Vikas Pal

Software Engineer

India3 yrs 4 mos experience

AI EnabledAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

Built real-time stock streaming for trading platforms.
Reduced LLM costs by 40% through semantic caching.
Led development of a reporting SDK for production.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech Backend Developer with expertise in real-time systems and AI-driven platforms.

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Skills

Core Skills

WebsocketsBackend DevelopmentSecurityMicroservicesAi DevelopmentSdk Development

Other Skills

Distributed SystemsInternational TradeSystem DesignWorkbenchCommunicationNext.jsPythonDjangoTeam LeadershipObject Oriented DesignVue.jsWeb DevelopmentGitHubPartner Relationship ManagementREST APIs

About

I build high-performance backend systems for real-time applications, especially in fintech and AI-driven platforms. At ViewTrade, I: - Built real-time stock streaming using WebSockets - Designed secure token handling for trading systems - Improved reliability of trading sessions through robust auth lifecycle Previously at Zeus Learning: - Scaled systems handling 50K+ daily requests with 99.9% uptime - Reduced LLM costs by 40% via semantic caching - Led development of reporting SDK used in production Tech: Node.js, React, Python, Django, WebSockets, System Design Currently exploring global opportunities in product-based companies (US/EU/Remote).

Experience

3 yrs 4 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 3 mos

Average Tenure

10 mos

Current Experience

Viewtrade holding corp.

SDE

Aug 2025 – Present · 10 mos · GIFT City , Gandhinagar · On-site

Built real-time stock price streaming using WebSockets for trading platforms.
Implemented middleware proxy to securely pass Auth tokens in WebSocket headers, fixing browser rejection of query params.
Resolved a high-impact login failure by fixing a faulty React Error Boundary after misdiagnosis as a Sentry issue.
Engineered a reliable refresh-token lifecycle, ensuring uninterrupted trading sessions.
Fixed Safari UI compatibility issues, enhancing platform accessibility for clients.
Modernized Legacy Trading SQL system to a cross-platform SDK-driven architecture.
Improved UI performance via asset optimization (compressed logos, reduced load time).
Drove WebSocket QA validation and improved deployment communication via Jira.

Distributed SystemsInternational TradeWebSocketsBackend Development

Zeus learning

2 roles

Software Developer

Jun 2023 – Jul 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Developed an AI-powered test platform using Next.js and Python/Django,
maintaining 99.9% uptime under peak trac.
Architected microservices to handle up to 50,000 concurrent requests
daily, ensuring consistent performance.
Engineered advanced semantic caching mechanisms to reduce redundant
computations, cutting LLM costs by 40%.
Led a team of four developers to deliver a reporting SDK, meeting strict
deadlines and complex client demands.
Enhanced code maintainability by implementing modular patterns,
reducing debugging time by 20%.
Collaborated with DevOps to establish CI/CD pipelines, accelerating
deployment cycles by 50%.
Facilitated cross-team sessions with stakeholders, streamlining
communication between technical and non-technical groups, which led to
faster consensus on requirements and a 15% decrease in project
turnaround time.

WorkbenchCommunicationMicroservicesAI Development

Software Developer Intern

Jan 2023 – May 2023 · 4 mos

Collaborate with a team of developers to design and implement new features for an AI-based test player project
Test and debug code to ensure seamless functionality and performance
Contribute to project optimization by implementing a new score Report module and optimizing code for faster loading times
Learn and apply agile development and test-driven development methodologies for project management

Object Oriented DesignVue.js

Culturex entertainment pvt. ltd.

Product Development Intern

Jul 2022 – Dec 2022 · 5 mos

Designed and developed multiple web pages and features for Creatorx's own product
Collaborated with a team of 4 developers to ensure timely and efficient deployment
Participated in code reviews, identifying and fixing bugs and errors in a timely and efficient manner

Web DevelopmentGitHub

Break the barrier

Community Engagement Team Lead

Aug 2021 – Oct 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos

Created an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture
Set and implemented social media and communication campaigns to align with marketing strategies
Responded to comments and customer queries in a timely manner
Monitored and reported on feedback and online reviews

CommunicationPartner Relationship Management