# Akash Patel > Software Engineer Location: Riverside, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/akashpatel I'm a software engineer who enjoys learning new technologies and building complete applications using React, Node.js/Express, and PostgreSQL/MongoDB. Recently, I've collaborated on developing Ghost, which is an open-source metrics visualizer for serverless AWS Lambda functions, featuring an interacting GUI with support for security permissions and pricing data. Currently, I am diving into decentralized technology by developing Web3 applications and deploying smart contracts in Solidity. Outside of work, I love to walk my dog, read comics as well as webtoons, and convince myself I am not addicted to caffeine. Recent talks: Difference between ML and AI @series sponsored by Jeeny and Bractlet, JS fundamentals for Intro to JS @Codesmith GitHub: https://github.com/akashpatel1198 ## Work Experience ### Software Engineer @ Skillful.ly Jan 2023 – Present Constructed a dynamic and interactive website with React, TailwindCSS, and Chakra UI to meet user experience needs with data flow to communicate with a REST API server Implemented React Context API as well as Redux to manage state across the application, avoiding data pollution and prop drilling Employed TypeScript for static typing to reduce interpretation errors caused by type coercion and improve code readability when working with other developers Optimized delivering large amounts of data with low latency using React-Window, React-Query, and Next.js to implement lazy loading, caching, and revalidation Defined an Express/Node.js server with PostgreSQL models to represent scalable tables for users and metadata, making use keys to create relational maps for efficient selective queries ### Software Engineer @ Stitchology.ai (a TryMyUI company) Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 Created utility functions with modern syntax for SQL database queries, resulting in optimized performance and enhanced scalability of the application Streamlined the development process by implementing TDD with Jest and SuperTest for both database queries and Express middleware to reduce the need for manual debugging Configured Docker for Windows and Linux OS by managing dockerfiles and interacting with the desktop app to create lightweight containers to improve software consistency and reduce deployment time Conducted onboarding sessions for junior engineers through one-on-one code reviews providing guidance to ensure the implementation of engineering best practices ### Software Engineer @ Decentral LA Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 Developed a Python script with the PIL library to generate randomized images with a weighted distribution of traits based on client specifications Integrated the MetaMask API to leverage secure user authentication and allow transactions with optimized security protocols while adhering to decentralized application standards Managed SQL databases along with the IPFS/Go datastore to store user information and image metadata on a decentralized server to reduce storage costs for the client while ensuring ACID compliance Deployed custom smart contracts with Solidity on the Ethereum blockchain to define transaction limits while testing functionality with Goerli Testnet Constructed website with React, TailwindCSS, and tsParticles to meet client needs for minting cryptocurrency with data flow to validate stakes on the blockchain ### Welcome Home Friend | Lost Pet Tracker @ Open Source Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 Created a responsive website using React to have conditional re-rendering on relevant DOM elements based on a diffing algorithm for instant changes to the UI without interrupting the user experience Implemented React Context API to configure a shared context with a provider component in order to read and write to state within only essential components, avoiding data pollution Set up Express/Node.js server with PostgreSQL models to represent scalable tables for users and metadata, making use of primary and secondary keys to create complex relational maps for efficient selective queries ### Ghost | AWS Lambda Metrics Tool @ Open Source Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 Utilized Express framework for Node.js to create a REST API server with concise syntax and stability for high throughput as well as modularity for controller functions Adopted the Amazon Web Services software development kit and command line interface in order to configure permissions and request data from multiple cloud services Leveraged Electron JS to develop cross-platform desktop applications by bundling Node.js and Chromium runtimes, providing a seamless user experience across Windows, MacOS, and Linux operating systems ### Rumblr | Earthquake Information and Warning Data @ Open Source Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 Implemented React with a waterfall development methodology and React Developer Tools to develop a readable component hierarchy that is easy to expand upon Incorporated component lifecycle methods with JavaScript Fetch API to connect to a REST API server to ensure asynchronous events would not cause UI interruptions Parsed and cleaned substantial data sets regarding earthquake and warning information with mapping algorithms to present relevant data in the frontend Optimized presenting users with large amounts of data with React-Window which implements lazy loading to deliver thousands of data points with low latency ### LenderLibrary | Marketplace for Lending and Borrowing Items @ Open Source Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 Incorporated Stripe JS SDK to handle payments, streamlining user checkout process and monitoring sessions for instant updates on transaction status Developed an Express framework server on Node.js with PostgreSQL to construct multiple tables for users and items, making use of primary and secondary keys to create complex relational maps. Implemented React Hooks to set up a shared context with a provider component in order to reflect changes in states across different HTML elements instantly ## Education ### Bachelor of Science - BS in Molecular Genetics UCLA Jan 2016 – Jan 2020 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/akashpatel1198 --- Source: https://flows.cv/akashpatel JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/akashpatel/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-29