About me
Hey! I'm Rahul Aher.
I am a results-driven technologist with an unwavering focus on optimization and innovation. My background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering and a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Computing, providing a solid foundation. Currently, I am pursuing a Master of Science in Software Engineering, which keeps me at the forefront of the field. I thrive in dynamic environments where I can push boundaries and deliver transformative solutions that surpass expectations.
I consistently exceed role expectations by addressing root-cause challenges, driving sustainable improvements, and achieving exceptional results. My passion for technology fuels my commitment to staying updated with the latest trends and tools, enabling me to craft clean, concise, and efficient code.
- Over 5 years of experience in software engineering, specializing in product development within the tech industry.
- Currently excelling as a Software Engineer at Morningstar, Navi Mumbai, where I focus on developing and designing REST APIs using Spring MVC, Hibernate, and JPA.
- Possess a strong foundation in Java technologies, including Core Java, Spring, Spring Boot, and Spring MVC, ensuring the development and enhancement of software products.
- Successfully automated critical tasks, reducing manual intervention by 90% with Quartz Job Scheduler, and achieved a remarkable 75% client satisfaction rate through responsive support.
- Proficient in front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, JSON, XML, Node.js, Vue.js, Vuex, Vue Router, and RabbitMQ.
- Recognized for leading the seamless migration of a legacy project to Vue.js, enhancing user interface functionality and implementing robust security measures against vulnerabilities.
With a strong commitment to excellence and a proactive approach to problem-solving, I am dedicated to driving innovation and delivering high-quality software solutions that make a meaningful impact.
Tech Stack
Various frameworks and libraries are a joy to work with! If I had to choose my dream tech stack though, I'd pick the following:
But of course, not all projects are greenfield projects, and often enough you have to work with legacy code. This is no problem at all! I'm proficient in handling (and migrating) Vue 2, any kind of component library, plain JavaScript, jQuery, and others!
Skills
Programming Languages:
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Education & Experience
With a strong foundation in software development and a comprehensive understanding of modern technologies, I have successfully combined academic knowledge with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions. My education has provided me with a solid grasp of advanced software development practices, system design, and data analysis. Over the course of my career, I have honed my skills in full stack development, leveraging technologies such as Java, Angular, Node.js, and AWS to build scalable applications. My experience extends to designing REST APIs, implementing Microservices architecture, and automating critical tasks. I am adept at migrating legacy systems, ensuring robust security, and maintaining high client satisfaction. This blend of formal education and practical experience has equipped me to tackle complex technical challenges and contribute effectively to innovative projects.
Navi Mumbai, Maharastra, India
Jan 2023 - Present
- Creating REST APIs with Spring MVC, Hibernate, and JPA, ensuring compliance with coding standards and best practices.
- Implementing Microservices architecture to enhance modularity, scalability, and performance.
- Automating tasks with Quartz Job Scheduler, reducing manual intervention by 90% for improved efficiency.
- Maintaining a 75% client satisfaction rate through responsive support and strong relationships.
- Orchestrating legacy project migrations to Vue.js for modernized user interfaces and improved functionality.
- Enforcing security measures against SQL Injection and XSS vulnerabilities to protect data and application integrity.
Oct 2021 - Dec - 2022
Mumbai, Maharastra, India
Sept 2020 - Oct 2021
Sept 2020 - Sept 2020
Navi Mumbai, Maharastra, India
Feb 2018 - Feb 2019
Computer & Software Engineering
I am currently pursuing a Master of Science in Software Engineering at Scaler. This advanced program is designed to deepen my understanding of software development principles, enhance my technical skills, and prepare me for leadership roles in the tech industry. Throughout my coursework, I am engaging with cutting-edge technologies and methodologies, including:
- Advanced Software Development: Mastering modern practices and tools.
- System Design and Architecture: Learning to design scalable and efficient systems.
- Data Structures and Algorithms: Strengthening problem-solving skills through rigorous analysis.
- High-Level and Low-Level Design: Gaining expertise in robust system design at both high and detailed levels.
- Cloud Computing and DevOps: Understanding cloud infrastructure, deployment strategies, and CI/CD pipelines.
CDAC Center
Software Engineering
Electronics Engineering
Projects
“Offline-first is not just a feature, it’s a mindset. It’s about building resilient systems that empower users, no matter their connection status.” — Akshat Paul
Chat Application with NodeJS, Angular, and Ionic
This Full-Stack Real-Time Chat Application demonstrates how to build a fully functional web and mobile chat app using modern technologies like NodeJS, Angular, Ionic, and MongoDB. The app allows users to engage in live conversations with real-time messaging, upload images, and interact with others via a seamless, interactive interface across both web and mobile platforms.
Dating Application with .NET Core and Angular
In this project, I built a dating application using ASP.NET Core for the backend and Angular for the frontend, creating a full-stack solution that enables users to interact and connect in real-time. The app offers various essential features for a dating platform, such as user authentication, profile management, private messaging, and real-time notifications.
RDS (Design system): NPM Package for Vue Projects
Consistency and standards are important for building a unified design language and help the user know what to expect from our product and how to use it. However, this does not mean sacrificing the user experience. In this sense, the context and needs of our users are priorities when developing our solutions.
Recent Article's
“You might not think that programmers are artists, but programming is an extremely creative profession. It’s logic-based creativity.” — Alex Litcher
10 Proven Strategies to Optimize Web Application Performance
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In today's fast-paced digital world, user experience plays a crucial role in the success of any web application. Users expect lightning-fast loading times and seamless interactions, and any lag or delay can lead to frustration and abandonment. Therefore, optimizing the performance of your web application is paramount. In this blog post, we'll explore ten proven strategies to enhance the performance of your web application, ensuring a smoother and more enjoyable user experience.
API Architecture - Design Best Practices for REST APIs
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REST which stands for Representational State Transfer is an architectural style that governs how APIs are designed and built. REST’s popularity and ease of implementation make it the most preferred API architectural style for modern-day software development as compared to other protocols such as SOAP (simple object access protocol). REST APIs or RESTful web services have become the backbone for efficient communication between client and server in modern-day software development. However, to build efficient and robust REST APIs, it is crucial to follow some standard best practices. In this blog, we’ll explore REST API best practices that can help you build scalable, maintainable, secure, and robust APIs.
Eventual vs Strong Consistency in Distributed Databases
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While consistency is vital, it’s essential to understand that achieving strong consistency in distributed systems can come at the expense of increased latency and reduced availability. Strong consistency may require additional coordination mechanisms that slow down operations. Therefore, choosing the appropriate consistency model involves striking a balance between data correctness and system performance, based on the specific requirements of the application and use case. Different systems may opt for eventual consistency or other weaker consistency models if absolute real-time consistency is not necessary for their functionality.
Rate Limiting
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Rate limiting runs within an application, rather than running on the web server itself. Typically, rate limiting is based on tracking the IP addresses that requests are coming from, and tracking how much time elapses between each request. The IP address is the main way an application identifies who or what is making the request. A rate limiting solution measures the amount of time between each request from each IP address, and also measures the number of requests within a specified timeframe. If there are too many requests from a single IP within the given timeframe, the rate limiting solution will not fulfill the IP address's requests for a certain amount of time.