Software Engineer Computer Science

PRATHAM MODI (he/him)

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Backend Software Engineer & M.S. Computer Science candidate with 3 years designing high-throughput, cloud-native APIs and drive reliable customer experiences. Expert in Python, Node.js, Laravel, AWS, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB; certified in Big Data and experienced in shipping AI-driven features to production. Known for reducing P95 latency 70%+, automating CI/CD pipelines, and steering successful microservice migrations across engineering groups. Actively pursuing roles where I can scale distributed systems and deliver double-digit performance gains.

EDUCATION

Pace University, Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems, Manhattan, New York Master of Science (MS) in computer science – MAY 2026 (expected)

• GPA 3.7/4.0 Till 2nd Semester

Relevant Coursework: Database Systems, Advanced Algorithms, Parallel Computing, Machine Learning, DevOps, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science Charotar University of Science & Technology,Gujarat, India Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Information Technology – MAY 2021

• GPA 7.69/10.0

Relevant Coursework: Data Structures, Operating Systems, Web Technologies, Software Engineering, Data communications TECHNICAL SKILLS

Programming Languages: Python, C++, PHP, JavaScript (Node.js, Vanilla JS) Backend Development: RESTful APIs, GraphQL, Microservices Architecture, Laravel, Shopify, Express.js Frontend Technologies: JavaScript, jQuery, React.js Database Management: MongoDB, MySQL, Oracle SQL, PostgreSQL, Firebase Cloud & DevOps: AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS), Docker, CI/CD Version Control & Tools: GitHub, GitLab, Jira, Trello, FileZilla, PHPStorm, Visual Studio Code Security & Optimization: Data Encryption, OAuth 2.0, JWT Authentication, Load Balancing, Performance Tuning Soft Skills: Effective Communication, Agile Methodologies, Problem-Solving, Collaboration with Cross-functional Teams EXPERIENCE

Weboccult Technologies – Backend Developer,Ahmedabad, India Feb 2023 – March 2024

● Developed secure and scalable backend systems using Python, Node.js, and Laravel.

● Enhanced system stability, mitigating software vulnerabilities, and ensuring data integrity.

● Deployed applications on AWS cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability and cost efficiency.

● Implemented microservices architecture to enhance modular development and scalability. Arsenaltech Pvt. Ltd. – Junior Backend Developer,Ahmedabad, India July 2021 – Jan 2023

● Designed and developed RESTful APIs and GraphQL services for seamless communication between distributed systems.

● Managed source code versioning with Git, improving team collaboration.

● Optimized database queries and indexing strategies, improving MySQL and PostgreSQL performance by 50%. Arsenaltech Pvt. Ltd. (internship),Ahmedabad, India Jan 2021 – July 2021

● Assisted in feature development and code optimization for enterprise-level projects.

● Strengthened technical expertise in API development, database management, and cloud computing. ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Face Scan Gallery,

● Built a scalable Laravel boilerplate with role-based access control (RBAC).

● Integrated Python APIs for image processing, improving facial recognition accuracy.

● Implemented push notifications and Applied Redis caching and AI-driven search algorithms, enhancing data retrieval speed by 30%.

Wholesale Report Generation,

● Automated Shopify draft orders using GraphQL and Node.js, reducing manual effort by 50%.

● Developed AWS Lambda-based automation workflows for real-time data analysis.

● Optimized batch processing with Apache Spark, improving data pipeline efficiency.