end-to-end features from UI to backend and database, delivering 7+ projects over two years.
Built gamified rewards engines, payment systems, credit scoring engines, and internal developer tools.
What I did
- Scrum Master and cross-functional team coordination
- End-to-end feature development (UI to backend to database)
- Secure backend service design and implementation
- Database query optimization and caching strategies
- Mentoring interns and junior developers
- Engineering best practices and code review
- Scalability and security architecture
- Custom ESLint plugin development
- VS Code extension development
Selected work
Offers on Wheel
Gamified rewards engine with administrative configuration for the Moru wallet ecosystem.
Quick Payment
Direct merchant sales integration with secure backend APIs and real-time processing.
Agriculture Loan System
Questionnaire builder, credit scoring engine, and database models for agricultural lending.
Internal Productivity Tools
URL shortener, quick links service, and bulk Excel payment importer for internal operations.
ESLint Plugin
Custom ESLint plugin enforcing team coding standards across all frontend projects.
VS Code Extension
JavaScript vulnerability detection extension for the development team.
Stack
“I coordinated a cross-functional team while still shipping features end-to-end.”
Over two years at Moru, I delivered 7+ projects — from a gamified rewards engine to a VS Code vulnerability detector — while acting as Scrum Master and mentoring junior developers.
The role demanded both leadership and execution. I learned to balance team coordination with hands-on engineering, never losing touch with the code while driving the team forward.
Freelance
Frontend Developer
Built web applications and landing pages for clients across e-commerce, education, and SaaS.
Delivered end-to-end frontend solutions for small businesses and startups, from initial design to deployment.
Worked with React, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS to build fast, responsive, and accessible web applications.
Managed client relationships, project timelines, and deliverables independently.
What I did
- Frontend development with React and Next.js
- Responsive design and mobile-first development
- Performance optimization and SEO
- API integration and data handling
- Deployment on Vercel and Netlify
- Client communication and project scoping
Selected work
E-commerce Store
Full-featured online store with product catalog, cart, checkout, and payment integration.
SaaS Landing Pages
High-converting landing pages with animations, forms, and analytics integration.
Education Platform
Learning management system frontend with course catalog, progress tracking, and user dashboards.
Stack
Self-directed Learning
Software Engineering Student
Self-taught journey through frontend, backend, mobile development, and software engineering fundamentals.
Spent over a year intensely learning software engineering through online courses, open-source contributions, and building personal projects.
Built a strong foundation in JavaScript, React, Node.js, and mobile development through consistent daily practice.
Contributed to open-source projects and participated in developer communities to accelerate learning.
What I did
- Self-paced learning through online platforms
- Building personal projects to apply concepts
- Open-source contributions
- Technical writing and documentation
- Community engagement and peer learning
Selected work
Personal Projects
Multiple web and mobile applications built as learning exercises — todo apps, weather apps, chat applications.
Open Source Contributions
Contributed bug fixes and features to React ecosystem libraries.
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What I shipped as Tech Lead
At Moru I led 7+ projects — gamified rewards, quick payment, agriculture loan scoring, plus custom ESLint plugin and VS Code extension for the team. Full story in each card above.