Richa B.

Richa B.

New Delhi, India
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About Me

Engineering leader with 16+ years of experience building high-performing teams, architecting scalable platforms, and delivering Al-powered products. Deep expertise in remote leadership, system design, LLM integrations, and transforming legacy systems. Proven track record of improving engineering velocity, reducing technical debt, and aligning product, design, and engineering in fast-moving environments.

AI, ML & LLM

Gemini

Frontend

JavaScript React Native Tailwind CSS React Next.js

Backend

Node.js Google Maps API REST APIs Slack API FastAPI

Database

MySQL PostgreSQL

DevOps

AWS Cloudinary Google Cloud Storage CI/CD CloudWatch GCP

Workflow

GitHub Actions

Other

Typescript Nest.js Stripe Ember.js Firebase Heroku RSpec WebSockets JWT OpenAL Elasticsearch Segment MixPanel Lambda Prompt Engineering

Work history

Al-based Accounting Software Platform
Engineering Manager – Platform & Al Teams
2025 - 2026 (1 year)
Remote

  • Managed two teams to deliver core and Al-driven features.

  • Collaborated with CEO + PLG team to align engineering and product priorities and improve processes.

  • Reduce technical debt by identifying core issues, prioritizing remediation efforts.

Ruby on RailsReact TypescriptNode.jsGitHub Actions MixPanelGrafanaAWSAI/LLM APIs
Al-based Storytelling Platform
Software Architect / Full-Stack Developer
2024 - 2024
Remote

  • Architected multilingual Al storytelling system.

  • Designed feedback-loop to improve Al story generation.

  • Parallelized TTS scenes to reduce generation time.

Nest.jsNext.jsGoogle Cloud StorageText-to-Speech API FirebaseReact Tailwind CSS
Skej - Al Scheduling Assistant
Software Architect
2023 - 2024 (1 year)
Remote

  • Designed system architecture for an Al-based scheduling assistant.

  • Integrated OpenAl for contextual understanding and scheduling accuracy.

  • Developed serverless workflows using AWS Lambda + Step Functions.

Ruby on RailsNode.jsAWS Lambda Step FunctionsOpenAISlack APINotion API Tailwind CSS
CodePath - Al Coaching Slackbot Platform
Full-Stack Developer
2023 - 2023
Remote

  • Built Slackbots communicating with multiple Al coaches.

  • Developed secure event-driven APIs + WebSocket communication.

  • Achieved 99.23% test coverage.

Ruby on RailsPostgreSQLSlack APIJWTWebSockets RSpecHeroku
Impacked Packaging
Software Architect / Full-Stack Developer
2022 - 2022
Remote

  • Migrated monolithic Rails app to Next.js in 3 weeks.

  • Built advanced catalog filtering + search for large dataset.

  • Improved SEO + page load performance via SSR + caching.

Ruby on RailsReact.jsNext.jsPostgreSQLCloudinaryAWS
Gartner Digital Markets
Senior Developer (SEO & Platform Improvements)
2021 - 2023 (2 years)
Remote

  • Migrated sitemap service to Node.js + Elasticsearch resulting in 60% faster builds.

  • Conducted SEO & URL health analysis using GSC.

  • Improved backend reliability via Jest tests.

Ruby on RailsNode.jsElasticsearch Jest
Mable (Australia)
Senior Full-Stack Developer
2020 - 2021 (1 year)
Remote

  • Developed secure REST APIs for caregiver-client workflows.

  • Authored API documentation + improved test reliability.

  • Improved delivery velocity through sprint participation.

Ruby on RailsReact.jsRSpecREST APIs AWS
Instrumentl
Senior Full-Stack Developer
2019 - 2021 (2 years)
Remote

  • Developed fundraising automation features & data workflows.

  • Led OKRs, sprint planning, and code reviews.

  • Improved server performance and SEO across microservices.

Ruby on RailsEmber.jsPostgreSQLAWSElasticsearch
DrinkPerfect
Sole Full-Stack Developer
2017 - 2017
Remote

  • Built the entire mobile + backend system from scratch.

  • Developed all Rails APIs including payments, locations, offers.

  • Deployed to App Store & Play Store within 5 months.

Ruby on RailsReact NativeGoogle Maps API Stripe
Ridesurfing
Solution Architect
2015 - 2017 (2 years)
Remote

  • Architected complete road-trip ride-sharing platform.

  • Built matching engine, trip creation, & payment flows.

  • Delivered full 0→1 system end-to-end.

Ruby on RailsReact NativeStripeGoogle Maps API AWS
Pophop
Solution Architect
2015 - 2016 (1 year)
Remote

  • Architected entire application; managed 5 developers.

  • Implemented ordering, payment, and kiosk flows.

  • Launched production app used in movie theaters.

Ruby on RailsiOS/Android apps StripeHeroku

Showcase

Full-stack Developer - KEEP Collective (contractor for STELLA & DOT)
Full-stack Developer - KEEP Collective (contractor for STELLA & DOT)

KEEP is a platform providing opportunities for women entrepreneurs in the design world. Worked on RoR microservices development and PRS support. Technologies used: Ruby on Rails, Backbone, Marionette, Jira, GitHub.

Full-stack Developer - EezyRide
Full-stack Developer - EezyRide

EezyRide (formerly known as BreezeHike) is a peer-to-peer road trip platform where people connect to make travel more accessible by matching passengers with drivers who share common travel plans. Worked on everything from planning and designs to development and launch using Ruby on Rails, React.js, AWS, Google Maps.

Software Developer - Bugwolf
Software Developer - Bugwolf

Bugwolf is a platform to audit the quality of software, websites, and mobile apps. Worked on Rails API to feed the front end. Got familiar with various tools that can be easily plugged in with Rails such as Twilio for SMS services, QR/Barcode generation, and reading. Integrated Rails APIs with React.js front end. Technologies used: Ruby on Rails, React.js.

Software Developer - LoveYourPet
Software Developer - LoveYourPet

LoveYourPet is an online on-demand pet training platform where customers can book experienced trainers for an online consultation session for their pets. It is integrated with third-party tools like Zoom (for online video/audio sessions), Acuity Scheduling (for managing appointments), and Stripe (for payment integration). Integrated third parties for completing the online counseling process. Technologies used: Ruby on Rails, Zoom, Acuity Scheduling, Stripe.

Sole Developer - Drink Perfect: Food & Drink Deals Discovery
Sole Developer - Drink Perfect: Food & Drink Deals Discovery

Drink Perfect lists deals, specials, and events happening in restaurants, cafes, and bars and provides an additional discount of $150 on food and beverages every month. Worked as a sole full-stack developer, designing the complete application architecture. ​Worked on the front end of the iOS and Android apps and built APIs in Ruby on Rails to consume via mobile apps. Solved Google Map API-related performance issues and worked on server management. Deployed on Google Play Store and App Store​ in a short span of time.

Full-stack Developer - Instrumentl
Full-stack Developer - Instrumentl

Instrumentl is a grant acceleration platform with 1,000+ nonprofits, universities, and grant writers trusting Instrumentl to drive success and efficiency. The platform matches users with upcoming open grant opportunities that have the highest ROI for their specific projects. Worked in a team of 2 and participated in problem-solving discussions and sprint planning. Handled production bugs using BugSnag and Papertrail. Technologies used: Ember.js, Ruby on Rails.

Education

Education
B.Tech. in Information Technology
Kurukshetra University
2005 - 2009 (4 years)