Open to opportunities

Software Engineer
crafting scalable
solutions

Full-Stack Developer with 4+ years of experience building production-grade web applications, government benefit platforms, and RESTful APIs. I bring ideas to life with clean, efficient code that impacts thousands of users.

4+
Years Experience
60K+
Users Served
10K+
Eligibility Determinations
95%+
Code Coverage
Driven by purpose,
built with precision

I'm a Full-Stack Developer passionate about building software that makes a real difference. Currently, I collaborate in MyFriendBen project at Code The Dream Labs — a government-funded platform helping 60,000+ residents across North Carolina and Colorado determine their eligibility for public benefits like SNAP, Medicaid, Tax credits, Child Care, Youth, and Education, Housing Assistance and More.

My journey has been anything but linear. After early career experience building enterprise applications, e-commerce platforms, and ERP systems in India, I took a career break to focus on my family and care for my two daughters. Returning to tech, I dove deep into modern full-stack development — Python, Django, React, TypeScript — and haven't looked back.

I thrive in agile environments where I can collaborate across teams, ship high-quality code, and continuously learn. Whether it's architecting REST APIs, optimizing database queries, or building accessible, responsive front-ends, I bring thoroughness and dedication to every challenge.

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Based in Folsom, CA

Open to remote and hybrid opportunities within 40 miles.

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Currently Seeking

Software Engineer / Backend Engineering / Full-Stack Developer roles building distributed systems and scalable infrastructure.

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What Drives Me

Creating user-centric applications that solve real-world problems at scale — particularly in civic tech and social impact.

Tools of the trade
A modern stack refined through years of building production applications.

Languages & Frameworks

Python Django JavaScript TypeScript React.js Flask Node.js C# ASP.NET HTML/CSS
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Databases

PostgreSQL MongoDB MySQL MS SQL Server Firebase Firestore SQLite
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Tools & Practices

Git / GitHub REST APIs JWT Postman Swagger pytest Playwright CI/CD Agile/SDLC Pandas NumPy Matplotlib Tableau
🤝 Cross-functional Collaboration
🔍 Problem-solving & Debugging
💬 Clear Technical Communication
📋 Requirements Gathering
🔄 Agile & Sprint Planning
📐 Attention to Detail
🌱 Continuous Learning
🎯 Adaptability & Resilience
Projects that make
a difference
From civic tech platforms serving thousands to educational tools — each project reflects my commitment to quality engineering.
Civic Tech · Code The Dream Labs

MyFriendBen — Public Benefits Eligibility Platform

A government-funded application helping 60,000+ residents across North Carolina and Colorado determine eligibility for public benefits and social services.

Django React TypeScript PostgreSQL REST API Material UI Playwright CI/CD
Built Django REST API processing 10,000+ eligibility determinations with 95.5% accuracy
Engineered multi-state benefit calculator for 8+ program types including SNAP, Medicaid & housing
Developed Playwright test suite achieving 90% code coverage
Collaborated in agile sprints, code reviews, and CI/CD workflows
API Integration · Open Source

Benefits API — PolicyEngine Integration

Integrated PolicyEngine microsimulation API to automate Federal Poverty Level calculations and compute tax credit values including EITC for household benefit estimates.

Flask Python Pandas pytest PolicyEngine API
Automated Federal Poverty Level calculations, eliminating manual policy updates
Computed EITC and tax credits improving benefit estimate accuracy
pytest suite with 95% code coverage ensuring reliability across policy changes
Optimized response times via efficient data processing and caching
Full-Stack · Educational Platform

LearningHub — Course Management Platform

A full-stack educational platform with real-time course management, progress tracking, role-based access for teachers and students, and a dynamic rating system.

React Node.js Firebase Firestore Auth REST API
Architected full-stack platform with real-time synchronization via Firestore
Firebase Auth with role-based access control for teachers and students
RESTful API for course CRUD, enrollment, and dashboards using Node.js
Collaborated with 4-person team maintaining 85% test coverage
Career journey
From enterprise systems to civic tech — a path shaped by curiosity, resilience, and impact.
Dec 2024 — Present

Associate Software Developer

Code The Dream Labs · MyFriendBen

Contributing to a multi-state public benefits eligibility platform serving 60,000+ users. Building Django REST APIs, React/TypeScript front-end features, and Playwright test suites in an agile, cross-functional team.

Jul 2024 — Sep 2024

Full Stack Developer

Code The Dream · LearningHub

Architected a full-stack educational platform with Firebase Authentication, role-based access control, real-time Firestore synchronization, and RESTful Node.js APIs. Collaborated with a 4-person dev team.

Jun 2011 — Jun 2024

Career Break — Learning, Teaching & Personal Growth

Self-Directed · Folsom, CA

Took a career break to raise my two daughters while staying connected to technology ,also taught and mentored children, including my own. Completed certifications in AI (Folsom Lake College), Python for Everybody (University of Michigan · Coursera), and React.js & Node.js/Express (Code The Dream). Built three full-stack projects to sharpen modern development skills in Python, Django, React, and TypeScript. Mentored Code The Dream students for project development and in the Python course, reinforcing my own communication and teaching abilities. Returned to professional software development with a stronger, more modern skill set and renewed purpose.

Jun 2009 — Dec 2010

Software Developer

DOTS INFO SYSTEM (I) PVT LTD · Mumbai, India

Developed a B2C e-commerce marketplace with product browsing, cart, and secure checkout using ASP.NET, C#, and SQL Server. Implemented product review systems that increased customer engagement.

Mar 2008 — Dec 2008

Software Developer

Mikita Technologies Pvt Ltd · Pune, India

Designed dealer rewards system automating sales performance evaluation. Developed Service Tax compliance software.

Jun 2007 — Feb 2008

Software Developer

Clariant Technologies · Pune, India

Built enterprise applications (Inventory, ERP, CRM) supporting 50+ concurrent users. Optimized queries reducing report time by 60%. Managed full SDLC and trained 30+ end users.

Foundation of knowledge

Bachelor of Computer Science (BSC)

Swami Ramanand Teerth University, India

Core foundation in computer science fundamentals, data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles.

Certification

AI 300 Course

Folsom Lake College

Foundations of artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts.

Certification ↗

Python for Everybody

University of Michigan · Coursera

Comprehensive Python programming covering data structures, web scraping, and databases.

Certification ↗

Introduction Data Science in Python

University of Michigan · Coursera

Introduction to data science concepts and techniques using Python, including data analysis, transformation, and cleaning.

Certification

React.js & Node.js/Express

Code The Dream

Modern full-stack JavaScript development with React front-end and Node.js/Express back-end.

Let's build something
great together

I'm actively seeking Software Engineer and Backend Engineering roles. Let's connect and discuss how I can collaborate in your team.