Abhishek Harish

Node.js Developer with 3.4 years of experience at IBM, specializing in Node.js, Express.js, React.js, MongoDB and PostgreSQL. Skilled in developing scalable RESTful APIs, integrating third-party services, and contributing to large-scale enterprise projects such as Airbus software. Proficient in using AI coding agents to accelerate development and maintain codebase.

Application Developer – Airbus at IBM (2023-05 – Present)

• Designed and developed RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express.js, enabling seamless communication between client applications and backend services, and improving data transfer efficiency by up to 30%.
• Implemented secure authentication and authorization flows using JWT/OAuth2, ensuring robust access control and reducing security vulnerabilities across applications.
• Built and optimized MongoDB/PostgreSQL database schemas, including indexing and aggregation pipelines, resulting in improved query performance and scalability for high-traffic applications.
• Integrated third-party APIs and microservices (payment gateways, email services, social logins) to enhance application functionality and streamline user experience.
• Collaborated in Agile teams using GitHub and Postman for version control and API testing, contributing to faster delivery cycles and maintaining high code quality through peer reviews and best practices.
• Proficient in AI-native software development lifecycle using Cursor and GitHub Copilot to design, build, test, refactor, and maintain scalable end-to-end applications, delivering high-quality, production-ready solutions efficiently.

B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering – Bangalore Institute of Technology