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Richa B.

Senior Software Engineer

New Delhi, India

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About Me

Richa is a Senior Software Engineer with 13+ years of experience developing web applications with Ruby on Rails and React and mobile iOS and Android applications with React Native. She has built web apps across diverse domains such as travel, food, and auditing using Agile methodologies. Richa has also led teams and is motivated to work with clients to transform their concepts into comprehensive software solutions.

Git 12 years JavaScript 12 years HTML 12 years MySQL 12 years Ruby 12 years AJAX 12 years Ruby on Rails 12 years CSS 12 years jQuery 12 years Nginx 9 years Selenium 9 years PostgreSQL 9 years Apache Cassandra 9 years Full Stack Development 8 years AWS 7 years SASS 7 years HAML 7 years React Native 3 years React.js 3 years Redux 3 years Node.js 2 years MongoDB 2 years NestJS 2 years Typescript 3 years OpenAI API Slack API

Work history

UpStack

Senior Full-stack Developer

2018 - Present (6 years)

Remote

Creating and developing innovative software solutions for clients across a broad range of industries.
Developing applications using React Native and RoR, ensuring that features are being delivered efficiently and on time.
Worked on the development of Instrumentl, a platform for grant seekers looking to grow revenue.

Ruby on Rails React Native Heroku Apache Maven Nginx AWS

Instrumentl (via UpStack)

Full-stack Developer

2018 - 2020 (2 years)

Remote

Was part of a team of two developers working on the development of a platform that helps nonprofits to be more efficient with grants by building software tools.
Participated in problem-solving discussions and sprint planning and fixed production bugs using BugSnag and Papertrail.
Worked on performance-related projects to decrease average server response time and increase Google PageSpeed scores.

Ruby on Rails Ember.js Full Stack Development JavaScript bugsnag Papertrail

Drink Perfect

Full-stack Developer

2017 - 2017

Remote

Developed a mobile app and a discovery platform for customers to get a $5 discount on their first drink of each day in any bar or restaurant on the app.
Designed the complete app architecture and worked on the front end of the iOS and Android apps.
Built APIs in Ruby on Rails to consume via mobile apps and integrated Google Map APIs used for searching and displaying locations.

React Native Ruby on Rails Google API

Freelance

Full-stack Developer | CTO

2013 - Present (11 years)

Remote

Set up and managed a team of 5 remote developers and built several web and mobile projects for clients worldwide.
Worked closely with the team members to develop and launch the web and mobile applications and helped them in every step of the software development life cycle.
Performed server management, post-launch production support, bug fixing, and maintenance and took necessary technical decisions in software architecture for better performance of the applications.

Ruby on Rails React Native Google App Engine

Quovantis Technologies (now Emids)

Software Developer | Tech Lead

2012 - 2013 (1 year)

New Delhi, India

Built web applications in Ruby on Rails and managed a team of 4 developers.
Handled server deployment and management of all RoR applications on Linode, AWS, and Heroku and organized sessions to explain basic and advanced RoR features.
Designed and developed several applications and got a double promotion from a software developer to a tech lead.

Ruby on Rails Ruby

Khojguru

Ruby on Rails Developer

2011 - 2011

New Delhi, India

Developed features in Ruby on Rails to send campaign emails to targeted audience.
Worked directly with the CTO to discuss and develop more features for the product.
Connected the application with the other web services.

Ruby on Rails Ruby

Vinsol | STADIUM

Ruby on Rails Developer

2009 - 2011 (2 years)

New Delhi, India

Completed an MVP in 1.5 months with a successful product launch in South Africa.
Implemented several other features in RoR as a fresher and completed the project on time even with the challenge of going through a learning curve.
Performed SMS gateway integration to receive OTP and worked on generating coupons in a PDF format.

Ruby on Rails Process Improvement

Portfolio

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Education

B.Tech Information Technology

Kurukshetra University - India

2005 - 2009 (4 years)