Prakash Kumar Nayak

Software Development Engineer

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[email protected]

+91-8340541318

Bengaluru, IN

About

Highly motivated Software Development Engineer with 1.5+ years of experience in building and scaling robust SaaS platforms and enterprise solutions. Proficient in MERN/Next.js, Node.js, and cloud-native architectures, consistently delivering high-performance APIs, UI/UX enhancements, and e-commerce automation. Proven ability to drive efficiency and business growth through expertise in payment gateways, database optimization, and workflow automation.

Work Experience

Software Engineer

Justdial

Oct 2024 - Aug 2025

Bengaluru, Karnataka, IN

Led the development and optimization of high-performance APIs and microservices for real-time lead distribution, enhancing system reliability and user engagement.

  • Developed and optimized 10+ high-performance APIs and microservices using PHP, Node.js, SQL, React.js, MongoDB, and Kafka, improving real-time lead distribution efficiency.
  • Managed and optimized databases through advanced indexing and query tuning, achieving 99.9% uptime and high availability for critical systems.
  • Enhanced the Leads module, boosting vendor lead delivery efficiency by 30% and implementing automated user feedback collection to streamline operations.
  • Collaborated with frontend teams to significantly improve React-based UI/UX, boosting user engagement by 25%.

Full Stack Developer

Cheerio AI

Apr 2024 - Sep 2024

Bengaluru, Karnataka, IN

Developed and maintained scalable MERN stack applications, integrating payment gateways and e-commerce APIs to optimize performance and streamline operations.

  • Developed and maintained scalable MERN stack applications with TypeScript and Next.js, optimizing frontend and backend performance for enhanced user experience.
  • Implemented Razorpay payment gateway, increasing transaction success rates by 40% and enhancing seamless checkout experiences for users.
  • Integrated Shopify API, streamlining e-commerce automation, vendor management, and increasing order processing efficiency by 35%.
  • Designed and built a custom form builder, enabling dynamic workflows for automated SMS, email, and WhatsApp notifications, reducing manual effort by 60% in lead management.

Research & Development Intern

Samsung

Jul 2023 - Jan 2024

Bengaluru, Karnataka, IN

Contributed to software architecture and feature enhancements within a development team, gaining expertise in cloud environments and gRPC technology.

  • Simulated cloud environments and gained hands-on expertise in gRPC technology, contributing to advanced system development.
  • Developed an Android application using Java, improving performance by 60% through targeted optimizations.
  • Contributed significantly to software architecture and feature enhancements, collaborating with the development team on critical projects.

Education

Computer Science and Engineering

Cambridge Institute of Technology

9.01 CGPA

Aug 2020 - Jul 2024

Bengaluru, Karnataka, IN

Higher Secondary Education (ISC)

St. Joseph's School, Shaktinagar

88.40%

Jun 2018 - May 2020

Shaktinagar, Karnataka, IN

Certificates

Full Stack Developer

Pro5.ai

Feb 2024

Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals

Microsoft

Apr 2023

Projects

Cybertrinetra

Nov 2024 - Present

A full-stack cybercrime platform developed to streamline legal processes and reduce case processing times.

StudyNotion

Jul 2024 - Present

An engineered full-stack ed-tech platform designed to improve content delivery, manage media assets, and support a high volume of concurrent users.

Skills

Languages

  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • Java
  • Python
  • C++
  • PHP

Frontend

  • React.js
  • Next.js
  • Tailwind
  • HTML5
  • CSS3

Cloud/DevOps

  • Docker
  • GitHub
  • AWS (EC2, S3)
  • CI/CD

Databases

  • PostgreSQL
  • MongoDB
  • SQL
  • MySQL

Backend

  • Node.js
  • Express
  • FastAPI
  • REST APIs
  • Prisma

Tools and Technologies

  • Git
  • Redis
  • Redux
  • VS Code