Pranay Shahi - Technical Lead - MangoApps Inc.

Summary

Seasoned Frontend & AI Developer with 12+ years of experience in building high-performance React applications and AI-driven digital experiences. Seeking challenging opportunities in Pune or Hyderabad to leverage expertise in generative AI, conversational interfaces, and frontend architecture to drive innovation, user engagement, and scalable enterprise solutions.

Visionary UI & Frontend Leader with demonstrated expertise in architecting scalable, high-performance web applications and spearheading AIdriven digital transformations. Strategically driving Generative AI, Conversational AI, and AI/ML integration initiatives to enhance enterprise productivity, user engagement, and decision-making. Expert in ReactJS, TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), and hybrid frontend architectures, delivering seamless, responsive, and accessible digital experiences at scale. Proven ability to lead and mentor cross-functional teams, establish frontend governance, and implement best-in-class development standards, scalable architecture, and performance optimization frameworks. Specialist in prompt engineering, RAG workflows, and OpenAI API-driven automation, enabling cutting-edge AI capabilities and intelligent enterprise solutions. Strong command over UI/UX strategy, design thinking, and brand-aligned experiences, aligning technology execution with business objectives and customer delight. Recognized for driving innovation, digital transformation, and AI adoption programs, achieving measurable business impact across high-traffic, enterprise-grade platforms.

Overview

15

years of professional experience

1

Certification

Work History

Technical Lead

MangoApps Inc.

Pune

07.2013 - Current

Providing strategic leadership for UI development across the MangoApps product ecosystem, steering a high-performing team of 7 developers toward delivering scalable, AI-augmented digital experiences aligned with organizational vision and product roadmaps.
Architected and operationalized multiple AI-driven flagship initiatives - including Create Page with AI, Ask AI in Search, and Knowledge Assistant - driving enterprise-wide AI enablement from concept to successful production rollout.
Acted as a critical liaison between Product, Engineering, and AI Research, shaping conversational UX frameworks and implementing OpenAI API-powered workflows that elevate platform intelligence and user engagement.
Directed the development of next-generation conversational interfaces, prompt-driven interaction models, and RAG-supported solutions that strengthened user empowerment and improved content lifecycle efficiency.
Championed the modernization of front-end architecture within a ReactJS + Rails hybrid environment, delivering performance-optimized, accessible, and experience-consistent solutions for global enterprise customers.
Enabled cross-functional delivery excellence by partnering closely with Backend, AI, QA, and Dev teams, ensuring seamless integrations, quality governance, and high-velocity release cycles.
Mentored and upskilled engineers, enforced engineering discipline, strengthened coding standards, and established scalable UI patterns to support long-term product evolution.

Sr. Software & Mobile Developer

Yamaha Motors India Pvt. Ltd.

Gurugram

11.2012 - 07.2013

Delivered enterprise-grade mobile and web solutions using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PhoneGap, and NativeScript, strengthening Yamaha's digital and marketing technology landscape.
Enhanced the Yamaha corporate website (YMSLI) and internal mobility solutions, contributing to improved UI responsiveness, usability, and operational accessibility for business teams.

Team Lead - Web Development

Fareportal India Pvt. Ltd.

Gurgaon

06.2011 - 11.2012

Led an 8-member web development team delivering high-traffic global travel platforms including OneTravel, CheapOair, and HotelPricer, ensuring brand integrity, UI consistency, and high-quality user experiences across markets.
Drove the deployment of SharePoint-based digital solutions, enabling streamlined content operations and global collaboration.
Coordinated with international stakeholders through remote collaboration frameworks, ensuring alignment on deliverables, sprint priorities, and global UI standards.

Education

B.A. - Arts

Kanpur University

Allahabad

01.2003

Diploma in E-Commerce (A+) - IT

IEC

Allahabad

01.2003

Skills

AI engineering: RAG and agentic workflows, sentiment analysis and chunking, vector databases, LangChain, Model and prompt versioning, CI/CD pipelines

Frontend: Reactjs, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, Sass, and Bootstrap

Backend: Ruby on Rails, REST APIs and Nodejs, MongoDB and SQL

Tools: Webpack, Git, VS Code, and Figma

Leadership: hiring, mentoring, performance management, technical roadmap ownership and cross-functional execution

Websites

Accomplishments

Recognized for launching the AI-driven 'Ask AI in Search' feature that improved user query success rate by 40%.
Acknowledged for contributing to MangoApps' first AI-based content creation tool, now used across enterprise clients.
Appreciated for optimizing UI performance, achieving a 30% reduction in re-render time on high-load modules.

Custom Section

ReactJS, JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, SASS, jQuery, Bootstrap, Material UI, OpenAI APIs, Chatbot UI, Prompt Engineering, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), LangChain, Vector Databases, Ruby on Rails (Intermediate), RESTful APIs, Node.js (basic), MongoDB, SQL, Wireframing, Prototyping, Branding, Typography, Color Theory, Webpack, Git, VS Code, Figma, Photoshop AI for Developers

Certification

Python Programming Fundamentals, Coursera
Agentic AI & Prompt Engineering, Udemy
Artificial Intelligence on Microsoft Azure, Coursera

Languages

English

Upper Intermediate

B2

Hindi

Proficient

C2

Timeline