Utsav Thakkar
Senior Backend Engineer & Architect
Professional Summary
Results-driven Senior Backend Architect with 4+ years of extensive experience in designing and implementing high-performance, scalable backend systems. Specialized in Python, Django, and AWS, with a proven track record of managing 5+ concurrent live production systems. Expert in architecting microservices, IoT automation, and enterprise SaaS platforms for global clients.
Work Experience
Associate Backend Developer
Jun 2024 – Present
Rewardz (Singapore)
Remote / Singapore
- Architected RAAS backend serving robust global enterprise clients with extreme uptime requirements.
- Integrated 10+ crucial third-party APIs ensuring seamless data synchronization and functionality.
- Managed and optimized processing of 50K+ daily transactions across distributed systems.
- Implemented performance engineering that raised overall API responsiveness by 35%.
Software Developer
Oct 2021 – Feb 2024
SrashtaSoft (India)
Ahmedabad, India
- Managed 5+ live production systems concurrently, maintaining zero critical downtime.
- Pioneered architectural design for IoT automation & scalable SaaS industrial platforms.
- Engineered secure financial systems processing over $500K+ in annual revenue flows.
- Integrated mission-critical Stripe & Razorpay workflows for global subscription models.
Featured Systems & Architectures
PinYard | Geospatial MGMT System
- Integrated Geoserver and PostGIS for precise property mapping and spatial query optimization.
- Built a subscription-based plot management engine using Django REST Framework.
Digivigilance | Smart Factory Automation
- Architected an IoT-driven factory tracking system using QR-code serialization and MQTT protocols.
- Developed real-time production analytics dashboard for proactive counterfeit detection.
RAAS Platform | Enterprise SaaS
- Designed core transaction logic for a global rewards-as-a-service platform using Python/Django.
- Optimized cloud infrastructure on AWS for multi-region scalability.
BrandeManager | Branding Backend
- Engineered automated image frame generation and social media content management at scale.
Technical Skills
Languages & Frameworks:
Python (Expert), Django, Django REST, FastAPI, GraphQL, MQTT, OpenAI API, JWT.
Databases:
PostgreSQL, MySQL, PostGIS, Geoserver, SQLAlchemy, Redis.
Cloud & DevOps:
AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda), Docker, CI/CD Pipelines, Git, Linux.
Competencies:
Microservices, System Design, RESTful APIs, IoT Integration, Image Processing, Real-time Analytics, Geospatial Engineering.
Accolades
Best Supportive Team Member | Hikar (2023)
Awarded for exceptional cross-functional leadership and deep commitment to project success.
Education
M.Tech in Computer Engineering
2023 – 2025
CHARUSAT – Anand, India
B.E in Information Technology
2018 – 2022
Ganpat University – Mehsana, India