Ritesh Prajapati

About Ritesh Prajapati

Full-Stack Developer | Java | MERN | Spring Boot | Scalable Systems | Cloud & Data EngineeringI\'m a passionate Full-Stack Developer with strong experience in building secure, scalable, and data-driven web applications using Java, Spring Boot, MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js), Kafka and cloud technologies like AWS.I bring a blend of backend development and data engineering expertise, having worked on everything from REST APIs and RBAC implementations to massive data processing (100M+ records), system migrations, and cloud deployments. Recent Highlights: Developed Snowflake Stored Procedures to update 100M+ historical records using external APIs and implemented ZIP+4 distance calculations, improving nearest-store accuracy by 40%.🧱 Migrated 30+ microservices from Java 8 to Java 17 and SBT to Gradle, increasing system reliability, test coverage, and long-term maintainability. Built LiveWell, a full-stack property booking platform with 360° virtual tours, Razorpay integration, and real-time communication using Socket.io and Google Maps API. Created a Club Management System for 50+ college clubs featuring secure JWT-based access, Redis caching, Firebase media uploads, and dynamic dashboards. I emphasize security, performance, and data accuracy, with hands-on experience in:JWT, bcrypt, and OTP-based authenticationSecure API design and encrypted transactionsData transformation & optimization (Snowflake, large datasets)Payment gateway integration & real-time communication Achievements:🥇 Winner, CION Digital Hackathon – Fake product detection system🥇 Winner, Blockchain Mania Hackathon – Certificate verification portal Best Paper Award – Real-Time Face Mask Detection (ICAPSM 2022)‍ Mentored tech teams at VSM, led project development for Be Frank website I\'m always exploring backend, data, and cloud-native systems. Open to backend or full-stack roles where I can architect solutions, optimize systems, and work on products that make a real impact. Let’s connect and build together!

Experience

1. Associate Software Engineer

   Acquia

   Jun 2024 — Present · Pune, IN

   Designed and developed scalable data processing workflows to handle 100M+ historical records, integrating third-party validation services and geolocation logic to enhance data quality and improve customer experience.• Built a flexible API for managing dynamic metadata configurations across analytical views, significantly reducing manual intervention and support overhead.• Upgraded and standardized 30+ enterprise Java services by migrating to Java 17 and Gradle 8, improving security, maintainability, and test reliability through enhanced test frameworks.• Accelerated modernization efforts by scripting automation tools in Python to refactor legacy code and generate essential boilerplate, boosting developer productivity by 60%.

Education

• Vishwakarma Institute Of Technology

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech

  2021 — 2024