Sumit Prakash
@sumitprakash
Backend Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience in microservices.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned Backend Software Engineer with over 10 years of experience in designing scalable, high-performance microservices using Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS. My expertise spans across various domains including fintech, e-commerce, and retail, where I have successfully led teams and managed complex projects. I thrive in environments that challenge my technical skills and allow me to mentor others.
In my current role as a Lead Software Developer at Propelld, I lead a team of four developers, focusing on optimizing microservices for scalability and performance. I have successfully built a batch processing system that significantly improved analytics and reduced response times by 30% through optimized MongoDB queries. My previous experience at Retail Me Not and Incred further solidified my skills in developing scalable backend services and integrating advanced technologies like Kafka and AWS.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lead Software Developer
Propelld
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)
Leading a team of 4 developers while managing multiple microservices for scalability. Built a batch processing system and a report generation service, optimizing bulk operations and analytics. Optimized MongoDB queries, reducing response times by 30%. Led a multi-NBFC co-lending project, delivering a scalable loan solution.
Senior Software Developer
Retail Me Not
Jul 2020 - Jan 2023 (2 years 6 months)
Increased daily active users by 25% through SERP optimization and wallet integration. Developed a coupon validation service integrated with Kafka. Built highly scalable backend services, enabling rapid feature expansion.
Senior Software Developer
Incred
Feb 2017 - Jul 2020 (3 years 5 months)
Designed a task allocation algorithm, improving workflow efficiency. Developed a loan workflow versioning system for audit compliance. Integrated fraud detection APIs like Hunter, Omnifin, and Authbridge.
Mean Stack Developer
Techniche E-Commerce Pvt. Solution
Feb 2016 - Feb 2017 (1 year)
Delivered full-stack development for multiple e-commerce projects. Enhanced security by automating session logout for inactive users.
Software Developer
Kaleida Software
Jun 2015 - Feb 2016 (8 months)
Developed an OCR algorithm to extract text from images in Kannada, Hindi, and Telugu.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Bipin Tripathi Kumaon Institute of Technology
Master of Technology, Computer Science
2012 - 2014
Grade: 77.45%
Completed M.Tech in Computer Science with a focus on advanced computing techniques and published research in IJCA.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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