Pratik Khanolkar

As Senior Engineer, developed Spring Boot Microservices and a Neo4j-powered recommendation engine, enhancing platform functionality and user engagement.

• Developed robust Spring Boot Microservices APIs in Java 17, enhancing the scalability and performance of the Open Commerce Platform.
• Orchestrated CI/CD pipelines for seamless deployment on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) using Kubernetes, Helm, and GitHub Actions, improving release efficiency.
• Conducted rigorous performance testing with JMeter and utilized Prometheus & Grafana for visualization, ensuring optimal application performance and stability.
• Engineered a personalized product recommendation engine utilizing Neo4j, significantly improving user engagement and conversion rates.

As a Contractor, developed and tested APIs using Laravel and managed frontend visualizations, contributing to enhanced user experience.

• Developed and tested APIs using Laravel 11.x and 12.x, ensuring robust backend functionality and system reliability.
• Managed frontend visualization implementation in React with Modern UI, enhancing user experience and interface responsiveness.

As Senior Engineer, led DevOps initiatives for Neo4j cluster deployments across AWS and OCI, optimizing data management and automating infrastructure.

• Spearheaded DevOps efforts for deploying Neo4j clusters on OCI using Helm, demonstrating expertise in cloud orchestration and deployment strategies.
• Managed the installation and configuration of Neo4j clusters across AWS and OCI environments, ensuring high availability and seamless operation.
• Optimized Neo4j parameters for efficient management of large datasets, significantly improving database performance and query efficiency.
• Developed automated scripts for Neo4j installation, configuration, backup, and restore processes, reducing manual effort by an estimated 30% and ensuring data integrity.

As Senior Software Engineer, developed core PHP libraries for resident utility and expense management, improving system functionality and guiding the team.

• Developed critical PHP libraries for resident utility and expense management, enhancing system functionality and operational efficiency.
• Provided technical leadership and mentorship to the development team, conducting code reviews and improving overall code quality.

As Senior Software Developer, managed UI development and integrated CI/CD pipelines for IBM Cloud Pak for Data, enhancing code quality and user interface stability.

• Resolved complex UI issues within ReactJs-based ExpressJs applications, improving the stability and responsiveness of Carbon components.
• Integrated SonarQube with Jenkins and Travis CI for React packages, enhancing code quality and streamlining CI/CD processes.
• Conducted comprehensive unit testing for UI modules using Puppeteer and Playwright, ensuring high reliability and reducing post-deployment defects.

As Software Developer, created microservices and implemented authentication solutions, contributing to enhanced system modularity and security.

• Developed and deployed scalable microservices using AWS Lambda and API Gateway in Python, enhancing system modularity and performance.
• Implemented secure login functionalities, including authentication and QR scan, within Laravel 6.x, improving user security.

As a Developer and Consultant, optimized cloud infrastructure, developed data migration solutions, and built custom web applications, driving efficiency and performance for various clients.

• Led full-stack development in PHP 7.x/8.x for the Atos Cloud Assessment Tool, implementing cost-saving multi-tenancy and SaaS strategies.
• Integrated diverse cloud APIs and utilized Chart.js/D3.js for graphical data representation, enhancing infrastructure monitoring and reporting capabilities.
• Managed and optimized Docker images, GCE instances, and automated testing with Selenium, Dusk, and Nightwatch, ensuring robust application deployment and quality.
• Contributed to data migration efforts using ATADATA tools and developed custom Magento plugins, expanding e-commerce functionalities and improving data handling.
• Created monitoring charts for AWS VMs' CPU and RAM consumption, providing critical performance insights and optimizing resource utilization.