Vivek Pandey
Pune
Summary
Senior Backend Engineer with ~5 years of experience building scalable APIs, distributed systems, and data pipelines. Expertise in Python (FastAPI, Django), Golang, Airflow, Kafka, BigQuery, and Generative AI (LLMs, AI workflows). Strong focus on designing low-latency, reliable backend architectures with efficient data processing and system scalability.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Software Engineer
Freelance
06.2024 - Current
- Built and owned the complete tech stack for Sortted, an all-in-one organic growth platform for SEO, AI content and analytics. Designed full-stack architecture including frontend, backend APIs, data pipelines, and AI workflows. Integrated Generative AI (LLMs) for content generation, along with real-time analytics and automation, enabling a scalable end-to-end growth platform.
- Designed AI-driven platform for fast-moving consumer reviews, enabling efficient customer feedback collection through voice agents using Plivo.
- Developed comprehensive customer identifier and cashback system integrating QR rewards and brand analytics, enhancing customer engagement and tracking.
Software Development Engineer 1
AgroStar
Pune
09.2021 - 06.2024
- Built scalable e-commerce backend features, improving system performance and maintainability.
- Developed Last Mile Delivery CPT capability, enhancing cross-location order fulfillment efficiency.
- Contributed to ETL pipelines in Data Engineering team, integrating Apache Airflow to streamline data orchestration.
- Reduced monthly support tickets by 75% through optimization and tooling.
Software Development Intern
AgroStar
Remote
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Migrated codebase from Python2 to Python3, improving software performance and compatibility.
- Supported development of core backend modules and provided debugging assistance to resolve issues.
- Assisted in troubleshooting and debugging software issues in existing systems.
- Participated in code reviews, providing feedback on best practices and improvements.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Engineering
DY Patil School of Engineering
Pune11-2020
Skills
Python
Django
FastAPI
SQL
AWS
Docker
Kafka
Apache Airflow
BigQuery
REST APIs
Data Engineering
Generative AI (LLMs)
Golang
React
Javascript
Timeline
Senior Software Engineer
Freelance
06.2024 - Current
Software Development Engineer 1
AgroStar
09.2021 - 06.2024
Software Development Intern
AgroStar
06.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Engineering
DY Patil School of Engineering