Drupal & Node.js Backend Developer
Resume:
Ankit Sonkar
Drupal Developer Node.js NestJS PHP REST APIs
*************@*****.***
Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248001
linkedin.com/in/ankit-sonkr-507126300
Summary
Drupal Developer with 4+ years of experience developing enterprise-level Drupal 7/8/9/10 websites and custom web applications using PHP in LAMP environments, Node.js, and NestJS development. Experienced in custom module development, REST/SOAP API integration, Drupal migrations, responsive web development, MVC/OOP principles, and Drupal site architecture. Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile methodologies, performance optimisation, and scalable CMS solutions. Proficient in TypeScript, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Git, and Agile development practices. Passionate about delivering high-performance backend systems and enterprise web applications.
EXPERIENCE
01/2026
Dehradun
Software Consultant
Cynoteck Technology Solutions
•Developed and maintained enterprise-level custom Drupal 8/9/10 modules using PHP in LAMP environments, following OOP principles and MVC architecture, implementing complex content workflows and user permissions.
•Architected responsive themes using Twig, CSS3, and JavaScript, improving page load speed by 35%.
•Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming and MVC architectural concepts.
• Integrated REST, SOAP, XML, and JSON APIs into custom Drupal modules to enable secure enterprise data synchronisation.
•Self-initiated transition to modern backend development, building RESTful APIs with Node.js and Express
•Developed microservices using NestJS architecture (Modules, Controllers, Providers)
•Implemented JWT-based authentication and role-based access control (RBAC) in NestJS
•Built middleware for request logging, error handling, and data validation (class- validator)
05/2022 – 08/2025
Dehradun
Drupal Developer
LNWebWorks, Pvt. Ltd.
•Developed and maintained custom Drupal 7, 8, 9, and 10 modules and themes for various clients while ensuring compatibility with hosting environments such as InMotion Hosting, Pantheon, and others.
•Customized Drupal themes and templates using Twig, HTML5, and CSS3 to deliver user-centric designs.
•Designed Drupal content structures, content types, Views, Panels, menus, and permissions to support scalable enterprise website architecture.
•Implemented responsive design and mobile-first approach for improved user experience
•Configured and customized Drupal core modules, such as Views, Panels, and Display Suite
•Utilized FileZilla for efficient file management and deployment tasks, ensuring seamless integration with different hosting platforms.
•Handled client queries and project management tasks using collaborative platforms like Trello, Asana, etc., ensuring transparent communication and timely resolution of issues.
•Wrote custom PHP code to extend Drupal functionality and integrate with third-party APIs.
•Used Drush for cache rebuilding, database updates, module management, and deployment activities.
•Debugged and troubleshoot issues using Drupal's built-in debugging tools and PHP error logs
•Collaborated with designers to implement design concepts and mockups into functional Drupal sites
•Implemented SEO best practices and optimized site performance using Drupal's built- in caching and optimization tools
•Leveraged JavaScript, jQuery, and AJAX expertise to enhance frontend interactivity and user engagement on Drupal websites.
•Continuously researched and implemented best practices and emerging technologies to stay current with industry trends and improve project outcomes. EDUCATION
08/2018 – 06/2020
Dehradun
MCA
Uttaranchal University
08/2014 – 06/2017
Dehradun
B.Sc(IT)
ITM
Dehradun 12 & 10
Children's Academy
SKILLS
Programming Languages
•PHP
•JavaScript
•TypeScript
•Node.js
•NestJS
Drupal
•Custom Module Development
•Theme Development
•Views
•Panels
•CTools
•Drush
•Twig
•Drupal Migration
•Drupal Commerce
•Display Suite
•Site Building
Databases
•MySQL
•PostgreSQL
•MongoDB
Development Tools
•Git
•FileZilla
•Visual Studio Code
•Laragon
•Trello
•Asana
Content Management Systems (CMS)
•Drupal 7
•Drupal 8
•Drupal 9
•Drupal 10
Backend
•PHP
•REST API
•SOAP
•XML
•JSON
•MVC Architecture
•OOP
Web Technologies
•HTML5
•CSS3
•Bootstrap
•JavaScript
•jQuery
•AJAX
Methodologies
•Agile
•SDLC
•CI/CD
LANGUAGES
English Hindi
AWARDS
01/12/2022 Awarded as Rising Star for the year 2023. PROJECTS
Working couples
My contribution to this project was to perform Drupal security updates and add custom functionality with a Custom module as per requirements. This project uses Inmotion hosting so it works with Cpanel here. WineMaps
Migrated this project from Drupal 8 to Drupal 10 using Drupal migration Modules and Drupal Commerce. Adds custom modules for custom things like adding a module to show Instagram Feeds as per username. This project uses Pantheon hosting.
PigPlaza
This project uses APIs and works on external APIs. I need to check whether the responses are up to date or not as per the requirement. If not, then make changes using PHP. Secan
Resolved critical SonarQube issues, reducing technical debt by 79% and improving overall code quality. Enhanced CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins/GitLab CI by automating quality checks through SonarQube integration, resulting in more reliable and consistent deployments. Optimized a highly customized codebase to improve application performance, maintainability, and deployment stability. Honors Graduation
This project is Drupal 7, which performs security updates, fixes bugs, and adds more functionality as per client requirements. For now, I am working on migrating this project from Drupal 7 to Drupal 10. We are using ubercart and alter the whole ubercart module to work in Drupal 10, I make a custom migration script to migrate the data, custom modules and custom theme.
Senthil
Migrated enterprise Drupal applications from Drupal 7 to Drupal 10, successfully transferring over 1.1 million users and 1.3 million nodes using custom migration scripts and Drupal Migration API. Publications
07/2020 A Review of Dangers on Internet
Journal of Interdisciplinary Cycle Research
A comprehensive study analyzing various risks and threats individuals face on the internet, including cyberbullying, identity theft, phishing, and data privacy concerns.
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