Software engineer with strong experience in full-stack development, combining React.js for UI and design with backend engineering using Node.js, Express, MongoDB, and SQL. Skilled in building scalable features, delivering seamless user experiences, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Proficient in developing high-performance React components, designing intuitive interfaces, and integrating RESTful APIs. Experienced in optimizing backend services, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and automating cloud infrastructure with DevOps practices (Docker, Kubernetes, Azure DevOps, AWS). Committed to technical excellence, clean code, and agile methodologies.
Life
Born: Aug 1993
Born and raised in Pune, India, I developed a passion for technology and problem-solving from an early age. Navigating through various challenges, I embraced self-learning and freelancing, building practical skills in web development and cloud technologies. This journey of independent learning and hands-on experience laid a strong foundation for my professional growth and leadership in engineering.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Computer Science
2011 to 2017 (Officially completed in 2014, delayed to 2017) - Trained as a freelancer during the gap.
12th Grade (Higher Secondary Education)
Completed in 2011
10th Grade
Completed in 2009
Experience
Senior Software Engineer at Cognizant Technology Solutions, India
December 2021 – Present (4 years)
Developed features for Finance Group's app, combining React.js UI and Node.js backend to streamline registration and tracking processes for improved efficiency and user experience.
Built modular, maintainable codebases with scalable React components, RESTful API integration, and robust backend services using Node.js and Express.
Collaborated with team members to deliver high-quality UI/UX and backend solutions, following best practices and agile methodologies.
Worked with product managers and stakeholders to translate business requirements into intuitive interfaces and reliable backend features.
Implemented monitoring, logging, and observability using cloud tools, reducing downtime and improving system reliability.
Automated deployments, optimized cloud infrastructure, and integrated CI/CD pipelines for React and Node.js projects.
Refactored legacy codebases, transitioning monolithic services to microservices and serverless architectures, and improving UI usability and performance.
Delivered features on time and adhered to agile project lifecycle methodology, ensuring quality across UI, backend, and DevOps workflows.
Proactively resolved issues, improving team productivity and stakeholder satisfaction through technical contributions in frontend and backend domains.
Senior Software Engineer at Saeloun Technologies Pvt. Ltd., India
April 2021 – December 2021 (8 months)
ToolJet (Open Source Low-Code Platform)
Debugged and enhanced client-facing React.js UIs, improving reliability and user satisfaction for enterprise customers.
Collaborated with experts to optimize platform functionality, integrating React.js frontends with Node.js/Express backends and MongoDB databases.
Improved backend performance and API reliability using Node.js, Express, and database optimization (MongoDB, SQL).
Contributed to cloud deployment strategies, infrastructure automation, and DevOps for open source projects.
WanderWhale (Travel Information Portal)
Optimized UI/UX designs using React.js and improved backend performance with Node.js and Express techniques.
Collaborated with teams to resolve issues quickly, ensuring seamless delivery and enhanced user experience across frontend and backend.
Implemented CI/CD pipelines, cloud hosting, and DevOps automation for improved scalability and reliability of full-stack applications.
Technical Head / Senior Software Engineer / Software Developer at Autoflow Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
May 2017 – April 2021 (3 years 11 months)
Compass (Agent Portal App)
Built and architected agent portal applications with React.js frontends and Node.js/Express backends, enhancing engagement, scalability, and user experience.
Transformed data into actionable reports and dashboards, leveraging UI design and backend data processing (MongoDB, SQL).
Managed SDLC and DevOps workflows, ensuring 100% on-time delivery and improved productivity for full-stack projects.
Digitizer App (No-Code Platform)
Developed the Digitizer App using React.js, Node.js, Express, and Git, focusing on modular UI components, scalable backend, and seamless user experience.
Managed both front-end and back-end functionalities, increasing user engagement and system robustness through UI/UX improvements and backend optimization.
Created complex React components (Timelines, Dynamic Tables, Complex Forms) and integrated with backend APIs and databases (MongoDB, SQL).
Delivered high-quality work achieving client satisfaction and business impact, leveraging full-stack and DevOps best practices.
Implemented cloud-based storage, serverless functions, and automated DevOps workflows for improved performance and reliability.
Governance Framework (In-House Project)
Built a 360-degree organizational view application, combining React.js UI, Node.js/Express backend, and MongoDB/SQL data management to enhance collaboration and communication.
Implemented UI/UX improvements and REST API development using Node.js and Express for better interface and functionality.
Developed drag & drop, tree-level table features using React.js and Node.js, increasing app engagement and usability.
Vendor Management System
Managed SDLC and DevOps for vendor management systems, ensuring 100% on-time delivery and successful outcomes for React.js and Node.js projects.
Automated vendor registration using React.js UI, Node.js/Express backend, Git, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and database integration (MongoDB, SQL), reducing processing time and increasing accuracy.
Established an approval/rejection system, enhancing efficiency and minimizing errors through UI/UX and backend improvements.
Architected cloud-based workflows and automated DevOps pipelines for scalability, security, and reliability.
HR 360 Feedback Portal
Implemented a digital feedback system using React.js UI, Node.js/Express backend, Git, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and database integration, replacing paper-based methods and improving usability.
Deployed a new feedback mechanism for quicker processing, leveraging UI/UX improvements and backend automation.
Set up an admin panel generating chart-based reports, empowering data-driven decisions through React.js dashboards and backend data processing (MongoDB, SQL).
Integrated cloud analytics, reporting, and DevOps automation for leadership insights and operational efficiency.
Freelancing & Skill Development
January 2014 – May 2017 (3 years 4 months)
Worked as a freelancer, developing skills in various web and cloud technologies, preparing for a professional career in software development and engineering leadership.
Skills
ReactJS
Built SPAs and modular components with hooks and context API.
NodeJS
Created scalable server-side apps using RESTful APIs.
ExpressJS
Developed secure, performant backends using Express.
MongoDB
Managed NoSQL data with aggregation and indexing.
PostgreSQL
Worked on relational schemas, joins, and performance tuning.
TypeScript
Ensured type safety and scalability in large apps.
NextJS
Built SEO-optimized apps using SSR and file-based routing.
Docker
Containerized full-stack apps for consistent environments.
Kubernetes
Explored cluster orchestration and scaling techniques.
AWS
Worked with EC2, S3, Lambda, and API Gateway.
Git
Handled version control with branching strategies.
JavaScript
Wrote efficient, modern JS using ES6+ standards.
HTML
Crafted accessible and semantic web structures.
CSS
Designed responsive layouts with Flexbox and Grid.
SASS
Used variables, mixins, and nesting for CSS organization.
Azure DevOps
Worked with CI/CD pipelines, release boards, and cloud-hosted deployments.
Gulp
Automated tasks like minification and compilation.
Grunt
Managed legacy JS builds with Grunt workflows.
Webpack
Configured bundlers for module-based architecture.