Principal Software Engineer & Solution Architect

SUDHANSHU SAXENA

Principal Software Engineer & Solution Architect

********@*****.*** • +91-988******* • +91-811******* • Jaipur, Rajasthan, India Certified Agile Scrum Master • Certified Agile Project Manager PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Principal Software Engineer and Solution Architect with 11+ years of experience designing and delivering high-performance, scalable enterprise applications. Proven expertise across the full SDLC — from architecture and database design to CI/CD deployment and cross-functional team leadership. Track record of modernizing legacy systems, reducing technical debt, and driving engineering best practices in Agile environments. Deep domain exposure across Logistics, HRMS, EdTech, E-commerce, Insurance, and Life Sciences.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Backend: PHP 8.x, Fast API, Django, Yii 1.x/2.x, Zend 1.x/2.x, CodeIgniter, Node.js, Express.js, Doctrine ORM Frontend: React.js, JavaScript (ES6+), jQuery, ExtJS 4.x, HTML5, CSS3 Databases: MySQL 5.x–8.x, MongoDB 3.x–4.x, Redis

Cloud & DevOps: AWS (EC2, RDS, Lambda, S3, SES, SNS), Docker, Kubernetes (K8s), GitHub Actions, Nginx, Datadog

Messaging & APIs: RabbitMQ, REST, SOAP, Zendesk API, Stripe Payment Integration Project Management: Agile/Scrum, JIRA, Asana, Trello, Confluence, Sprint Planning, Backlog Management Quality & Security: PHPUnit, Snyk, Code Review, CI/CD Automation, RBAC, Audit Trails PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ACS Tech (Innova Solutions Pvt. Ltd.) Principal Software Engineer Jan 2025 – Present

Architect and deliver high-performance, scalable enterprise applications, defining end-to-end technical solutions from requirements analysis through multi-environment deployment.

Lead modernization initiatives (PHP 8.1+, Fast API, React, Node), upgrading legacy stacks to current performance, compatibility, and security standards; remediated vulnerabilities flagged by Snyk and GitHub Actions scanners.

Refactored tightly coupled legacy code bases for improved readability, modularity, and performance — reducing response times and memory footprint in high-traffic endpoints.

Established and enforced CI/CD pipelines via GitHub Actions and Docker, ensuring environment consistency across local, staging, and production.

Mentored engineering teams on PHP best practices, database optimization, and secure coding standards; conducted critical code reviews and defined technical road-maps.

Developed and expanded PHP Unit test suites to improve code coverage and enable safe, rapid refactoring cycles.

ClickForge Pvt. Ltd. Scrum Master / Tech Lead May 2023 – Dec 2024

Owned full Agile life-cycle: sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, resource allocation, and retrospectives for cross-functional development teams.

Architected and developed complex custom business applications using Laravel, Django, React.js, Node.js, and MongoDB; designed and optimized database schemas for high-volume data workloads.

Automated build and deployment workflows via Git, reducing manual release effort and minimizing deployment risk across environments.

Conducted systematic code reviews, enforced coding standards, and drove performance optimization initiatives resulting in measurable system improvements.

Collaborated with stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into detailed technical specifications, pseudocode, and implementation-ready algorithms. Girnar Software Pvt. Ltd. Senior Software Engineer Jan 2021 – May 2023

Designed and developed scalable, module-based web applications using Core PHP, Laravel, Yii, React, Python and Node.js; managed end-to-end project delivery across multiple concurrent engagements.

Drove resource planning and work estimation, enabling accurate sprint commitments and on-time deliveries.

Automated CI/CD pipelines via Git and performed rigorous code reviews, consistently raising codebase quality and reducing bug rates.

Served as primary technical point of contact for client requirement gathering, solution design, and delivery sign-off.

A3Logics (I) Pvt. Ltd. Software Engineer Jul 2014 – Dec 2020

Built and maintained complex web applications across PHP (Core, Laravel, Zend), React, Node.js, Shopify, and WordPress for national and international clients.

Delivered full-cycle project ownership — from requirement analysis and database design through coding, testing, deployment, and post-launch support.

Developed REST web services consumed by mobile applications; optimized legacy queries and resolved critical production bugs minimizing downtime.

KEY PROJECTS

Cars Commerce — Microservice Platform Modernization Stack: Microservices (WordPress,Zend, Laravel, Python (Fast API,Django), Vue.js), Docker, K8s, GitHub Actions, Snyk, Datadog, Bamboo Team: 23 2025–Present

Led PHP runtime upgrades across containerized microservices, ensuring compliance with modern security and performance standards.

Identified and remediated Snyk-flagged vulnerabilities including Docker misconfigurations, insecure dependencies, and deprecated code patterns.

Optimized high-traffic backend endpoints and legacy query performance, achieving measurable reductions in response time and memory usage.

DataForge QB — Logistics & Resource Management Platform Stack: Laravel 8, Fast API, React, MySQL 8.0, ES6, REST APIs, Zendesk API Team: 9 2023–2024

Architected a scalable logistics management tool covering transit tracking, purchase orders, client order processing, and large-volume data analytics.

Integrated Zendesk API to automate ticket creation and tracking, reducing customer support resolution time.

Implemented an event-driven warehouse alert system, preventing stockouts through automated inventory threshold notifications.

Generated comprehensive analytical reports for logistics teams, enabling data-driven decision-making across operations.

Careline (SaaS) — Enterprise HR & Resource Management Stack: Yii, PHP 7.x, MySQL, React, jQuery, Nginx Team: 7 2020–2023

Delivered a multi-module SaaS HRMS platform with attendance tracking, leave management, asset ticketing, RBAC-based access control, and a full audit trail.

Designed a modular architecture enabling seamless integration of HR, ERP, and CRM functions for diverse business types.

Renkom — Industry 4.0 Life Sciences Platform

Stack: PHP 7.x, Zend 2, Django, Doctrine ORM, Node.js 12, MongoDB 4.x, MySQL Team: 19 2017–2020

Built a compliance-ready data and project management platform for life sciences, featuring configurable user interfaces, equipment API integrations, and a tamper-evident audit trail.

Implemented a service-layer architecture with Doctrine ORM entity mapping, improving data integrity and query performance across complex relational schemas. Additional Projects

Artranzit Flex (Laravel): Registrar-centric fine art logistics platform with complex cost-calculation algorithms, Stripe payment integration, and multi-provider quote comparison.

Rhythm Dribble (Zend/ExtJS): Basketball performance diagnostics tool with coach/player portals, REST APIs for mobile apps, and admin content management.

Diverse Supplier (Zend/ExtJS): US-based B2B supplier certification platform with document verification workflows, CPUC certification generation, and role-based buyer/supplier access.

Gympik (Yii): India-based fitness marketplace connecting users with certified trainers and health centers, featuring scheduling, health tracking, and service provider management. EDUCATION

Master of Computer Applications (MCA) 2009 – 2012

Rajasthan Technical University

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) 2005 – 2008 University of Rajasthan

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Agile Project Manager (CAPM)

Certified Agile Scrum Master (CSM)

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