FULL-STACK ENGINEER

RAVI GUPTA

PROBLEM SOLVER

& COMMUNITY BUILDER

Building the future with AI-powered solutions and empowering communities through technology

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

PROBLEM SOLVER & COMMUNITY BUILDER

I'm passionate about problem-solving and leveraging cutting-edge technologies in unique ways to create creative solutions. There's nothing I love more than taking complex challenges and finding innovative approaches that make a real difference in people's lives.

What truly drives me is seeing the best in others and helping them discover their strengths. I've mentored many younger developers who felt stuck and discouraged by the current climate, empowering them through active listening and paying close attention to their pain points. Whether I'm mentoring developers at our local Code and Coffee meetups or supporting grassroots innovators, I believe everyone has incredible potential waiting to be unlocked.

I believe that software reflects how people think and work, which is why it's so important to understand the users the software is serving. This philosophy guides everything I build - from AI-powered solutions to community platforms - ensuring technology truly serves people's needs and helps them thrive.

Rockville, MD
1-518-530-0153
ravgupta20@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/ravgupta20

TECHNICAL SKILLS

LANGUAGES & FRAMEWORKS

JavaScript TypeScript React Go Python Django

AI & LLMs

Google Gemini GCP Vertex AI Chatbot Development AI Integration Automation WebSocket

FRONTEND & DESIGN

React TypeScript Tailwind CSS Responsive Design Component Architecture Figma-to-Code

DEVOPS & INFRASTRUCTURE

Docker IaC AWS GCP CI/CD SSL/TLS

DATABASES

PostgreSQL DynamoDB SQLite Database Optimization Data Pipelines NoSQL Migration

LEADERSHIP & COLLABORATION

Cross-functional Leadership Product Development Government Systems Security Compliance Community Organizing Technical Mentoring

WORK EXPERIENCE

May 2025 - Current

GAMBIX

Full-Stack Engineer

  • Architected AI-powered chatbot solutions using Google Gemini and GCP Vertex AI Agent Builder
  • Developed comprehensive full-stack platform with React/TypeScript frontend and Go microservices
  • Implemented Infrastructure as Code solutions using AWS CDK and CloudFormation
  • Leading cross-functional product validation through rapid prototyping and user feedback
April 2021 - February 2025

ICATALYST, MCLEAN, VA

Technical Lead

  • Modernized critical Department of Education governance platform serving federal executives
  • Led Authorization to Operate (ATO) process, reducing approval time by 50%
  • Designed Go microservices integrated with AWS SNS, reducing engineering overhead by 60%
  • Owned executive stakeholder management and technical planning for new feature requests
February 2016 - April 2021

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ROCKVILLE, MD

Full-Stack Engineer

  • Built high-traffic web applications serving thousands of NIH researchers
  • Led feature releases and technical maintenance of legacy LAMP stack backend
  • Spearheaded optimization of legacy PostgreSQL databases using advanced techniques
  • Improved query response times by 60% and system stability through data model redesign

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

MOCO CODE AND COFFEE

Lead Organizer | July 2025 - Present

  • Lead community-driven (not corporate-sponsored) monthly meetups connecting developers "at any level"
  • Foster mentorship, peer support, and collaborative relationships across Montgomery County tech ecosystem
  • Coordinate inclusive networking events, technical discussions, and volunteer onboarding processes
  • Maintain active Discord community and structured volunteer management systems

DMV PETRI DISH

Community Growth Contributor | June 2025 - Present

  • Support nonprofit organization empowering everyday inventors and scientists
  • Transform grassroots ideas into meaningful research programs
  • Connect diverse stakeholders across DC metro biotech ecosystem
  • Help scale community-driven innovation platform developing passionate individuals "from all walks of life"

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY, STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Comprehensive foundation in computer science principles, software engineering, and technical problem-solving that continues to inform my approach to building scalable systems and leading technical teams.

FEATURED PROJECTS

STEWARD HOMES

Real estate platform showcasing property management and client services with modern web technologies.

SvelteKit TypeScript GCP Firebase Vertex AI Studio Cloud Run
View Project

CODING FOR CAREER CHANGERS

Educational platform designed for non-technical professionals learning programming with practical, bite-sized lessons.

SvelteKit TypeScript Firebase Education Tech UX Design Content Strategy
View Project

STRATA APPLICATION

Modern web application hosted on AWS Amplify demonstrating cloud deployment and scalable architecture.

AWS Amplify Cloud Hosting Modern JS CI/CD
View Project

LET'S CONNECT

I'm always interested in discussing new opportunities, technical challenges, and innovative projects. Let's build something amazing together.