Ajit Mehrotra

Experience

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  Agnimurus Inc

  Aug 2018 - Jan 2019

  Jr. Systems Administrator

  • Built datacenter of 13 servers & GPU clusters supporting financial trading software and web portals.• Configured UNRAID server Docker containers, VMs, and remote service access via Cloudflare Tunnels.

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  Flight Squad LLC

  Sept 2019 - Apr 2020

  Fullstack Software Engineer Internship

  (startup that helped customers fly for less)• Built TypeScript backend for flight ticket aggregation system, boosting ARR by $30,000+/yr. Accomplished via web scraping and various airline APIs. Used puppeteer. • Containerized 4 microservices, deployed to AWS with SQS, boosting uptime from 97% to 99.9%.• Collaborated with design team to code SMS booking system prototypes, facilitating user testing.• Performed comprehensive functional and regression testing, identifying and resolving 3 critical issues.Leveraged knowledge in: TypeScript, Node.js, Express.js, React.js, Jest, AWS, E2E Tests, Unit Tests, Regression Tests, XML, CI/CD, and Git Show less

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  Lusack Inc

  Jan 2020 - Aug 2020

  Founding Software Engineer

  (Startup automating custom PC builds, making them faster, cheaper, and easier)• Led 6-person team to launch a JavaScript web app that generated optimized PC builds based on user budget, saving users 5+ hours per PC build.• Coded front-end for landing page using React.js, Next.js, MaterialUI, and hosted on Vercel.• Developed backend server to integrate retailer REST APIs, manage data, and implement business logic. Interacted with GCP Firestore Firebase NoSQL database to store user and PC component data. Leveraged knowledge in: TypeScript, Next.js, REST APIs, GCP Firestore Firebase NoSQL, OAuth, JSON, Git Show less

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  Bentley University

  Sept 2020 - May 2024

  Technology Programs Lead

  • Spearheaded a $500k tech lounge project with IT/network team and presidential cabinet.• Built team of 30+ and managed cross-functional collaboration --> awarded org of year 2023• Founded university’s official esports program (2 regional championships & 20+ student athletes).• Audited and allocated 2.4M/year budget• 3x'd minority community engagement and representation.• James. H. Adair Scholarship (Tech Leadership Award)

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  Mehrotra LLC

  Aug 2024 - now

  Freelance Web Developer

  • Deployed React.js frontend and Node.js backend via AWS EC2, Docker, and Nginx reverse proxy.• Migrated Excel datastore to fullstack MVC application using Node, GCP, and Firebase NoSQL database.• Optimized and refactored clients’ React codebase to minimize load time and unnecessary re-renders.• Wrote and maintained comprehensive documentation for seamless succession planning.Leveraged knowledge in AWS, React lifecycle and state management, REST APIs, Node.js, Express.js, and GCP Firebase Show less