Rahul Dutta

As a Principal Engineer I at Harman, I bring over 8.6 years of experience in building dynamic, scalable, and high-performance web applications using modern front-end technologies. I specialize in React.js, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and Redux, and I have deep experience with frontend architecture, component-driven development, and seamless API integration. My role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise-grade solutions in a fast-paced, Agile environment. I am actively involved in code reviews, sprint planning, and troubleshooting production issues with a performance-first mindset. Key Contributions: Led frontend development using React.js and Redux for scalable enterprise solutions. Integrated RESTful APIs and managed asynchronous service-to-service communication. Contributed to DevOps practices using Git and Jenkins for CI/CD pipelines. Worked across global teams with overlapping hours, ensuring smooth handoffs, and collaboration. Actively contributed to resolving critical production issues under tight deadlines. Tech Stack: React.js, JavaScript (ES6+), Redux, Node.js, HTML5, CSS3, REST APIs, Git, Jenkins, Agile, and AWS (basic exposure).

• Frontend Developer with 8+ years of experience in building high-performance, scalable web applications using Vue.js. Skilled in optimizing rendering performance, state management, and UI development for seamless user experiences.
  Key Skills & Expertise in Vue.js Development
  4+ years of experience in Vue.js, with a deep understanding of its core principles and lifecycle.
  Proficient in Vuex, Vue Router, and component-based architecture for scalable applications.
  Performance Optimization
  Hands-on experience in improving rendering performance using lazy loading, memoization, and code-splitting.
  Optimized DOM updates and reactivity to enhance UI responsiveness.
  State Management & API Integration
  Implemented Vuex for centralized state management and efficient data flow.
  Integrated RESTful APIs and WebSockets to ensure real-time updates and seamless communication.
  UI & CSS Expertise
  Developed responsive, modular, and reusable UI components for a consistent user experience.
  Strong proficiency in CSS, SCSS, and Tailwind CSS for styling and layout management.
  Testing & Deployment
  Ensured code reliability through unit and integration testing using Jest and Cypress.
  Experience with CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployments using GitHub Actions and Jenkins.

• Developed front-end architecture that improved scalability and performance of the website
• Developed a secure, interactive web application with a modern front-end framework and an intuitive user interface
• Developed a full stack web application from scratch, including back-end services, front-end interface, and database
• Employed AJAX and JSON technologies to create a seamless data exchange between the front-end and back-end
• Developed a RESTful API that allowed for secure and efficient data transfer between the front-end and back-end systems

• Developed and maintained custom APIs to integrate WordPress with third-party systems, automating data exchange and saving hundreds of hours of manual effort
• Developed a custom UI library that increased developer productivity and code reuse
• Developed custom WordPress themes for a client that included features such as custom post types and taxonomies