Darshan Patel
@darshanpatel
Results-driven IT professional with 12+ years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven IT professional with over 12 years of experience in software development and team management. My career has been marked by a commitment to excellence, leading teams of up to 15 people and delivering over 25 successful projects that have significantly contributed to the growth of both startups and established firms. I have a proven track record in directing complex migrations, such as transitioning from monolithic architectures to microservices frameworks, which has led to a 25% increase in system scalability.
Throughout my career, I have focused on reducing technical debt and improving system stability, resulting in a 20% increase in overall user satisfaction. My expertise in upgrading legacy applications to the latest Ruby on Rails versions has ensured seamless transitions without data issues. I am passionate about mentoring junior developers and fostering a collaborative environment that drives best practices and enhances team performance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lead Software Engineer
Confidential
Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Ensured optimal performance of a Ruby on Rails application by troubleshooting and implementing enhancements. Proactively learned Java and React to support a new product line. Guided junior developers and enhanced team performance, while upgrading legacy applications to the latest Ruby on Rails version.
Tech Lead & Senior Software Engineer
Crewenture
Jan 2022 - Apr 2024 (2 years 3 months)
Led a team in implementing REST APIs for mobile apps, increasing team productivity by 25%. Streamlined query processes and integrated 3rd party APIs, reducing costs by 20%. Increased test code coverage from 70% to 97%, improving product quality.
Specialist Software Engineering
LTI Mindtree
Jul 2021 - Jan 2022 (6 months)
Streamlined CI/CD pipelines for three products, achieving 25% faster deployment. Implemented comprehensive testing strategies, enhancing software stability and reliability.
Team Lead - Ruby on Rails Development
Albiorix Technology
Mar 2021 - Jul 2021 (4 months)
Contributed to converting product architecture from monolithic to microservices, achieving a 25% increase in scalability. Managed workloads effectively to meet tight deadlines, enhancing client satisfaction.
Team Lead - Ruby on Rails Development
Digital Wave Technology
Apr 2016 - Mar 2021 (4 years 11 months)
Upgraded product architecture for a monolithic application, improving scalability by 30%. Led a team to redesign database structure with 100% accuracy, enhancing performance for enterprise applications.
Senior Ruby On Rails Developer
Digital Wave Technology
Aug 2012 - Apr 2016 (3 years 8 months)
Led a team of 15 developers, achieving a 95% completion rate of sprint deliverables. Engaged with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution and streamlined product management.
Software Developer
Beehively
Aug 2012 - Aug 2012 (0 months)
Increased user engagement by 25% by developing new educational features. Improved scalability by implementing microservices, solving 90% of software bugs and enhancing deployment processes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Gujarat Technological University
Bachelor in Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering
2008 - 2012
Grade: 6.82
Completed a Bachelor in Computer Engineering, focusing on software development and engineering principles. Gained hands-on experience in programming and system design, which laid the foundation for a successful career in IT.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Postman
Microsoft Azure
GitHub
GitLab
Bitbucket
Kubernetes
CircleCI
GitHub Actions
MySQL
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Gmail
Honeybadger
Rollbar
Django
Spring Boot
Ruby on Rails
Tailwind CSS
Zendesk
Redis
Terraform
Visual Studio
IntelliJ IDEA
Jira
Gradle
Vue.js
jQuery
Hotwire
JavaScript
Java
JSON
RabbitMQ
Sinatra
Linux
macOS
Windows
Datadog
Heroku
Basecamp
GraphQL
Elasticsearch
Ansible
Capistrano
Jekyll
RSpec
Visual Studio Code
Locomotive CMS
Apache ActiveMQ
SQL
Pivotal Tracker
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
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