Chaitra A

Software Engineer with hands-on experience building production web applications and enterprise software across backend, frontend, database systems, and UI/UX. Experienced with REST APIs, Node.js/NestJS, PostgreSQL, operational platforms, POS workflows, and customer-facing web applications. Currently pursuing a B.E. at Ramaiah Institute of Technology, with practical experience delivering software for European enterprise clients.

Senior Software Developer at ROOT (Present)

Senior Software Developer on enterprise software for Sailing Classics — backend engineering, frontend development, database architecture, UI/UX, and product implementation.

• Developed backend services and REST APIs using Node.js/NestJS for POS, ordering, inventory, procurement, payments, reporting, and user management.
• Designed and maintained PostgreSQL schemas, relationships, and queries with emphasis on data integrity and maintainability.
• Built frontend interfaces for operational applications, translating complex business workflows into responsive user experiences.
• Contributed to a POS system covering ordering, payments, inventory, and transactions; designed UI/UX and developed the Sailing Classics website.
• Led migration of core functionality from an earlier Firebase implementation to a structured NestJS/PostgreSQL architecture.
• Developed reusable backend services and API contracts; supported testing, debugging, deployment, and production support.

Freelance Software Developer at Independent

Designed and developed websites and web applications for clients — frontend implementation, backend functionality, integrations, and deployment.

• Built responsive user interfaces with attention to usability, visual consistency, and performance; integrated third-party services as required.
• Diagnosed and resolved production bugs and delivered iterative feature enhancements for deployed systems, working directly with clients on requirements.

B.E. – Ramaiah Institute of Technology