Software Engineer Full-Stack Developer

Tejal Gandhi

+1-862-***-**** ***********.****@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/tejal-gandhi-978744113 Passaic, NJ, USA Professional Summary

Results-driven Software Engineer / Full-Stack Developer with 6+ years of experience specializing in PHP, Laravel, React, AWS, and Unit Testing. Expertise in scalable web applications, system architecture, API development, cloud computing, and automated testing. Adept at test-driven development (TDD), PHPUnit, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps, microservices, and third-party API integrations.

Technical Skills

• Backend: PHP, Laravel (Livewire, Backpack, Wave, Spark, Lumen), CodeIgniter, RESTful APIs, SOLID Principles, Design Patterns, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), MVC Architecture

• Frontend: React.js, Vue.js, Next.js, Nuxt.js, JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Alpine.js, Bootstrap, jQuery

• Database & Cloud: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Firebase, AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda), Docker, Database Design,

• DevOps & Tools: CI/CD Pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI), Microservices, AWS, Git, Bitbucket, Jira, Trello, Linux, PhpStorm, workbench, laragon, Postman, Swagger (OpenAPI), Insomnia, LAMP, Laragon, Laravel Telescope, Agile, Scrum, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Behavior-DEriven Development (BDD), SOLID Principles

• Third-Party Integrations: Stripe, PayPal, FedEx API, Mailchimp, OAuth, Firebase Authentication, Twilio, Socialite Work Experience

Enstead: Software Engineer

• Improved payment processing & multilingual features for 10,000+ users by resolving critical frontend/backend issues.

• Developed and maintained PHPUnit test suites, improving code quality and reducing bugs by 40%.

• Refactored legacy code to improve test coverage and maintainability.

• Implemented automated API testing (Postman), ensuring reliable backend functionality

• Designed and maintained RESTful APIs and microservices, enhancing scalability & system security.

• Implemented AWS solutions, optimizing database performance and reducing server costs. Acquaint Softtech: Software Engineer

• Migrated a legacy WordPress application to Laravel, improving security, performance, and maintainability.

• Built a Livewire-powered project with task automation, user authentication, and event scheduling.

• Optimized SQL queries and implemented caching, reducing response times by 40%.

• Implemented CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, automating testing and deployment processes.

• Led code reviews, CI/CD pipeline integration, and sprint planning, ensuring agile delivery.

• Utilized Swagger (OpenAPI) to design, document, and test APIs, ensuring clear documentation, seamless updates, and efficient API testing for improved development and integration workflows. Technource: Software Engineer

• Developed StudyM8, an educational platform with interactive learning tools, real-time chat, and video conferencing.

• Integrated OAuth-based authentication, supporting Google, Facebook, and custom logins.

• Designed a revenue tracking system for tutors, improving financial transparency and session management.

• Built a scalable admin dashboard for content management, user analytics, and reporting. Education

Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

Dharmsinh Desai University (2015 – 2018)

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)

Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (2012 – 2015)

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