Aniruddha Pondhe
Lead Software Engineer @RONA
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WORK HISTORY
Lead Software Engineer @RONA
CA
Led the frontend modernization of Rona.ca’s homepage using Next.js, Sanity (headless CMS), improving core web vitals, conversion rates, and traffic by ~4%- Integrated Constructor (AI-first search engine), Adobe Analytics (AEP), Criteo Sponsored Products and Google Maps Autocomplete, enhancing search, tracking, and user experience- Spearheaded the frontend transformation (and sunset) of Lowe’s Canada eCommerce platform (Lowes.ca) from legacy stack to React and an in-house framework, resulting in increased traffic and revenue- Mentored team members, streamlined release processes, and improved developer onboarding experience. Promoted solid engineering practices to maintain high code quality.
EDUCATION
HJKP Composite Pre-University College
Pre University
Vellore Institute of Technology
Master of Science (MS), Software Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT ANIRUDDHA PONDHE
Passionate about problem-solving with cutting-edge technology and a healthy dose of caffeine, I bring over a decade of full-stack development experience with a focus on frontend. As a Lead Software Engineer, I’m spearheading Rona’s eCommerce transformation with React. With prior experience at a Fortune 50 company (Lowe\'s), I have leveraged my deep understanding of business dynamics to lead projects from inception to completion, mentoring and empowering teams, architecting solutions, and delivering customer-centric digital experiences, particularly in the dynamic landscape of eCommerce.Fueled by an obsession for attention-to-detail, staying organized, and making everyone\'s life easier, I leverage these strengths alongside strong communication and leadership skills to foster an engaging work environment, all while staying curious and nurturing personal development.Beyond the tech landscape, I\'m an avid Toastmaster and aviation enthusiast. Outside of work, I find joy in hiking, cooking, and indulging in board games.I’m always open to making new professional connections, whether discussing tech opportunities, exchanging board game strategies, or sharing Toastmasters anecdotes. Feel free to reach out – let\'s connect!Domain Knowledge:Full Stack Web Development | Front-end Development | User Experience (UX) Design | Web Optimization Strategy | DevOps | Microservices Architecture | Single-page Applications (SPAs)| Product Management | Team Development | Agile Methodologies Key Technical Proficiencies:JavaScript | HTML | CSS | Node.js | React | Next.js | TypeScript | jQuery | Bootstrap | Mobile-first Responsive Design | Site Speed Optimization | SEO | Core Web Vitals | AccessibilityDevOps & Other Tools:CI/CD Automation: GitLab, Jenkins, Spinnaker, Docker Monitoring & Observability: Grafana, ELK, Splunk, PrometheusGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP): Cloud Storage, Artifact Registry, Datastore, GKECDN, Caching, Routing Rules: Istio, Cloudflare Workers, Akamai, Redis, Node Cache | Security: SnykAnalytics: Adobe Analytics, Google Tag Manager, AcquiaContent Management Systems (CMS): Sanity, Tesla (in-house)Version Control: Git
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