Vimal Desai — Engineering
Engineering
Lineage
A trajectory defined by 9+ years of architecting scalable systems, mentoring high-velocity teams, and translating complex business requirements into elegant technical infrastructure.
Experience
9+
Years
Execution
50+
Projects Delivered
Optimization
2x
Sprint Velocity
November 2023 - Present
UpKeep
Remote, India
Sr. Software Engineer
A leading mobile-first CMMS and asset operations platform helping maintenance and reliability teams work smarter.
- check_circleServed as the primary Release Engineer, leading platform-wide releases and ensuring smooth, zero-downtime deployments while actively supporting product planning and technical execution.
- check_circleRecognized twice as "Leader of the Month" for exceptional performance; secured 3rd place in an internal AI hackathon for developing a POC that substantially improved data consistency across services.
- check_circleContributed across the entire ecosystem — frontend, backend, shared component libraries, and consumer services — delivering scalable solutions for high-traffic platforms.
- check_circleActed as a key contributor to the Preventive Maintenance module, optimizing performance, reducing architectural complexity, and significantly improving workflow efficiency for end-users.
- check_circleLeveraged cutting-edge AI tools and workflow automation to increase team sprint velocity from 16 to over 40 story points without compromising code quality or stability.
- check_circleSupported the Product Manager in requirement clarification, technical planning, sprint organization, and cross-team coordination to ensure alignment with business goals.
Sr. Software Development Engineer
A global IT services and custom software development firm delivering digital transformation for enterprise clients.
- check_circleBuilt highly scalable and responsive applications using React.js, Next.js, and TypeScript, backed by comprehensive testing coverage using Cypress and Jest.
- check_circleDesigned and maintained high-performance Node.js/NestJS APIs integrated with MongoDB and PostgreSQL to support scalable, production-grade systems.
- check_circleOptimized automated testing and performance pipelines using Apache Kafka, k6, JMeter, and Postman, significantly reducing execution time and improving the overall release cycle.
- check_circleImproved operational efficiency by 11% through proactive bug resolution, the establishment of code standardization, and rigorous enforcement of engineering best practices.
- check_circleCollaborated directly with engineering leadership and the CTO to deliver performance-critical features for a high-traffic rental platform based in the United States.
September 2022 - November 2023
Emtec Inc.
Remote, India
June 2018 - July 2022
Knovator Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Surat, Gujarat, India
Tech Lead & Sr. Front-End Developer
A software product and services company building solutions across healthcare, textiles, real estate, education, and more.
- check_circleArchitected and built StringERP from the ground up using React, Node.js, and TypeScript, establishing a scalable micro-services architecture and a modular frontend framework.
- check_circleSuccessfully launched "Implr" as a standalone micro-service product, demonstrating high levels of service-level scalability and code reusability.
- check_circleAdvanced from intern to Tech Lead over 4+ years, contributing to over 50 projects across multiple industries while expanding expertise into system architecture and product leadership.
- check_circleManaged cross-functional teams of 11–20 members — including Frontend, Backend, and Flutter developers as well as Business Analysts — while fulfilling the roles of Scrum Master and Product Lead.
- check_circleConducted over 40 technical interviews for frontend roles, directly contributing to the scaling of the engineering team and maintaining high hiring standards.
- check_circleManaged end-to-end client communication, requirement gathering, sprint planning, and deployments while overseeing high-level technical execution.
- check_circleDesigned a reusable, module-based frontend architecture that reduced the integration time for new modules to under 10 minutes.
- check_circleDelivered tailored technical solutions for diverse industries including textiles, healthcare, job portals, travel, diamond trade, and real estate.
Java Intern
An IT firm based in Vadodara where foundational Java and JSP skills were developed.
- check_circleJoined as a Java intern, learning core Java and JSP fundamentals during the 3-month programme.
April 2018 - June 2018
Croods Consolidate
Vadodara, Gujarat, India
April 2017 - May 2018
Codelash
Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Web Developer
A college-born startup providing web development, graphic design, and video production services.
- check_circleDeveloped multiple customer-facing websites using a variety of technologies including HTML, CSS, SASS, LESS, PHP, and JavaScript.
- check_circleContributed to the foundational growth of the startup and assisted the CEO in offline marketing and increasing awareness for the in-house product "Helping Hand".
- check_circleBeyond core development, contributed to graphic design by creating promotional posters for college festival events.
- check_circleSupported and managed video production for high-profile MSU college events including Paramarsh, Junoon, Footprints, and Prerna.
Knowledge Foundation
B.Sc. Computer Science
Computer Science
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan University • Computer Science & Software Engineering
Professional Accreditations
React Certification
Let's work together
I'm currently open to new architectural challenges and leadership opportunities within high-growth engineering teams.
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