Hi, I'm Jagjeet 👋
Seasoned Software Engineer with expertise in Python & Django. Passionate about building scalable web applications and sharing calligraphy art.
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About

A seasoned engineer who recently relocated from India to Canada, bringing a wealth of experience from leading roles in startups like UrbanPiper, Daloopa, and Pickrr. Strong background in building scalable web applications, including developing systems at UrbanPiper that were used by industry giants such as McDonald's, Subway, and Pizza Hut. Led a team of four developers, managing DevOps and infrastructure to handle systems processing 250K+ daily orders. Embodies an entrepreneurial spirit, having successfully launched multiple products from scratch. Additionally, a skilled calligrapher, sharing art on Instagram @akhar.kaari with over 50K+ followers.

Work Experience

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Passage

Aug 2024 - Oct 2024
Senior Software Engineer
  • Implemented comprehensive monitoring system using Datadog, integrating with PagerDuty and Slack for real-time error tracking
  • Developed end-to-end guarantor workflow system for student loan applications
  • Implemented phone number validation with international formatting standards
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UrbanPiper

Sep 2022 - Jul 2024
Lead Software Engineer
  • Led a team of four developers for Enterprise Integration Service, supporting major brands like McDonald's, Subway, and Pizza Hut
  • Implemented circuit breaker logic handling 250K-300K daily orders
  • Established CI/CD pipelines and code quality processes
  • Successfully expanded business operations to MENA, KSA, UK and NA regions
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Daloopa

Sep 2021 - Jun 2022
Software Engineer III
  • Led critical data security projects, optimizing API performance for 2500 datasets and 2.5M datapoints
  • Developed GraphQL APIs for marketplace platform
  • Improved excel model checker performance by 3x
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Pickrr

Mar 2021 - Sep 2021
Software Engineer II
  • Migrated Django 1.5 project to Django 3.2.5, including Python 2 to 3 migration
  • Created async microservice for shipment tracking
  • Developed integrations with Shopify and InstaMojo for last-mile delivery
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Houzen

Jul 2020 - Mar 2021
Software Engineer
  • Developed backend for BuySide - AI based real estate valuation platform
  • Created microservice for Zoopla data scraping
  • Optimized APIs for Xchange platform
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GramFactory

Aug 2018 - Jul 2020
Software Engineer
  • Built scalable system from scratch including multi-level ERP system and product pricing module
  • Developed last-mile delivery system and Khata Book
  • Implemented OTP module and extended BaseUserManager for mobile authentication

Skills

Python
Django
System Design
Microservices
PostgreSQL
MySQL
Redis
MongoDB
React
REST APIs
GraphQL
AWS
CI/CD
Docker
Kubernetes
Team Leadership
Agile
System Architecture
Datadog
ELK Stack
SonarQube
Performance Optimization
High-Scale Systems
Security Best Practices
Code Review
Projects

Building, Learning, and Iterating

From architecting enterprise systems handling 250K+ daily orders for major brands, to launching innovative startups that taught invaluable lessons in product-market fit and user experience. Each project represents a journey of technical excellence, rapid iteration, and continuous learning in the ever-evolving tech landscape.

Ladle

Ladle

  • Built a cross-platform mobile application (iOS/Android) helping NRIs and tourists access Indian digital services
  • 🚀 Available on App Store and Play Store with 200+ active users
  • 💳 Implemented international payment processing with 50+ successful orders
React Native
Python
Django
Goseta

Goseta

  • Built MVP for Indian MSMBs focusing on simplified GST compliance and invoice management
  • 📄 Implemented automated invoice generation system with GST compliance
  • 📱 Developed SMS-based GST filing feature for easier accessibility
React
Python
Django
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