Hi, I'm Darpan Patel—a Software Engineer specializing in AI-driven solutions and scalable web applications.

― My background

I am a results-driven Software Engineer currently pursuing a Master of Science in Computer Science at California State University, Los Angeles. With over two years of experience in developing scalable, full-stack web applications and cloud-native solutions, I have honed my skills in Python, Java, and cloud platforms like AWS and Azure. My passion lies in optimizing system performance and delivering high-quality, production-ready software. I thrive in collaborative environments and am committed to continuous learning and innovation.

Ever since I wrote my first 'Hello World' program, I’ve been captivated by how technology transforms ideas into reality.

I enjoy coding, solving algorithms, and playing volleyball, a sport that taught me the value of teamwork and resilience.

― Skills

Languages: Python, Java, C++, C, C#, PHP, JavaScript (ES6+), Node.js
Web & Front-End: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap
Back-End & Frameworks: Flask, ASP.NET, RESTful APIs, SOAP APIs
Databases: SQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle DB, Firebase
Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Azure, Maven, Jenkins, CI/CD
Tools & Practices: Git, JIRA, Postman, Agile/Scrum, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
Other: Strong Problem Solving, System Design, Data Structures & Algorithms, Leadership

― Work experience

Software Engineer

Revature / Sept 2022 - Dec 2022 | Reston, VA

Built and deployed a full-stack Java application with Spring Boot, Hibernate, and MySQL.
Designed and implemented RESTful APIs that improved data accessibility and reduced response times by 35%.
Participated in Agile sprints, peer code reviews, and pair programming sessions, enhancing team collaboration and reducing defects by 20%.
Integrated PayPal payment gateway into an e-commerce system, increasing user functionality and engagement.
Technologies: Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, MySQL, REST APIs, Git, Agile/Scrum, JavaScript

― Education

California State University - Los Angeles

Master's degree, Computer Science / 2024 - 2026

Coursework: Advanced AI, Software Architecture, Web Development

Navrachana University - India

Bachelor’s degree, Information Technology / 2018 - 2022

Senior Software Engineer

Infosys / Dec 2022 - Aug 2024 | Newark, DE

Migrated legacy SOAP APIs to RESTful services, enhancing system performance by 40%.
Developed unit tests using JUnit and Mockito, increasing code coverage and reducing testing time by 30%.
Automated API test suites with Postman and Newman, improving test reliability and enabling comprehensive regression testing.
Mentored over five new team members, facilitating their onboarding and enabling production contributions within two months.
Participated in Agile ceremonies using JIRA, resolving 100% of high-priority issues in the online banking system.
Contributed to CI/CD deployments using Jenkins and Maven, ensuring smooth, zero-downtime production rollouts.
Technologies: Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, JUnit, Postman, Jenkins, Maven, AWS, Azure, Git, JIRA

Information Systems Intern

AIS InfoSource / Jan 2022 - May 2022 | India

Developed a secure Conference Management System using ASP.NET Core MVC and SQL Server.
Implemented token-based password reset and salt-based encryption, increasing system security by 80%.
Improved backend performance by 40% through optimized SQL recursive queries and parent-child table logic.
Enhanced front-end responsiveness using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, improving user experience.
Technologies: ASP.NET Core, C#, SQL Server, JavaScript, Git, HTML/CSS

Web Application Developer Intern

Global Enterprise / May 2021 - Dec 2021 | India

Designed and deployed a chat-based web application for internal employee communication.
Supported both private and group messaging using Node.js, Express, WebSocket, and end-to-end encryption.
Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver a system aligned with organizational needs.
Increased client usage by 30% through UI/UX enhancements and backend optimizations.
Technologies: Node.js, Express, WebSocket, HTML5, CSS3, REST APIs

Projects

Some Notable Projects

Alarm App (Wake Up)
Flutter/Dart

Developed a cross-platform alarm app for iOS and Android using Flutter.
Implemented CAPTCHA and puzzle-solving mechanisms to prevent easy snoozing, based on user feedback.
Achieved 98% crash-free sessions during testing; supported CRUD operations for alarms with persistent local storage.
Github

Virtual Assistant
Python, NLP, Automation

Built a voice-controlled assistant using Python libraries such as pyttsx3, SpeechRecognition, and pywhatkit.
Enabled functionalities like playing music, sending WhatsApp messages, and retrieving data from Wikipedia.
Created a grammar-based sentence generator with 69% accuracy.
Github

“Whenever I am in a difficult situation where there seems to be no way out, I think about all the times I have been in such situations and say to myself: I did it before, so I can do it again.”

- Idowu Koyenikan

Achievements

Rookie of the Quarter

Infosys / 2023

Volleyball Championship

Navrachana University / 2019

― Griffin Chambers

Darpan is an immensely hardworking and intelligent developer who learned new systems and skills faster than anyone else on our team.

Darpan is very talented person. His development skills is excellent. His behaviors is very polite for other people.