RAHUL BENIWAL

Software Developer II

Senior-level Backend Developer with 3+ years of experience in Python (Django/DRF), specializing in scalable, configuration-driven web applications. Deep expertise in Generative AI (RAG, LangChain, Vector Databases) for innovative feature development. Seeking to provide technical leadership and drive impactful backend architecture and AI integration projects.

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Professional Experience

Feb '23 - Present

Software Developer II

LiveEasy (Acquired by Appfolio)

• Spearheaded 10+ complex integrations with Verizon, Verse, Regal, Cloze, MoxiWorks, and other key partners.
• Led end-to-end Verizon integration, implementing internet service workflows seamlessly.
• Integrated Regal for Customer Success and Concierge teams, enhancing client management.
• Built a unified reporting dashboard with 20+ charts and 30+ graphs, enabling performance insights.
• Optimized DB queries, cutting response time from 3 minutes to 3 seconds.
• Developed a Keycloak-based authentication microservice with SSO and fine-grained RBAC.
• Created metaclass-based caching utilities, boosting API responsiveness for high-traffic endpoints.

Jul '22 - Jan '23

Software Developer

LendenClub

• Designed and implemented a JSON-configured secure proxy system for API interactions
• Implemented an independent payment management service (Still being used)
• Reduced payment failures from 60% to 20%
• Enhanced system security and reliability

Jul '21 - Jul '22

Software Developer Intern

LendenClub

• Developed client-facing APIs for business loan dashboards
• Created scheduled jobs to synchronize systems
• Contributed to core platform development

Projects

CodeDiff

Professional online code diff tool supporting 18+ programming languages with syntax highlighting and side-by-side view.

React Diff Tool DevTools

TakoVibe

Personal blog covering technology, development experiences, and thought leadership in software engineering.

Astro Blog Tech

LAAIT Programming Language

A lightweight interpreter featuring dynamic typing, first-class functions, and support for various data types. Includes a Jupyter-style notebook for interactive coding.

Interpreter Go Language Design

PMusic

A backend service capable of streaming any media type over the internet. Built with Django and MongoDB for efficient media handling and storage.

Django MongoDB Streaming

Docker and K8 Examples

A collection of examples demonstrating the use of Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration.

Docker Kubernetes DevOps

K&R C Solutions

Implementation of solutions from the C Programming Language book (K&R), focusing on problem-solving and UNIX philosophy.

C UNIX

Technical Expertise

Programming Languages

Python Go Rust Java C JavaScript

Web Development

Django Celery FastAPI HTML5 CSS jQuery Astro React TailwindCSS

Database Management

PostgreSQL Redis MongoDB Database Optimization

DevOps & Cloud

Docker Kubernetes Google Cloud Platform AWS Nginx

Development Tools

Git VIM Linux Data Structures Algorithms

Core Competencies

System Integration Performance Optimization Unit Testing API Design

Writing & Articles

Medium Featured

Technical articles and insights on software development, backend engineering, and programming best practices.

Visit Platform

TakoVibe Featured

Personal blog covering technology, development experiences, and thought leadership in software engineering.

Visit Platform

Writing Topics & Highlights

Technical deep-dives on Python and Django

Backend architecture and system design insights

DevOps and containerization best practices

Programming language design and implementation

Open Source Contributions

@AnswerDotAI

Fixed bugs in Utility Functions

@CRED-CLUB

Fixed issues in DevOps

@nvm-sh

Fixed Multiple Issues including support for node < 16 installation on arm64 Macs

Achievements & Recognition

⭐

Technical Excellence

5-Star C and Python Coder on HackerRank

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Academic Achievement

B.Tech Gold Medalist

🌟

Professional Recognition

Acknowledged by Engineering Head for outstanding contributions at LiveEasy

🎓

Academic Performance

Maintained 8.72 CGPA in B.Tech (C.S.E.)

Education

B.Tech (C.S.E.)

Sanskriti University

Aug '18 – May '22

CGPA: 8.72

Gold Medalist

Get In Touch

I'm always open to discussing product design work or partnership opportunities.

rahulbeniwal26119@gmail.com

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