Nitesh Pawar

About Nitesh Pawar

With 14+ years of extensive experience, I am a seasoned Drupal Architect and Full-Stack Developer, specializing in designing, developing, and optimizing high-performance web applications. My core expertise lies in Drupal CMS (D10, D9, D8, D7), PHP (Symfony), React, Next.js, Node.js (TS & JS), MySQL, and Apache Solr. I excel in custom application development, complex multilingual & multisite setups, robust API integrations, and web security.I bring a proven track record in leveraging cutting-edge technologies, including AI, AI Agents, and Generative AI (RAG), to enhance CI/CD pipelines and code quality. My commitment to delivering scalable and secure web solutions is complemented by strong capabilities in: Drupal Migration & Custom Development – Delivering scalable & secure web solutions. E-commerce Solutions – Expertise in payment gateways & third-party API integrations. Cloud Deployment & DevOps – Proficient with AWS, Acquia, Pantheon, and CI/CD (GitLab, Jenkins). Headless CMS & Modern Frontend – Architecting solutions with React, Next.js, JavaScript, and TypeScript. Search Optimization – Advanced integration of Apache Solr & Apache Tika. Leadership & Mentorship – Fostering team collaboration and knowledge sharing.As an Acquia Certified Drupal Developer, I am dedicated to ensuring top-notch quality, security, and performance in all web applications. I am passionate about open-source contributions and actively involved in Drupal module development.Always open to new opportunities, tech innovations, and collaborations that push the boundaries of web development. Let’s connect!

Experience

1. Senior Software Engineer

   Syngenta

   Jun 2024 — Present · IN

   Pioneered AI-driven CI/CD: Implemented AI agents within GitLab CI/CD pipelines for automated codereview and error detection, significantly enhancing code quality, deployment reliability, and developereciency.• Modern Frontend Development: Led the development of SDC Components and Web Components using Lit.js, creating dynamic, reusable UI elements for enhanced user experience and modularity.• Advanced Drupal Architecture: Designed and implemented Dynamic Facets for Drupal 10.3.3, enablingautomated facet generation and improving content discoverability without manual configuration.• Drupal 10 & Custom Solutions: Leveraged deep expertise in Drupal 10.3.3 CMS to develop and maintaincomplex custom applications, ensuring high performance and scalability.• Cloud & Performance Optimization: Optimized cloud-based Drupal solutions on Acquia, integrating ApacheSolr for advanced search capabilities and designing robust application architectures.• Technical Leadership & Quality Assurance: Conducted comprehensive code reviews and providedtechnical guidance to cross-functional teams, ensuring adherence to high-quality standards and functionalrequirements.• DevOps & Tooling: Proficiently utilized GIT, Drush, Composer, Drupal Console, and JIRA for ecient sourcecode management, dependency resolution, and project tracking.

Education

• Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation - University

  Master's degree, Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

• Mumbai University Mumbai

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom

  2003 — 2006

Skills

• Mysql
• Apache
• Git
• Memcached
• Payment Gateways
• Drupal
• Linux
• Css
• Tortoise Svn
• Html
• Xml
• Javascript
• Solr
• Web Development
• Ajax
• Symfony
• Varnish
• Netbeans
• Zend Framework
• Jquery
• Php