# Ketki Thakre

> Software Engineer - Front end

Location: New York, New York, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/ketkithakre

Hello! As a Senior Software Engineer with a specialization in front-end development, I've had significant milestones working with organizations like CISCO and IBM. Over my 8-year journey, I've centered my efforts around developing web applications that prioritize user interaction and accessibility.

Some of my proud moments include:
- Leading the DataPower Gateway rewrite at IBM, overseeing its transition from XSLT to React.js.
- Influencing UI components for various IBM Cloud services, elevating user engagement metrics.
- Guiding design strategies at CISCO, leveraging modern tools like TypeScript, React.js, and JavaScript.

Driven by innovation and the desire to create remarkable user experiences, I am always on the lookout for new challenges to expand my horizons. I'm eager to connect with professionals who share a passion for advancing the tech landscape. 

Let's collaborate and shape the future together!

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ Adobe
Jan 2025 – Present | New York City Metropolitan Area

### Senior Staff Software Engineer @ Zscaler
Jan 2024 – Present | San Jose, California, United States

### Senior Software Engineer @ Cisco
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | New York, United States
• Piloted the end-to-end design, creation, and validation of the Digital Twin platform's Admin flow harnessing the power of TypeScript, React.js, and JavaScript.
• Pioneered test automation frameworks, employing React Testing Library and Cypress to fortify testing excellence.

### Advisory Software Engineer @ IBM
Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 | New York City Metropolitan Area
• Led the transformative shift of DataPower Gateway from XSLT to React.js, steering every phase from conceptualization to deployment with a focus on React.js, HTML, CSS, and SASS.
• Orchestrated comprehensive design dialogues, culminating in user-centric UI components harmonized with the esteemed IBM Carbon X design protocols.
• Focused synergy with UX maestros, ensuring unwavering adherence to WAI-ARIA web accessibility standards; effectively utilizing platforms like GitHub, Zenhub, and Slack.
• Advocated and practiced Agile methodologies, harnessing Jenkins and TravisCI for seamless integration and expeditious deployment.

### Staff Software Engineer @ IBM
Jan 2017 – Jan 2021 | Greater Boston Area
• Captained the UI brigade in pioneering the GraphQL editor, infused with React.js, TypeScript, and the avant-garde GraphiQL editor, positioning IBM at the forefront of GraphQL API solutions.
• Conceptualized and integrated innovative attributes for the GraphQL editor, while simultaneously orchestrating multiple GraphQL web servers with tailored GQL blueprints.
• Triumphantly orchestrated and nurtured the cost analysis plugin for Open-Source Software on Git, embracing Cypress and Jest to attain a commendable 100% test coverage.
• Forged cross-domain synergies with tools like Kubernetes and Docker, elevating the caliber of UI elements across IBM’s diverse product range.

### Software Engineer @ IBM
Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 | Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
• Curated and enhanced a spectrum of UI facets across IBM Cloud offerings using AngularJS, HTML, CSS, and jQuery, elevating user interactions.
• Seamlessly blended backend mechanics with UI excellence for intricate tasks like cloud billing and metering, leveraging pivotal tools like Webpack and Jenkins.
• Played a pivotal role in multiple UI-centric ventures employing technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, Grafana, and Kibana.
• Conceived an exhaustive suite of training assets on GitHub and Zenhub, featuring enlightening videos and blogs tailored for API Connect.

### Application Developer Mobile Products and Cloud Support Intern @ IBM
Jan 2014 – Jan 2014
• Conceived a versatile web application for the SAP iERP system by harnessing Cloud Integration Services and tools like Worklight, Bluemix, and Android Studio.
• Validated secure connectors with the Cast Iron studio and undertook meticulous API tests for iERP and CRM frameworks using an array of tools including JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and jQuery.
• Cultivated collaborations with domain aficionados, deploying solutions via the Cast Iron studio, backed by communication tools like Mozilla Firefox utility Poster.


## Education
### Master of Science (M.S.) in Information Systems
Northeastern University

### Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Computer Engineering
Nuva College Of Engineering and Technology


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ketkithakre

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Last updated: 2026-04-05