# Vaishnavi Kadam

> Software Engineer (MSCS ’26) | Building Scalable Web Systems | Python (FastAPI), React, AWS | Cloud & AI-Driven Products

Location: New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/vaishnavikadam

i build backend systems and full-stack products that solve real problems.

recently I’ve been working on systems around financial stability and scalable web platforms.

• built income firewall, a financial risk engine that models irregular income patterns and helps users stabilize cash flow through rule-based forecasting and risk scoring.
• built forkfolio, a full-stack social recipe platform deployed on vercel + aws, designing APIs, authentication flows, and database models for user-generated content and discovery.

most of my work sits at the intersection of backend engineering, cloud infrastructure, and distributed systems - designing APIs, modeling data, and shipping systems that actually run in production.

i primarily work with:
TypeScript, Python, Node.js, React, PostgreSQL, AWS, Docker

currently pursuing an MS in computer science at Syracuse University (’26).

i’m looking for Software Engineering roles for 2026 where I can own systems end-to-end and ship meaningful products.

always open to connecting with engineers and builders.

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ iConsult Collaborative at Syracuse University
Jan 2025 – Present | United States

### Software Engineer @ D&D Motor Systems Inc.
Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 | Syracuse, NY
Full-stack software engineering intern working on core product modernization and revenue-impacting systems for a U.S.-based manufacturing company.

• Led the modernization of a 20+ page legacy PHP/JavaScript platform into a React + Next.js micro-frontend architecture, improving maintainability, scalability, and reducing average page load times by ~40%.
• Built reusable UI components with Tailwind CSS, enabling faster feature rollouts and consistent design across the platform.
• Containerized and deployed the new frontend on AWS (ECS, S3, CloudFront) with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions), enabling zero-downtime deployments and significantly improving developer velocity.
• Designed and implemented a real-time analytics dashboard (conversion rates, CTR, revenue per visitor) using Node.js and PostgreSQL, directly supporting data-driven UI/UX and marketing decisions.
• Integrated an AI-powered customer support chatbot (OpenAI API + vector search) along with a self-service “Talk to Sales” portal, increasing qualified lead submissions by 25%.
• Refactored monolithic PHP templates into modular services, reducing code redundancy by ~35% and laying the groundwork for a future service-oriented backend architecture.
• Worked on-site with cross-functional stakeholders, owning features end-to-end and contributing as a full-time engineer rather than a shadow intern

### Full Stack Developer @ Nexus info
Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | India
Full-stack engineer with hands-on experience building production systems using React, Node.js, real-time WebSockets, and WebRTC in startup environments.

• Built and shipped user-facing features using React, JavaScript, and Tailwind CSS, focusing on performance, responsiveness, and clean UI architecture.
• Developed backend services using Node.js and Express, designing secure and scalable REST APIs backed by MongoDB.
• Implemented real-time communication features using WebSockets and WebRTC, enabling low-latency updates and live interactions.
• Refactored and optimized existing codebases to improve performance, security, and long-term maintainability.
• Took ownership of features end-to-end, collaborating closely with engineering and product teams — similar to a full-time engineering role rather than a shadow internship.


## Education
### Master of Science - MS in Computer Science
Syracuse University
Jan 2024 – Jan 2026

### Bachelor of Technology - BTech in Computer Science and Technology
Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/vaishnavikadam4

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Last updated: 2026-04-01