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Darshan Patel

@darshanpatel

Results-driven IT professional with 12+ years of experience.

India

What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that offers growth opportunities, a collaborative environment, and the chance to lead innovative projects.

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

CO
Current

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.

CR

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.

AT

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.

DT

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.

BE

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

GU

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.

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