Hi, I'm Harsh Patel, a backend software engineer with around 5 years of experience designing and deploying scalable Python-based systems using Django, FastAPI, and Flask. I build secure APIs, optimize databases, and integrate ML models into production to deliver intelligent, high-performance applications. I have hands-on experience with AWS, Docker, and CI/CD automation, consistently improving deployment efficiency, system reliability, and data-driven decision workflows. In my work, I design robust backend architectures, enforce secure authentication and authorization layers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ship reliable software. I'm passionate about turning data into actionable insights and delivering scalable solutions that meet customer needs.

Harsh Patel

Hi, I'm Harsh Patel, a backend software engineer with around 5 years of experience designing and deploying scalable Python-based systems using Django, FastAPI, and Flask. I build secure APIs, optimize databases, and integrate ML models into production to deliver intelligent, high-performance applications. I have hands-on experience with AWS, Docker, and CI/CD automation, consistently improving deployment efficiency, system reliability, and data-driven decision workflows. In my work, I design robust backend architectures, enforce secure authentication and authorization layers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ship reliable software. I'm passionate about turning data into actionable insights and delivering scalable solutions that meet customer needs.

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Hi, I’m Harsh Patel, a backend software engineer with around 5 years of experience designing and deploying scalable Python-based systems using Django, FastAPI, and Flask. I build secure APIs, optimize databases, and integrate ML models into production to deliver intelligent, high-performance applications. I have hands-on experience with AWS, Docker, and CI/CD automation, consistently improving deployment efficiency, system reliability, and data-driven decision workflows.

In my work, I design robust backend architectures, enforce secure authentication and authorization layers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ship reliable software. I’m passionate about turning data into actionable insights and delivering scalable solutions that meet customer needs.

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Language

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Work Experience

Software Engineer at Synopsys
January 1, 2015 - Present
Design, architect, and develop scalable backend infrastructures using Python frameworks such as FastAPI and Django to power high-performance AI and data-driven web applications. Implement asynchronous background processing and event-driven workflows using Celery and Redis to enhance system responsiveness and throughput. Design and enforce secure authentication and authorization layers using OAuth 2.0, JWT, and RBAC. Architect and tune PostgreSQL and MySQL databases to improve scalability, query performance, and data reliability. Write comprehensive unit, integration, and regression tests using PyTest to ensure code reliability across CI/CD stages.
Full-stack Developer at Apex Infolab
July 1, 2021 - July 1, 2023
Implemented Agile methodologies for building internal applications while adhering to the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Developed Python (Django) backend systems connected to PostgreSQL, reducing query times by 40% and streamlining user data analytics pipelines. Refined database access patterns for speed and reliability. Created REST APIs and recommendation modules using Python and scikit-learn. Orchestrated Python-based migrations from monolithic to modular backend architecture, boosting maintainability and simplifying deployments. Built and ran backend test pipelines with PyTest and Selenium in Python, raising code quality and ensuring rapid, high-confidence releases. Deployed containerized Python apps on AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda) via Docker and Jenkins, achieving a 60% reduction in manual backend deployment effort. Designed RESTful APIs to support web and mobile applications, ensuring seamless data exchange. Automated testing processes with PyTest and Unit Test, increasing test
Full-stack Developer at Spectrum Webapps
September 1, 2019 - June 1, 2021
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, translate business needs into technical solutions, and deliver features on Agile sprints. Developed and maintained full-stack web applications using Python (Django, Flask) and JavaScript with Node.js, improving user interface responsiveness and backend performance. Designed and implemented RESTful APIs to enable seamless communication between frontend and backend systems. Automated data processing and backend workflows, and conducted unit and integration testing to ensure code quality and reduce bugs before production deployment. Assisted in migrating from monolithic to modular architectures and deploying containerized Python apps.
Fullstack Developer at Apex infolab
July 1, 2021 - July 1, 2023
Implemented Agile methodology to build an internal application stack with Python (Django) backends and PostgreSQL databases, improving query performance and analytics pipelines. Created REST APIs and ML-driven recommendation modules using Python and scikit-learn; migrated from monolithic to modular backend architecture; containerized apps with Docker and deployed on AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda) via Jenkins, reducing manual deployment effort by 60%. Built backend test pipelines with PyTest and Selenium and maintained version control with Git.
Fullstack Developer at Spectrum Webapps
September 1, 2019 - June 1, 2021
Developed full-stack web applications with Python (Django/Flask) and JavaScript; designed RESTful APIs to support web and mobile interfaces; automated data processing and backend workflows, increasing operational efficiency by 20%. Conducted unit/integration testing and contributed to CI/CD pipelines to improve release quality.

Education

Master of Science in Computer Science and Engineering at University of Connecticut - Storrs, CT, USA
August 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology at Gujarat Technological University - Ahmedabad, India
August 1, 2017 - June 1, 2021
Master of Science in Computer Science and Engineering at University of Connecticut - Storrs, CT, USA
August 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology at Gujarat Technological University - Ahmedabad, India
August 1, 2017 - June 1, 2021

Qualifications

Google Cloud Certifications
January 11, 2030 - January 19, 2026
Google Cloud Certifications
January 11, 2030 - January 19, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Professional Services