Akhilesh Darjee
@akhileshdarjee
Tech Lead with over 12 years of experience in software development and project leadership.
What I'm looking for
I am a Tech Lead with over 11 years of experience in software development and project leadership. My career has been marked by a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions that optimize performance and foster a culture of excellence. I have successfully spearheaded projects, implemented engineering standards, and driven business growth through strategic development initiatives.
Currently, I am leading AI and chatbot development at Hala Campus Pvt. Ltd., where I have onboarded multiple clients and boosted customer engagement through solutions powered by OpenAI and other technologies. My expertise in managing AWS and GCP servers, along with executing DevOps practices, has ensured high availability and scalability of our infrastructure. I take pride in my ability to engineer robust applications, reduce costs, and enhance user experiences, as demonstrated in my previous roles at TechUp Labs and Houzeo Corp.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Tech Lead
Hala Campus Pvt. Ltd.
Jun 2024 - Present (11 months)
1. Pioneered AI and chatbot development, integrating solutions from OpenAI, Anthropic, DeepSeek, and Synthesia to boost customer engagement for multiple clients.
2. Managed and monitored AWS and GCP servers, implementing DevOps practices to ensure high availability and scalability, and engineered a robust Laravel backend application.
Tech Lead | Senior Backend Developer
TechUp Labs
Jan 2022 - Apr 2024 (2 years 3 months)
1. Spearheaded the development of a next-generation online therapy platform using Laravel, React, & MySQL, achieving a 95% customer satisfaction rate.
2. Orchestrated the release of a 100% bug-free web application and implemented rigorous code quality standards, reducing downtime incidents by 90%.
3. Engineer a robust backup system to safeguard critical data and ensure uninterrupted business.
Senior Software Developer
Houzeo Corp.
Aug 2021 - Jan 2022 (5 months)
1. Pioneered seamless integration of the Showings feature into the web application, significantly enhancing its functionality and user experience.
2. Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design solutions, and deliver high-quality software solutions on time.
Senior Software Developer
Achieveee Design & Development Pvt. Ltd.
Jun 2015 - Jul 2021 (6 years 1 month)
1. Led full-stack development projects using Laravel, MySQL, HTML, and CSS, delivering innovative web applications.
2. Implemented database design and administration tasks, improving system performance by 25%, and managed deadlines to ensure timely, high-quality solutions.
3. Contributed to business growth by increasing revenue by 80% and reducing development time by 3X through Origin CMS.
Software Developer
ThinkScream
Jun 2014 - Mar 2015 (9 months)
1. Developed customized PHP web applications specifically designed to deliver WiFi captive portal features for concerts and live events. This involved tailoring solutions to meet unique requirements for large-scale public gatherings.
Python Developer
ERPNext
Feb 2013 - Mar 2014 (1 year 1 month)
1. Developed and implemented an automated backup manager to securely back up user data to Dropbox accounts.
2. Led the development of a Point-of-Sale (POS) system, ensuring seamless integration with existing ERP products.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Mumbai, Saket College
Bachelor of Science, Information Technology
2009 - 2012
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