Sep 2021 – Sep 2025 · 4 yrs · Pune, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

• As an Associate Software Engineer at ACI Worldwide, I contribute to the backbone of global payment processing by designing, developing, and optimizing high-performance, ISO-compliant financial transaction systems. Working in an Agile and Scrum-driven environment, I ensure seamless, secure, and scalable payment solutions that empower businesses worldwide.
• Key Contributions & Achievements
• 🚀 Next-Gen Payment Infrastructure Development
• Architected and developed ISO8583/ISO20022-compliant Host & Scheme endpoints for diverse payment gateways.
• Engineered solutions using Java, Spring, XML, Python, and industry-standard protocols like BSI, REST, SOAP, and IBM MQ, reducing transaction processing errors by 25%.
• 🛠 Automated Testing & CI/CD Pipeline Optimization
• Spearheaded test automation using Groovy, XML, JSON, Shell, and Python scripting, integrating scenario-based test cases into Maven-based Jenkins CI/CD pipelines.
• Increased test coverage by 40%, improving endpoint reliability to 98% and ensuring robust transaction processing.
• 💾 Database Modernization & Dual Compatibility
• Transformed legacy OracleDB-only systems by introducing PostgreSQL support, enabling hybrid database architecture, and onboarding PostgreSQL-based clients.
• 🔧 Client-Focused Technical Solutions & Root Cause Analysis
• Resolved high-priority client issues with timely solutions and in-depth root cause analyses, ensuring critical system uptime and maintaining top-tier client satisfaction.
• Played a pivotal role in building and deploying major releases, directly impacting global transaction efficiency.
• 📊 Project Management & Code Quality Enhancement
• Maintained code quality and version control through Bitbucket, TortoiseSVN, and Git, leveraging Linux as the primary development, debugging, and testing environment.
• At ACI Worldwide, I’m not just coding—I’m engineering the future of digital payments by driving innovation, reliability, and efficiency in financial transactions on a global scale. 🌍💳💡

Oct 2020 – Dec 2020 · 2 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

• At GyaaniBuddy, I had the opportunity to bridge technology with education by developing a scalable, interactive quiz-based web application for a community of 5,000+ users. This experience allowed me to work across the full-stack spectrum, refining both front-end and backend functionalities while ensuring seamless user experience, performance optimization, and database efficiency.
• Key Contributions & Achievements
• 🛠 Building a Scalable & Resilient Quiz Platform
• Designed and developed a highly scalable quiz module using the React.js + Django framework, achieving 99.5% uptime and cross-device compatibility for a frictionless user experience.
• ⚡ Optimizing Database Performance for Speed & Efficiency
• Crafted optimized SQL queries, indexed critical tables, and normalized schemas in PostgreSQL, reducing query execution times by 30% and enhancing data retrieval speeds.
• 🎨 Revamping UI/UX for Better Engagement
• Revitalized the user interface by integrating dynamic JavaScript components and CSS enhancements, increasing daily active users by 15% and improving engagement during the pilot phase.
• 🔗 Seamless Full-Stack Development & Collaboration
• Contributed to both frontend and backend development, implementing responsive design principles and optimizing backend logic for a smooth and interactive quiz experience.
• Tech Stack & Skills Gained
• 💡 Django, PostgreSQL, JavaScript, UI/UX Design, API Development, Performance Optimization, Full-Stack Development
• This internship allowed me to enhance my expertise in scalable web applications, database performance tuning, and front-end optimizations, reinforcing my passion for creating engaging and high-performance digital experiences.
• 🔗 Merging education with technology—one quiz at a time! 🚀🎯

Aug 2020 – May 2023 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

• Working with IIT-Bombay under e-Yantra Student Technical program (e-YSTP).

May 2020 – Aug 2020 · 3 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

• At IIT Bombay, I had the opportunity to work at the intersection of geospatial technology, cloud computing, and full-stack development to build a cutting-edge geo-spatial analysis system. This platform was designed to process and analyze geo-data for IIT Bombay and 6,000+ universities worldwide, leveraging modern software architectures to drive scalability, efficiency, and performance.
• Key Contributions & Achievements
• 🌍 Geo-Spatial System Architecture & Scalability
• Designed and deployed a microservices-based architecture using Docker & Kubernetes, achieving a 40% improvement in scalability and resource utilization for processing high-volume geospatial datasets.
• ⚡ Full-Stack Development & API Optimization
• Engineered a high-performance microserviced based system having backend with Django REST Framework (DRF) and React.js & Vue.js frontend.
• Implemented advanced caching mechanisms and asynchronous task queues, reducing API response times by 40% and enhancing concurrent request handling by 25%.
• 💾 Database Performance & Large-Scale Data Handling
• Optimized PostgreSQL database queries and schema design, ensuring efficient storage and retrieval of geospatial data at scale.
• 🗺 Geo-Spatial Data Visualization & Mapping
• Worked extensively with maps and web-based GIS systems, enhancing data visualization capabilities for intuitive spatial analysis.
• 🚀 Leadership & System Development
• Led a team in designing and developing the geo-spatial analysis system as a desktop application using modern web technologies.
• Tech Stack & Skills Gained
• 🔹 Kubernetes, Docker, Django, React.js, Vue.js, PostgreSQL, GIS Technologies, REST APIs, System Design, Agile Development
• This experience deepened my expertise in full-stack development, cloud-native architectures, and geospatial data processing, shaping my ability to build high-performance, scalable applications.
• 🔗 Bridging geospatial intelligence with modern software engineering! 🚀🌎