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Svarup Desai

@svarupdesai

Backend developer at Apptware who built Homepulse’s backend for property finance, maintenance, and RAG workflows.

At Apptware, I designed and delivered backend microservices for Homepulse, supporting property finance, maintenance workflows, RAG retrieval, and email-driven automation. Homepulse was a TiE50 2026 Winner.

At OpenXcell, I developed backend applications across fintech and other product areas, including Jeeves payment and credit-card functionality that handled $1M+ in transactions. Earlier, I built REST APIs and backend services at InheritX and worked on web application modules at Innovify.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Sr. Software Developer

Apptware

Apr 2023 - Jul 2026 (3 years 3 months)

Designed and delivered scalable microservices and REST APIs using Node.js, NestJS, and MongoDB. Built the backend for Homepulse, a TiE50 2026 Winner, including property finance management, maintenance workflows, RAG retrieval, and email-driven automation.

NodeJS NestJS MongoDB Docker Kubernetes Observability CI CD Performance Optimization RAG

Sr. Software Engineer

OpenXcell

Nov 2018 - Jan 2023 (4 years 2 months)

Developed backend applications using Node.js, MySQL, and MongoDB across fintech, blockchain, gaming, and e-commerce products. Designed payment and credit-card functionality handling $1M+ in transactions for Jeeves, and optimized database queries and caching for high-traffic endpoints.

NodeJS MySQL MongoDB Payment Systems API Design Database Optimization Caching

Jr. Software Developer

InheritX

Mar 2017 - May 2018 (1 year 2 months)

Developed REST APIs and backend services using Node.js and MySQL for web and mobile applications. Built fundraising and donation workflows for Fundr, mobile APIs for FITTIME5, and analytics features for STATS4STEM.

NodeJS MySQL REST APIs Backend Development

Jr. PHP Developer

Innovify

Mar 2015 - Dec 2015 (9 months)

Worked on web application modules using Core PHP, Node.js, and MySQL. Implemented hostel admission and student management features for The Wellington College platform and gained foundational experience in backend development and release workflows.

PHP NodeJS MySQL Web Development