From Building Apps
to Architecting Ecosystems
Solving complex performance problems at scale using AWS cloud infrastructure and high-performance C++ algorithms. Transitioning from 3 years of full-stack development to architecting scalable, cost-effective cloud solutions.
Hotels Hippo • Dec 2022 - Present
Built and optimized high-traffic web applications serving the hospitality industry, handling complex inventory management and booking systems.
Frontend Excellence
React • Redux • TypeScript • Performance Optimization
Backend Mastery
Node.js • Express • C++ (Crow) • RESTful APIs
Database Engineering
PostgreSQL • MySQL • Neo4j • Query Optimization
Mentored interns and trainees, contributing to team growth and knowledge sharing
Current Focus • Cloud-Native Systems
Architecting scalable, cost-effective cloud solutions with a focus on performance, maintainability, and business requirements for growing startups.
Compute & Orchestration
EC2 • ECS • Lambda • Auto Scaling Groups
Data & Streaming
RDS • AWS DMS • Kinesis • CDC Pipelines
Network & Performance
ALB • ElastiCache • VPC • Security Groups
Real-World Impact:
Designed and implemented a CDC (Change Data Capture) pipeline for an OTA listing page, optimizing for cost, maintainability, and scalability aligned with startup growth trajectory.
Three technical achievements that define the transition from developer to architect
PostgreSQL → Neo4j
Replaced PostgreSQL with Neo4j for inventory management, significantly reducing response times and enabling enhanced customization options for property owners.
Dramatic performance improvement
Neo4j • PostgreSQL • Graph Databases
High-Performance Engine
Developed an intelligent room suggestion algorithm in C++ that delivers lightning-fast recommendations on the listing page, transforming user experience.
Exceptional response times
C++ • Algorithm Design • API Integration
MySQL → PostgreSQL
Migrated and optimized the database from MySQL to PostgreSQL specifically for read-heavy operations, resulting in impressive performance gains.
Optimized for scale
PostgreSQL • MySQL • Query Optimization
React
Frontend
TypeScript
Frontend
Redux
State Management
Tailwind CSS
Styling
Node.js
Backend
Express
Backend
C++
Performance
Crow
Framework
PostgreSQL
Database
MySQL
Database
Neo4j
Graph DB
MongoDB
NoSQL
EC2
Compute
ECS
Containers
Lambda
Serverless
RDS
Database
AWS DMS
Migration
Kinesis
Streaming
ElastiCache
Caching
ALB
Load Balancing
Auto Scaling
Scalability
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