Kathan Patel
Backend Software Engineer · Python · Django · REST APIs · Kafka | Targeting SWE Roles at Product & Cloud Companies
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Summary
I'm a backend engineer in training — building REST APIs, data pipelines, and microservices with Python, Django, Java, and Kafka. Two internships done, several simulations with BCG, JPMorgan, and Tata completed. I write clean code, work in agile teams, and I'm actively targeting SWE internships at product and cloud companies.
Based in Ahmedabad · B.Tech CE, Silver Oak University (2027) · Open to remote & relocation"
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
6
6
Certificates
Work History
Python intern
Sparks To Ideas
11.2025 - 12.2025
- Developed and delivered 8+ Python modules across 2 live projects, with a focus on clean, modular, and scalable code.
- Reduced code errors by 30% through systematic debugging and optimization techniques.
- Completed 100% of assigned tasks within sprint deadlines, collaborating with a team of four developers.
- Gained hands-on exposure to the full software development lifecycle over 2 months.
Intern
Spectrics Solutions
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Contributed to more than three software projects utilizing Django, Python, and Java over four months.
- Built and tested 15+ application modules, improving overall system functionality.
- Reduced bug resolution time by 25% through structured debugging and code review practices.
- Delivered REST API integrations for 2+ backend modules under senior developer guidance.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - BTech - Computer Engineering
Silver Oak University
Ahmedabad, India06-2027
Diploma of Education - Computer Engineering
Silver Oak University
Ahmedabad, India06-2024
Skills
Python
Django
Java
SQL
Data Presentation
REST API
Data Analytics
Machine Learning
Data Visualization
Data Presentation
Spring Boot
Apache Kafka
Tableau
Certification
1.JPMorganChase — Software Engineering (Kafka, Spring Boot — strongest tech cert)BCG - Data Science Job Simulation
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Projects section
Project 1 — Kafka + Spring Boot Microservice
Tech: Java · Spring Boot · Apache Kafka · H2 · REST API
Description: High-volume transaction processing pipeline with configurable Kafka topics, JPA persistence, and external REST API integration.
Project 2 — Credit Risk Prediction Model
Tech: Python · Pandas · Logistic Regression · EDA
Description: ML model to predict customer delinquency risk using feature engineering and logistic regression on financial datasets.
Project 3 — Django REST API Backend
Tech: Python · Django · PostgreSQL · REST API
Description: Backend service with full CRUD operations, authentication, and modular architecture.
Timeline
Python intern
Sparks To Ideas
11.2025 - 12.2025
Intern
Spectrics Solutions
01.2024 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Technology - BTech - Computer Engineering
Silver Oak University
Diploma of Education - Computer Engineering
Silver Oak University