Pulkit Verma

Co-Founder

India3 yrs 9 mos experience
AI EnabledAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

  • Expert in building scalable backend systems.
  • Proficient in Web3 and blockchain integrations.
  • Experience in developing engaging gaming platforms.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Backend Developer specializing in Gaming and Web3 technologies.

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Skills

Core Skills

Backend DevelopmentGaming PlatformsBlockchain

Other Skills

AIAPI DevelopmentAlgorithmsAndroid DevelopmentApache KafkaBootstrapC (Programming Language)C#C++Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)Data StructuresDatabasesEthereumFirebaseFront-end Development

About

I am a Backend Developer at Hike with 3+ years of experience in designing and building scalable, high-performance backend systems. My expertise spans across Web3, gaming platforms, and large-scale distributed systems, with a strong focus on backend architecture, API development, and blockchain integrations. ๐Ÿ”น What I Do: โœ… API Development โ€“ Designing and implementing scalable, efficient, and secure RESTful APIs using Java, Spring, and Microservices architecture. โœ… Web3 & Blockchain โ€“ Developed and minted smart-contract wallets & NFTs for 1M+ active users, launched ERC-20 tokens, explored proxy patterns, and implemented custodial smart contracts. โœ… Gaming & Real-Time Systems โ€“ Built WebSocket-based multiplayer gaming experiences, including crypto-native Ludo, fantasy sports, and tournament-based games. โœ… Multithreading & Concurrency โ€“ Optimizing backend systems for high concurrency, low latency, and efficient thread management. โœ… Databases & Storage โ€“ Extensive experience with MySQL, MongoDB, and Redis, ensuring efficient data storage and retrieval. โœ… Cloud & DevOps โ€“ Worked with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines to deploy and scale applications seamlessly. โœ… Performance Optimization โ€“ Profiling, caching, and tuning systems for low-latency, high-throughput performance. I am passionate about building scalable backend systems, optimizing performance, and integrating Web3 technologies into gaming and fintech applications. ๐Ÿš€

Experience

3 yrs 9 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 10 mos
Average Tenure
11 mos
Current Experience

Meant to be inc

Founding Backend Engineer

Jul 2025 โ€“ Present ยท 11 mos ยท Gurugram, Haryana, India ยท On-site

Hike

3 roles

Senior Software Engineer

Promoted

Apr 2025 โ€“ Jul 2025 ยท 3 mos

Software Development Engineer

May 2022 โ€“ Mar 2025 ยท 2 yrs 10 mos

  • At Hike, Iโ€™ve been building and scaling exciting gaming experiences:
  • ๐ŸŽฎ LOL (Web3 Gaming Platform) โ€“ Created a Ludo tournament game powered by ERC-20 tokens & NFTs on the Polygon blockchain, integrating Solidity smart contracts and ensuring secure transactions.
  • ๐Ÿ Rush Fantasy League โ€“ Designed and optimized a fantasy cricket platform with real-time game mechanics, multi-entry tournaments, and seamless player interactions.
  • ๐Ÿ‘ฌ Team Up Ludo & Cricket Pulse โ€“ Built engaging multiplayer experiences, allowing players to team up in Ludo and dive into AI-powered cricket challenges with ball-by-ball updates.
  • ๐Ÿค– Customer Support Automation โ€“ Developed an AI-driven support bot that handles refunds, payments, and issue resolutionsโ€”because even gamers need great customer service!
  • ๐ŸŽฑ Bingo (US & India Market) โ€“ Led the backend development for a tournament-based Bingo game, ensuring smooth matchmaking, payments, and fair play across regions.
  • ๐Ÿ›ก Anti-Collusion System (ACS) โ€“ Designed and implemented AI-driven fraud detection to keep the gaming experience fair and competitiveโ€”because nobody likes cheaters!
Web3GamingBlockchainAPI DevelopmentSmart ContractsMultithreading+4

SDE Intern

Feb 2022 โ€“ May 2022 ยท 3 mos

  • ๐Ÿ”น Blockchain & Web3 Innovations:
  • Developed and minted smart-contract wallets and NFTs for 1M+ active users on the Rush application.
  • Led multiple POCs on blockchain, experimenting with token launches, proxy patterns, and various smart contract custodial wallets.
  • Built a crypto-native Ludo application, seamlessly integrating blockchain mechanics into gaming.

Ni (national instruments)

SDE Intern

Jan 2022 โ€“ Feb 2022 ยท 1 mo ยท Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

  • Worked on developing key features for layout and wiring aspects of LabVIEW
  • Improved the diagram cleanup algorithm in LabVIEW
  • Diagnosed and resolved application issues and wrote unit test for the features

Natwest group

SDE Intern

May 2021 โ€“ Jul 2021 ยท 2 mos ยท Gurugram, Haryana, India

  • Developed Service request page forEmployees of Royal Bank of Scotland.
  • Developed FrontEnd and Backend for the same.
  • Wrote unit tests with Jest and deployed to production with BlueGreen Deployment strategy.

Education

Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology

B. E. โ€” Electronics and Communications Engineering

Jan 2018 โ€“ Jan 2022

DAV Public school Gurgaon

High School Diploma

Jan 2018 โ€“ Jan 2019

Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Technology - BTech

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