Kriyen Kyle Padayachee

Software Engineer/Designer/Hobbyist

About Me

Hi, I’m Kriyen Padayachee — a senior software engineer with over a decade of experience building web and desktop applications. I specialize in .NET, cloud infrastructure, and backend architecture, with a passion for solving complex technical challenges and streamlining workflows.

Outside of code, I’m curious about cybersecurity, fascinated by AI, and always exploring creative ways to blend tech with everyday life. Whether it’s tinkering with Docker setups, building video automation pipelines, or making my blinds go up and down when I shout at them, I’m all about practical, efficient engineering. Let’s build something powerful.

Skills

.NET RESTful APIs JavaScript Node.js Python SQL Git Docker CI/CD Terraform Microsoft Azure HTML5 CSS3

Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer

Derivco

May 2016 - June 2025

Led development of multiple POC systems and patent-bound prototypes
Created internal deployment tooling that reduced environment setup time by 60%
Represented Derivco at industry events and tech led international expansion to Romania
Maintained CI/CD pipelines and deployed scalable services using Docker and serverless frameworks
Supported Chromium-based desktop clients using C++ and delivered custom deployments in regulated territories
Diagnosed critical security vulnerabilities and mentored junior developers through seminars
Managed RESTful API development across Node.js, Python, and .NET stacks
Optimized both SQL and NoSQL database systems

Education

BSc Computer Engineering

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

2012 - Incomplete