📍 Bayonne, NJ
📱 +1 (551) 426-4190
✉️ [email protected]
🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sauravbajra
🧠 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Frontend-Leaning Fullstack Engineer with 7+ years of experience in software development across startups and organisations. Authorized to work in the U.S. (L-2S Status - No Sponsorship Required). Specialized in React and TypeScript (70%) with a robust foundation in Node.js, Python, and AWS cloud infrastructure (30%). Proven track record of leading end-to-end delivery in agile environments, bridging the gap between sophisticated UI/UX and complex backend logic. Expert in modernizing frontend architectures, optimizing Core Web Vitals, and implementing accessible (WCAG) design systems.
🛠️ SKILLS
- Frontend Development: React.js, Next.js, GatsbyJS, Leaflet, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS, SASS, Chakra UI
- Backend and Infrastructure: Node.js, Python, Django REST Framework, PostgreSQL, AWS (Lambda, S3, EC2), Linux, Bash, Nx Monorepo Tools, Solidity, GraphQL
- AI: Langchain, RAG, ChromaDB, LLM Integration
- Platforms and CMS: WordPress, Shopify, Firebase, Stripe, Strapi, Supabase
- Development Practices: Responsive Web Design, Software Architecture Design, CI/CD, Agile Methodologies, Git-based version control, Microservices Architecture
- Tools: Docker, Postman, VS Code, Helix, Neovim, Git, Claude, Opencode
- Soft Skills: Team Leadership, Project Management, Communication, Technical Support, Server Management
💼 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Black Dove Studios
Co-Founder (Jan 2022 – Present)
- Delivered custom web and eCommerce solutions.
- Managed cloud infrastructure and server optimisation.
RIMES – Regional Integrated Multi-hazard Early Warning System
Full Stack Developer (Apr 2024 – July 2025)
- Developed scalable web application for multi-hazard early warning system.
- Collaborated with designers, domain experts, and government stakeholders.
- Contributed to server management, deployment, and scripting.
Innovate Tech
Senior Software Engineer (Jun 2022 – Mar 2024)
- Delivered end-to-end software using modern frameworks.
- Migrated to monorepo with Nx and improved CI/CD workflows.
- Led team collaborations across departments.
Software Engineer (Jan 2019 – Jun 2022)
- Developed high-performance web features.
- Partnered with design and QA teams to enhance UX and reliability.
Expresiv Studios
Frontend Engineer (Jun 2018 – Jul 2019)
- Developed responsive websites using HTML, CSS, WordPress, and SASS.
- Delivered pixel-perfect, UX-aligned designs.
Verscend Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Intern (May 2017 – Jul 2017)
- Built role-based access control system for internal HR software.
- Collaborated on integration and testing.
🚀 PROJECTS
Satark – satark.bipadportal.gov.np
- Built using React and Django, integrating impact forecasts.
- Coordinated with government for data integration and requirements.
- Managed server configuration and reliability.
mySecondTeacher – app.mysecondteacher.com
- Contributed to frontend and infrastructure design.
- Led initiatives on public-facing web components.
- Managed cross-functional project coordination.
Nepal Rastra Bank – nrb.org.np
- Migrated website to LAMP stack with full data preservation.
- Built modular CMS for departmental content governance.
Deshsanchar – deshsanchar.com
- Managed AWS infrastructure for high-traffic media platform.
- Optimised WordPress deployments for better performance.
Nepal Tea Collective – nepalteacollective.com
- Created custom Shopify theme for eCommerce site.
- Developed SEO-optimised landing pages.
Felicity Club – felicityclub.com
- Built modern eCommerce platform using Next.js, Prisma, PostgreSQL, and Tailwind CSS
- Engineered secure checkout with Stripe integration.
Career and Doc Copilot – POC
- This project was built as a hands-on learning exercise to understand the fundamentals of building AI-powered applications with LLMs, RAG and vector databases.
- A dual-purpose AI assistant built with Python, Streamlit, and LangChain. Chat with your PDFs or get resume feedback.
- DocuChat - Upload any PDF and ask questions about its content
- CareerCopilot - Upload a resume, paste a job description, get feedback and cover letters
- Local-first - Run entirely locally with Ollama, or use cloud APIs
🎓 EDUCATION
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada (2014 – 2018)
B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering
📚 TRAININGS
MS Azure and AWS Workshop (2017)
- Gained foundational cloud deployment knowledge.
- Covered server setup and scalability concepts.