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Krins Vaghasia, Senior Software Developer at RBC
Hey, I'm Krins, a Toronto software developer who turns complex product flows into clear, intuitive experiences. At RBC, I improve account opening journeys to increase conversion and reduce drop off, pairing thoughtful engineering with product thinking. Outside work, I keep shipping side projects, usually to solve problems I didn't know I had. I also make time for badminton and calisthenics.
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