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Pranav Kikaganesh

Technical Lead | Architecting Scalable Distributed Systems | Node.js, Kafka, Microservices | GraphQL | Event-Driven Systems

Pune City, Maharashtra

14+ years of work experience

Bridgenext
Jun 20215 yrs 2 mosPresent

Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area

Key Contributions: • Designed and implemented event-driven microservices architecture using Kafka, enabling scalable and asynchronous communication across services • Built and optimized REST and GraphQL APIs for logistics platform used across multiple countries • Led architectural decisions for backend systems, improving system modularity and scalability • Implemented Redis-based caching to enhance API performance and reduce response time • Collaborated with business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions • Led development team and ensured high-quality delivery in agile environment Impact: • Improved system responsiveness and scalability for logistics workflows • Enabled efficient handling of distributed services through Kafka-based communication
Vodafone India Services Pvt. Ltd.
May 20183 yrs 1 moMay 2021

Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area

Key Contributions: • Designed and developed backend systems for telecom operations handling B2B order processing and service provisioning • Built and maintained REST and SOAP APIs for large-scale enterprise applications • Delivered scalable backend modules supporting multiple international markets (Netherlands, Ireland, Egypt) • Played key role in continuous delivery and deployment pipelines • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions Impact: • Supported large-scale telecom operations with reliable backend services • Improved system maintainability and delivery speed through modular design
Efurtherance
Jan 20135 yrs 5 mosMay 2018

Mumbai Metropolitan Region

Key Contributions: • Designed and developed a centralized backend system managing 100+ e-commerce websites • Built scalable REST APIs for product, order, and user management • Developed real-time chat application • Integrated multiple payment gateways for global transactions • Contributed to learning management system (LMS) supporting multiple user roles • Built reporting and analytics systems for business insights Impact: • Enabled centralized management of large-scale e-commerce ecosystem • Improved operational efficiency through internal tools and automation
UFO digital
Jan 20121 yrDec 2012

Mumbai Metropolitan Region

• Developed dynamic and static websites for multiple clients • Built backend systems and internal tools • Worked on full-stack development including frontend and backend

Education

Visvesvaraya Technological University

B.E in Computer Science & Engineering, Computer Science

Visvesvaraya Technological University

20074 yrs2011

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Headline

Technical Lead | Architecting Scalable Distributed Systems | Node.js, Kafka, Microservices | GraphQL | Event-Driven Systems

About

Technical Lead with over 14 years of experience specializing in architecting scalable, event-driven distributed systems. Proficient in Node.js, Kafka, and microservices, I focus on building high-performance APIs and optimizing system reliability for large-scale applications. I have a proven track record of translating complex business requirements into robust technical solutions across logistics, telecom, and e-commerce sectors, while mentoring engineering teams to ensure high-quality delivery.

Location

Pune City, Maharashtra

Work experience

Technical Lead at Bridgenext, Jun 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 2 mos, Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area, Key Contributions: • Designed and implemented event-driven microservices architecture using Kafka, enabling scalable and asynchronous communication across services • Built and optimized REST and GraphQL APIs for logistics platform used across multiple countries • Led architectural decisions for backend systems, improving system modularity and scalability • Implemented Redis-based caching to enhance API performance and reduce response time • Collaborated with business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions • Led development team and ensured high-quality delivery in agile environment Impact: • Improved system responsiveness and scalability for logistics workflows • Enabled efficient handling of distributed services through Kafka-based communication

Deputy Manager at Vodafone India Services Pvt. Ltd., May 2018 - May 2021 · 3 yrs 1 mo, Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area, Key Contributions: • Designed and developed backend systems for telecom operations handling B2B order processing and service provisioning • Built and maintained REST and SOAP APIs for large-scale enterprise applications • Delivered scalable backend modules supporting multiple international markets (Netherlands, Ireland, Egypt) • Played key role in continuous delivery and deployment pipelines • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions Impact: • Supported large-scale telecom operations with reliable backend services • Improved system maintainability and delivery speed through modular design

Senior Software Developer at Efurtherance, Jan 2013 - May 2018 · 5 yrs 5 mos, Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Key Contributions: • Designed and developed a centralized backend system managing 100+ e-commerce websites • Built scalable REST APIs for product, order, and user management • Developed real-time chat application • Integrated multiple payment gateways for global transactions • Contributed to learning management system (LMS) supporting multiple user roles • Built reporting and analytics systems for business insights Impact: • Enabled centralized management of large-scale e-commerce ecosystem • Improved operational efficiency through internal tools and automation

PHP Developer at UFO digital, Jan 2012 - Dec 2012 · 1 yr, Mumbai Metropolitan Region, • Developed dynamic and static websites for multiple clients • Built backend systems and internal tools • Worked on full-stack development including frontend and backend

Education

B.E in Computer Science & Engineering, Computer Science, Visvesvaraya Technological University