Vishwajit Gaikwad

About Vishwajit Gaikwad

I am a Backend Engineer specializing in enterprise API integrations, system modernization, and performance-focused backend architecture.Over the years, I have evolved from implementing APIs to designing integration strategies that improve system reliability, reduce operational overhead, and accelerate support resolution.My core strengths include:Designing and optimizing high-volume API integrationsModernizing legacy systems (Java 8 → Java 17 migration)Database schema design and performance tuning (MySQL)Secure communication (SSL, Certificates, SSH, OpenSSL)Structured Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and preventive engineeringBuilding automation to reduce repetitive support effortsBeyond development, I focus on:• Improving system observability and logging• Reducing production issue turnaround time• Designing scalable database and API interaction models• Implementing proactive monitoring around critical business flows• Creating documentation and processes that support long-term maintainabilityI strongly believe backend systems should not only handle traffic — they should reduce complexity for the business and support teams.Currently expanding into:AI-assisted support systemsIntelligent automation workflowsScalable integration architecturePerformance engineering & system designMy long-term direction is to move towards Technical Architecture and backend system strategy.

Experience

1. Senior Software Engineer

   RippleHire

   Nov 2024 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Ownership & System Impact:Led migration of integration server from Java 8 to Java 17, improving security posture and long-term maintainabilityDesigned and optimized API invocation patterns to reduce redundant child API calls in paging-based systemsImplemented dynamic certificate handling to prevent integration failures due to SSL issuesImproved production debugging efficiency through enhanced logging and structured RCA documentationCollaborated with support teams to reduce recurring tickets by identifying systemic issuesTechnical Excellence:Developed and optimized REST APIs using Spring BootImproved MySQL query performance using indexing and schema refinementsHandled secure server deployments and Linux-based troubleshootingDiagnosed and resolved jar execution and runtime deployment issuesStrengthened integration monitoring around high-priority flowsProcess Improvements:Established proactive monitoring for critical releases (e.g, employee ID-related integrations)Reduced repeated incident patterns through preventive engineering measuresStandardized technical documentation for support alignment

Education

• Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI)

  Master of Computer Applications - MCA, Information Technology

  2018 — 2021

• St. Andrew's College of Arts, Science and Commerce

  Bachelor of Science Information Technology

  2015 — 2017