Hi, I'm Jasir
I'm a software engineer at Microsoft, where I help build the future of search. I'm passionate about solving complex problems in distributed systems and making technology work better for everyone.
Career Timeline
Aug 2021 – Present
Software Engineer II
Microsoft
I'm part of the Azure AI Search team, where I work on large-scale distributed systems. I've devoted a major chunk of my time here in improving vector search performance and reducing storage costs. This includes vector quantization, SIMD optimizations, indexing strategies, and more.
Nov 2020 – Jul 2021
Member of Technical Staff
Zoho Corporation
I returned to Zoho to design and build a critical dispute-handling module for the company’s payment gateway, ensuring smooth and reliable transaction processing.
Nov 2018 – Nov 2020
Software Engineer
Causematch
At this crowdfunding startup, I scaled the backend to handle a 10x increase in traffic and integrated multiple payment systems.
Jun 2016 – Jul 2018
Member of Technical Staff
Zoho Corporation
In my first role at Zoho, I helped re-architect the Zoho Finance Framework, a core component for over seven finance products. This work improved security, simplified database migrations, and made it easier to ship new features.
Apr 2011 – Mar 2015
Freelance Software Developer
Remote
During my college years, I developed custom software for businesses, including desktop accounting tools and social media analytics systems. This early experience taught me how to build and deliver real-world solutions from scratch.
Beyond the Keyboard
I grew up in Kerala, and now live in Bangalore. When I'm not coding, I enjoy reading, playing badminton, and spending time with my family. I also love exploring and experimenting new things in everyday life, whether it's a new book, a new musical instrument, a new style or a new hobby.