Hitesh Solanky, Developer in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Hitesh Solanky

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Software Architect and Full-stack Developer

Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Toptal Member Since
September 14, 2020

Hitesh is a software architect with experience in full-stack development, building, and designing software solutions across various technologies and frameworks. He has a demonstrated history of working in the SaaS industry (Zoho), building software products and features used by millions of people. Hitesh has a firm grasp of data structures and algorithms and a master's degree in machine learning from Georgia Tech.

Portfolio

Softily
Algorithms, APIs, Architecture, API Integration, CTO, Blockchain, Crypto...
Global Saddle SLU
Node.js, SQL, Zoho API, APIs, Software Architecture, Architecture, SendGrid...
PaymentCloud
APIs, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Zoho, Zoho CRM, Deluge, CRM APIs...

Experience

Availability

Part-time

Preferred Environment

IntelliJ IDEA, Postman, Git, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), MacOS, Amazon Web Services (AWS)

The most amazing...

...thing I've built was a framework called Connector for Zoho that abstracted complex OAuth mechanisms, making it easier for different applications to communicate.

Work Experience

Co-founder and CTO

2019 - 2023
Softily
  • Developed a CRM for organizations to improve their lead conversion ratio.
  • Built integrations with email and telephony services to reduce manual time lost in communicating with junk leads, automatically discarding junk leads.
  • Analyzed and architected various third-party API integrations with services that businesses usually use. Found the best fit service and set up a seamless integration.
Technologies: Algorithms, APIs, Architecture, API Integration, CTO, Blockchain, Crypto, HubSpot, HubL, Solution Architecture, Twilio, Twilio API, Dynamics CRM 365, Software Architecture, Cloud, Technical Leadership, Marketplaces, Zoho Books, Test Automation, Web 3.0, Shopify, Zapier, User Interface (UI), Identity, Consulting, GitLab, Web Architecture, OAuth, SAML, Cloud Platforms, Full-stack Development, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Lead Generation, CRM Systems, OpenAI GPT-3 API, OpenAI GPT-4 API, Amazon EC2, Amazon RDS, Data Processing, Payment APIs, Google API, LinkedIn API, Instagram API, Facebook Ads, Automation, CSV File Processing, Keap, Shopify API, Redis, Python, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Wix, Data Engineering, Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT), Integration, GPT, Chatbots, Asana, Monday.com, Office 365, Typeform.io, HubSpot API, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Marketing, CRM Implementation (Salesforce), Zoho Creator, Gmail, Gmail API, Notion, Salesforce API, Scripting, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Auth0, Zoho People

Node.js and Zoho API Developer

2021 - 2022
Global Saddle SLU
  • Developed a Zoho extension that would sync the Vitrum back end and Zoho database with new leads.
  • Implemented automatic estimate creation from online customer preferences and formulated preferences versus products mapping function.
  • Oversaw the Zoho integration using the OAuth 2.0 framework with auto token refresh and using Zoho CRM and Zoho Books APIs for the same.
Technologies: Node.js, SQL, Zoho API, APIs, Software Architecture, Architecture, SendGrid, SendGrid API, Zoho Books, Zoho CRM, Low-code Development, Webhooks, Back-end, Cloud, Stripe API, TypeScript, Stripe Checkout, OpenAPI, Single Sign-on (SSO), Roadmaps, Tailwind CSS, Automation, Retool, HubSpot CRM, Scripting

Zoho Solutions Architect

2020 - 2021
PaymentCloud
  • Implemented CRM customization and integrations as per business needs.
  • Built Chrome extension that took care of integrating Zoho Desk with Zoho CRM.
  • Built, customized, and automated email templates for deals.
Technologies: APIs, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Zoho, Zoho CRM, Deluge, CRM APIs, Zoho Analytics, API Integration, SendGrid, Webhooks, Twilio, Twilio API, Cloud, Next.js, Roadmaps, Fintech Consultant, Fintech, Data Engineering, Integration, OCR, Monday.com, HubSpot CRM, HubSpot API, Scripting

Chief Software Architect

2020 - 2020
Aurea Software
  • Worked remotely for Jive Software (JiveSoftware.com) and Infer, an AI SaaS platform of IgniteTech.com.
  • Added new features for Jive Software and fixed bugs in legacy Java code.
  • Handled bug fixes in another product, https://ignitetech.com/infer/, which involved ML model-based predictive lead scoring.
Technologies: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Python 3, HTML, JavaScript, Java, Python, Node.js, Webhooks, AWS CodeDeploy, AWS CodePipeline, Back-end, Technical Leadership, TypeScript, Chrome Extensions, Single Sign-on (SSO), User Interface (UI), Okta, Cloud Platforms, Vue, Amazon EC2, Auth0

Senior Software Developer

2018 - 2020
Kyuriocity
  • Worked on the full stack of Kyuriocity, a platform that helps students to learn from experienced professionals.
  • Integrated AWS S3 for file storage and parse server.
  • Designed the matching algorithm for college preference and industry experts.
  • Oversaw authentication, Nginx load balancer, Docker, and CI/CD.
Technologies: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Parse SDK, Parse Server, NGINX, Node.js, Amazon S3 (AWS S3), MongoDB, Google APIs, Salesforce, API Integration, Stripe, Stripe Payments, Architecture, Microsoft Dynamics, Back-end, Full-stack, HTML5, MySQL, GitLab, Web Development, OAuth, SAML, Full-stack Development, Amazon RDS, Google API, Google Cloud

Senior Software Engineer

2013 - 2018
Zoho
  • Helped the team in building a platform, https://developer.zoho.com, that would let our customers create verticle CRMs.
  • Built a standalone service named "Connector" that could connect and communicate seamlessly with multiple services like Gmail, Mailchimp, Marketo, and others via OAuth. This helped our customers to build complex workflows spanning multiple services.
  • Worked extensively on Oauth 2.0 and other access delegation and SSO frameworks such as SAML.
  • Built a drag and drop modeled criteria builder on the front end for workflow automation in CRM.
  • Built a Chrome extension to extract leads' details from pages, such as email, LinkedIn, and other websites and push data to the CRM account.
Technologies: Amazon Web Services (AWS), JavaScript, HTML, PostgreSQL, Java, Google APIs, CRM APIs, Zoho, Zoho Analytics, API Integration, Webhooks, Full-stack, HTML5, Single Sign-on (SSO), Identity, JSON, XML, Auth0 API, GitLab, Web Development, OAuth, SAML, Cloud Platforms, Full-stack Development, Data Privacy, API Connectors, Lead Generation, CRM Systems, Data Processing, QuickBooks API, Intuit QuickBooks, Payment APIs, Facebook API, Google API, LinkedIn API, Redis, Apache Kafka, Chargebee, Xero API, Xero, Google Cloud, Microsoft Power Apps, SharePoint, Office 365, Typeform.io, CRM Implementation (Salesforce), Zoho Creator, Gmail, Federated Sign-in, Zoho People

TalentBol

A web app-based portal for employees and employers. TalentBol was aimed at redefining the recruitment and hiring process for candidates and companies. On the portal candidates who are serious and willing to apply for a job register through a simple paid registration process. The companies registered with TalentBol shall have an easy interface to review, filter, and select candidates from our portal as per their recruitment needs.

Kyuriocity

Kyuriocity provides a technology-enabled platform for students to learn from experienced professionals. This is achieved through curated lectures delivered by high-quality resource speakers. The app takes care of finding and matching the college requirement with industry professionals.

Pawn Magic

Built a desktop application that took care of all the processes and workflows of pawn shops. Created customer and loan databases, and generated reports for pawn shops. It includes alerts for non-redemption of pledged articles.

Languages

Java, GraphQL, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Python, SQL, XML, SAML, Python 3, HTML5, TypeScript, HubL

Frameworks

Bootstrap, Electron, Express.js, Next.js, Tailwind CSS

Libraries/APIs

Node.js, REST APIs, Parse SDK, Zoho API, Google APIs, Twilio API, Stripe API, Google API, Typeform.io, Gmail API, React, Liquid, Stripe, Auth0 API, QuickBooks API, LinkedIn API, Shopify API, Salesforce API, SendGrid API, OpenAPI, Vue, Facebook API, Instagram API, Xero API

Tools

Zoho Creator, Git, Postman, IntelliJ IDEA, GitLab, Auth0, NGINX, Zapier, Microsoft Dynamics, Stripe Checkout, Retool, Notion, SendGrid, AWS CodeDeploy, Xero, Wix, Asana, Microsoft Power Apps, Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Paradigms

Microservices, RESTful Development, REST, Web Architecture, Automation, Low-code Development, Test Automation, Data Science, Desktop App Development, HIPAA Compliance

Platforms

Parse Server, Zoho CRM, MacOS, Amazon Web Services (AWS), AWS Lambda, Twilio, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Amazon EC2, Blockchain, Shopify, Salesforce, Apache Kafka, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), SharePoint

Storage

PostgreSQL, Amazon S3 (AWS S3), Data Integration, JSON, MongoDB, MySQL, Google Cloud, SQLite, Redis

Other

Zoho, Algorithms, APIs, Chrome Extensions, Full-stack, Deluge, CRM APIs, API Integration, Integration, Webhooks, Software Architecture, Architecture, Zoho Books, CTO, Back-end, Cloud, Technical Leadership, Marketplaces, Single Sign-on (SSO), Consulting, Web Development, OAuth, Cloud Platforms, Full-stack Development, API Connectors, Lead Generation, CRM Systems, Amazon RDS, Data Processing, Cryptography, Gmail, Scripting, Zoho People, Pinpoint, HubSpot, HubSpot CRM, Stripe Payments, Crypto, Solution Architecture, Dynamics CRM 365, Okta, Identity, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Roadmaps, Fintech Consultant, Fintech, Data Privacy, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Trading, Payment APIs, CSV File Processing, Data Engineering, Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT), GPT, Chatbots, OCR, Monday.com, HubSpot API, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Federated Sign-in, Machine Learning, Progressive Web Applications (PWA), PWA, Zoho Analytics, Software, Data Structures, AWS CodePipeline, Web 3.0, User Interface (UI), OpenAI GPT-3 API, OpenAI GPT-4 API, Intuit QuickBooks, Facebook Ads, Keap, Chargebee, Office 365, Microsoft Dynamics 365, CRM Implementation (Salesforce)

Industry Expertise

Healthcare, Marketing

2018 - 2019

Master's Degree in Computer Science

Georgia Institute of Technology - Atlanta, Georgia, USA

2010 - 2014

Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Computer Science

Anna University - Chennai, India

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