Hi, I'm Urja Naik, a passionate software developer with a strong background in developing scalable and efficient software solutions. I've had the opportunity to work on various projects, from enhancing enterprise tools for PCB manufacturing to developing cloud-based distributed systems and RESTful web services. My experience spans multiple programming languages and frameworks, and I enjoy collaborating in agile teams to deliver high-quality software that solves real-world problems. I love tackling complex challenges, optimizing performance, and continuously learning new technologies. Outside of work, I enjoy exploring research projects, including game development with Unity3D, which has helped me improve system stability and performance. I'm excited to contribute my skills and grow further in the software development field.

Urja Naik

Hi, I'm Urja Naik, a passionate software developer with a strong background in developing scalable and efficient software solutions. I've had the opportunity to work on various projects, from enhancing enterprise tools for PCB manufacturing to developing cloud-based distributed systems and RESTful web services. My experience spans multiple programming languages and frameworks, and I enjoy collaborating in agile teams to deliver high-quality software that solves real-world problems. I love tackling complex challenges, optimizing performance, and continuously learning new technologies. Outside of work, I enjoy exploring research projects, including game development with Unity3D, which has helped me improve system stability and performance. I'm excited to contribute my skills and grow further in the software development field.

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Hi, I’m Urja Naik, a passionate software developer with a strong background in developing scalable and efficient software solutions. I’ve had the opportunity to work on various projects, from enhancing enterprise tools for PCB manufacturing to developing cloud-based distributed systems and RESTful web services. My experience spans multiple programming languages and frameworks, and I enjoy collaborating in agile teams to deliver high-quality software that solves real-world problems.

I love tackling complex challenges, optimizing performance, and continuously learning new technologies. Outside of work, I enjoy exploring research projects, including game development with Unity3D, which has helped me improve system stability and performance. I’m excited to contribute my skills and grow further in the software development field.

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Work Experience

Software Developer 2 at MDK Software Inc.
June 1, 2024 - Present
Enhanced Voyager, an internal enterprise tool used by over 1,000 users, by developing and launching 10+ new features, increasing user satisfaction by 20% and reducing task times. Architected and implemented scalable modules using ASP.NET, C#, Kendo MVC UI, and RESTful APIs aligned with microservices. Developed backend services and front-end components, designed ETL pipelines, optimized MySQL queries to cut report generation time by 30%, and led resolution of high-impact production issues with fast incident response. Managed database scaling and performance tuning in distributed environments and deployed services to Microsoft Azure. Owned full development lifecycle and authored comprehensive technical documentation to assist onboarding and collaboration.
Software Developer at Tech Talent Connect
June 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Designed and implemented RESTful Web Services in Java using JAX-RS and Jersey for scalable communication between front-end and back-end. Used Java Persistence API (JPA) for Oracle database integration to support high-performance CRUD operations. Collaborated in Agile teams with cross-functional members to deliver features on schedule while maintaining high code quality and business alignment.
Graduate Research Assistant at San Jose State University (SJSU)
December 1, 2023 - August 1, 2025
Led a Unity3D research project simulating cars in diverse environments with complex physics, achieving a 20% performance improvement and 10% increase in user engagement through optimization. Troubleshot bugs and implemented advanced C# algorithms to enhance system stability and drive technical progress.
Software Engineer at The RealReal Inc.
May 31, 2023 - August 1, 2025
Coordinated Agile teams to develop full-stack solutions using ReactJS, Node.js, and Ruby on Rails. Improved customer engagement by 15% via an intuitive ReactJS interface, conducted code reviews for quality assurance, and optimized system performance with Elixir, reducing response time by 40% and server load by 25%. Enhanced software by 30% through Ruby and ReactJS rewrites, decreased open issues by 15%, and automated database operations boosting developer productivity by 25%.
Software Developer 2 at MDK Software Inc., CA
June 1, 2024 - Present
Enhanced the functionality of Voyager, an internal enterprise tool used across the company’s PCB manufacturing operations by over 1,000 users, by developing and launching 10+ new features. These improvements led to a 20% increase in user satisfaction and significantly reduced task completion times for end users. Architected and implemented a new scalable module within a cloud-based distributed system using ASP.NET, C#, Kendo MVC UI, and custom RESTful APIs, enabling extensible feature integration and cross-platform support aligned with microservices architecture. Developed backend services and integrated responsive front-end components using Kendo UI, significantly improving usability and performance for enterprise-scale web applications. Designed and optimized ETL pipelines to automate and streamline data ingestion and transformation, enhancing analytics speed and reporting accuracy. Engineered complex MySQL queries to generate real-time custom reports cutting report generation time
Software Developer at Tech Talent Connect, CA
June 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Designed and implemented RESTful Web Services using JAX-RS and the Jersey framework for a Java-based web application, ensuring efficient, scalable, and reliable communication between front-end and back-end systems. Mapped Java objects to an Oracle database using Java Persistence API (JPA), enabling seamless data integration and supporting high-performance CRUD operations for core business functionalities. Collaborated in a fast-paced Agile environment, partnering with cross-functional teams (front-end, back-end, QA) in iterative sprints to deliver features on time while maintaining high code quality and alignment with business goals.
Graduate Research Assistant at SJSU, CA
December 1, 2023 - August 1, 2025
Initiated a cutting-edge Unity3D research project, simulating cars in diverse environments with complex physics for game development. Achieved a 20% performance boost and a 10% increase in user engagement through iterative optimization. Troubleshoot complex bugs and implemented advanced C# algorithms, enhancing system stability and driving technical advancements.
Software Engineer at The RealReal Inc., San Francisco, CA
May 31, 2023 - August 1, 2025
Coordinated Agile teams to conceptualize, develop, and implement technical solutions spanning the full stack, encompassing frameworks such as ReactJS for front-end development, Node.js for backend architecture, and Ruby on Rails for robust application infrastructure. Boosted customer engagement by 15% through the creation of an intuitive ReactJS interface, fostering positive user experiences and feedback. Conducted thorough code reviews to ensure high-quality code standards. Leveraged scalable solutions with Elixir, reducing system response time by 40% and server load by 25%, while optimizing performance with advanced concurrency patterns. Optimized software performance by 30% using top-tier Ruby and ReactJS components, collaborating cross-functionally to decrease open issues by 15%, and automating table operations, thereby boosting developer productivity by 25%.
Software Developer 2 at MDK Software Inc., CA
June 1, 2024 - Present
Enhanced Voyager, an internal enterprise tool used by over 1,000 users in PCB manufacturing operations, by developing and launching 10+ new features, improving user satisfaction by 20% and reducing task completion times. Architected and implemented a new scalable module within a cloud-based distributed system using ASP.NET, C#, Kendo MVC UI, and custom RESTful APIs, aligned with microservices architecture. Developed backend services and responsive front-end components improving usability and performance. Designed and optimized ETL pipelines for data ingestion and transformation, enhancing analytics speed and reporting accuracy. Engineered complex MySQL queries for real-time reports, decreasing report times by 30%. Led incident response and hotfix deployment to ensure high system availability. Implemented database scaling and performance tuning, managed Azure deployments, and authored technical documentation for onboarding and collaboration.
Software Developer at Tech Talent Connect, CA
June 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Designed and implemented RESTful Web Services using JAX-RS and Jersey framework for a Java-based web application to ensure efficient and reliable communication between front-end and back-end systems. Utilized Java Persistence API (JPA) to integrate Java objects with Oracle database supporting high-performance CRUD operations. Collaborated in a fast-paced Agile environment with cross-functional teams to deliver features on time while maintaining high code quality in iterative sprints.
Graduate Research Assistant at SJSU, CA
December 1, 2023 - August 1, 2025
Initiated a Unity3D research project simulating cars in diverse environments with complex physics for game development. Achieved 20% performance improvements and 10% boost in user engagement through iterative optimization. Troubleshot complex bugs and implemented advanced C# algorithms, enhancing system stability and driving technical advancements.
Software Engineer at The RealReal Inc., San Francisco, CA
May 1, 2023 - August 1, 2025
Coordinated Agile teams to develop technical solutions using ReactJS for front-end, Node.js for backend, and Ruby on Rails for infrastructure. Boosted customer engagement by 15% through intuitive ReactJS interfaces. Leveraged Elixir to reduce system response time by 40% and server load by 25%, optimizing concurrency patterns. Improved software performance by 30% using Ruby and ReactJS components. Collaborated cross-functionally to decrease open issues by 15% and automated table operations to increase developer productivity by 25%.

Education

Masters of Science at San Jose State University (SJSU)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Bachelor of Engineering at L.D. College of Engineering
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019
Masters of Science at San Jose State University (SJSU), San Jose, CA
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Bachelor of Engineering at L.D. College of Engineering, Gujarat, India
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019
Masters of Science at San Jose State University (SJSU), San Jose, CA
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Bachelor of Engineering at L.D. College of Engineering, Gujarat, India
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Manufacturing, Financial Services, Gaming, Retail

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