Top Talent like Vakul are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Vakul Arora

Backend Engineer
New Delhi, DL, IN
NoSQL
Node.js
Ruby
Systems Design
MongoDB
MySQL
PostgreSQL
Amazon Web Services
Distributed Systems
Django
Python
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Full-Time Roles
Contracts
Seasoned engineering professional with expertise in Python, Django, Ruby on Rails, and Nodejs.
With over 9 years of experience, I am a seasoned engineering professional with expertise in Python, Django, Ruby on Rails, and Go. I excel at DevOps and distributed systems and have led teams of up to 10 engineers. My passion is building fault-tolerant, large-scale web apps that exceed expectations.

Work History

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Sr Engineering Lead - Backend & Integrations

Linarc Inc.Nov 2021 - May 2023 • 1 yr 7 mos• Created an integration architecture to support 10+ services, completing the design and launch of the Integrations Marketplace feature within 6 months, resulting in a 15% decrease in time to market for new features. • Managed the integrations development lifecycle for 10 new partners. • Implemented an automated CI/CD pipeline for the integration team, which led to zero downtime for the organization during deployments. • Developed and implemented a comprehensive training program for the Backend Engineering Team, resulting in an increase in productivity and efficiency. • Technologies Used: Python, Django Rest Framework, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Docker, AWS Lambda, Vue.js.
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Backend Engineer

One ImpressionDec 2020 - Sep 2021 • 10 mos• Architected and developed an influencer marketplace platform from scratch, leveraging Python, Django, Node.js, MySQL, Redis, Solr and Elasticsearch technologies. • Built a platform that provided businesses with a comprehensive toolset for creating campaigns based on influencer metrics. • Developed custom algorithms to match businesses with the most suitable influencers, resulting in a 35% increase in campaign success rates. • Reduced response time for API requests by implementing Redis caching and Elasticsearch indexing, resulting in an average response time of less than 100ms for API requests. • Technologies Used: Python, Django Rest Framework, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, Redis, ReactJS.
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Engineering Manager

Indiqus TechnologiesJul 2019 - Oct 2020 • 1 yr 4 mos• Managed teams of up to 10 engineers and achieved a 100% successful delivery rate. • Spearheaded the development of a successful OpenStack integration for Vodafone. Delivered on time and under budget, and with a measurable improvement of customer satisfaction. • As Engineering Manager, mentored and coached engineers to adopt best practices in engineering. Redesigned Apiculus'(proprietary app) architecture to improve throughput by 30% while reducing technical debt by 15%. Implemented a microservices architecture. • Developed an agile workflow for the engineering team to increase productivity by 25%, reducing project delivery time from six months to four, by applying automated testing that reduced bug fixes time by more than half.
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Senior Software Developer/Team Lead

Careers360Jul 2017 - Jun 2019 • 2 yrs• Spearheaded the migration of legacy data from WordPress to Django, resulting in a more streamlined and efficient platform that increased user engagement by 20%. • Managed a team of junior developers for Faculty360, implementing agile practices, ensuring timely delivery of features/modules, and meeting all deadlines. • Led the development of an analytics dashboard to optimize the value of the user experience. Increased the number of users on the site by 5%. • Technologies used: Python, Django, MySQL, Redis, Solr, Elasticsearch.
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Sr Ruby on Rails Developer

TOPS TechnologiesJan 2016 - May 2016 • 5 mos• Led the Ruby on Rails team for the company. Hired and trained three team members. Increased team productivity by 20% by introducing and enforcing common development practices. • Projects - Aritstank. A social network for artists. • Created a working demo of the project within two weeks with restrictive time constraints. • Built the first version of the platform in three months. • Technologies used - Ruby on Rails 4, PostgreSQL, JavaScript.
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Sr Ruby on Rails Developer

Insight MethodsSep 2015 - Jan 2016 • 5 mos• Reduced the number of bugs in the Beehively application by 50% by adding features and releasing new versions of the software. • Oversaw client project with a third-party vendor in PHP stuck in limbo. Pushed it to completion within 3 months. • Technologies used - Ruby on Rails, Merb, PostgreSQL, Redis, JavaScript, PHP.
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Technology Consultant (Freelance)

djookaDec 2016 - Jun 2017 • 7 mos• Ported web app over to iOS and Android using the Meteor framework. App users increased from 10 to 50+. • Developed a hybrid app which allows users to access their data offline, increasing user engagement by 30%. • Improved platform performance by 10% by optimizing queries and stored procedures. • Technologies Used: Javascript, MeteorJS, Phonegap, MongoDB.
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Technology Consultant (Freelance)

Make it TravelJun 2016 - Oct 2016 • 5 mos• Improved user experience by diagnosing and fixing payment gateway issues; used debugging tools to identify problems with the code. • Designed and built a web-based platform to help the client implement new features and optimise the software. • Technologies used: Ruby on Rails, Sharetribe, JavaScript, MySQL.
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Technology Consultant (Freelance)

Dartboard IQJun 2016 - Oct 2016 • 5 mos• Reduced the infrastructure cost by 14% by migrating the platform to a Rancher multi-cluster with Docker. • Implemented Master-Master replication, improving data volume by 25% and reducing request response time by 50%. • Technologies used - Python, Flask, MySQL, Docker, Rancher.
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Educational Technology Consultant

Universal Learn Today, India Today GroupDec 2013 - Aug 2015 • 1 yr 9 mos• Part of the core technology team. Engineered multiple projects for clients and in-house use. • Built an LMS (Learning Management System) for Vasant Valley School. • Built a Task Management application with features like employee performance assessment, timelines, analytics, etc. • Built the company's corporate site. • Technologies used–Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, JavaScript, jQuery, Twitter Bootstrap.

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Seasoned engineering professional with expertise in Python, Django, Ruby on Rails, and Nodejs.
With over 9 years of experience, I am a seasoned engineering professional with expertise in Python, Django, Ruby on Rails, and Go. I excel at DevOps and distributed systems and have led teams of up to 10 engineers. My passion is building fault-tolerant, large-scale web apps that exceed expectations.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Vakul are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Vakul Arora

Backend Engineer
New Delhi, DL, IN
NoSQL
Node.js
Ruby
Systems Design
MongoDB
MySQL
PostgreSQL
Amazon Web Services
Distributed Systems
Django
Python
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Full-Time Roles
Contracts

Work History

L

Sr Engineering Lead - Backend & Integrations

Linarc Inc.Nov 2021 - May 2023 • 1 yr 7 mos• Created an integration architecture to support 10+ services, completing the design and launch of the Integrations Marketplace feature within 6 months, resulting in a 15% decrease in time to market for new features. • Managed the integrations development lifecycle for 10 new partners. • Implemented an automated CI/CD pipeline for the integration team, which led to zero downtime for the organization during deployments. • Developed and implemented a comprehensive training program for the Backend Engineering Team, resulting in an increase in productivity and efficiency. • Technologies Used: Python, Django Rest Framework, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Docker, AWS Lambda, Vue.js.
O

Backend Engineer

One ImpressionDec 2020 - Sep 2021 • 10 mos• Architected and developed an influencer marketplace platform from scratch, leveraging Python, Django, Node.js, MySQL, Redis, Solr and Elasticsearch technologies. • Built a platform that provided businesses with a comprehensive toolset for creating campaigns based on influencer metrics. • Developed custom algorithms to match businesses with the most suitable influencers, resulting in a 35% increase in campaign success rates. • Reduced response time for API requests by implementing Redis caching and Elasticsearch indexing, resulting in an average response time of less than 100ms for API requests. • Technologies Used: Python, Django Rest Framework, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, Redis, ReactJS.
I

Engineering Manager

Indiqus TechnologiesJul 2019 - Oct 2020 • 1 yr 4 mos• Managed teams of up to 10 engineers and achieved a 100% successful delivery rate. • Spearheaded the development of a successful OpenStack integration for Vodafone. Delivered on time and under budget, and with a measurable improvement of customer satisfaction. • As Engineering Manager, mentored and coached engineers to adopt best practices in engineering. Redesigned Apiculus'(proprietary app) architecture to improve throughput by 30% while reducing technical debt by 15%. Implemented a microservices architecture. • Developed an agile workflow for the engineering team to increase productivity by 25%, reducing project delivery time from six months to four, by applying automated testing that reduced bug fixes time by more than half.
C

Senior Software Developer/Team Lead

Careers360Jul 2017 - Jun 2019 • 2 yrs• Spearheaded the migration of legacy data from WordPress to Django, resulting in a more streamlined and efficient platform that increased user engagement by 20%. • Managed a team of junior developers for Faculty360, implementing agile practices, ensuring timely delivery of features/modules, and meeting all deadlines. • Led the development of an analytics dashboard to optimize the value of the user experience. Increased the number of users on the site by 5%. • Technologies used: Python, Django, MySQL, Redis, Solr, Elasticsearch.
T

Sr Ruby on Rails Developer

TOPS TechnologiesJan 2016 - May 2016 • 5 mos• Led the Ruby on Rails team for the company. Hired and trained three team members. Increased team productivity by 20% by introducing and enforcing common development practices. • Projects - Aritstank. A social network for artists. • Created a working demo of the project within two weeks with restrictive time constraints. • Built the first version of the platform in three months. • Technologies used - Ruby on Rails 4, PostgreSQL, JavaScript.
I

Sr Ruby on Rails Developer

Insight MethodsSep 2015 - Jan 2016 • 5 mos• Reduced the number of bugs in the Beehively application by 50% by adding features and releasing new versions of the software. • Oversaw client project with a third-party vendor in PHP stuck in limbo. Pushed it to completion within 3 months. • Technologies used - Ruby on Rails, Merb, PostgreSQL, Redis, JavaScript, PHP.
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Technology Consultant (Freelance)

djookaDec 2016 - Jun 2017 • 7 mos• Ported web app over to iOS and Android using the Meteor framework. App users increased from 10 to 50+. • Developed a hybrid app which allows users to access their data offline, increasing user engagement by 30%. • Improved platform performance by 10% by optimizing queries and stored procedures. • Technologies Used: Javascript, MeteorJS, Phonegap, MongoDB.
M

Technology Consultant (Freelance)

Make it TravelJun 2016 - Oct 2016 • 5 mos• Improved user experience by diagnosing and fixing payment gateway issues; used debugging tools to identify problems with the code. • Designed and built a web-based platform to help the client implement new features and optimise the software. • Technologies used: Ruby on Rails, Sharetribe, JavaScript, MySQL.
D

Technology Consultant (Freelance)

Dartboard IQJun 2016 - Oct 2016 • 5 mos• Reduced the infrastructure cost by 14% by migrating the platform to a Rancher multi-cluster with Docker. • Implemented Master-Master replication, improving data volume by 25% and reducing request response time by 50%. • Technologies used - Python, Flask, MySQL, Docker, Rancher.
U

Educational Technology Consultant

Universal Learn Today, India Today GroupDec 2013 - Aug 2015 • 1 yr 9 mos• Part of the core technology team. Engineered multiple projects for clients and in-house use. • Built an LMS (Learning Management System) for Vasant Valley School. • Built a Task Management application with features like employee performance assessment, timelines, analytics, etc. • Built the company's corporate site. • Technologies used–Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, JavaScript, jQuery, Twitter Bootstrap.

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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