I'm Rushik Desai, a results-driven full stack software developer. I specialize in building scalable, high-performance web applications using React, Angular, Node.js, and AWS, and I enjoy turning complex problems into robust, user-friendly solutions. I have a strong background in RESTful APIs, GraphQL, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps, and I'm passionate about optimizing UI/UX, security, and cloud integrations to reduce latency and improve efficiency.

Rushik Desai

I'm Rushik Desai, a results-driven full stack software developer. I specialize in building scalable, high-performance web applications using React, Angular, Node.js, and AWS, and I enjoy turning complex problems into robust, user-friendly solutions. I have a strong background in RESTful APIs, GraphQL, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps, and I'm passionate about optimizing UI/UX, security, and cloud integrations to reduce latency and improve efficiency.

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I’m Rushik Desai, a results-driven full stack software developer. I specialize in building scalable, high-performance web applications using React, Angular, Node.js, and AWS, and I enjoy turning complex problems into robust, user-friendly solutions.

I have a strong background in RESTful APIs, GraphQL, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps, and I’m passionate about optimizing UI/UX, security, and cloud integrations to reduce latency and improve efficiency.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Software Developer at Goldman Sachs
July 1, 2024 - Present
Developed an Insurance Quote and Policy Management Platform using Angular 12 and Spring Boot, improving user engagement by 35% and enhancing platform usability. Built and optimized RESTful APIs and SOAP-based services to improve external system integration by 20%. Implemented JWT-based authentication and OAuth 2.0 with Spring Security, reducing security vulnerabilities by 50%. Leveraged AWS services (S3, Route 53, CloudFront CDN) to enhance cloud-based document storage, improving content delivery and reducing latency by 20%. Designed real-time data streaming using Apache Kafka and Flink, improving communication efficiency by 40%. Automated CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, cutting deployment times by 60% and accelerating feature delivery. Ensured system stability with unit and integration testing using JUnit and Playwright, reducing defects by 70%.
Full Stack Developer at Tata Consultancy Services
August 1, 2020 - August 31, 2021
Migrated two legacy applications from Angular.js to React TypeScript, improving performance by 30% and reducing load times by 25%. Built interactive data visualizations using React Plotly.js and Material UI, increasing user interaction by 40%. Optimized frontend performance and implemented responsive UI components, contributing to a 15% increase in mobile accessibility. Conducted unit and integration testing using Playwright, identifying and resolving 50+ critical bugs. Collaborated with UX/UI designers and backend engineers to optimize frontend performance, reducing server load by 20% through efficient rendering and data-fetching techniques.
Software Engineer at ISparrow
November 1, 2018 - July 31, 2020
Developed a React.js web application to streamline health insurance product sales, leveraging React Hooks and Context for efficient state management across 3 responsive layouts. Implemented an AWS Cognito-based authentication flow and OAuth 2.0 for 4 user roles. Developed GraphQL queries and mutations in Node.js (SAM) to call REST APIs for 30+ user forms, using AWS AppSync for data fetching and reducing server load by 20%. Created a boilerplate project with 15+ reusable components, cutting static site build time by 50%. Implemented an auto-fill feature with a custom autocomplete to speed form completion. Built and consumed SOAP-based web services for legacy data integration with WS-Security.

Education

Master of Science in Computer Science at California State University, San Bernardino
August 1, 2022 - May 31, 2024
Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science & Engineering at Vellore Institute of Technology, Hyderabad
August 1, 2017 - July 31, 2021

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Professional Services