Rakesh Pai R

Senior Software Engineer

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India5 yrs 9 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

5 years of web development expertise
Specialized in ReactJS and TypeScript
Proven track record in enhancing user experiences

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Frontend-focused Software Engineer in the SaaS industry.

Contact

rakesh@redbus.in LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

ReactjsTypescriptMongodb

Other Skills

Android DevelopmentAngularC (Programming Language)C#C++Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)Chrome ExtensionsCompetitive ProgrammingFront-End DevelopmentHTMLHTML CanvasHTML5JavaScriptNodeJSNx

About

Senior Software Engineer with a Computer Science & Engineering degree and 5 years of professional Web development expertise, specialising in ReactJS, NodeJS, Typescript, and JavaScript. Demonstrated success in developing front-end applications, enhancing Core Web Vitals, and implementing responsive web designs. Skilled in optimising user experiences, and integrating new technologies. A resourceful problem-solver who excels in fast-paced, collaborative settings and consistently delivers impactful solutions.

Experience

5 yrs 9 mos

Total Experience

5 yrs 9 mos

Average Tenure

5 yrs 9 mos

Current Experience

Redbus

2 roles

Senior Software Engineer

Promoted

Jan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

⦿ A Scalable Frontend Design System
‣ Architected and developed a design system to standardise UI, enhancing project reusability and efficiency.
‣ Implemented TypeScript configurations (tsconfig), shell scripting, Vite, and Nx, optimising performance, maintainability, and developer workflow.
‣ Tech Stack: ReactJS, React Storybook, TypeScript, Shell Script, SCSS, Vite, Nx
⦿ RedBus Website – Responsive Codebase Migration
‣ Led the responsive revamp of the redBus website, integrating a mobile-friendly design for seamless access across devices.
‣ Migrated Search Results Page (SRP) and Customer Information (CustInfo) pages to the new architecture, enhancing UX and page load speeds.
‣ Tech Stack: ReactJS, Redux Toolkit, TypeScript, NodeJS, SCSS, Responsive website
⦿ Leadership & Key Contributions
‣ Improved website performance, increasing homepage speed scores from below the 50s to early 80s with Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS) reduced from ~0.5 to ~0. Optimized the search page, improving performance scores from the 30s to early 70s, reducing Total Blocking Time (TBT) from ~120ms to ~0.
‣ Led a team of 5 developers, conducting code reviews, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing to improve development quality.
‣ Tools Used: Lighthouse, Pagespeed, Git.

ReactJSTypeScriptShell ScriptSCSSViteNx+2

Software Engineer

Sep 2020 – Jan 2023 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

⦿ Ownership & Full-Stack Development for RedBus Peru & Colombia
‣ Managed and enhanced redBus Peru & Colombia desktop websites, ensuring stability, scalability, and feature upgrades.
‣ Built the CoTraveller feature, allowing users to save and reuse previous co-travellers' details for quicker bookings.
‣ Implemented Seat Images & Custom Seat Layouts, enabling users to view seat images and visualise layouts for better selection, which improved page throughput by ~5%
‣ Tech Stack: ReactJS, MongoDB, Styled Components, SCSS, HTML Canvas
⦿ B2B Platform & External Vendor Integrations
‣ Revamped the redBus B2B registration platform, introducing OTP login, Google Recaptcha, and a mobile-friendly UI.
‣ Designed REST APIs for external vendors, enabling seamless redBus booking integrations.
‣ Tech Stack: ReactJS, Styled Components, Google Recaptcha, Responsive website.