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Software Developer Engineer with a Master’s in Computer Science from Northeastern University and hands-on experience building scalable backend systems, REST APIs, and microservices. I focus on distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and database performance — and I’ve delivered measurable wins in each. Currently building services at Credit Acceptance while continuing to contribute to open-source projects.

Key Expertise:

  • Backend Development (Java, Python, Go).
  • REST API Design and Microservices Architecture.
  • Distributed Systems and Scalability.
  • Database Optimization (Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB).
  • Containerization and Orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • CI/CD Pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
  • Cloud Platforms (AWS, GCP).
  • Event Streaming (Kafka, Spark, Hadoop).
  • Socket Programming and Networking.
  • Mobile Development (Flutter, Android, iOS/Swift).
  • IoT Systems and Embedded Development.
  • Agile Methodologies and Team Leadership.

Achievements:

  • Optimized a critical Oracle SQL query from 8s to 500ms — a 16× speedup — through indexing strategies.
  • Reduced query response time by 40% by implementing an internal service to streamline data processing workflows.
  • Enhanced system interoperability by 30% through robust REST API development.
  • Containerized 20+ applications with Docker, significantly improving deployment speed.
  • Cut manual intervention by 50% through GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines.
  • Achieved 90% accuracy for real-time GPS tracking as co-founder of Scudo Systems LLP.

Projects and Learning:

  • Built a distributed key-value store supporting UDP and TCP with 98% request success rate.
  • Implemented a Unix-like file system in C with inode-based metadata management.
  • Co-authored research paper “Parkup” — published in the International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology.
  • Contributed to open-source Flutter Shortcut Widget via GitHub’s “Adopt a Widget” campaign.
  • GitHub: https://github.com/arps18
  • Portfolio: https://arps18.github.io

Education:

  • M.S. Computer Science — Northeastern University, Boston (Sep 2022 – Dec 2024)
  • B.E. Information Technology — Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Technology, Vasad (Jul 2017 – Jul 2021)

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Job Experience

Software Developer Engineer

Credit Acceptance • Jan 2025 - Present • Austin, TX (Remote)

Tech: Micronaut, Docker, Kubernetes, SQL, REST APIs, Microservices, GitHub Actions, Tomcat

  • Developed and maintained REST APIs, enhancing system interoperability by 30% and ensuring robust performance.
  • Built a new internal service that streamlined data processing workflows, reducing query response time by 40%.
  • Reduced a critical Oracle SQL query from 8s to 500ms using indexing and execution plan optimization — a 16× speedup.
  • Orchestrated microservices on Kubernetes, improving scalability and optimizing resource management.

Software Developer Intern

Credit Acceptance • May 2024 - Aug 2024 • Southfield, MI (Remote)

Tech: Django, Python, Java, Docker, Kubernetes, REST APIs, Microservices, GitHub Actions

  • Migrated legacy codebase to Django and Python, reducing technical debt and improving maintainability.
  • Containerized 20+ applications using Docker, improving deployment speed and enhancing system efficiency.
  • Implemented GitHub Actions for CI/CD, cutting manual intervention by 50% and streamlining workflows.

Software Developer Lead Intern

Sanrel LLC • Jul 2023 - Dec 2023 • Worcester, MA

Tech: SQL, Node.js, Docker, Agile, Microservices

  • Led software team projects, achieving 20% faster project completion through strong coordination and collaboration.
  • Integrated a server with four hardware devices, ensuring seamless communication functionality.
  • Implemented a SQL-based inventory system using SnipeIt, boosting accuracy and efficiency by 30%.
  • Designed a robust SQL database for product inventory and shipping, reducing processing time by 40%.

Co-founder and Software Developer

Scudo Systems LLP • Jul 2019 - Jul 2022 • Ahmedabad, India

Tech: Python, Raspberry Pi, IoT, REST APIs

  • Built a custom software system for real-time device tracking with 90% accuracy.
  • Restructured the GPS algorithm to deliver 10-meter radius location accuracy, significantly improving tracking efficiency.
  • Conducted extensive testing and debugging, achieving 40% faster response times.

For detailed information about my professional journey and achievements, please visit my LinkedIn profile.

Side Projects & Tooling

Distributed Key-Value Store

A distributed key-value store server supporting both UDP and TCP communication protocols. Handles up to 10,000 key-value pairs with an average access time of 5ms and a 98% request success rate. Built with Java, using hash maps for efficient storage and multithreading for concurrent client handling.

Unix-like File System

A POSIX-compliant file system implementation in C with inode-based metadata management. Supports file creation, deletion, reading, writing, and directory traversal. Modular design for readdir, read, and write operations reduced implementation complexity by 30%.

Scudo Systems — GPS Tracking Platform

A real-time GPS tracking system using Raspberry Pi and custom IoT hardware. Developed the software stack, restructured the GPS algorithm for 10-meter accuracy, and built the backend APIs that powered the tracking platform.

Parkup — Smart Parking System

Research project and IoT system for intelligent parking slot management, published in the International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology. Focused on real-time availability detection using sensor networks.

Flutter Shortcut Widget

Open-source contribution to Flutter’s widget ecosystem via the “Adopt a Widget” campaign on GitHub. Contributed documentation, examples, and bug fixes to help other Flutter developers adopt the widget.

View more projects on my GitHub Profile.

Publications

Parkup: Smart Parking System

Co-authored research paper

Published in International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)

Community & Leadership

  • Chapter Lead — Mozilla Campus Club at SVIT Vasad
  • Co-organizer — Flutter Vadodara community meetups
  • Mozilla Rep — Represented Mozilla as a trusted volunteer at campus events
  • Open-source contributor — Flutter Shortcut Widget (“Adopt a Widget” campaign)

Education

Master of Science — Computer Science

Northeastern University • Sep 2022 – Dec 2024 • Boston, MA

Relevant coursework: Programming Design Paradigm, Building Scalable and Distributed Systems.

Bachelor of Engineering — Information Technology

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Technology • Jul 2017 – Jul 2021 • Vasad, India

Relevant coursework: Analysis and Design of Algorithms, Software Engineering, Database Management Systems.

Technical Skills

Programming Languages: Java, Python, C++, SQL, Swift, TypeScript, JavaScript, Go

Frameworks: Micronaut, Node.js, JUnit, Flutter, React, Django, Flask

Databases: MySQL, MongoDB, Oracle, Firebase

Cloud & DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Git, GitHub Actions, AWS, GCP, Microservices

Tools & Topics: OOP, Linux, IoT, RESTful APIs, Kafka, Spark, Hadoop, Java Networking, Shell Scripting, Android