Abhijeet Naikwadi

About Abhijeet Naikwadi

I’m a Frontend Engineer & UI Lead with 5+ years of experience building scalable, accessible, and high-performance web applications. My expertise lies in React.js, Next.js, Redux, TypeScript, and modern UI frameworks like Tailwind CSS and Material-UI, where I focus on delivering clean, reusable, and optimized solutions.At my core, I enjoy bridging design and engineering, ensuring pixel-perfect, WCAG-compliant interfaces that perform seamlessly across devices. Over the years, I’ve developed and maintained custom component libraries with Storybook, Rollup, and esbuild, backed by strong testing practices (React Testing Library, Jest). Key strengths:Hands-on development with React.js, Next.js, Redux, and React Native.Performance optimization (Webpack, PurgeCSS, lazy loading, code splitting, caching strategies).Reusable UI architecture (component libraries, private NPM packages, SCSS/JS utilities).Leadership (mentoring, code reviews, collaborating with stakeholders, driving UI quality).I thrive in roles where I can both code and lead, driving engineering excellence while mentoring teams. Passionate about continuous learning, I’m always exploring ways to improve performance, accessibility, and developer experience.

Experience

1. Senior Consultant

   Capgemini

   Feb 2024 — Present · Pune, IN

   Leading frontend development for enterprise applications, driving migration from legacy.NET/jQuery systems to React.js (v19) & Next.js frameworks.Built and maintained a custom component library with Storybook, Rollup, and esbuild; published via a private NPM registry to improve reusability and consistency across teams.Developed responsive, accessible (WCAG 2.1), and high-performance UIs, improving Lighthouse scores and overall user experience.Implemented performance optimization techniques including Webpack bundle optimization, PurgeCSS, code splitting, and lazy loading to minimize payloads and accelerate page load times.Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, backend, DevOps, stakeholders) to ensure smooth project delivery in Agile/Scrum environments.Conduct code reviews, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing sessions, ensuring best practices and high-quality deliverables.Introduced custom CSS/JS utilities and scalable UI design patterns to enhance maintainability and reduce technical debt.

Education

• University of Mumbai

  Master of Science - MS

  2021 — 2023

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelor of Science - BS

  2016 — 2019