I'm Nitin Shankar Patil, a Drupal-focused developer with 9 years of experience delivering scalable Drupal-based web applications. I specialize in front-end and back-end development, theming, custom module development, and upgrading sites with Drupal 8/9, including Acquia Site Studio & Site Factory. I enjoy turning complex requirements into clean, responsive user interfaces and robust back-ends. I’ve collaborated with Capita, Cognizant, Clarion, and REI Systems, leading development efforts, mentoring peers, and contributing to the Drupal community. I thrive in Agile environments, value client collaboration, and am comfortable working on-site or remotely, with strong Git-based version control and a focus on maintainable, reusable components.

Nitin Shankar Patil

I'm Nitin Shankar Patil, a Drupal-focused developer with 9 years of experience delivering scalable Drupal-based web applications. I specialize in front-end and back-end development, theming, custom module development, and upgrading sites with Drupal 8/9, including Acquia Site Studio & Site Factory. I enjoy turning complex requirements into clean, responsive user interfaces and robust back-ends. I’ve collaborated with Capita, Cognizant, Clarion, and REI Systems, leading development efforts, mentoring peers, and contributing to the Drupal community. I thrive in Agile environments, value client collaboration, and am comfortable working on-site or remotely, with strong Git-based version control and a focus on maintainable, reusable components.

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I’m Nitin Shankar Patil, a Drupal-focused developer with 9 years of experience delivering scalable Drupal-based web applications. I specialize in front-end and back-end development, theming, custom module development, and upgrading sites with Drupal 8/9, including Acquia Site Studio & Site Factory. I enjoy turning complex requirements into clean, responsive user interfaces and robust back-ends.

I’ve collaborated with Capita, Cognizant, Clarion, and REI Systems, leading development efforts, mentoring peers, and contributing to the Drupal community. I thrive in Agile environments, value client collaboration, and am comfortable working on-site or remotely, with strong Git-based version control and a focus on maintainable, reusable components.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
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Marathi (Marāṭhī)
Advanced

Work Experience

Sr. Software Consultant at Capita Software
March 1, 2021 - Present
Estimation of requirements; implementing Site Studio in Drupal sites and upgrading Site Studio to the latest version using Composer. Creating reusable Site Studio components and applying them to pages. Performed minor Drupal security/upgrades in Drupal 9 using Composer. Explored and implemented Drupal 9 features as per client requirements. Migrated data using the created components into a Drupal 8 website.
Senior Associate at Cognizant Technology Solutions
March 1, 2021 - October 7, 2025
Shifting of Shop Listing and Tariff Pages from Java to Drupal; structuring components into Drupal with new layout changes; analysis and estimation of requirements; training merchandising team to use Drupal framework; on-site in the UK for 4.5 months to understand features and implement in Drupal; integration of new design in Drupal theme for tariff page.
Sr. Software Engineer at Clarion Technologies Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
August 1, 2016 - October 7, 2025
Developing user/account overview custom module; developing custom theme from scratch; client communication about queries/issues; deployment.
Software Engineer at REI Systems Pune Pvt. Ltd.
January 1, 2015 - October 7, 2025
Development and implementation of Bootstrap theme; developing custom modules; client communication about queries/issues; deployment.
Sr. Software Consultant at Capita Software
March 1, 2021 - Present
Estimating requirements, implementing Site Studio in Drupal, upgrading Site Studio via Composer, creating reusable Site Studio components and applying client-specific Drupal 9 features. Performed minor security upgrades and data migration, collaborating with a team of Drupal developers to deliver Capita's website solution.
Senior Associate at Cognizant Technology Solutions
March 1, 2021 - October 7, 2025
Shifting Shop Listing and Tariff Pages from Java to Drupal; structuring components into Drupal with new layout changes; requirements analysis and estimation; provided training to merchandising team; worked on-site in the UK for 4.5 months; integrated new design into tariff page.
Sr. Software Engineer at Clarion Technologies Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (CMM Level-3)
August 1, 2016 - October 7, 2025
Developed user/account overview custom module and custom Drupal theme from scratch; client communication to resolve queries/issues; deployment activities.
Software Engineer at REI Systems Pune Pvt. Ltd.
January 1, 2015 - October 7, 2025
Development and implementation of Bootstrap theme; development of custom modules as per project requirements; client communication and issue resolution.
Sr.Software Consultant at Capita Software, Pune
March 1, 2021 - Present
Estimation of requirements; implemented Site Studio and upgraded to latest; created reusable components; performed minor Drupal upgrades using composer; migrated data; implemented Drupal 9 features as per client requirements.
Senior Associate at Cognizant Technology Solutions, Pune
March 1, 2021 - October 7, 2025
Migration of Shop Listing and Tariff Pages from Java to Drupal; component-based Drupal structuring; on-site UK engagement; design integration; training merchandising team; data migration; design integration on tariff page.
Sr. Software Engineer at Clarion Technologies Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (CMM Level-3), Pune
August 1, 2016 - October 7, 2025
Developing user/account overview custom module; developing custom theme from scratch; client communications; deployment.
Software Engineer at REI Systems Pune Pvt. Ltd.
January 1, 2015 - October 7, 2025
Development and implementation of bootstrap theme; developing custom modules; client communications; queries/issues handling; deployment.

Education

Diploma in Computer Engineering (3 Years Full Time) at Dr. D.Y.Patil Polytechnic
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Higher Secondary at BMK, Kolhapur (Maharashtra State Board)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
High School at New High School Thikpurli, Kolhapur (Maharashtra State Board)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000
Diploma in Computer Engineering at Dr. D.Y.Patil Polytechnic
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2007
Higher Secondary at BMK, Kolhapur (Maharashtra State Board)
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002
High School at New High School Thikpurli, Kolhapur (Maharashtra State Board)
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000
Diploma in Computer Engineering at Dr. D.Y.Patil Polytechnic
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2007
Higher Secondary at BMK, Kolhapur
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002
High School at New High School Thikpurli, Kolhapur
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000

Qualifications

Acquia Certified Drupal 9 Front End Specialist
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025
Acquia Certified Drupal 9 Developer
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025
Acquia Certified Drupal 9 Front End Specialist
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025
Acquia Certified Drupal 9 Developer
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025
Acquia Certified Drupal 9 Front End Specialist
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025
Acquia Certified Drupal 9 Developer
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics

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