Hi, I am Jay Patel!
My Work Experience
Software Engineer 2
Guidewire Software · Full-time
Dec 2024 – Present · 2+ Months
San Mateo, California, USA
- Leading the development and implementation of advanced test automation strategies for complex enterprise applications, focusing on scalability and maintainability across multiple product lines.
- Architecting and designing comprehensive testing frameworks that integrate with CI/CD pipelines, ensuring seamless deployment and testing workflows for distributed systems.
- Collaborating with product managers and stakeholders to define testing requirements and establish quality gates for release management processes.
- Mentoring junior engineers and conducting technical interviews, contributing to team growth and knowledge sharing initiatives.
- Driving innovation in test automation by researching and implementing cutting-edge tools and methodologies to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
- Participating in cross-functional projects and contributing to architectural decisions that impact the overall quality and reliability of the product suite.
- Skills: Java · SQL · Test Automation · CI/CD · AWS · TeamCity · Leadership · Mentoring · Architecture Design · Quality Assurance
Software Engineer
Guidewire Software · Full-time
Jul 2023 – Nov 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos
San Mateo, California, USA
- Spearheaded the enhancement of the converter tool, meticulously refining it to seamlessly handle over 3000+ test cases encompassing diverse scenarios including UI tests, File Fixtures, API calls, and database tests. Leveraged expertise in Selenide, FitNesse, Selenium, SQL, and TestNG.
- Implemented advanced multithreading techniques to optimize test execution, resolving log interleaving issues and catapulting test runtime efficiency by a remarkable 5X. Proficiently utilized Java, logback, and TestNG to achieve this feat.
- Designed and implemented a comprehensive logging strategy using logback, enhancing visibility into test execution and enabling quick identification and resolution of issues. This initiative significantly streamlined troubleshooting efforts and improved overall test reliability.
- Pioneered the development of customizable test environments, introducing distinct targets that allowed the team to execute tests across various environments with ease. This initiative involved close collaboration with stakeholders and showcased strong problem-solving skills.
- Championed knowledge sharing by meticulously documenting all conversion processes on Confluence pages, empowering team members to swiftly adapt to the new testing framework and expedite test writing processes. Demonstrated effective communication and knowledge transfer abilities.
- Led the adoption of best practices in test automation, conducting regular code reviews and providing mentorship to fellow team members. This proactive approach ensured consistency, reliability, and scalability across test automation efforts, contributing to higher overall product quality.
- Actively participated in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives, contributing valuable insights and actively driving process improvements. Fostered a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team, encouraging experimentation and innovation.
- Skills: Java · SQL · FitNesse · Selenide · Selenium · TestNG · Logback · Test Automation · Multithreading · CI/CD · Amazon Web Services · TeamCity · AWS EKS · AWS Fargate · Object-Oriented Programming · Confluence · Agile
Software Engineering Intern
Guidewire Software · Internship
May 2022 – May 2023 · 1 Year 1 Month
San Mateo, California, USA
- Developed a proof-of-concept for modernizing the existing test automation framework, demonstrating 30% improvement in test reliability and execution speed.
- Created automated migration tools to convert 2600+ Fitnesse test files to Selenide framework, ensuring backward compatibility and data integrity.
- Implemented cloud-based CI/CD pipeline components using AWS EKS and Fargate, enabling scalable and cost-effective test execution infrastructure.
- Conducted comprehensive analysis of existing test suites and provided recommendations for optimization and modernization strategies.
- Collaborated with senior engineers to design scalable testing solutions and contributed to architectural decisions for the automation framework.
- Skills: Java · SQL · FitNesse · TestCafe · Selenium · AWS EKS · AWS Fargate · Test Automation · Object-Oriented Programming · Amazon Web Services
Full Stack Developer
Sadhrasya SoftTech · Full-time
April 2021 - August 2022 · 1 Year 4 Months
Vadodara, Gujarat, India
- Architected and developed a comprehensive food delivery platform with microservices architecture, handling 10,000+ daily transactions and supporting multiple restaurant chains.
- Built RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints for order management, payment processing, and real-time tracking, achieving 99.5% API uptime and sub-200ms response times.
- Developed cross-platform mobile applications using Flutter and Ionic, achieving 4.5+ star ratings on app stores with 50,000+ downloads.
- Implemented QR code-based ticketing system for Laxmi Vilas Palace using Flutter, reducing entry processing time by 70% and improving visitor experience.
- Designed and implemented admin portals with role-based access control, real-time analytics dashboards, and automated reporting systems.
- Led database optimization initiatives, implementing indexing strategies and query optimization that improved application performance by 40%.
- Established comprehensive testing protocols including unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end testing, achieving 90% code coverage.
- Mentored junior developers and conducted code reviews, establishing coding standards and best practices for the development team.
- Skills: Angular · React.js · Node.js · Express.js · Flutter · Ionic · MongoDB · SQL · AWS Step Functions · REST APIs · GraphQL · Microservices · Docker
Full Stack Developer
Quicko · Full-time
May 2020 – November 2020 · 7 Months
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
- Designed and implemented a comprehensive coupon management system with dynamic pricing algorithms, supporting 50+ discount types and increasing conversion rates by 25%.
- Developed automated Excel report generation system using Apache POI and AWS Lambda, processing 100,000+ financial records and reducing manual reporting time by 80%.
- Built scalable income tax calculation modules (Salary, House Property, Business Income) with Angular frontend and Java Spring backend, serving 100,000+ users monthly.
- Implemented real-time data synchronization between frontend and backend using WebSocket connections, ensuring data consistency across all modules.
- Optimized database queries and implemented caching strategies, reducing API response times by 60% and improving overall application performance.
- Collaborated with product managers to define technical requirements and provided technical feasibility assessments for new features.
- Skills: Java · Spring Framework · Angular · TypeScript · AWS Lambda · Amazon S3 · Amazon DynamoDB · JUnit · REST APIs · WebSocket · Apache POI
Full Stack Developer
Quicko · Internship
January 2020 – April 2020 · 4 Months
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
- Developed an intelligent income tax calculator with comparative analysis of different tax regimes, helping users optimize tax savings with personalized recommendations.
- Implemented automated email notification system using AWS Step Functions and Lambda, processing 50,000+ subscription notifications with 99.9% delivery success rate.
- Optimized website SEO performance using static site generation, increasing organic traffic from 200K to 2M monthly impressions and improving search engine rankings.
- Built responsive web interfaces with progressive web app features, improving mobile user engagement by 45% and reducing bounce rates by 30%.
- Integrated third-party APIs for real-time tax data and implemented data validation mechanisms to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Skills: Java · Angular · TypeScript · AWS Step Functions · AWS Lambda · SEO · Progressive Web Apps · REST APIs · Data Validation
Software Engineer
AtliQ Technologies · Internship
May 2019 – June 2019 · 2 Months
Vadodara, Gujarat, India
- Developed a hybrid mobile video streaming application with advanced features including AI-powered content recommendations and adaptive bitrate streaming.
- Implemented intelligent video playback resume functionality using local storage and cloud synchronization, improving user retention by 35%.
- Built background video playback capabilities with audio focus management and notification controls, enhancing user experience across different usage scenarios.
- Integrated analytics and user behavior tracking to optimize content delivery and improve recommendation algorithms.
- Collaborated with UI/UX designers to create intuitive user interfaces and implemented accessibility features for inclusive design.
- Skills: Java · React.js · HTML · SQL · Object-Oriented Programming · Video Streaming · Local Storage · Analytics Integration
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2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
2020-21
2019
My Education
California State University, Long Beach
August 2021 - May 2023
Long Beach, CA, USA
Master of Science · Computer Science
- Core coursework: Advanced Analysis of Algorithms, Parallel & Concurrent Programming, Advanced Programming Languages, Software Engineering, Database Systems, and Computer Networks.
- Research focus: Distributed systems, cloud computing, and software architecture optimization.
- Academic projects: Developed a distributed caching system using Redis and implemented microservices architecture for scalable applications.
- GPA: 3.8/4.0 | Dean's List: 3 semesters
Dharmsinh Desai University
August 2016 - May 2020
Nadiad, Gujarat, India
Bachelor of Technology · Computer Engineering
- Core coursework: Data Structures and Algorithms, Database Management Systems, Operating Systems, Big Data Analytics, Computer Networks and Security, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning.
- Technical projects: Signify (AI-powered sign language translator), GRE Vocab (educational app), Online Voting System (blockchain-based), Blood Donation Portal (full-stack web application).
- Leadership: Technical lead for college coding club, organized hackathons and technical workshops.
- GPA: 8.5/10.0 | University Rank: Top 10%
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