Sadik Rupani

Results-driven Front-End Architect / Engineering Manager with 14+ years of experience designing and delivering scalable, high-performance web applications. Specialized in React, Next.js, JavaScript, and modern front-end ecosystems, with working knowledge of BFF architectures using Node.js, Go and GraphQL. Hands-on experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools including GitHub Copilot and Claude, backed by Claude 101 certification, AI Fluency: Framework and Foundations, Claude Code in Action, to accelerate development, improve code quality, and optimize engineering workflows.

Proven expertise in building enterprise-grade SPAs, PWAs, and AI-integrated user interfaces, with a strong focus on performance optimization, accessibility (WCAG), and user experience. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, owning critical applications, and enforcing code quality through PR governance and review processes.

Manager - Projects at Cognizant Technology Solutions (2025-05 – Present)

Own end-to-end front-end architecture and delivery for enterprise-grade applications

• Own end-to-end front-end architecture and delivery for enterprise-grade applications built with React, Next.js, and TypeScript
• Serve as application owner for 2+ critical platforms, ensuring scalability, stability, and high availability in production
• Define and enforce front-end architecture standards, coding guidelines, and best practices across teams
• Act as technical gatekeeper for code merges, leading PR reviews and maintaining high-quality, maintainable codebases
• Design and implement scalable UI architectures aligned with micro-frontend and BFF (Node.js/Go) patterns
• Collaborate with product, UX, and backend teams to translate business requirements into robust, user-centric solutions
• Drive performance optimization initiatives, improving Core Web Vitals and overall application responsiveness
• Establish and enforce testing strategies (unit, integration) to ensure reliability and reduce production defects
• Champion adoption of AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude – Claude 101 Certified) to enhance developer productivity and code quality
• Mentor and guide developers through code reviews, design discussions, and architectural decisions, elevating overall team capability
• Lead production issue triaging and root cause analysis, ensuring quick resolution and continuous improvement

Packaged App Development Manager L7 at Accenture (2024-09 – 2025-04)

Front-End Subject Matter Expert across multiple enterprise programs

• Acted as Front-End Subject Matter Expert (SME) across multiple enterprise programs within the FED practice, providing technical leadership and solution direction
• Led architecture and solution design for greenfield and escalated projects, ensuring alignment with scalability, performance, and enterprise standards
• Delivered high-performance SPAs and PWAs using React, Redux, Next.js, and TypeScript, focusing on responsiveness and seamless user experience
• Designed and developed reusable, scalable UI component libraries, accelerating development and ensuring consistency across applications
• Collaborated with backend teams to integrate RESTful APIs and GraphQL services, optimizing data flow and application performance
• Established and enforced front-end best practices, including coding standards, modular architecture, and maintainability guidelines
• Implemented comprehensive test strategies (Jest, Cypress, Playwright), achieving ~90% code coverage and improving release reliability
• Led and mentored a team of 15+ engineers, driving technical excellence through code reviews, design discussions, and knowledge sharing
• Conducted performance audits (Lighthouse) and implemented optimizations to enhance Core Web Vitals and overall application efficiency
• Ensured WCAG-compliant accessibility standards, improving usability and inclusivity across digital platforms
• Played a key role in resolving critical project escalations, stabilizing delivery and restoring stakeholder confidence
• Promoted adoption of AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude) to improve developer productivity and code quality

Manager - Projects at Cognizant Technology Solutions (2016-04 – 2024-08)

Led design and development of enterprise-scale web applications

• Led design and development of enterprise-scale web applications across banking, e-commerce, and publishing domains using React, AngularJS, and Ionic
• Owned end-to-end delivery of multiple applications, from requirement analysis through development, testing, and production release
• Managed and mentored a distributed team of 25+ engineers across multiple geographies, ensuring alignment, productivity, and timely delivery
• Served as Scrum Master (UK assignment: 2019–2020), facilitating sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming
• Coordinated cross-team and client communications, ensuring smooth release planning, dependency management, and stakeholder alignment
• Drove Agile best practices, improving team velocity, predictability, and delivery quality
• Collaborated with product owners and business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Integrated third-party services including payment gateways, analytics platforms, and SSO solutions to enhance application capabilities
• Implemented performance optimization strategies (lazy loading, code splitting, asset optimization), reducing page load time by up to 40%
• Ensured responsive, cross-browser compatible UI development aligned with modern web standards
• Practiced Test-Driven Development (TDD) using Jest, Jasmine, and React Testing Library to improve code quality and reduce defects
• Contributed to code reviews and engineering standards, promoting maintainable and scalable codebases

Senior Software Engineer at Synerzip Softech Pvt Ltd (Acquired by Encora) (2012-01 – 2016-03)

Developed and maintained websites using modern JavaScript frameworks

• Developed and maintained websites using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. RequireJS, BackboneJS, Sencha and ExtJS, ensuring responsive and cross-browser compatibility
• Collaborated with senior developers to implement new features and troubleshoot issues on the front-end
• Participated in code reviews and learned advanced techniques in JavaScript and web development

Software Consultant at Mehta Inc (2008-04 – 2009-04)

Developed and maintained websites using WordPress and PHP

• Developed and maintained websites using Wordpress, PHP, My Sql and html/css/javascript/jquery
• Implement themes and plugins supporting Wordpress ecosystem
• Collaborate with senior developers to understand requirements and provide technical support as required

Master Of Computer Applications in Computer Applications – Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University (2009 – 2012)

Bachelor Of Computer Applications in Computer Applications – Saurashtra University (2005 – 2008)