Hi, I’m Vipan Balrai. a Software Engineering Leader, Teacher, and Mentor with a strong focus on backend development, security, and scalable architectures. My highest education qualification is Masters in Information Technologies.

With 15+ years of experience in software development and management, I have worked across diverse roles—from full-stack developer to engineering leadership—guiding teams, mentoring developers, and building high-performance, secure applications.

My journey started in India, where I developed full-stack end to end applications (SaaS, Portals and Products) using PHP and gradually progressed into leadership roles. After migrating to Canada, I embraced the Individual Contributor role.

I specialize in JavaScript/TypeScript, architecting and designing scalable, resilient, and reliable backend systems, microservices, and APIs while also delivering seamless frontend experiences with React and TypeScript. My expertise extends to security and system design, ensuring robust and maintainable software solutions. I can also read, write, and speak Java and PHP.

My Tech Stack

Backend Engineering

JavaScript/TypeScript, Node(Express, NestJS), PHP, Java

Scalable System Architecture

Microservices, API design, cloud-native development, Best Practice Principals, Object Oriented Design

Security & Performance

API security, authentication, OWASP best practices

Leadership & Mentorship

Engineering management, code reviews, developer growth

Frontend Development

React, TypeScript, Next.js

I started Huntize as a way to share knowledge, teach, and mentor developers on backend development, security, and software architecture. Through my blog, I aim to break down complex topics, offer practical insights, and help engineers grow in their careers.

Let’s connect and talk tech! You can write to me at hello@huntize.com