Tech Lead / Architect — Full-Stack & AI Automation - Wcities Content Solutions India Pvt. Ltd. - Remote, India
(2025-07)
- Led end-to-end migration of legacy PHP systems to Next.js + Node.js for global event/travel platforms (cityseeker, hotelseeker).
- Drove ∼80% AI-assisted code generation via structured prompt pipelines and reusable templates using Ollama and OpenAI.
- Designed scalable API layer and microservices with MySQL + Redis caching for high-volume global event data.
- Built real-time data pipelines using Node.js WebSockets for live partner-driven event feeds.
- Developed AI-powered Point-of-Interest (POI) matching system using database-driven logic and prompt-assisted Python processing.
- Implemented GDPR-aligned data handling, CI/CD standards, and engineering guidelines adopted team-wide.
- Mentored developers on prompt engineering, AI workflow design, and modern full-stack best practices.
Frontend Architect / Senior Engineer — React & TypeScript - APIsec Inc. (via Gun.io) - Remote, San Francisco USA
(2024-05 - 2025-04)
- Owned migration of APIsec's Angular app to React (Vite + Chakra UI) aligned with new Figma designs.
- Built full Cypress end-to-end test suite, raising release confidence and reducing production regressions.
- Created public Docusaurus (React + MDX) product documentation site enabling self-serve content updates.
- Integrated Stripe API + webhooks, Auth0 (OAuth 2.0/OIDC), Supabase (PostgreSQL + RLS) for backend workflows.
- Implemented CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions; conducted code reviews and mentored team members.
Full-Stack Architect — React, Node.js, Heroku - GE Appliances / Fortune 500 (via IntelliConnect) - Remote, Louisville USA
(2023-11 - 2024-05)
- Architected a decision-tree authoring tool powering chatbot automation and Salesforce workflows for a Fortune 500 company.
- Designed full-stack system: React, Node.js APIs, PostgreSQL on Heroku (Private Spaces, Dynos, Pipelines, Add-ons).
- Built JSON REST APIs secured with OAuth 2.0/OIDC (Auth0, JWT) integrated with Salesforce data.
- Led stakeholder discussions, Agile sprint planning, retrospectives, and team performance reviews.
Lead QA Engineer / System Reliability — Fintech - BillGo (via Finov8 Inc.) - Remote, Fort Collins USA
(2023-01 - 2023-11)
- Built QA function from scratch: hired, onboarded, and mentored six engineers; established process and standards.
- Automated UI/API testing (Cypress, Postman) with CI/CD via GitHub Actions, Terraform, and PowerShell.
- Validated PostgreSQL data integrity for Stripe-style payment flows and webhook handling in compliance-focused fintech.
- Owned release-cycle test strategy, regression analysis, and sprint reporting in JIRA/Confluence.
Frontend Engineer (Consultant) — Ember.js - Bloowatch, Open Coast S.L. - Remote, Madrid Spain
(2020-01 - 2023-05)
- Built customer portal and back-office for online watersports booking platform (slots, rentals, camps, activities).
- Implemented complex calendar-based booking flows; integrated Supabase/PostgreSQL with row-level security (RLS).
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams across time zones on estimation, requirements, and Web API improvements.
JavaScript / AI Developer — LLMs & Open-Source NLP - Mantium AI (Contract) - Remote, Ohio USA
(2021-06 - 2022-05)
- Architected the open-source JavaScript NLP client library for Mantium's LLM platform (Node.js).
- Worked with GPT-3, ChatGPT, GPT-4, Whisper, Cohere, AI21, and Hugging Face on production prompt pipelines.
- Shipped four AI integrations: Shopify (product descriptions), LinkedIn (article generation), Twitter Bot, WhatsApp Bot.
- Authored developer guides on Medium and GitHub wiki; spoke at global meetups as Mantium's EMEA NLP/AI evangelist.
Lead Engineer — Fintech / Blockchain - SafeChain Financial Inc. - Remote, Ohio USA
(2019-01 - 2019-12)
- Lead Engineer (India) for blockchain SaaS eliminating real-estate title fraud for insurance underwriters and agents.
- Built SafeWire, Customer Portal, and Prior Policy Marketplace in Ember.js supporting multi-role workflows.
- Contributed to shared Ember.js component libraries; collaborated on API/database design; worked with AWS (EC2, S3).
Manager UI — AI-Driven Food Production Platform - InterProducTec Virtual Lab (PreciTaste LLC) - Navi Mumbai, India
(2015-09 - 2018-12)
- Owned UI/UX and frontend for BakeIT Cloud™ — a cloud service for industrial baking production workflows (India dev center for PreciBake LLC, NY/Munich).
- Migrated Ember.js to newer versions; established agile practices and coding standards; mentored the UI team.
- Collaborated with global stakeholders across sales, product, editorial, and engineering on product direction.
Associate Manager — Sports Tech & Real-Time Web - Sportz Interactive - Mumbai, India
(2009-02 - 2014-07)
- Led web development for 100+ live sports applications serving StarSports, ESPN Star, NDTV Sports, Yahoo Cricket, Hindustan Times, Khaleej Times, Max TV, STC.
- Built real-time scorecard and content systems for cricket, football, F1, golf, tennis, and NBA on web & WAP with Akamai load-balanced deployments.
- Managed and mentored a team of developers; handled client-facing requirements and analysis.
Senior Software Engineer - Auxano Technology
(2008 - 2009)
Software Engineer - Mascot OC - Pune
(2006 - 2008)
Software Developer - Soft-Key Computers - Jalgaon
(2005 - 2006)
