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I’m a full-stack developer with 4+ years of experience building scalable web applications and government benefit calculators, with a strong focus on reliable, production-ready backend systems. I’ve worked extensively with Python/Django, React, PostgreSQL, and REST APIs—translating complex requirements into data models, secure integrations, and accurate eligibility calculations used by real users across multiple programs. I enjoy building end-to-end features—from database and API design to responsive UI—while strengthening quality through testing and CI/CD. I’ve also contributed to an AI-powered RAG chatbot platform by diagnosing pipeline accuracy issues and improving authentication reliability, and I’m passionate about creating user-centric products that solve real-world problems at scale.…I’m a full-stack developer with 4+ years of experience building scalable web applications and government benefit calculators, with a strong focus on reliable, production-ready backend systems. I’ve worked extensively with Python/Django, React, PostgreSQL, and REST APIs—translating complex requirements into data models, secure integrations, and accurate eligibility calculations used by real users across multiple programs. I enjoy building end-to-end features—from database and API design to responsive UI—while strengthening quality through testing and CI/CD. I’ve also contributed to an AI-powered RAG chatbot platform by diagnosing pipeline accuracy issues and improving authentication reliability, and I’m passionate about creating user-centric products that solve real-world problems at scale.

Sonali Bedge

Full Stack Developer, Back-End Developer, Web Developer, +1

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I’m a full-stack developer with 4+ years of experience building scalable web applications and government benefit calculators, with a strong focus on reliable, production-ready backend systems. I’ve worked extensively with Python/Django, React, PostgreSQL, and REST APIs—translating complex requirements into data models, secure integrations, and accurate eligibility calculations used by real users across multiple programs. I enjoy building end-to-end features—from database and API design to responsive UI—while strengthening quality through testing and CI/CD. I’ve also contributed to an AI-powered RAG chatbot platform by diagnosing pipeline accuracy issues and improving authentication reliability, and I’m passionate about creating user-centric products that solve real-world problems at scale.…I’m a full-stack developer with 4+ years of experience building scalable web applications and government benefit calculators, with a strong focus on reliable, production-ready backend systems. I’ve worked extensively with Python/Django, React, PostgreSQL, and REST APIs—translating complex requirements into data models, secure integrations, and accurate eligibility calculations used by real users across multiple programs. I enjoy building end-to-end features—from database and API design to responsive UI—while strengthening quality through testing and CI/CD. I’ve also contributed to an AI-powered RAG chatbot platform by diagnosing pipeline accuracy issues and improving authentication reliability, and I’m passionate about creating user-centric products that solve real-world problems at scale.

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I’m a full-stack developer with 4+ years of experience building scalable web applications and government benefit calculators, with a strong focus on reliable, production-ready backend systems. I’ve worked extensively with Python/Django, React, PostgreSQL, and REST APIs—translating complex requirements into data models, secure integrations, and accurate eligibility calculations used by real users across multiple programs.

I enjoy building end-to-end features—from database and API design to responsive UI—while strengthening quality through testing and CI/CD. I’ve also contributed to an AI-powered RAG chatbot platform by diagnosing pipeline accuracy issues and improving authentication reliability, and I’m passionate about creating user-centric products that solve real-world problems at scale.

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PBA_Chat (Policy/Benefits Assistant Chat) - AI-powered RAG chatbot

June 1, 2026 - Present

Contributed bug fixes and features to an AI-powered RAG chatbot admin evaluation dashboard, adding real-time progress tracking and improved error visibility for evaluation runs. Diagnosed and resolved a data accuracy bug in the evaluation pipeline spanning both the main application and a background worker service. Fixed multiple authentication issues impacting sign-in and redirect behavior, improving login reliability across multiple sign-in methods. Researched alternative RAG approaches to identify potential improvements over the in-house pipeline.

Software Developer at Public Benefit Eligibility Platform | Code The Dream

December 1, 2024 - Present

Contributed to a government-funded civic technology platform serving 65,000+ families across 5 states, helping residents identify $1B+ in annual public benefits through 100+ assistance programs with 96%+ accuracy. Architected a Django REST API to determine eligibility based on household details across multiple states and programs, processing 52+ benefit calculators and integrating 17 policy engine integrations. Designed household data models across 10+ interconnected Django models capturing demographics, income frequency types, expenses, insurance, and energy utility data with white-label configuration. Integrated 8+ external APIs (including SendGrid, HUD Income Limits, Google Translate) with caching via Redis for performance. Implemented a feature flag framework in Django Admin for controlled rollouts and internationalization across 17 languages using django-parler with automated translation pipelines. Built backend tests with pytest across 46+ test files using VCR cassette-based HTTP

Full Stack Developer at LearningHub Educational Platform | Code The Dream

July 1, 2024 - September 20, 2024

Spearheaded a full-stack educational platform with real-time course management, Firebase authentication, and role-based access control. Built RESTful Node.js API endpoints for course CRUD, enrollment, and dashboards, and created responsive React components for course catalog, quizzes, and dashboards while collaborating with a 4-developer team. Owned implementation and delivery of core learning workflows and user-facing features.

Software Developer at DO TS INFOSYSTEM (I) PVT LTD

June 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010

Developed B2C e-commerce marketplaces for daily users featuring product browsing, cart, and secure checkout using ASP.NET (C#/.NET), AJAX, JavaScript, and SQL Server. Implemented a product review system to increase customer engagement using optimized SQL queries.

Software Developer at Mikita Technologies Pvt Ltd

March 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008

Designed a dealer rewards system automating sales performance evaluation for dealers. Developed service tax extraction software generating accurate compliance reports using VB 6.0 and Microsoft Access.

Software Developer at Clar iant Technologies (Clariant Technologies)

June 1, 2007 - February 28, 2008

Built enterprise applications (Inventory, ERP, CRM) supporting 50+ concurrent users. Managed full SDLC from requirements through deployment, and trained 30+ end users to ensure smooth adoption.