I’m a Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience building consumer-focused, production-quality applications. I specialize in Node.js, React Native, and PostgreSQL, and I enjoy turning product goals into secure, scalable systems—whether that means designing data models for analytics and audit trails or delivering mobile features that improve user onboarding and retention. I’ve led and shipped multiple high-impact initiatives in fast-paced, customer-centric environments, partnering closely with product and cross-functional teams to define requirements and implement new APIs and services. I’m especially proud of the privacy- and compliance-minded solutions I’ve delivered, along with my track record of improving performance, reducing onboarding time, and mentoring teammates to raise overall engineering quality.

GauraV Lam Sal

I’m a Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience building consumer-focused, production-quality applications. I specialize in Node.js, React Native, and PostgreSQL, and I enjoy turning product goals into secure, scalable systems—whether that means designing data models for analytics and audit trails or delivering mobile features that improve user onboarding and retention. I’ve led and shipped multiple high-impact initiatives in fast-paced, customer-centric environments, partnering closely with product and cross-functional teams to define requirements and implement new APIs and services. I’m especially proud of the privacy- and compliance-minded solutions I’ve delivered, along with my track record of improving performance, reducing onboarding time, and mentoring teammates to raise overall engineering quality.

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I’m a Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience building consumer-focused, production-quality applications. I specialize in Node.js, React Native, and PostgreSQL, and I enjoy turning product goals into secure, scalable systems—whether that means designing data models for analytics and audit trails or delivering mobile features that improve user onboarding and retention.

I’ve led and shipped multiple high-impact initiatives in fast-paced, customer-centric environments, partnering closely with product and cross-functional teams to define requirements and implement new APIs and services. I’m especially proud of the privacy- and compliance-minded solutions I’ve delivered, along with my track record of improving performance, reducing onboarding time, and mentoring teammates to raise overall engineering quality.

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Experience Level

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Expert
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Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer at Scale AI
August 1, 2024 - Present
Developed a production-quality MVP for a consumer financial application using Node.js, React Native, and PostgreSQL, supporting a targeted launch within 90 days. Owned architectural decisions and ensured alignment with product goals, improving account management functionality and user experience. Built and maintained secure APIs for data ingestion and consent capture to meet industry compliance standards and improve user trust. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize mobile onboarding using Expo, reducing onboarding time by 25%. Implemented data modeling strategies that enabled robust analytics and audit trails, strengthening data integrity and privacy compliance. Led small engineering teams using Agile practices, conducted code quality reviews, mentored junior developers, and improved maintainability and performance.
Software Engineer at Microsoft
May 1, 2021 - July 1, 2024
Engineered scalable web applications using Node.js and React, improving application load times by 40% through optimized backend processes. Led integration of new APIs to enable seamless data sharing across services and improved system interoperability. Designed and executed an internal performance monitoring tool, enabling the team to troubleshoot issues 30% faster. Collaborated with product managers to define and implement new features based on customer feedback, improving user satisfaction. Contributed to the architecture of a new data management platform to ensure data integrity and security compliance. Developed comprehensive documentation and best practices to streamline onboarding, participated in code reviews, and supported Agile planning and iterative improvements. Encountered and solved technical challenges integrating legacy systems with new applications.
Software Developer at Health Stream
June 1, 2018 - April 1, 2021
Developed web applications focused on health data compliance using ASP.NET and JavaScript, improving user compliance rates by 20%. Worked with QA teams to implement robust testing strategies, improving product reliability and customer satisfaction. Participated in requirements gathering and technical assessments for new projects, aligning technical capabilities with business needs. Adapted legacy systems to meet new regulatory standards, ensuring continued compliance and reducing functionality gaps. Applied Agile practices to deliver regular releases every two weeks without compromising quality. Designed database schemas and managed SQL Server instances to improve performance during peak loads. Implemented user training and support systems for smoother transitions during software rollouts, and ran retrospective meetings to drive refinements that saved the team 15% on future iterations.
Junior Developer at FedEx
May 1, 2016 - March 1, 2018
Supported frontend development tasks using HTML, CSS, and basic JavaScript, enhancing customer portal functionality. Helped develop internal tools for package tracking, reducing inquiry response times by 15%. Participated in testing and debugging to improve software reliability and user experience. Worked with cross-department teams to gather requirements for ongoing projects and provided insights from a development perspective. Created and maintained technical documentation to ensure traceability and knowledge sharing. Contributed to weekly stand-up meetings and advocated for best coding practices and collaboration, conducted peer code reviews, and integrated Agile concepts into daily workflow to improve delivery efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science at The University of Texas at Arlington
February 1, 2012 - March 1, 2016

Qualifications

AWS Certified Solutions Architect
August 1, 2023 - September 3, 2026
Certified Node.js Developer
June 1, 2022 - September 3, 2026
Agile Certified Practitioner
April 1, 2023 - September 3, 2026
Data Privacy Solutions Engineer
March 1, 2023 - September 3, 2026
Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)
January 1, 2023 - September 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Healthcare, Financial Services, Professional Services