Lakhan Vishwanath Deshpande
Newlands
Summary
With over 10+ years of software development experience, I excel at creating robust and efficient solutions for complex problems. My extensive knowledge across various technologies and domains allows me to quickly adapt to new challenges and consistently deliver high-quality results. Throughout my career, I prioritize continuous learning and improvement, staying up-to-date with industry trends and best practices. I thrive in collaborative and innovative environments that value technology-driven business success. My client-centric approach ensures seamless alignment with project requirements, while my dedication to teamwork enables effective contribution within diverse groups. I strongly believe in valuing every individual's voice and opinion to achieve collective goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Developer
Accident Compensation Corporation
01.2020 - Current
- Led the development of simple equipment features and managed the transition of the vendor
- Oversaw development of systems for automated travel expense management and information presentation on MyACC.
- Directed efforts in identifying and implementing fraud prevention solutions.
- Strengthened security measures by integrating ReCAPTCHA V3 across the platform.
- Managed the migration from Genesys Webchat to Web Messenger, resolving associated risks
- Upgraded accessibility features leading to improved user satisfaction.
- Optimized platform stability and performance through Node.js upgrade from version 14 to 20.
- Ensured brand consistency through regular updates to fonts, colors, and illustrations.
- Resolved vulnerabilities flagged by Stackrox.
- Actively contributed to team efficiency by acquiring Java skills.
- Successfully navigated the massive team transformation and managed to overcome the very challenging circumstances
- Implemented responsive designs and optimized performance to enhance the application speed and accessibility across different devices and browsers
- A client-centric approach by thoroughly understanding client and business requirements, ensuring a thorough comprehension of feature objectives
- Facilitated seamless collaboration between Backend and Front-end developers, playing a pivotal role in the release of significant features like Simple Equipment, Abatement, Genesys Live Support, and Travel Reimbursement, ReCAPTCHA, accessibility improvements, ACC brand maintenance and security remediation
- Assumed the role of team lead during a leadership vacuum, providing essential guidance and support to the team
- Actively participated in discussions with Subject Matter Experts, Business Analysts, and DevOps personnel for clarity on requirements in every feature contributed to
- Initiated the learning of Java and aided Backend developers during resource-intensive sprints
- Spearheaded the development of highly reusable React components, optimizing code efficiency and promoting consistent UI elements across the entire website
- Engaged in API development to enhance data communication and integration between frontend and backend systems, ensuring seamless functionality
- Implemented sophisticated Redux components to facilitate robust communication between different endpoints, enhancing the efficiency
- Orchestrated the automation of messaging on the website, streamlining user interactions and ensuring timely and personalized communication
- Demonstrated technical prowess by architecting and implementing the Genesys Web Messenger from scratch, showcasing proficiency in designing and integrating complex real-time communication systems within the application architecture
- Maintained high-level expertise in React state management strategies.
- Boosted application efficiency by incorporating Redux for state management and streamlining component rerendering.
- Reduced application load times by optimizing React components and utilizing code-splitting techniques.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop seamless integration of APIs, improving data flow within applications.
- Developed reusable components to facilitate faster development timelines and improve overall code quality.
- Enhanced user experience by implementing responsive web designs and optimizing application performance.
- Spearheaded migration from class-based components to functional components, leveraging hooks for improved readability and maintainability.
- Assisted in scoping project requirements, providing accurate time estimates for feature development to ensure timely deliveries.
Front End Developer
LPS (Now Expert 360)
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Configured YAML changes to support team objectives.
- Configured YAML, API endpoints, and resolvers for dynamic value retrieval.
- Configured YAML files to extract and display backend response in form values for the SRA page.
- Utilized Angular and materialUI, HTML5, SCSS, and JavaScript to create visually appealing and responsive web pages that met client requirements.
- Worked closely with UX/UI designers to translate their designs into functional web applications.
- Collaborated with back-end developers to improve website functionality and integrate new features.
- Utilized version control systems such as Git to track changes throughout the development process.
- Troubleshot technical issues related to front end development, ensuring prompt resolution to maintain project timelines.
- Integrated APIs with Angular applications, enhancing data accessibility and functionality for end users.
- Developed reusable UI components using Angular libraries, promoting code consistency across projects while reducing development time significantly.
- Reduced code complexity and improved maintainability by refactoring legacy Angular codebases.
- Implemented unit testing and end-to-end testing for Angular applications, ensuring software reliability and stability.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong organizational skills and adaptability under pressure.
Technical Lead
Cognizant Technology Solutions
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Handled responsibilities autonomously as the primary resource.
- Transitioned project management framework to an agile approach.
- Managed enhancements, upkeep of applications, and extra automation processes.
- Facilitated consistent communication with clients to enhance output and project results.
- Highlighted significance of stories for all team participants.
- Provided techno-functional guidance to the team.
- Displayed SPRINT progress to target audience.
- Implemented strategies for process and performance enhancement.
- Led end-to-end coordination.
- Evaluated production-related incidents to identify critical issues.
- Implemented innovative solutions for IAM reconciliation and authorization processes.
Associate Software Developer
Vidushi Infotech
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Enhancement & development of websites & tool
- Client interaction for upcoming enhancements, suggestions on the existing features, customization to the in-built plugins
- Complete development of the website in WordPress with module and widget customization
- Demonstration to client after every requirement
- The whole website development and designing was part of my responsibilities
- Customized modules in WordPress for adding additional feature for the products
- Added the grid layout and media queries for standard view on all the devices
Associate Developer
Agile Technosys
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Implementation of the dealer and supplier module user’s login and registration form for application user
- The complex functionality of the time tracker module was developed total time calculation of the user
- Adding the module/form which would allow the entries for favourite products
- Implementation of showing all favourite and starred products on home page
Education
Master of Computer Science -
Pune University
Bachelor of Computer Science -
Pune University
Skills
- Agile
- DevOps
- React
- Redux
- NodeJS
- Angular
- HTML
- JavaScript
- CSS
- SCSS
- JAVA
- PHP
- OOPS
- Oracle
- MySQL
- Postman
- JIRA
- Figma
- OpenShift
- Jenkins
- Azure DevOps
- GitHub
- SonarQube
- AppDynamics
- MS Clarity
- Deep understanding apis
- Strong debugging skills
- Performance improvements
- Software architecture design
- User experience
- Technical writing
- Cross-platform development
- Code optimization techniques
- Market trend expertise
- Coding oversight
- Investigations and bug resolutions
- Customer-oriented
- User acceptance testing
- Testing and debugging
- Code review
- RESTful apis
- API integration
- Unit testing
- State management
- React proficiency
- Component-based architecture
- Webpack knowledge
- React Hooks
- Routing and navigation
- JSX syntax knowledge
- ES6 and typescript
Timeline
Senior Developer
Accident Compensation Corporation
01.2020 - Current
Front End Developer
LPS (Now Expert 360)
11.2019 - 02.2020
Technical Lead
Cognizant Technology Solutions
01.2014 - 01.2018
Associate Software Developer
Vidushi Infotech
01.2013 - 01.2014
Associate Developer
Agile Technosys
01.2012 - 01.2013
Master of Computer Science -
Pune University
Bachelor of Computer Science -
Pune University
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