# Dhaval Patel > Software Engineer II @ MPE (NJDOT) | Distributed Systems | Scalable Backend Architecture | AWS | MS in Computer Science (UB) | Ex-Colgate Location: New York City Metropolitan Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/dhavalpatel Software Engineer II | Backend & Distributed Systems | Python, AWS I am a Software Engineer II with over 6 years of professional experience designing, building, and operating scalable backend systems and cloud-native applications in high-impact enterprise environments. I specialize in backend-heavy development, API design, and cloud architecture, with a strong focus on data reliability, performance, and long-term maintainability. I have worked across global enterprise platforms and early-stage products, owning features end-to-end—from system design and implementation to deployment and operational support. ENGINEERING FOCUS Backend & Distributed Systems: Design and implement scalable RESTful APIs and backend services using Python (FastAPI, Django, Flask) and Node.js. Experience orchestrating complex ETL pipelines and high-throughput data processing using Celery task queues. Cloud Infrastructure: Architect and deploy cloud-native services on AWS (EC2, RDS) using Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, and Nginx. Champion automated CI/CD pipelines to improve deployment velocity and minimize production regressions. Data & Performance: Build and optimize data consistency engines and rectification pipelines in PostgreSQL to reduce latency, eliminate manual processes, and securely handle millions of records at scale. SELECTED IMPACT MPE-NJDOT: Architected scalable RESTful APIs on AWS and orchestrated Python/FastAPI ETL pipelines to migrate and validate millions of GIS records. Introduced CI/CD pipelines that improved deployment velocity and reduced production regressions by 20%. The Care Hack: Owned end-to-end MVP development using Next.js and Node.js within a Dockerized AWS architecture. Embedded GPT-4o Mini via optimized prompt engineering workflows, reducing response times by 25%. Colgate-Palmolive: Engineered data validation logic for over 100M records, reducing manual verification by 90%. Deployed a critical PostgreSQL pipeline that resolved data anomalies and eliminated an estimated 10,000 hours of manual replanning annually. TECHNICAL SKILLS Languages: Python, Java, JavaScript, SQL Backend & Web: FastAPI, Flask, Django, Node.js, Express.js, React.js Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Nginx, CI/CD Practices: System Design, API Design, TDD, Agile, LLM Integration TARGET ROLES Software Engineer II (L4/L5) • Backend Engineer • Systems Engineer Open to roles focused on large-scale distributed systems, data-intensive applications, or core platform infrastructure. ## Work Experience ### Software Engineer II @ MP Engineers + Architects Jan 2024 – Present | New York, NY • Spearheaded the modernization of NJDOT workflows by architecting scalable RESTful APIs on AWS EC2/RDS and designing responsive ReactJS interfaces, reducing system latency and improving user adoption • Developed a data migration platform using Python, FastAPI and MySQL, engineering ETL pipelines to migrate and validate millions of GIS records, ensuring accuracy for federally mandated bridge asset submissions • Led technical alignment and code reviews for the engineering team, introducing automated CI/CD pipelines that improved deployment velocity and minimized production regressions by 20% Key Skills: Vue.js, PostgreSQL, AWS, Software Architecture, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Collaboration ### Software Engineer II @ The Care Hack Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | United States • Owned end-to-end development of a mental-health platform using Next.js and Node.js, delivering a production-ready MVP in 10 weeks by establishing a Dockerized architecture on AWS EC2 • Integrated GPT-4o Mini to assist therapists using optimized prompt engineering, reducing caregiver response times by 25% and driving engagement through context-aware AI workflows • Engineered automated CI/CD pipelines and enforced TDD practices, achieving 90% unit/integration test coverage, resulting in stable releases with no critical production incidents during launch Key Skills: Next.js, Node.js, Render, AI Integration, DevOps, Product Development ### Graduate Research Assistant @ The Research Foundation for SUNY Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | Buffalo, New York, United States • Designed and implemented a centralized research workflow system with robust role-based access controls, increasing operational efficiency by 50%. • Automated key research processes, reducing manual effort and improving data integrity. • Coordinated with faculty and researchers to customize solutions for diverse project needs. Key Skills: Python, Access Control, Workflow Automation, Academic Research, Stakeholder Engagement ### Web Development Specialist @ Product at UB Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | Buffalo, New York, United States • Developed the organization's digital portfolio using NextJS for the front end, ensuring a robust user interface that aligns with brand standards and enhances user engagement. • Engineered and deployed scalable backend solutions using Node.js, optimizing server-side operations, and hosted on AWS for improved reliability and reduced latency. ### Software Engineer II @ Colgate-Palmolive Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Mumbai • Designed core components of a global business planning platform using Django, React, GCP, and Kubernetes, optimizing Celery task queues to support high-throughput data processing with low latency • Engineered a high-performance data consistency engine to validate over 100M records, implementing custom Python logic that reduced manual verification by 90% and ensured improved data validation reliability across global datasets • Shipped 3 core features in 6 months using TDD, achieving stable releases with no major production issues during initial rollout, while guiding technical delivery for 5 engineers on code maintainability and documentation standards Skills: Django · React.js · Google Cloud Platform (GCP) · Kubernetes · Docker · Celery · Python · Agile · TDD · Data Engineering · Team Leadership · API Development ### Software Engineer @ Colgate-Palmolive Jan 2018 – Jan 2021 | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India • Designed and implemented a real-time SLA tracking system by integrating Jira APIs with internal ticketing tools, automating complex state-management workflows to reduce operational overhead • Engineered a critical data rectification pipeline in PostgreSQL that automatically resolved data anomalies, preventing potential corruption and eliminating an estimated 10,000 hours of manual replanning annually for the global team • Automated critical pricing workflows by building a product matching system that reduced Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR) by 50% for discrepancies, significantly improving business continuity Skills: Django · React.js · Jira API · REST APIs · PostgreSQL · BigQuery · Python · Data Visualization · Machine Learning · ETL · Pandas · JEST · Workflow Automation ### Junior Software Engineer @ Colgate-Palmolive Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | Mumbai Area, India • Improved platform stability by conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on 175 critical incidents, identifying failure paths, fixing state-management, error-handling, and eliminating recurring crash loops Skills: ·ETL · Python · Incident Management · Root Cause Analysis · Agile (Scrum, Kanban) · Jira · Data Validation · Business Planning Applications · Technical Documentation · Global Collaboration ### Web Developer @ GameEon Infotech Pvt. Ltd. Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 Designed the company's portfolio. ## Education ### Master of Science - MS in Computer Science University at Buffalo Jan 2022 – Jan 2024 ### Bachelor's degree in Information Technology Engineering University of Mumbai Jan 2013 – Jan 2017 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/pateldhavalj --- Source: https://flows.cv/dhavalpatel JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/dhavalpatel/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-01