Hi, I'm Arpit Parekh, a dedicated software engineer with solid experience in web application development and front-end design. I specialize in enhancing user experience through scalable and reusable components using technologies such as React, Next.js, and GraphQL. My work focuses on improving operational efficiencies and streamlining complex processes for financial and enterprise applications. With a Master of Science in Computer Science and comprehensive experience in both contract and full-time roles, I've collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams including product managers, UX designers, and business users. I am passionate about delivering high-quality, user-centric solutions that drive measurable business improvements and continuously expanding my technical and professional skills.

Arpit Parekh

Hi, I'm Arpit Parekh, a dedicated software engineer with solid experience in web application development and front-end design. I specialize in enhancing user experience through scalable and reusable components using technologies such as React, Next.js, and GraphQL. My work focuses on improving operational efficiencies and streamlining complex processes for financial and enterprise applications. With a Master of Science in Computer Science and comprehensive experience in both contract and full-time roles, I've collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams including product managers, UX designers, and business users. I am passionate about delivering high-quality, user-centric solutions that drive measurable business improvements and continuously expanding my technical and professional skills.

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Hi, I’m Arpit Parekh, a dedicated software engineer with solid experience in web application development and front-end design. I specialize in enhancing user experience through scalable and reusable components using technologies such as React, Next.js, and GraphQL. My work focuses on improving operational efficiencies and streamlining complex processes for financial and enterprise applications.

With a Master of Science in Computer Science and comprehensive experience in both contract and full-time roles, I’ve collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams including product managers, UX designers, and business users. I am passionate about delivering high-quality, user-centric solutions that drive measurable business improvements and continuously expanding my technical and professional skills.

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Work Experience

Software Engineer at J.P Morgan Chase & Co.
November 30, 2024 - September 2, 2025
Developed a web application to streamline acquisition deal closures for US, European, and APAC bankers, improving fee calculation accuracy by 25% using historic data. Designed and implemented scalable and reusable React/Next.js components with Material UI, Redux, and GraphQL to enhance development efficiency. Collaborated with product management to define roadmaps and worked closely with UX and business teams to optimize Figma designs for 5,000 users. Reduced API response time by 30% using Apollo GraphQL and GraphQL-Mesh and developed REST APIs using Node.js/Express.js with PostgreSQL database.
Software Engineer – Front End at J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., Tx
November 30, 2024 - September 2, 2025
Developed a web application to streamline acquisition deal closures for bankers in US, European and APAC regions, improving fee calculation accuracy by 25% through historic data analysis. Designed and implemented scalable, reusable React/Next.js components to enhance development efficiency. Integrated REST APIs with Axios and React Query for efficient data fetching and caching. Maintained a clean codebase using ESLint with custom React/TypeScript rules and Prettier. Collaborated closely with UX designers translating Figma prototypes into responsive UI components, ensuring design consistency and improved handoff efficiency. Participated in code reviews and wrote unit tests using Jest and React Testing Library, identifying and fixing critical bugs early in development cycles. Worked in an Agile environment using Git and Jira for sprint management and issue tracking.
Front-End Developer at Florida Blue (Contractor)
July 31, 2022 - September 2, 2025
Revamped user and app interfaces for an application managing agents state-wide in Florida. Designed and developed front-end features for a chatbot application using HTML, SCSS, JavaScript, React, Redux, and Node.js. Built member payment flows integrated with Stripe, enabling payment history display and management of payment methods including card and bank details.
UI Developer at Florida Blue, FL
July 31, 2022 - September 2, 2025
Revamped UI and application interface for managing agents across Florida. Developed front-end of a chatbot (Visual IVR) using HTML, SCSS, JavaScript, React, Redux, and Node.js. Used Redux Forms for complex application workflow including agency enrollment, background verification, and commission calculation. Collaborated with Java backend team to optimize API calls and maintain JSON contracts. Built member payment flow in chatbot using Stripe integration, supporting payment history and payment method management. Created shallow, mount, and render tests using Enzyme to validate React components.
Associate Systems Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services (Client - Nokia)
July 31, 2019 - September 2, 2025
Developed an internal application using React, Redux, and Bootstrap for Nokia to register and maintain their products efficiently.
Systems Engineer at Nokia Solutions & Networks, Hyderabad
July 31, 2019 - September 2, 2025
Developed an employee registration web application with React, turning it into a single-page application using React-Router. Designed UI modules using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript for complex page layouts adhering to code standards. Implemented responsive data tables using Bootstrap grid system. Managed source control using Git and deployed applications. Participated in Agile Scrum processes using JIRA and Confluence for user story tracking. Fixed bugs raised by client ensuring application quality.
Front-End Developer at Universal Studios, Orlando (Contractor)
May 31, 2018 - September 2, 2025
Converted universalorlando.com website from Angular 1 to Angular 2+, improving site maintainability and performance during the tenure.
Software Developer at Universal Studios, FL
May 31, 2018 - September 2, 2025
Worked on migrating universalorlando.com from Angular 1 to Angular 2+. Used AngularJS for MVC implementation and Typescript for maintainable code. Managed version control with Git. Consumed REST services for backend integration.
Application Analyst II at Principal Financial Group (Contractor)
September 30, 2017 - September 2, 2025
Designed and built a client 401(k) dashboard using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, and Backbone.js, including reusable components presenting dynamic data visualized with D3.
Systems Analyst at Principal Financial Group, IA
August 31, 2017 - September 2, 2025
Added interactive widgets such as bar charts, line charts, and pie charts to internal Dashboard App with filtering capabilities based on facility or date range. Used Femur (a version of Backbone.js) for MVC implementation. Published components for use by other internal developers. Used advanced AJAX, JavaScript, Angular, and Bootstrap for UI development. Interacted with Java controllers utilizing jQuery, AJAX and JSON. Participated in requirements gathering and updated design documents.

Education

Bachelors in Information Technology at JNTU, Hyderabad, India
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012
Masters in Applied Computer Science at Northwest Missouri State University, MO, USA
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Master of Science Computer Science at Northwest Missouri State
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014

Qualifications

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Certification (CLF-C02)
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Certification (CLF-C02)
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services