I'm Shankar Itagi, a dynamic and detail-oriented Node.js developer with over 6.5 years of experience designing, developing, and deploying scalable backend solutions. I thrive on solving complex backend challenges, optimizing performance, and delivering robust server-side applications using modern JavaScript ecosystems. I am proficient in Node.js, JavaScript frameworks, RESTful API design, and cloud integrations. I am excited about opportunities that leverage hands-on development, collaboration, and innovative problem-solving to build reliable systems and impactful software product experiences.

Shankar Itagi

I'm Shankar Itagi, a dynamic and detail-oriented Node.js developer with over 6.5 years of experience designing, developing, and deploying scalable backend solutions. I thrive on solving complex backend challenges, optimizing performance, and delivering robust server-side applications using modern JavaScript ecosystems. I am proficient in Node.js, JavaScript frameworks, RESTful API design, and cloud integrations. I am excited about opportunities that leverage hands-on development, collaboration, and innovative problem-solving to build reliable systems and impactful software product experiences.

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I’m Shankar Itagi, a dynamic and detail-oriented Node.js developer with over 6.5 years of experience designing, developing, and deploying scalable backend solutions. I thrive on solving complex backend challenges, optimizing performance, and delivering robust server-side applications using modern JavaScript ecosystems.

I am proficient in Node.js, JavaScript frameworks, RESTful API design, and cloud integrations. I am excited about opportunities that leverage hands-on development, collaboration, and innovative problem-solving to build reliable systems and impactful software product experiences.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Senior Member of Technical Staff at Vymo
April 1, 2020 - Present
Provided technical leadership in the design, development and deployment of mission-critical software systems. Developed RESTful API services for mobile applications using frameworks such as Node.js. Built RESTful APIs using Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB. Maintained databases such as MySQL, MongoDB, and Redis. Designed and implemented low-level project architecture, including requirements analysis, schema definition, and API development for managing unlicensed user configurations. Successfully imported 30,000+ users to date with scalability plans to handle 100,000–200,000 users. Engineered a system to handle 100,000+ API calls daily, fetching Lead IDs from Elasticsearch and retrieving related data from MongoDB. Integrated CRM systems with third-party APIs to support seamless data sharing. Implemented user authentication using OAuth 2 and LDAP for secure access control. Led a client-specific team for requirement gathering and customization. Applied cryptographic encryption using CBC and
Software Engineer Trainee at Test Yantra
April 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020
Created responsive news websites and static models using HTML and CSS. Developed a Todo list application using JavaScript and DOM manipulation. Built movie and director database applications with MySQL, Node.js, and React.js. Integrated OAuth and Google API for secure user authentication. Created a Trello clone with the Trello API and AngularJS, using local storage for persistence. Developed a Reddit clone using Node.js, React.js, HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Electronics and Communication Engineering at Vivekananda Institute of Technology, Bengaluru
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2017
Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Electronics and Communication Engineering at Vivekananda Institute of Technology, Bengaluru
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2017
B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering at Vivekananda Institute of Technology, Bengaluru
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2017

Qualifications

Spot Recognition Award
January 1, 2021 - January 14, 2026
Raise the Bar Award
January 1, 2022 - January 14, 2026
Spot Recognition Award
January 1, 2023 - January 14, 2026
Spot Recognition Award
January 1, 2021 - January 14, 2026
VYMO Raise The Bar Award
January 1, 2022 - January 14, 2026
VYMO Spot Recognition Award
January 1, 2023 - January 14, 2026
Participation in State Level Volleyball Championships
January 1, 2024 - January 14, 2026

Industry Experience

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