Rushikesh Khamkar

👋 Hey there, I'm Rushikesh Khamkar, a passionate software engineer experienced in both full-stack development and innovative AI solutions.

🎓 I hold a Master's in Software Engineering from Texas Tech University and a Bachelor's in Computer Science from Pune University.

💼 At Texas Tech, I automated marketing processes using Salesforce and Python, enhancing efficiency. During my stint at Accenture, I led the development of a cutting-edge Banking Application, showcasing skills in JavaScript, Node.js, MongoDB, and more.

🚀 I've crafted projects that integrate AI, like a Human-in-the-loop Emotion Recognition model and an Airbnb replica using the MERN stack. I've also developed a Text-to-speech converter using AWS Lambda and Amazon Polly.

🔧 My toolbox includes Java, JavaScript, Python, NodeJS, ExpressJS, ReactJS, AWS, MongoDB, and more. I'm adept at fostering effective communication, problem-solving, and delivering quality results.

EXPERIENCE

Student Assistant | Texas Tech University | September 2021 – May 2023

• Led requirements analysis and software development for university applications, collaborating with IT teams.
• Automated enrollment processes, reducing paperwork by 80% by participating in the development and coding phase.
• Managed and optimized databases, ensuring data integrity and security.
• Conducted rigorous testing procedures and implemented a user management system.
• Relevant Tools: Python, Salesforce, Informatica, Selenium, JIRA, Microsoft Office, Git 

Software Engineer | Accenture | August 2019 – June 2021

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and develop CRM enterprise solutions for 30,000+ banking employees.
• Played a pivotal role in the entire software development lifecycle with CI/CD, from requirements gathering to deployment.
• Worked directly with banking clients to gather and analyze their specific requirements to improve productivity by 45%.
• Designed and developed customized CRM solutions to address the unique challenges faced by internal banking employees.
• Enhanced the platform's user interface to optimize user experience and increase employee’s daily efficiency by 60%.
• Ensured seamless integration of the CRM platform with other banking systems to enhance data accuracy and accessibility.
• Implemented rigorous testing procedures to identify and rectify any issues, ensuring high reliability by 80%.
• Conducted 15+ training sessions and gathered user feedback for iterative improvements.
• Maintained comprehensive documentation of system architecture, processes, and user guides.
• Relevant Tools: JavaScript, Node.js, React, Express.js, MongoDB, MuleSoft, Postman, Selenium, Jenkins, Confluence, JIRA

M.S. in Computer Science | Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas | August 2021 – May 2023

B.S. in Computer Engineering | Pune University, Pune, India | June 2016 – June 2019