Neel Patel
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MERN & AWS Specialist | Neel Patel - Full-Stack Developer
Neel Patel is a Software Developer specializing in MERN stack and AWS Certified Developer Associate. Neel Patel is proficient in building real-time fintech applications with quantifiable impacts (80-90% faster responses, 18% latency reduction). Neel Patel is a national hackathon winner with agile leadership skills, open to relocation to UAE with visa sponsorship.
About Neel Patel
Neel Patel is a Software Developer specializing in the MERN stack and an AWS Certified Developer Associate. Neel Patel's passion lies in building real-time fintech applications that deliver exceptional performance and user experiences.
With expertise in NodeJS, ReactJS, WebSockets, Redis caching, and scalable AWS architectures, Neel Patel has delivered high-performance, secure UIs and cross-device experiences with quantifiable impacts—achieving 80-90% faster responses and 18% latency reduction in production systems.
As a national hackathon winner with strong agile leadership skills, Neel Patel thrives in fast-paced environments and excels at managing cross-functional teams. Neel Patel is immediately available and open to relocation to the UAE with visa sponsorship, bringing expertise to innovative fintech and cloud companies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Technical Skills
Core Stack
- MERN (MongoDB, ExpressJS, ReactJS, NodeJS)
- NestJS & NuxtJS
- WebSockets
- GraphQL
- REST APIs
- Redux
- JWT Authentication
Frontend
- ReactJS
- React Native
- TailwindCSS
- Bootstrap5
- Material-UI
- ApexCharts
Backend & Database
- NodeJS
- ExpressJS/NestJS
- MongoDB
- MySQL
- Redis
Cloud & DevOps
- AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda)
- Azure
- Docker
- Apache Kafka
- Kubernetes
- CI/CD Pipelines
Fundamentals
- Data Structures & Algorithms
- Web Security (OWASP)
- Distributed Systems
- Microservices
- Scalable Design
Soft Skills
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Customer Empathy
- Cross-Team Collaboration
- Agile/Scrum Methodology
Professional Experience
Senior Software Developer
Hauper Technologies
- Led international projects for 10ofthebest (Australia) and Targus (USA), managing 3-5 dev teams with Scrum (sprint planning, weekly client communications) for scalable solutions; coordinated cross-team architectural upgrades, fostering excellence in distributed systems.
- Hands-on MERN development and Azure cloud management for global clients; integrated telemetry, CI/CD pipelines, and automation achieving 100% uptime, 18% API latency reduction (via query optimization/load balancing), and 30% improved deployment reliability through automated logging and incident resolution.
Senior Software Developer
CODE COLONIES
- Led the product tech team while maintaining Scrum methodology to ensure efficient workflows; spearheaded the development and maintenance of a MERN stack application and worked with Next.js to enhance the platform's functionality.
- Played a key role in developing a kiosk-based system, utilizing Electron to ensure seamless operation on kiosk devices; mentored junior developers, resolving complex issues and providing technical guidance to ensure high-quality code and smooth project delivery.
- Streamlined development processes and improved system performance, supporting the overall success of the product through continuous optimization and best practices.
Full-stack Developer
Oneek
- Single-handedly handled the entire product, from development to deployment in the cloud; built and optimized both frontend and backend systems using Node.js, Express.js, SQL, and React.js.
- Developed features like a versatile staking program, secure withdrawal methods, and a 7-level referral system to drive user engagement; created a responsive and intuitive interface with customizable themes, user dashboards, and KYC submission features.
- Implemented robust security measures such as JWT token authentication, OTP verification, and email verification to protect user data; deployed the platform on Bluehost VPS, ensuring scalability and using PM2 for process management.
- Built an admin panel for user management and integrated a real-time support chat system to improve user interaction and platform reliability.
Frontend Developer
Mintcad Inc.
- Successfully translated Figma designs into clean, functional ReactJS components, ensuring a seamless transition from design to development.
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including designers and developers, to create visually appealing and user-friendly web interfaces.
- Contributed to improving the development workflow by streamlining processes and enhancing the overall user experience.
Featured Projects
Real-Time Fintech Trading App with Advanced Caching & Cloud Persistence
Developed full-stack trading dashboard with real-time stock data, advanced caching (80-90% faster responses), and cloud persistence; implemented portfolio management and market indices with auto-refresh for resilient fintech UX.
Career Path Prediction and Insights Portal
Engineered AI-ML-powered job/admission prediction platform with scalable MERN backend for regional trend analysis, enabling ML-driven recommendations for 500+ users. Deployed on AWS with CI/CD; integrated caching for 20% faster query responses.
Advanced Spam Detection System
Developed mobile app for real-time spam classification (calls/SMS/email) using ML models in scalable Java/Flask backend, improving accuracy 15% via user feedback loops; Dockerized for efficient CI/CD and cloud monitoring.
Paste Perfect - Smart Paste Cleaner Library
Built an ultra-fast paste cleaning library for rich text editors with zero-config rule-based cleaning (<1ms) and optional AI-powered cleaning using Gemini 1.5 Flash. Published as npm package with React hooks, TypeScript support, and tree-shakable architecture. Supports Notion, Google Docs, Word, Confluence, Figma, and more.
Growfarm - Digital Farmer Portal
Developed comprehensive MERN stack portal for farmers with unique farmer ID system, smart farming features (ML-based crop recommendations, disease detection, yield prediction), weather alerts, scheme management, APMC billing history, and farm information integration. Includes real-time updates via WebSockets and SMS notifications via Twilio.
Achievements & Recognition
AWS Certified Developer – Associate
Score: 877/1000
Winner, Smart India Hackathon 2022
Software Edition with team Tech Matrix (National)
Grand Finalist, Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav 2022
State Level
Grand Finalist, Kavach Cyber Security Hackathon 2023
National Level
Published Paper on Prediction of Admission and Job Trends
International Journal of Computational Vision and Robotics
Published Paper on Indian Handicrafts
International Conference, Springer
Get In Touch
Let's Connect
I'm open to discussing opportunities in the UAE, especially in fintech, e-commerce, and cloud companies. Whether you're looking for a full-stack developer or have a project in mind, feel free to reach out!