Pratik Bankar

Full Stack Engineer with 7+ years of experience in designing, developing, and deploying scalable web applications. Expertise in both front-end and back-end technologies, cloud platforms, and API development.

Frontend: Extensive experience with React, React Native, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular 2+, and Responsive Web Design to build modern, user-friendly interfaces.

Backend: Strong proficiency in Node.js, Express js, Python (Django), PHP, CodeIgniter with hands-on experience in developing RESTful web services.

Databases: Skilled in SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Snowflake, ensuring efficient data management and optimisation.

Cloud & DevOps: Experience with AWS & GCP, including deployment, serverless architecture, and cloud-based application scaling.

Infrastructure & Hosting: Good understanding of Apache server management, DNS, and hosting solutions.

Unit Testing: Jest.

Tools: Figma, Visual Studio Code, Jira, GitHub, Postman, OpenAI, pgAdmin, Terminal.

Industry Experience: Worked across SEO and digital growth platform, Insurance, E-commerce, and Travel domains, delivering high-performance applications.

SDLC & Agile: Deep understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Agile methodologies, and CI/CD pipelines for efficient software delivery.

Adaptability & Learning: Quick learner with the ability to adopt new technologies and tools, ensuring continuous improvement.

Quattr (July 2021 – Present)
Role:Senior Product Engineer | Technologies: React, React Native, Node js, Python (Django), AWS, GCP, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, Looker

• Developed and maintained scalable web applications using React and Node.js, ensuring high performance and responsiveness.
• Implemented AWS services such as Lambda for serverless functions, AWS Batch for scheduled tasks, and CloudFront for hosting SDKs, Step functions and more services improving efficiency and global content delivery.
• Worked on backend data processing using Python to gather and analyze large datasets. Also used Python in few modules.
• Built and managed multiple end-to-end modules, including authentication, data processing, API integrations, and analytics dashboards.
• Currently working on an AI-driven SEO enhancement feature utilizing GPT models to analyze and optimize Google Search Console (GSC) data, contents, improving search ranking and organic traffic.
• Conducted in-depth code reviews and collaborated with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment, ensuring best development practices.

Policy Planner (Feb 2017 – 2021)
Role:Senior Software Developer | Technologies: Angular 7, PHP (CodeIgniter, Laravel), MySQL, WordPress

• Developed and maintained an online insurance marketplace, enabling customers to compare and purchase policies seamlessly.
• Built end-to-end integrations for the entire insurance lifecycle, covering:
• Quote Generation, Proposal & Customer, Policy Issuance & Payments, Renewal & Claim Tracking.
• Designed and optimized RESTful APIs to enable secure and seamless data exchange between insurance providers and the platform.
• Enhanced UI/UX for better customer experience, ensuring mobile responsiveness across devices.
• Developed a policy comparison tool, allowing users to filter and compare insurance plans based on coverage, benefits, and pricing.
• Collaborated closely with clients & insurance companies, gathering requirements, providing technical consultation, and maintaining documentation.

Services Planner (Jan 2019 – Aug 2019)

Role: Senior Software Developer | Technologies: Angular 5, MySQL, PHP, REST APIs

• Implemented role-based access control to ensure secure and streamlined user management.
• Developed an automated notification system for policy updates, renewals, and commission payouts.
• Integrated third-party APIs for seamless data exchange and enhanced transaction management.
• Built and optimized REST APIs to ensure efficient backend communication and data handling.

E-Billing & Invoice System (Apr 2020 – Oct 2020)

Role: Senior Software Developer | Technologies: CodeIgniter, MySQL, Bootstrap, REST APIs

• Implemented role-based access control to manage user permissions securely.
• Developed automated invoicing and payment reminders, reducing manual effort and improving efficiency.
• Built and integrated REST APIs for smooth data exchange between clients and payment gateways.
• Designed a responsive UI with Bootstrap, ensuring a user-friendly experience across devices.
• Implemented detailed financial reporting and analytics, providing clients with real-time insights.

EasyTaxPlanner (Feb 2020 – 2021)

Role: Senior Software Developer | Technologies: PHP, CodeIgniter, MySQL, Bootstrap

• Designed and developed an end-to-end tax return filing platform with secure payment integration.
• Implemented role-based authentication to manage user access securely.
• Developed automated tax calculations and form generation, streamlining the filing process.
• Integrated secure payment gateways for hassle-free transactions.
• Implemented logging and admin tracking for audit trails and compliance monitoring.
• Designed a responsive UI with Bootstrap, ensuring a seamless user experience.

Hotel Jobber (Jan 2016 – Nov 2018)

Role: Software Developer | Technologies: PHP, MySQL, Bootstrap, jQuery

• Designed and developed an end-to-end hotel job portal with employer and job seeker management.
• Implemented role-based authentication for secure employer and user access.
• Built REST APIs for job listings, applications, and user interactions.
• Developed an automated job matching system, improving employer-candidate connections.
• Designed a responsive UI with Bootstrap and jQuery, ensuring a seamless user experience.
• Integrated email and notification system for job updates and application status tracking.