Abhaysinh Gaikwad

abhaygaikwad7666@gmail.com
+91-7666387724

Backend Developer with 2.3+ years of experience building scalable, production-ready systems using Node.js, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and AWS. Skilled in backend architecture, serverless workflows, payments, KYC integrations, and cloud deployments.

Skills

Node.jsExpress.jsJavaScript (ES6+)TypeScriptREST APIServerlessReact.jsNext.jsMySQLPostgreSQLMongoDBAWS LambdaAPI GatewayS3EC2SESSNSEventBridgeCognitoAmplifyApp RunnerDockerCI/CDGit

Experience

Software Development Engineer I — PropFTX (Jul 2023 - Present)

  • Architected and maintained scalable backend services using Node.js, MySQL, and AWS (Lambda, S3, API Gateway, Cognito, VPC, SQS, SES, SNS, EventBridge).
  • Integrated secure payment and KYC systems to improve platform compliance.
  • Developed RBAC-based admin dashboards with permission-level control, data insights, and audit logging.
  • Optimized SQL queries, serverless execution time, and queue-based workflows for performance improvement.
  • Automated deployments using Docker and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver features aligned with business requirements.

Projects

PropFTX – Fractional Real Estate Investment Platform

  • Developed backend services using Node.js, MySQL, and AWS serverless stack (API Gateway, VPC, Lambda).:
  • Integrated HyperVerge for KYC, PayU for payments, and automated invoicing using AWS SES.:
  • Optimized SQL queries and enhanced API performance for smoother onboarding and transactions.:

Phoenix – Escrow Management Application

  • Built an escrow management system with automated settlements and trustee-based workflows using Node.js and PostgreSQL.:
  • Integrated Kotak Bank APIs for virtual accounts, payouts, balance inquiries, and statement retrieval.:
  • Designed scheduled reminder workflows using EventBridge, SQS, Lambda, and SES.:
  • Developed an automated payout approval engine with queue-based processing.:

Wow-Cruze – Co-Own Asset Platform

  • Developed a slot reservation system with conflict prevention, timed slot release, and backend validation.:
  • Implemented RBAC for 10+ roles across onboarding, operations, admin, and marketing teams.:
  • Automated invoices, KYC reminders, and user notifications using SES and event-driven backend workflows.:

Education

Shivaji University

Bachelor of Arts — Kolhapur, India

June 2019 - June 2022

Masai School

Full Stack Web Development — Bangalore, India

Aug 2022 - Jun 2023