Surinder Kumar Rana
Kangra
Summary
Dynamic Senior Software Engineer with over 8 years of experience in designing and developing scalable web applications using PHP, Laravel, NestJS, React.js, and MySQL. Expertise in building robust RESTful APIs, microservices, and AI-integrated applications, as well as real-time communication platforms utilizing WebRTC and MediaSoup. Proven leadership in guiding development teams and mentoring engineers while consistently delivering high-quality software through Agile methodologies. Proficient in AWS, Docker, Git, and modern software development practices, with a strong emphasis on performance, scalability, and clean architecture.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Engineer & Team Lead
Ditstek Innovation Pvt. Ltd
07.2025 - Current
- Leading and managing the development team for project planning, sprint management, and delivery.
- Building a real-time AI + coach-led session platform using NestJS (backend), NextJS (frontend), WebRTC, and MediaSoup for live video conferencing.
- Implementing AI-led session flows alongside coach-led sessions — both supported on the same WebRTC infrastructure.
- Integrating AI tools across the development workflow to accelerate feature delivery and code quality.
- Architecting microservices-based backend with scalable session management and media routing via MediaSoup SFU.
- Tech stack: NestJS
- NextJS
- WebRTC
Software Engineer
Closeloop Technologies Pvt. Ltd
03.2024 - 06.2025
- Created the web platform for analytics and dynamic graph management.
- Developed Laravel APIs consumed by the React web app and mobile app.
- Worked on multiple React.js modules for the frontend.
- Tech stack: Laravel
Software Engineer
Ucodesoft Pvt. Ltd
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Implemented robust, scalable websites in Laravel framework.
- Created and optimised server-side scripts and database architecture.
- Tech stack: Laravel
- Core PHP
- MySQL
- CodeIgniter
PHP Developer
Secureweb Technologies Pvt. Ltd
09.2020 - 01.2023
- Developed and maintained dynamic web applications using PHP frameworks, enhancing functionality and user experience.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and implement efficient solutions in software development projects.
- Optimized database queries to improve application performance and reduce load times for end-users.
- Conducted code reviews and provided mentorship to junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Junior PHP Developer
Straic Pvt. Ltd
02.2020 - 09.2020
- Delivered functionality to websites in the CodeIgniter framework.
- Enhanced framework functionality across multiple client projects.
- Tech stack: CodeIgniter
- WordPress
- Laravel
PHP Developer
Sofineer Pvt. Ltd
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Developed web projects through coordination with designers and developers.
- Customised WordPress plugins and themes for client requirements.
- Provided functionality to WordPress websites using CodeIgniter and Laravel.
- Tech stack: WordPress
- CodeIgniter
- Laravel
Assistant Professor — ECE Department
Sri Sai University
08.2016 - 01.2019
- Taught Electronics and Communication Engineering subjects to undergraduate students.
- Conducted research and development activities within the department.
Assistant Professor — ECE Department
MIT Engineering College
12.2010 - 08.2012
- Delivered technical education to engineering students in ECE disciplines.
Education
M.Tech - Electronics & Communication Engineering
IGEC
Chandigarh05-2016
B.Tech - Electronics & Communication Engineering
GHEC
SolanDiploma - Electronics & Communication Engineering
Govt. Polytechnic College
KangraSkills
- PHP
- Laravel
- WordPress
- REST APIs
- Reactjs
- Nodejs
- NestJS
- JavaScript
- JQuery
- AJAX
- MySQL
- Database Design
- AWS
- Docker
- CI/CD
- Git
- Microservices
- Agile
- AI-Assisted Development
Accomplishments
- Enhanced Delivery Efficiency, Increased web project delivery efficiency by 25% through process optimisation.
- Team Leadership, Leading a development team at Ditstek, managing project delivery and mentoring engineers.
- Website Performance Boost, Implemented robust websites reducing load times by 30%.
- WordPress Theme Customisation, Customised 50+ WordPress themes, enhancing client satisfaction by 35%.
- Real-time Coaching Platform, Built AI-assisted live coaching platform using WebRTC & MediaSoup with NestJS/NextJS.
Languages
English
Hindi
Timeline
Software Engineer & Team Lead
Ditstek Innovation Pvt. Ltd
07.2025 - Current
Software Engineer
Closeloop Technologies Pvt. Ltd
03.2024 - 06.2025
Software Engineer
Ucodesoft Pvt. Ltd
01.2023 - 03.2024
PHP Developer
Secureweb Technologies Pvt. Ltd
09.2020 - 01.2023
Junior PHP Developer
Straic Pvt. Ltd
02.2020 - 09.2020
PHP Developer
Sofineer Pvt. Ltd
09.2019 - 02.2020
Assistant Professor — ECE Department
Sri Sai University
08.2016 - 01.2019
Assistant Professor — ECE Department
MIT Engineering College
12.2010 - 08.2012
Diploma - Electronics & Communication Engineering
Govt. Polytechnic College
B.Tech - Electronics & Communication Engineering
GHEC
M.Tech - Electronics & Communication Engineering
IGEC
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/18/86
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married