Pratik Ahir

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Gujarati
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German
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Work Experience

Senior Software Developer at Smartsense Consulting Solutions Pvt Ltd
February 1, 2025 - Present
Designed and built microservice architecture from monolith using Python and FastAPI, boosting deployment agility by 40%. Implemented real-time streaming chatbot responses to improve latency by 25%. Built intelligent document APIs with OCR and LLM to automate extraction and increase processing speed 3x. Developed Redis-based streaming for dynamic UI updates improving user experience. Created end-to-end CI/CD pipeline with Docker and Alembic enforcing coding standards with pre-commit hooks.
Senior Software Engineer at DRC Systems
January 31, 2025 - August 5, 2025
Developed and maintained backend services using Python and Django to support key learning workflows including exams, certification, and reporting for over one million users. Built APIs for offline certificate generation integrating AWS S3 presigned URLs, reducing support queries by 35%. Migrated transcript notes to Elasticsearch for 80% faster search and deployed Dockerized services for improved scalability and CI/CD.
Senior Software Engineer at DRC Systems
January 31, 2025 - August 5, 2025
Developed custom APIs for Open edX-based LXP supporting multi-tenant learning platforms. Automated SAR reporting reducing manual overhead by 70%. Integrated SCORM, XBlock modules (video, quiz, PDF) and deployed Dockerized instances across Azure. Managed GCP-hosted course content and frontend enhancements with JavaScript.
Full Stack Developer at Lets Nurture Infotech Pvt Ltd
May 1, 2022 - August 5, 2025
Developed lyric-sync karaoke features from scratch increasing user retention by 20% using Python, Django, and AWS. Integrated mobile APIs and push notifications for real-time content updates. Streamlined AWS upload flows and webhook automations reducing errors by 80%.
Software Engineer at Creative Hustlers
March 31, 2021 - August 5, 2025
Built complete application from scratch using Python Django and AWS. Integrated Paypal and Stripe for secure payments increasing conversion by 15%.
Software Engineer at Tops Technologies
March 31, 2020 - August 5, 2025
Electrical Panel Designer at KNH Automation
September 30, 2019 - August 5, 2025
Senior Software Developer at Smartsense Consulting Solutions Pvt Ltd
February 1, 2025 - Present
Leading backend services and intelligent automation platform development, focusing on multi-modal document processing, real-time analytics, and LLM-assisted workflows.
Senior Software Engineer at DRC Systems
January 31, 2025 - September 22, 2025
Developed backend services in Python/Django for learning workflows (exams, certification, reporting); implemented ETL pipelines with PySpark, Airflow and Kafka to stream learner activity and exam data into Redshift; migrated transcript notes to Elasticsearch and deployed Dockerized services across Azure; supported frontend enhancements with JavaScript.
Full Stack Developer at Lets Nurture Infotech Pvt Ltd
May 31, 2022 - September 22, 2025
Built karaoke and social-media mobile app features from scratch using Python, Django, AWS; integrated payments and improved user retention.
Software Engineer at Creative Hustlers
March 31, 2021 - September 22, 2025
Developed backend components for client projects; streamlined deployment automation and webhooks integration.
Electrical Panel Designer at KHN Automation
September 30, 2019 - September 22, 2025
Designed electrical panels and automation solutions for industrial systems.
Senior Software Developer at Smartsense Consulting Solutions Pvt Ltd
February 1, 2025 - Present
Designed and built microservice architecture from a monolith using Python, FastAPI (async), PostgreSQL, MongoDB; boosted deployment agility by 40%. Implemented real-time streamed chunked responses with FastAPI and Redis-backed state updates, improving user experience by 25%. Built intelligent document APIs with OCR and LLM to automate extraction and increase processing speed 3x. Implemented ETL pipelines with PySpark and Airflow to prepare document and activity data for analytics and model training. Created end-to-end CI/CD pipeline with Docker, Alembic, and enforced coding standards with pre-commit hooks.
Senior Software Engineer at DRC Systems
January 1, 2025 - September 22, 2025
Developed backend services using Python and Django for key learning workflows including exams, certification, and reporting—supporting millions of users. Implemented ETL pipelines with PySpark, Airflow and Kafka to stream learner activity and exam data into Redshift for faster insights. Migrated transcript notes to Elasticsearch for 80% faster search and deployed Dockerized services across Azure. Managed GCP-hosted course content and frontend enhancements with JavaScript.
Full Stack Developer at Lets Nurture Infotech Pvt Ltd
May 1, 2022 - September 22, 2025
Developed lyric-sync karaoke features from scratch and increased retention by 20% using Python, Django, and AWS. Integrated mobile APIs and push notifications for real-time content updates. Streamlined AWS upload flows and webhook automations, reducing errors by 80%.
Software Engineer at Creative Hustlers
March 1, 2021 - September 22, 2025
Built the complete application from scratch using Python/Django and AWS; integrated PayPal and Stripe for secure payments, increasing conversion by 15%.
Software Engineer at Tops Technologies
September 1, 2019 - September 22, 2025
Software engineer; details not provided in resume.
Electrical Panel Designer at KNH Automation
September 1, 2019 - September 22, 2025
Electrical panel design and automation.
Senior Software Developer at SmartSense Consulting Solutions Pvt Ltd
February 1, 2025 - Present
Led backend development for BASF Insight360 – a German-based multimodal RAG-based document analytics and chatbot solution. Designed microservices architecture using Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis, boosting deployment agility by ~40%. Implemented real-time streaming responses with FastAPI and Redis-backed state updates, enhancing user experience by ~25%. Built end-to-end ETL pipelines with PySpark and Airflow to prepare document and activity data for analytics and model training. Migrated transcript data to Elasticsearch for faster search and deployed Dockerized services on AWS with Kubernetes. Enforced coding standards with pre-commit hooks.
Senior Software Engineer at DRC Systems
January 1, 2025 - October 8, 2025
SIDH – Skill India Digital Hub – eLearning platform delivering large-scale skills training and certifications for +1M users across India. Built backend services using Python and Django/REST for scalable learner workflows; implemented ETL pipelines with PySpark and Airflow to ingest activity data for analytics and model training.
Senior Software Engineer at Lets Nurture Infotech Pvt Ltd
May 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025
StarManch – Karaoke and social media mobile app used by +100k end users. Built lyric-sync karaoke features from scratch with Python, Django and AWS; implemented real-time content updates and push notifications.
Software Engineer at Creative Hustlers
March 1, 2021 - October 8, 2025
RV Sticks – Australian B2C platform for vehicle decals. Built the complete app from scratch, integrated secure payments (Stripe) and deployment automation on AWS, increasing conversions by ~15%.
Electrical Panel Designer at KNH Automation
September 1, 2019 - October 8, 2025
Electrical panel design and automation for industrial control systems.
Senior Software Engineer at SmartSense Consulting Solutions Pvt Ltd
February 1, 2025 - Present
Designed and built microservice architecture from a monolithic base using Python, FastAPI (Async), PostgreSQL, and MongoDB; boosted deployment agility by 40%. Implemented real-time streaming chunked responses with FastAPI and Redis-backed state updates, improving user experience by 25%. Built intelligent document APIs with OCR and LLM, automating extraction and increasing processing speed 3x. Implemented ETL pipelines with PySpark and Airflow to prepare document and activity data for analytics and model training. Created end-to-end CI/CD pipelines with Docker, Alembic, and enforced coding standards with pre-commit hooks.
Senior Software Engineer at DRC Systems
January 1, 2025 - October 13, 2025
Developed backend services using Python and Django for key learning workflows (exams, certification, and reporting) for SIDH – Skill India Digital Hub – eLearning platform serving +1M users. Implemented ETL pipelines with PySpark, Airflow, and Kafka to stream learner activity data into Redshift for faster insights. Migrated transcripts to Elasticsearch for faster search and deployed Dockerized services across Azure. Managed GCP-hosted course content and front-end enhancements with JavaScript.
Full Stack Developer at LetsNurture Infotech Pvt Ltd
March 1, 2021 - October 13, 2025
Developed lyrics-sync karaoke features from scratch for StarManch – Karaoke and social media mobile app used by 100k+ end users. Implemented features in Python/Django and AWS, integrating secure payments via PayPal and Stripe to boost conversions by 15%. Integrated mobile APIs and push notifications for real-time content updates. Streamlined AWS upload flows and webhook automation, reducing errors by 80%.
Electrical Panel Designer at KHN Automation
September 1, 2019 - October 13, 2025
Electrical panel design and automation engineering responsibilities contributing to turnkey automation projects.
Software Engineer at Creative Hustlers
April 1, 2020 - March 31, 2021
Built the complete application from scratch using Python, Django and AWS; integrated PayPal and Stripe for secure payments, improving conversions by 15%.
Full Stack Developer at Lets Nurture Infotech Pvt Ltd
April 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022
Developed full‑stack features for a karaoke and social media mobile app used by 100k+ end users. Implemented mobile APIs, push notifications, and streamlined AWS deployment workflows.
Senior Software Engineer at DRC Systems
April 1, 2022 - January 31, 2025
SIDH – Skill India Digital Hub: built backend services for a large‑scale LMS delivering skills training and certifications for +1M users. Implemented ETL pipelines with PySpark, Airflow and Kafka; integrated SCORM modules and migrated transcripts to Elasticsearch; deployed Dockerized services on GCP/AWS.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering / Electrical Engineering at L.D. College of Engineering, Ahmedabad, India
June 1, 2012 - June 1, 2016
Bachelor of Engineering / Electrical Engineering at L. D. College of Engineering, Ahmedabad, India
June 2, 2012 - June 2, 2016
Bachelor of Engineering / Electrical Engineering at L. D. College of Engineering, Ahmedabad, India
June 1, 2012 - June 1, 2016
Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering at L. D. College of Engineering, Ahmedabad, India
June 1, 2012 - June 1, 2016
Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering at L. D. College of Engineering, Ahmedabad
June 1, 2012 - June 1, 2016
Bachelor of Engineering at L.D. College of Engineering
June 1, 2012 - June 1, 2016

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other