The Long Path

Experience

Backend Software Engineer across SaaS products, nonprofit tech, and web applications — designing APIs, shipping features, and debugging production systems.

Jan 2026Jul 2026

Software Engineer

PDDN Inc — Fremont, CA · Hybrid

›Designed RESTful APIs using Spring Boot and DTO architecture, improving backend maintainability.
›Developed and tested backend services supporting authentication, business logic, and data persistence.
›Monitored and debugged production issues across Controller–Service–Repository layers, improving backend reliability.
›Resolved Docker deployment issues, improving application stability across environments.
›Collaborated in Agile development, code reviews, and feature delivery.
›Optimized backend components through refactoring for better readability and scalability.

JavaSpring BootREST APIsDTODockerPostgreSQLAgile

Mar 2025Dec 2025

Software Engineer Intern

Green2Gold — Remote

›Developed backend APIs in Python for SaaS workflows and third-party integrations.
›Integrated payment APIs for secure transaction processing.
›Optimized SQL queries and database performance in PostgreSQL.
›Built responsive React.js interfaces integrated with backend services.
›Worked with Git-based collaborative development workflows.

PythonReact.jsPostgreSQLREST APIsPayment APIsGit

Jul 2021Jun 2022

Web Developer Intern

ImageIO — Vadodara, India

›Worked on React, Node.js, and MongoDB-based web apps.
›Focused on UI improvements, performance optimizations, and production bug fixes.

ReactNode.jsMongoDBREST APIsGit