Rugved Bodke

Work History

Senior Software Engineer

Stigya

Navi Mumbai

01.2024 - Current

Led end-to-end architecture and development across backend (FastAPI, Django), frontend (React, Angular, Next.js), DevOps (Docker, Jenkins CI/CD, Gunicorn, Nginx, AWS), databases (PostgreSQL with multi-AZ deployments, PGBouncer), and AI/ML (LLMs, image recognition models) initiatives.
Collaborated closely with product stakeholders and cross-functional teams to gather requirements, identify complex business and technical challenges, and deliver high-quality solutions leveraging Agile methodologies and iterative development cycles.
Developed and deployed internal tooling and automation frameworks for data ingestion, processing, and analytics to enhance stakeholder productivity, leveraging APIs and optimized batch processing.
Designed and deployed AI/ML solutions, particularly leveraging large language models (LLMs) like OpenAI GPT for user intent recognition, sentiment analysis, and product buying funnel optimization.
Implemented automated workflows using Amazon SP-API for efficient product stock, pricing, and detail validation, effectively replacing legacy and inefficient Selenium-based scraping tools.
Utilized robust API integrations to capture data related to sales metrics, inventory statuses, web traffic analytics, product attribute data, and comprehensive market insight reporting.
Built robust automation systems supporting cron-based (daily, weekly) and event-driven custom schedulers, utilizing synchronous/asynchronous execution patterns via Celery, RabbitMQ, and Python’s asyncio for task orchestration.
Standardized coding practices company-wide using Python best practices, linting (pylint, flake8), formatting (black, isort), naming conventions (snake_case), and enforced code quality standards through automated pre-commit hooks.
Introduced and configured self-hosted infrastructure, including GitLab for version control, CI/CD pipelines; Mattermost for internal communication; Next.js applications for bulk product management interfaces; and Redash for advanced data visualization and analytics.
Migrated entire infrastructure and deployment workflows from Windows to Linux environments, significantly enhancing stability, maintainability, and operational efficiency in production and development stages.
Integrated monitoring and observability tools, notably New Relic, for real-time performance analytics, error tracking, and detailed observability in Django monolithic applications and microservices architectures.
Upgraded Django static asset handling by migrating static file storage to Amazon S3, significantly enhancing scalability, caching strategies, and dynamic asset management capabilities.
Optimized web server deployments leveraging Gunicorn and Nginx reverse-proxy configurations, along with secure AWS Secrets Manager integration for environment-specific configuration management and improved security practices.
Implemented OOP and design pattern best practices, creating abstract base classes and reusable components to eliminate redundant code, enhance abstraction, and promote clean, maintainable, and scalable architectures.
Architected and deployed highly available PostgreSQL database clusters utilizing multi-AZ setups, read replicas, and connection pooling/load balancing via PGBouncer to ensure optimal performance, scalability, and disaster recovery capabilities.
Transitioned from Django monolithic architecture to modern FastAPI-based microservices architecture, promoting enhanced modularity, performance improvements (async operations), and streamlined service management.
Designed and implemented an AI-based product image comparison model using CNN architectures and TensorFlow/PyTorch, ensuring product image consistency and quality assurance across product catalogs.
Established migration roadmap from Angular-based legacy templating to modern React and FastAPI-driven micro-frontend architecture, enabling seamless integration, modular UI components, improved state management via Redux/Context API, and enhanced frontend performance and maintainability.
Scheduled implementation and rollout of advanced DevOps tooling, including Docker containerization, Jenkins CI/CD pipelines, Docker orchestration, infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation), and dedicated staging and production environments.
Actively mentoring, guiding, and training team members, ensuring alignment on technical standards, architectural best practices, and successful delivery of current and future projects through knowledge transfer, peer reviews, and collaborative problem-solving sessions.

Lead Software Engineer

Senquire

Pune

10.2021 - 12.2023

Spearheaded the design, development, and optimization of Camera SDKs, managing end-to-end ML/DL model lifecycle, deployment, versioning, and inference optimization using TensorFlow, PyTorch, ONNX, and Open CV.
Managed Linux-based system administration and deployment processes, ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable operations across cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and edge devices, utilizing Docker, Ansible, Terraform, and Jenkins CI/CD pipelines.
Led and mentored a team of 4+ developers, driving professional growth, ensuring successful project deliveries, and establishing best practices in Agile methodologies, code reviews, and collaborative programming.
Designed and implemented robust deployment pipelines leveraging AWS (ECS, EC2, S3, Secrets Manager), GCP (GKE, Cloud Run, Compute Engine), Docker containerization, Jenkins CI/CD, infrastructure automation with Ansible, and version control through Git.
Developed, maintained, and enhanced web applications using modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Preact, Redux, React Router, Next.js), HTML/CSS best practices, responsive design, and performant state management strategies.
Optimized and refactored legacy codebases for improved performance, modularity, and scalability, adopting clean architecture principles, OOP patterns, and advanced Python features.
Demonstrated expertise in deploying and managing production-grade applications, orchestrating seamless deployments, effective monitoring, logging, and incident management using New Relic, and Elasticsearch (ELK stack).
Extensive experience developing software across diverse hardware architectures, including x86 and ARM-based embedded systems, ensuring compatibility, optimized performance, and streamlined deployment processes.
Enhanced real-time data processing and messaging capabilities using MQTT protocols with Paho-MQTT libraries, AMQP/RabbitMQ for task queuing, Redis for in-memory caching and Pub/Sub messaging, and efficient load balancing with PgBouncer.
Established robust and scalable backend services transitioning legacy Django monolithic applications to a microservices architecture using FastAPI, SQLAlchemy ORM, Alembic for database migrations, and Pydantic for strict data validation and schema modeling.
Implemented robust API development practices with FastAPI, asynchronous I/O handling, detailed API documentation via OpenAPI/Swagger, and command-line tools and CLI management scripts developed using Typer.
Configured high-performance web servers and reverse-proxies using Nginx, achieving optimal load balancing, static content delivery, SSL termination, and enhanced security configurations.
Developed and maintained comprehensive testing frameworks and suites, including unit tests (pytest, unittest), integration testing, and automated end-to-end test cases, ensuring high-quality software delivery and reduced regression risks.
Streamlined project workflows and boosted team productivity through strategic technical leadership, clear communication, agile ceremonies, and fostering a collaborative environment for continuous improvement and innovation.

DevOps Consultant

SourceWiz

Bangalore (Remote)

9 2022 - 12.2022

Utilized AWS services (RDS, EC2, Secrets Manager, Route53, Elastic Cache, ECS, ECR, CloudWatch, IAM, S3, VPC, Subnet, SG, Lambda, Load Balancer, CloudFormation).
Proposed and implemented micro-services architecture to replace monolithic Fast API app.
Managed development, staging, pre-production, and production environments for faster and reliable deployments.
Integrated New Relic for exception handling, alarms, logs, and monitoring.
Implemented central database service for monitoring dashboards and report analysis.
Utilized Docker for service portability along with AWS ECR and ECS for scalability.
Developed CI/CD pipelines in Jenkins and GitHub, creating high automation in the deployment pipeline with standardized configuration templates and scripts for consistency across environments.
Wrote Node.js scripts to pull secrets from AWS Secrets Manager.
Implemented API versioning and revamped APIs for better communication with mobile apps.
Utilized Celery tasks for asynchronous operations and background tasks.
Streamlined site reliability and production deployments, ensuring consistency and efficiency across all environments.

DevOps Consultant

Axaguide

Pune (Remote)

07.2022 - 09.2022

Led the deployment of AWS architecture from inception to execution.
Designed and deployed a Django application with multi AZ database support for PostgreSQL, incorporating reader and writer nodes.
Implemented Celery service to dynamically scale app containers based on incoming requests and queue workload.
Utilized AWS services including IAM, Fargate, ECS, ECR, EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda, VM, VPC for infrastructure management.
Leveraged Docker, Linux, Celery, Ansible, and Jenkins for orchestration, automation, and CI/CD processes.
Led the technical design discussions, POCs, and prototypes, ensuring alignment with project goals.
Orchestrated the planning phase of deployments, ensuring seamless execution by collaborating closely with team members for final implementation.

Co-Founder

Duende Ingenious LLP

Nashik

10.2019 - 02.2021

Led a custom service-based company, delivering 50+ projects across e-commerce, dairy, farming, and automobile industries.
Recognized by DPIIT (Start-Up India) for innovation; mentored by Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSIS).
Implemented Agile and Scrum methodologies, utilizing Jira, Confluence, and Trello for efficient project management.
Designed and developed wireframes using Adobe XD, Figma, and Draw.io.
Translated business ideas into technical specifications, creating sprints and stories for developers.
Managed and optimized infrastructure, focusing on automation with Python/Django.
Engaged in hands-on client interactions, gathering requirements, and converting them into functional software solutions.
Delivered tailored software products, managing internal, vendor, client, two-tier, and three-tier systems.
Strengthened organizational structure by clarifying roles and responsibilities within the team, promoting efficient collaboration among employees.
Worked on solving ecosystem problems to enhance human life efficiency and convenience, addressing various challenges faced by different industries.

Founder

SiteCanyon

Nashik

01.2019 - 02.2021

Offered high-speed cloud hosting for blogs, mid-size, e-commerce, and enterprise-level web applications.
Designed and developed the portal and operations from scratch, delivering 1000+ services to customers and business owners globally.
Deployed and managed virtual private servers (VPS), shared, WordPress, dedicated, and email hosting, along with domain services.
Provided custom cloud managed/unmanaged solutions for enterprises with zero deployment efforts by automating tasks.
Utilized Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, Jenkins, Vagrant, Terraform, Packer, AWS CloudFormation, Azure, GCP, and DigitalOcean for automated deployment.
Gained hands-on experience with Linux, Unix, and Windows operating systems.
Acquired knowledge of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) terms and key features to enhance client interactions and service delivery.
Utilized various marketing strategies to drive growth and customer engagement.
Worked on sales, finance, marketing, technology, and support, gaining comprehensive insights into each area.
Ensured seamless integration and operation of all business functions to provide superior service and solutions to clients.

Co-Founder

Being Labs

Nashik

07.2017 - 10.2018

Developed and launched 10+ static and portfolio websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and WordPress.
Designed and implemented the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for live projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
Created effective strategies for document gathering and project delivery, optimizing workflow and client satisfaction.
Spearheaded the design and development process, focusing on user experience and responsive design.
Collaborated closely with clients to understand their requirements and deliver tailored web solutions.
Ensured robust and scalable solutions by integrating best practices in web development and project management.
Worked with Python, Django, and Node.js to develop backend services and web applications.
Explored Flutter for mobile application development, enhancing cross-platform compatibility.
Conducted AI research, focusing on natural language processing (NLP) and intent recognition for data prediction.
Developed branding and digital marketing strategies, including email marketing, social media marketing, and sales funnels.
Addressed challenges and opportunities for Farmer Producer Companies (FPC/FPO), dairy, and food processing companies through digitalization initiatives.
Implemented innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and productivity in the agricultural and food processing sectors.

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Work History

Senior Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer

DevOps Consultant

DevOps Consultant

Co-Founder

Founder

Co-Founder

Education

B.Tech - Computer Science

Diploma - Computer Science

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