Hi there! I am a backend-focused full stack developer with 3+ years of experience building scalable web applications using React.js, Spring Boot, Node.js, and cloud platforms like GCP and AWS. I have a track record of improving application performance, designing RESTful APIs, and deploying microservices in cloud-native environments. Currently I lead backend development and mentor teams as a Pod Captain, delivering features on time while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders. I am strong in CI/CD, containerization, Agile practices, and modern software architecture. I enjoy collaborating with UI/UX designers, QA, and DevOps engineers to deliver end-to-end features that align with product goals. I have hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Google Cloud, and AWS, and I have contributed to building reliable, scalable systems across environments.

Vraj Kumar Patel

Hi there! I am a backend-focused full stack developer with 3+ years of experience building scalable web applications using React.js, Spring Boot, Node.js, and cloud platforms like GCP and AWS. I have a track record of improving application performance, designing RESTful APIs, and deploying microservices in cloud-native environments. Currently I lead backend development and mentor teams as a Pod Captain, delivering features on time while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders. I am strong in CI/CD, containerization, Agile practices, and modern software architecture. I enjoy collaborating with UI/UX designers, QA, and DevOps engineers to deliver end-to-end features that align with product goals. I have hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Google Cloud, and AWS, and I have contributed to building reliable, scalable systems across environments.

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Hi there! I am a backend-focused full stack developer with 3+ years of experience building scalable web applications using React.js, Spring Boot, Node.js, and cloud platforms like GCP and AWS. I have a track record of improving application performance, designing RESTful APIs, and deploying microservices in cloud-native environments. Currently I lead backend development and mentor teams as a Pod Captain, delivering features on time while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.

I am strong in CI/CD, containerization, Agile practices, and modern software architecture. I enjoy collaborating with UI/UX designers, QA, and DevOps engineers to deliver end-to-end features that align with product goals. I have hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Google Cloud, and AWS, and I have contributed to building reliable, scalable systems across environments.

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Language

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Work Experience

Full Stack Developer at IT Pros (Client: Intuit)
December 1, 2024 - August 5, 2025
Developed responsive and scalable web applications using React.js, Next.js, and JavaScript, enhancing user experience and improving performance by 30%. Designed and integrated RESTful APIs using Spring and Spring Boot, improving system scalability and reducing response time by 20%. Developed database solutions using MongoDB and MySQL, optimizing data indexing processes and enhancing application performance. Built and managed CI/CD pipelines using Google Cloud Build and Jenkins, reducing deployment time by 40% and ensuring consistent delivery across environments. Deployed microservices and front-end applications on Google Cloud Platform (VM instance, Google Kubernetes Engine) and AWS (S3, Lambda) to ensure high availability and cost-effective scalability. Conducted unit and integration testing using JUnit, Mockito, and Postman, improving reliability and early bug detection. Actively contributed to Agile Scrum practices through daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives using J
Full Stack Developer Intern at Smartfox
May 1, 2022 - August 5, 2025
Collaborated with the UI/UX team to build responsive and user-friendly interfaces using React.js and CSS3, improving customer engagement. Participated in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning and backlog grooming, to refine user stories and define acceptance criteria. Implemented and tested RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express.js, contributing to a modular and scalable microservice architecture. Conducted unit and integration testing using Postman, ensuring delivery of stable and reliable application features. Used Docker for containerization and Kubernetes for orchestration, streamlining deployment workflows and enhancing scalability. Optimized performance of cloud-based applications by improving AWS Lambda functions and API response times. Maintained version control using Git and GitHub, and facilitated team communication through Slack and JIRA.
Full Stack Developer Intern at Smartfox
May 1, 2022 - September 24, 2025
Developed responsive and scalable web applications using React.js, Next.js, and JavaScript; built RESTful APIs with Java Spring Boot and Node.js/Express.js; deployed cloud-native apps on Google Cloud Platform (Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine) and AWS (S3, Lambda). Collaborated with UI/UX designers, QA testers, and DevOps engineers to deliver end-to-end features, and improved user engagement and performance. Designed and integrated RESTful APIs to enhance system scalability and reduce response times by ~20-30%. Implemented data storage solutions with MySQL and MongoDB, optimizing indexing and queries to boost performance. Built and managed CI/CD pipelines using Google Cloud Build and Jenkins, reducing deployment time by around 40% and ensuring consistent delivery across environments. Used Docker and Kubernetes to orchestrate microservices and front-end deployments. Conducted unit and integration testing with Jest, Mocha, and Postman, improving reliability and early bug detection. Acti
Full Stack Developer Intern at Smartfox
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
Collaborated with the UI/UX team to build responsive and user-friendly interfaces using React.js and CSS3, enhancing customer engagement. Contributed to front-end components and integrated with back-end services to deliver cohesive features.
Full Stack Developer at Smartfox
December 2, 2024 - December 2, 2024
Developed responsive and scalable web applications using React.js, Next.js, and JavaScript, achieving a 30% improvement in performance. Implemented RESTful APIs with Spring Boot and Spring, built database solutions with MongoDB and MySQL, and designed CI/CD pipelines using Google Cloud Build and Jenkins. Deployed microservices on Google Cloud Platform (GKE/VM) and AWS (S3/Lambda), conducted unit and integration testing (JUnit, Mockito, Postman), collaborated with cross-functional teams, and supported agile ceremonies (stand-ups, planning, retros).
Full Stack Developer at IT Pros (Client: Intuit)
June 1, 2022 - December 1, 2024
Developed scalable web applications using React.js, Node.js, Spring Boot, and TypeScript for Intuit client engagements. Improved performance and designed RESTful APIs; deployed microservices on cloud-native stacks (GCP & AWS). Led backend development and mentored a team as Pod Captain, delivering features on time while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders. Implemented CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and Google Cloud Build, containerized services with Docker, and orchestrated with Kubernetes. Built monitoring dashboards with Grafana and Prometheus; integrated with UI/UX, QA and DevOps teams; leveraged Git/GitHub for version control and participated in Agile ceremonies to refine requirements and plan sprints. Used OpenAI LLMs for chatbot feature enhancements.

Education

Master Of Science at Lakehead University
September 1, 2022 - May 1, 2024
Bachelors in Computer Engineering and Technology at Gujarat Technological University
August 1, 2018 - June 1, 2022
Master of Science at Lakehead University
September 1, 2022 - May 1, 2024
Bachelor of Computer Engineering and Technology at Gujarat Technological University
August 1, 2018 - June 1, 2022
Master of Science in Computer Engineering and Technology at Lakehead University
September 1, 2022 - May 1, 2024
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering and Technology at Gujarat Technological University
August 1, 2018 - June 1, 2022
Master of Science in Computer Science at Lakehead University
September 1, 2022 - May 1, 2024
Bachelor of Computer Engineering and Technology at Gujarat Technological University
August 1, 2018 - June 1, 2022

Qualifications

Associate Cloud Engineer certification
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
Google Spring Boot 3, Spring 6 & Hibernate for Beginners – Udemy
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
React.js Essential Training – LinkedIn
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
Google Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation - Coursera
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
Python 101 for Data Science - Cognitiveclass.ai
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
Associate Cloud Engineer certification – Google
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Spring Boot & Hibernate for Beginners – Udemy Certifications
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
React.js Essentials Training – LinkedIn
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Google Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Learning Python 101 for Data Science - Cognitive Class.ai
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Associate Cloud Engineer Certification
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
Spring Boot and Hibernate for Beginners – Udemy
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
Google Cloud Certification: Python for Data Science
January 11, 2030 - February 19, 2026
Essential Google Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation
January 11, 2030 - February 19, 2026
React.js Essentials Training
January 11, 2030 - February 19, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics, Media & Entertainment