Headline

Fullstack Developer (2.5+ YoE) | GCP Certified | Java, Spring, Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL | Building Scalable Backend Systems

About

I am Reekdev Ray, a full-stack software developer with 2.5 years of hands-on experience. My technical expertise spans both frontend and backend technologies. My technical skills include: 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲: JavaScript, TypeScript, Java 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱: Angular, React, RxJS, NgRx, Zustand 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱: Node.js, Express, PostgreSQL, Spring 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗢𝗽𝘀: Docker, GitHub Actions, Nginx, AWS I am an individual with high bias for action and I thrive in collaborative environment. My focus is on building performant and well-architected software solutions. I enjoy the challenge of translating requirements into reliable software. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any potential opportunities or would just like to connect. I am always eager to expand my professional network and engage in meaningful conversations. ray.reekdev@gmail.com

Location

Kolkata

AI stack

antigravity

gemini

ollama

openai

Work experience

Software Developer at Vyrazu Labs Pvt. Ltd., Oct 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, Developed the backend of a SaaS auctioning software from ground-up using AWS Lambda, Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL and Serverless framework; setup CI/CD to automate the deployments for 3 environments and written documentation for it. Developed core frontend features for a service marketplace platform (similar to Urban Company), including booking workflows, real-time service provider location tracking with Pusher. Improved application performance by integrating TanStack query for caching to an existing project, resulting in cutting redundant API calls by 32%. Eliminated redundant re-renders by using memoization techniques; Refactored complex application state with Zustand and Browser URL, resulting in predictable state across application. Transformed a legacy Angular application for a car auction evaluation platform into a Progressive Web App (PWA) with offline capabilities, enabling reliable access in low-connectivity remote areas. Architected and built the solution for storing information about mutating API calls using IndexedDB to ensure seamless data persistence during offline periods. Developed an RxJS based reactive, type-safe wrapper for better DX. Developed an internal browser extension tool enabling users to create markdown notes linked to specific DOM elements on any webpage, ensuring notes re-appear across visits. Mentored junior developers through hands-on guidance on project workflows, clean code principles and best practices, accelerating their onboarding and improving overall code quality.

Education

Bachelor of Computer Application, Computer Science, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, West Bengal formerly WBUT

Networking Essentials, Network and System Administration/Administrator, Cisco Networking Academy