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Sahil Pankaj Zilka

Sahil Pankaj Zilka

Mumbai

Summary

Experienced Software Engineer with 4+ years of expertise in full-stack development (MERN, Flutter) and cloud solutions (AWS, GCP). Proven track record in building scalable, secure applications like Resume Builder, healthcare portals, and e-commerce platforms. Skilled in secure software development, including RESTful API integration, JWT authentication, data encryption, and secure routing to mitigate vulnerabilities. Adept at deploying applications on AWS EC2 and GCP with a strong emphasis on cybersecurity best practices. A detail-oriented problem solver with a focus on performance, security, and user experience.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager & Full Stack Developer

BlushBuddy (Personal Project)
09.2024 - 11.2024
  • Architected MongoDB infrastructure using Prisma ORM and implemented NextAuth
  • Designed critical transaction management systems and spearheaded scalability solutions
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.

Senior Full Stack Developer (MERN, Flutter)

NeoSoft Technologies Pvt. Ltd
10.2023 - Current
  • Developed a secure frontend using JavaScript, integrating APIs with AES encryption to securely transmit and store sensitive customer documents.
  • Implemented token-based authentication (JWT) and role-based authorization to ensure only authorized users could access sensitive financial data.
  • Designed a secure document upload and retrieval system, where customer documents were encrypted before storage and decrypted only for authorized access.
  • Ensured compliance with cybersecurity standards by sanitizing user inputs, implementing CSP (Content Security Policy), and using HTTPS for all API communications.
  • Rapidly developed a Flutter-based mobile frontend for the same application within a tight deadline, despite no prior experience, by leveraging OOP principles, dependency injection, and SOLID design principles to ensure a modular, maintainable, and scalable codebase.

Technical Lead & Full Stack Developer

Dooper Health
05.2023 - 10.2023
  • Developed a real-time healthcare chat portal integrating Node.js and MongoDB
  • Custom tailored Tech implementation for business requirement
  • Deployed backend on Amazon EC2, leveraging S3 and CloudFront.
  • Gave internship training to juniors and lead a team of 4 members to complete the project.

Full Stack Developer

Left Over Food (LOF)
03.2023 - 04.2023
  • Designed and developed a secure backend system for a mobile app using Node.js and MongoDB, enabling efficient surplus food tracking and redistribution.
  • Integrated secure RESTful APIs with JWT-based authentication and input validation to ensure data integrity and prevent unauthorized access.
  • Deployed the application on AWS with Nginx as a reverse proxy, ensuring high availability and secure communication between client and server.
  • Implemented security measures such as environment variable encryption, role-based access control, and HTTPS enforcement.

CTO and Full Stack Developer

Vikarman
10.2020 - 04.2023
  • Developed scalable and secure backend services for Android and web applications using Node.js and MongoDB published on google play store with 60K+ users, ensuring robust data management and high performance.
  • Designed and implemented secure RESTful APIs from scratch, integrating JWT-based authentication and secure routing to protect against unauthorized access and data breaches.
  • Automated customer communication by integrating the Twilio WhatsApp API, enhancing user experience while ensuring secure data transmission and compliance with privacy regulations.
  • Spearheaded the development of custom technical solutions for a startup, tailoring backend systems to meet specific business requirements while maintaining a strong focus on security.
  • Securely deployed applications on AWS EC2 and configured Cloudflare for DDoS protection, secure DNS, and SSL/TLS encryption to safeguard sensitive data.
  • Conducted regular security audits and implemented best practices such as input validation, rate limiting, and environment variable encryption to mitigate vulnerabilities.

Web Developer

Ekatra Handmade
11.2022 - 03.2023
  • Designed and implemented a Shopify store, customizing themes and integrating payment gateways

Education

Bachelor’s - Computer Application

University of Kota, Kota, Rajasthan
10-2021
  • Final Grade: 76%
  • CatPhiser, Design and Development of a Phishing Detection Browser Extension - Capstone Project.
  • Study Abroad: High School - Indian School of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, 2010 to 2018

Skills

  • HTML & CSS
  • Bootstrap
  • JavaScript
  • JAVA
  • TypeScript
  • RESTFUL APIs
  • Secure software development
  • Reactjs
  • Flutter
  • SOLID Principles
  • Nextjs
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Flutter
  • Redux Toolkit
  • Nodejs
  • Expressjs
  • MongoDB
  • Prisma ORM
  • AWS
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Supabase
  • SQL
  • Firebase
  • Cloudinary

Timeline

Project Manager & Full Stack Developer - BlushBuddy (Personal Project)
09.2024 - 11.2024
Senior Full Stack Developer (MERN, Flutter) - NeoSoft Technologies Pvt. Ltd
10.2023 - Current
Technical Lead & Full Stack Developer - Dooper Health
05.2023 - 10.2023
Full Stack Developer - Left Over Food (LOF)
03.2023 - 04.2023
Web Developer - Ekatra Handmade
11.2022 - 03.2023
CTO and Full Stack Developer - Vikarman
10.2020 - 04.2023
University of Kota - Bachelor’s, Computer Application
Sahil Pankaj Zilka