I am a results-driven software professional with over 12 years of IT experience, specializing in building scalable web applications, microservices, and data-driven platforms. My expertise spans Node.js, Express, React, Angular, REST APIs, Java, PHP, cloud deployments, and modern DevOps practices. I enjoy delivering robust architectures, improving performance, and driving CI/CD automation in Agile teams. I thrive on solving complex problems, mentoring teammates, and collaborating with product managers to translate requirements into high-quality code. I’m passionate about continuous learning, modern tooling (Docker, Kubernetes, Istio), and creating maintainable systems that scale with business needs.

Amol Gaikwad

I am a results-driven software professional with over 12 years of IT experience, specializing in building scalable web applications, microservices, and data-driven platforms. My expertise spans Node.js, Express, React, Angular, REST APIs, Java, PHP, cloud deployments, and modern DevOps practices. I enjoy delivering robust architectures, improving performance, and driving CI/CD automation in Agile teams. I thrive on solving complex problems, mentoring teammates, and collaborating with product managers to translate requirements into high-quality code. I’m passionate about continuous learning, modern tooling (Docker, Kubernetes, Istio), and creating maintainable systems that scale with business needs.

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I am a results-driven software professional with over 12 years of IT experience, specializing in building scalable web applications, microservices, and data-driven platforms. My expertise spans Node.js, Express, React, Angular, REST APIs, Java, PHP, cloud deployments, and modern DevOps practices. I enjoy delivering robust architectures, improving performance, and driving CI/CD automation in Agile teams.

I thrive on solving complex problems, mentoring teammates, and collaborating with product managers to translate requirements into high-quality code. I’m passionate about continuous learning, modern tooling (Docker, Kubernetes, Istio), and creating maintainable systems that scale with business needs.

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Work Experience

Architect/Full Stack Engineer at Publicis Groupe London
September 1, 2023 - Present
Leading design and development for CoreAI, a Generative AI platform. Responsibilities include requirement analysis, technical discussions with product stakeholders, architecture decisions, and REST API design using Node.js and Python. Implemented enterprise microservices, containerized with Docker and managed via Kubernetes. Built internal packages and contributed to Azure cloud deployment and related infrastructure tooling.
Technical Lead at Lloyds Banking Group (via Publicis Sapient)
September 1, 2022 - September 30, 2023
Led the FLASH API acceleration and compliance governance dashboard initiative for bank-wide labs. Duties included stakeholder analysis, technical design, building REST APIs and enterprise microservices, creating reusable internal packages, and guiding architectural decisions. Implemented containerized solutions with Kubernetes and supported CI/CD pipelines.
Technical Lead at Apple (via Cognizant)
April 1, 2021 - Present
IGNIS – Dashboarding and Monitoring platform. Responsibilities included requirements gathering, system design, building REST APIs with Node.js, managing Docker containers with Kubernetes, implementing SSO, and leading internal package development. Worked on automated testing and monitoring integrations for enterprise dashboards.
Full Stack Engineer at Lloyds Bank (via Wipro)
September 1, 2019 - April 30, 2021
Contributed to Commercial Servicing and Open Banking initiatives. Designed and developed REST APIs with Node.js/Loopback, built microservices, and implemented DevSecOps practices including security scans and CI/CD. Focussed on API-driven collaboration with third-party providers under regulatory Open Banking standards.
Full Stack Engineer at Lloyds Bank (via Wipro)
December 1, 2018 - September 30, 2019
Open Banking for Commercial Channel focused on AISP/PISP services and bulk/file payments. Implemented API endpoints, Loopback/Node.js services, enterprise-grade architectures, and containerized deployments in Kubernetes.
Software Engineer at HSBC Bank (via Wipro)
March 1, 2017 - September 30, 2018
DevOps Maturity Assessment and Shunya (DevOpsWall) project. Developed dashboards to render DevOps metrics, built collectors and REST APIs, and contributed to an event-driven design pattern across services.
Full Stack Engineer at Wipro Technology
February 1, 2017 - April 30, 2021
Legacy and modern web applications across banking domains. Built API-driven microservices, implemented CI/CD pipelines, and developed front-end components using React/Redux. Engaged in Open Banking and Commercial Channel projects for Lloyds Bank.
Senior Software Engineer at Quinstreet Software
September 1, 2015 - January 31, 2017
Maintain education websites for lead/click generation, write REST APIs using Node.js, perform page speed optimization, and deliver deployable product features across multiple sites.
Software Engineer at Xento System
October 1, 2012 - August 31, 2015
Leasing Centre product development including real-time data, IVR integration via FreeSWITCH, and dashboard/report generation. Built common codebase, UI components, and backend services using PHP, PostgreSQL, and JavaScript.

Education

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Qualifications

Master of Computer Application (MCA)
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Microsoft Open Hack container challenge
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
DevSecOps Certified
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025

Industry Experience

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