Senior Principal Software Engineer and Tech Lead

Babasaheb Savkar Kokate *********@*****.*** +91-988******* Pune

Professional Summary :

• IT Professional with 15.2+ years of experience in Angular 19, React 18, and TypeScript, Proficient in Azure, AEM, CI/CD. Developed scalable solutions that cut user friction by 45%, transforming complex requirements into high-performance, user-focused interfaces.

• Implemented Azure AD B2C, cutting authentication issues by 50% and enhancing platform access.

• Orchestrated UI/UX overhauls for Starbucks, Gerber, and Cadbury, increasing conversions by 30%.

• Reduced page load times by 40% through advanced optimization techniques.

• Supervised a team of 20, delivering projects 30% ahead of schedule and cutting costs by 15%.

• Enhanced WCAG 2.2 compliance by 60%, improving accessibility. Skills :

Frontend Frameworks &

Libraries

Angular (19, 17, 11 & 4), React 18, Vue.js, Ext JS 6.2, jQuery, jQuery Mobile, D3.js, Angular Material, Material UI, PrimeNG, Bootstrap 4, Tailwind, NgRx, Next.js, SolidJS

Web Technologies HTML5, CSS3, BEM, SCSS, LESS, SASS, AJAX, DOM, Node.js 20, Babel, CSS Sprites, Responsive Web Design, Media Queries, Cross Browser Compatibility, Lazy Loading, SSR, Static Site Generation, Virtual DOM, High Charts, Storybook Architecture & Design Micro Frontend Architecture, Plugin-Based Development, Optimistic UI, UI Architecture, MVC, Reactive Forms, Object-Oriented JavaScript, SOLID Principles Programming Languages TypeScript, JavaScript, ES6, Java, .NET, Python Cloud and DevOps Azure, Azure AD B2C, AWS, Azure DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Helm Charts, CI/CD Pipeline, Jenkins, Nexus, Grafana, Splunk, SharePoint Backend & API REST API, GraphQL, Microservices, Webhook Database Management MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL 5.1, Oracle 10g, Jasper Report, DB Visualizer, HeidiSQL, SQLyog

Build & Deployment Webpack, Grunt, Gulp, Vite, NPM, Yarn, Team City, Maven, Babel Testing & Quality Jasmine, Karma, Jest, Cypress, Postman, TDD, BDD, SonarQube, ESLint Content Management &

Platforms

Magento 2, Drupal 8, AEM, Acquia DAM, Page Builder, Dreamweaver, PHTML Files, Twig Files, WYSIWYG, Drag & Drop Systems, Camunda Workflow, BPMN, DMN Collaboration & Project

Management

Agile/Scrum Methodology, JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, GIT, Source Tree, Aha.io, Code Review, Pivot View, Draw.io, SVN, Slack, Jell, Dynamics 365, Keka Security & Compliance OAuth 2.0, JWT, WCAG Compliance, UserWay, Equalweb, AccessiBe Artificial Intelligence & ML ChatGPT, Git Copilot, Generative AI, LLMs, ML, NLP User Interface & UX Figma, Adobe XD, InVision, Zeplin, Photoshop CS6, PWA Operating Systems Windows (11, 10, 7, XP, Vista), UNIX, Linux IDE’S Visual Studio Code, Eclipse, Net Beans, PHPStorm Additional Tools Microsoft 365, Twilio, SEO, Piwik, OneTrust, Lighthouse, Selenium, JMeter, HPQC Professional Skills Requirement Analysis, Design, Coding, Testing, Documentation, Client Interaction, End-to-End Development, SPA Management

Soft Skills Agile Learner, Team Collaboration, Innovative Solutions Development, Effective Workload Management, Independent / Collaborative Work Expérience :

Principal Engineer Tachyon Technologies, Remote Oct 2024 – Present

• Architected and developed eCommerce applications such as Panasonic with React 18, AEM, and Azure, boosting app performance by 40%.

• Integrated Azure AD B2C, Azure DevOps, Terraform, and CI/CD, accelerating deployments by 35%.

• Implemented authentication features with OAuth 2.0, increasing transaction security by 25%. Principal Engineer Giesecke & Devrient MS India Pvt. Ltd, Pune Apr 2021 – Sept 2024

• Architected and developed banking apps such as Developer Portal and Quick Card with Angular 18, React 18, and Azure, boosting app performance by 40%.

• Integrated Azure AD B2C, Azure DevOps, Terraform, and CI/CD, accelerating deployments by 35%. Associate Lead Engineer BORN Commerce Pvt. Ltd, Pune Feb 2018 - Apr 2021

• Directed development of key components for Starbucks, Gerber, Cadbury, and Digi using Angular, Magento 2, and Drupal 8, enhancing efficiency by 30%.

• Developed user interfaces with PLP, PDP, and carousels, resulting in a 25% increase in user engagement. Senior Software Engineer Citi Technology Center, Pune June 2014 – Feb 2018

• Directed web apps using Angular, TypeScript, Ext JS, and drag-and-drop, enhancing performance by 30%. Software Engineer JoGuru Social Network, Pune May 2013 – June 2014

• Designed an Itinerary Planner with Bootstrap, jQuery, HTML5, and CSS3, enhancing user interaction by 30%. Software Engineer Curologic Systems Pvt. Ltd, Pune Feb 2011- April 2013

• Crafted a responsive website with Bootstrap, HTML5, CSS3, and jQuery, increasing user engagement by 25%. Projects :

Panasonic: https://panasonic.jp/

Technologies: React 18, AEM, Azure AD B2C, Azure Dev Ops, Storybook, Terraform, GraphQL, BEM,OAuth 2.0, TypeScript, Webpack, HTML5, CSS3, Vite, SCSS, Yarn, etc

• Directed the Panasonic for a leading eCommerce applications, enhancing user engagement by 30% and boosting functionality by 25%.

• Implemented Azure AD B2C for user authentication, streamlining processes and reducing login time by 75%.

• Developed user interfaces for PLP, PDP, and carousels, resulting in a 25% increase in user engagement Developer Portal: https://dev.api.gi-de.com/#/

Technologies: Angular 18, Azure, Azure AD B2C, Azure Dev Ops, Terraform, Webhook, OAuth 2.0, TypeScript, Webpack, Node JS 20, HTML5, CSS3, D3.js, SCSS, etc

• Directed the Developer Portal for a leading Banking API provider, enhancing user engagement by 20% and boosting functionality by 20%.

• Crafted core features like Use Cases, API Reference, and Dashboard, improving accessibility by 25%.. Starbucks: https://www.nestlecoffeepartnerssl.com

Technologies: Angular 8, Magento 2, HTML5, CSS3, Material UI, jQuery, LESS, Grunt, Lighthouse

• Spearheaded the design & development of 15+ components for the Starbucks digital platform, boosting user experience and ensuring a seamless shopping journey for millions.

• Enhanced product flexibility and user experience by 25% through Configurable Products implementation. NLP – ChatBot System Citi Bank

Technologies: Ext JS6, HTML5, CSS3, NLTK, D3.js, Java, REST API, Elastic Search

• Innovated a ChatBot System as a 'One Stop Shop' for users, enhancing response time by 50%. Few More Projects :

https://www.gerber.com, https://www.cadburygifting.in, https://www.digi.com.my, www.triphobo.com, Quick Card, ARM, Widget Framework, RULE14 (AT&T, USA)

Awards and Recognition :

• Awarded "CITI RAVE AWARD (1st Prize)" in Q2 2017 for increasing project efficiency by 40%.

• Earned "CITI EXCELLENCE AWARD" in Q3 2016 for outstanding technology & delivery among 500+ peers.

• Conducted training on Figma, Web Accessibility, and Angular 17, accelerating project turnaround times. Education :

B.E. (Computer), Pune University (2006–2010)

Date: 17-04-2026 (Babasaheb Kokate)

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