Vimal Desai — Engineering

Engineering
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A trajectory defined by 9+ years of architecting scalable systems, mentoring high-velocity teams, and translating complex business requirements into elegant technical infrastructure.

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Experience

9+

Years

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Execution

50+

Projects Delivered

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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.
JavaScriptTypeScriptReactNext.jsAngularNode.jsPostgreSQLMongoDBDockerCypressPlaywrightJestAmazon SNSAmazon SQSOpenAI

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.
ReactNext.jsTypeScriptJavaScriptNode.jsNestJSPostgreSQLMongoDBGraphQLApache KafkaDockerCypressJest

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.
ReactNext.jsTypeScriptJavaScriptNode.jsMongoDBTailwind CSSReduxAngularjQueryViteLaravelAWSDockerRabbitMQSCSS / SASS

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.
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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.
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Knowledge Foundation

B.Sc. Computer Science

Computer Science

Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan UniversityComputer Science & Software Engineering

Professional Accreditations

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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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