Anand Kagathara

Backend-focused Software Engineer with 5+ years of experience designing, developing, and deploying scalable server-side applications across travel, automotive, real estate, healthcare, and logistics domains. Expertise in Node.js, NestJS, Express.js, TypeScript, and JavaScript, with strong command of RESTful API design, microservices architecture, and secure authentication (JWT, OAuth2, RBAC). Skilled in MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB for high-performance data management, and experienced deploying production workloads on AWS and GCP with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and Git-based workflows.

Proven track record of integrating third-party APIs (payments, insurance, travel suppliers) and delivering reliable, maintainable systems in agile, cross-functional teams.

Senior Software Engineer at Simbiotik Technologies Sdn Bhd (2024-12 – Present)

• Architected and developed a Dealer Management System (DMS) for the automotive industry using Node.js, NestJS, and TypeScript, serving multi-tenant clients across Malaysia.
• Designed and implemented secure user authentication and role-based access control (RBAC) modules, reducing unauthorized access incidents and enabling granular permission management.
• Built and integrated REST APIs with third-party suppliers including LHDN Malaysia, Merimen Insurance, and Toyota 3in1, streamlining tax compliance, insurance quoting, and vehicle registration workflows.
• Optimized PostgreSQL and MongoDB queries and indexing strategies, improving API response times and overall application throughput.
• Collaborated with product, frontend (Angular), and QA teams in agile sprints, owning backend deliverables from design through deployment.

Software Engineer at OneClick IT Solution Pvt. Ltd. (2023-11 – 2024-12)

• Developed and maintained a B2C travel booking platform (LayTrip) using Node.js, NestJS, and TypeScript with a PostgreSQL backend, supporting flights, hotels, and packages.
• Integrated multiple GDS and travel supplier APIs (PkFare, Radixx, Mystifly, HotelBeds) and Stripe payment gateway for end-to-end booking and settlement flows.
• Implemented robust JWT-based authentication, refresh-token rotation, and authorization middleware, hardening platform security.
• Refactored legacy modules into reusable services, improving maintainability and reducing deployment cycle time.
• Wrote unit and integration tests and participated in peer code reviews to enforce code quality and best practices.

Freelance Software Engineer at Self-Employed (2023-03 – 2023-10)

• Delivered backend services for a healthcare platform, integrating databases and APIs to enable secure exchange of patient and medical data.
• Implemented security and compliance-oriented practices (data encryption, access controls) aligned with healthcare data-protection standards.
• Worked directly with stakeholders to gather requirements, define scope, and ship features on tight timelines.

Software Engineer at Creole Studios (2022-06 – 2023-02)

• Developed backend services for real estate and inventory management products using Node.js, Express.js, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Integrated third-party payment and logistics APIs, expanding application capabilities and reducing manual operations.
• Designed normalized PostgreSQL schemas and wrote performant queries to support reporting and analytics features.

Junior Software Engineer at Tristate Technologies (2021-03 – 2022-06)

• Developed and maintained backend systems for resource-management and internal projects using Node.js and Express.js.
• Integrated third-party payment and logistics APIs to extend application functionality.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, conduct code reviews, and resolve production issues.

Master of Computer Application in Computer Application – Marwadi College, Gujarat Technological University (2021-03)

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology in Information Technology – Virani Science College (Autonomous), Saurashtra University (2019-04)