Niketan Gulekar

Niketan Gulekar

Lead Backend Developer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Full-Stack Web & Mobile Developer | SWE @Avegen | Prev @Byteplexure

  • Education

    • Government Polytechnic Pune

      2017 - 2020
      Diploma Information Technology
    • Zeal College of Engineering & Research, Pune

      2021 - 2023
      Bachelor of Engineering - BE Information Technology
  • Experience

    • SFC Transport Pvt. Ltd. - India

      Aug 2021 - Jan 2022
      Lead Backend Developer

      Led and worked on the Back-end involving primarily MERN Stack + Typescript. Developed a scalable REST API for an internal CRM/Dashboard streamlining their operations by replacing manual processes with a unified system for managing pickup & deliveries. Looked over Devops and CI/CD. Testing setup with Mocha & Chai. Developed OpenAPI Compliant APIs and documentation frameworks for internal and public use.

    • Byteplexure

      Apr 2022 - Jun 2024
      SDE

      Worked with several clients from different parts of world on projects related to Fintech and SaaS. Handled everything from client requirements, estimates to delivery of the project. Built Microservices and backend applications using C# and .NET technologies. Other work includes JavaScript, React and React Native and DevOps.Key Achievements:1. Integrated Mapbox with Navigation in a React Native project for a client, developing a customisable Google Maps like experience in-app.2. Led the frontend development of an in-house product akin to Google Forms, managing development, API Integrations and various third-party integrations (Eg. Zapier)3. Developed a microservice for a Fintech client that integrated client's software product with an external HR-Payroll service4. Managed backend for integrating a payroll data connectivity platform with client software. Show less

    • Avegen

      Jun 2024 - now
      Software Engineer
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Niketan Gulekar
      Finalist - ASEAN-India Hackathon 2021 ASEAN India Hackathon Feb 2021 Was one of the 80 students selected from India to qualify for the first ever ASEAN-INDIA Hackathon. Led and worked in a team comprising participants from various countries.We developed a traffic management system for coastal regions under the theme Blue Economy. The system was a platform to be used on ships and vessels travelling in the ocean. It allowed for easier and faster communication between the travellers and the authorities. Was rewarded with Encouragement Award
    • Awarded to Niketan Gulekar
      Winner of Smart India Hackathon 2020 Smart India Hackathon 2020 Aug 2020 Was one of the 118 teams to qualify for the finals of SIH2020 from all over India.Developed a hassle-free and automated emergency response system which allowed people to reach emergency services within seconds. The system was completely automated and cross platform. I led and developed the backend for the system, optimised for sub millisecond response times. I also developed the Disaster Team dashboard as well as mobile application for faster help to victims. We were… Show more Was one of the 118 teams to qualify for the finals of SIH2020 from all over India.Developed a hassle-free and automated emergency response system which allowed people to reach emergency services within seconds. The system was completely automated and cross platform. I led and developed the backend for the system, optimised for sub millisecond response times. I also developed the Disaster Team dashboard as well as mobile application for faster help to victims. We were the only diploma team (10+2 equivalent) to win the Smart India Hackathon 2020. Show less
    • Awarded to Niketan Gulekar
      Winner of GCOEJ Hackathon 1.0 Government College of Engineering, Jalgaon Mar 2020 Developed a Disaster Management Platform for easily reachable authorities, by those who need it. Was the youngest and only undergrad team to win the first ever edition of GCOEJ Hackathon 1.0
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Event Volunteer

      Issued by Government Polytechnic Pune
      Government Polytechnic PuneAssociated with Niketan Gulekar
    • Technical Secretary

      Issued by COMeIT - Government Polytechnic Pune on Jan 2019
      COMeIT - Government Polytechnic PuneAssociated with Niketan Gulekar