Payal Porwal

I am a Senior Software Engineer with 7 years of experience, driven by a deep curiosity and open-mindedness to explore innovative solutions. I approach challenges with diligence and resourcefulness, always striving for mastery while prioritizing empathetic and impactful outcomes for users.

Experience

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Senior Software Engineer

Geek Theory Pvt Ltd · Apr 2026 – Present

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• Architected scalable Node.js backend services, REST APIs, and real-time data processing pipelines for mission-critical railway tracking and monitoring systems.
• Designed analytics dashboards and location-aware backend services integrated with Google Maps APIs, enabling real-time visibility into train movement, routes, and operational data.
• Improved application scalability and database performance by optimizing MySQL and MongoDB schemas, queries, API response handling, and caching strategies.
• Owned end-to-end software delivery across architecture, backend development, deployment, cloud/server configuration, production monitoring, debugging, and maintenance.
• Reduced production issues by implementing engineering best practices, systematic debugging, API optimization, and cross-functional collaboration across Web, Android, and iOS applications.

Senior Software Engineer

Geektheory · Apr 2026 – Present

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• Apr 2026 – Present
• Leading the development of scalable software solutions across transportation and mobility platforms with primary focus on backend architecture, real-time distributed systems, application performance, and production engineering.
• • Leading the design and development of scalable backend architectures powering enterprise-grade transportation and mobility solutions.
• • Architecting high-performance REST APIs, real-time services, and data processing pipelines for mission-critical production environments.
• • Designing reliable systems for handling live tracking, operational logs, automated announcements, notification services, route intelligence, and location-aware applications.
• • Building scalable analytics platforms and operational dashboards enabling real-time monitoring and data-driven decision making.
• • Optimizing application performance through database tuning, API optimization, caching strategies, debugging, and system scalability improvements.
• • Managing end-to-end software delivery including architecture, backend engineering, production deployments, cloud hosting, release management, and post-production maintenance.
• • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, maintainable, and highly available enterprise applications while driving engineering best practices and code quality.
• • Continuously improving system reliability, scalability, and user experience across Android, iOS, Web, and backend platforms.

Technology Instructor

Skilled.U · Aug 2024 – Present

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• Deliver practical MERN Stack training covering React.js, Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, MySQL, REST APIs, debugging, Git, and application development.
• Design coding assessments, hands-on assignments, and real-world projects focused on production-oriented engineering practices and interview readiness.
• Mentor developers on debugging, version control, clean coding, API development, and scalable application architecture.

Hybrid App Developer

Geektheory · Dec 2024 – Mar 2026

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• Developed and maintained production-grade applications across Railway Transportation and Marine Navigation domains, delivering scalable backend systems, real-time services, and cross-platform mobile solutions.
• • Engineered enterprise applications handling real-time transportation data, live location services, geo-based search, and operational workflows.
• • Designed scalable backend services and REST APIs supporting real-time synchronization between mobile applications and enterprise dashboards.
• • Built intelligent systems for live tracking, cancellation monitoring, automated passenger information, and notification management.
• • Developed interactive dashboards integrating Google Maps APIs for real-time visualization, historical tracking, reporting, and operational analytics.
• • Designed optimized MySQL and MongoDB database schemas capable of handling high-volume transportation data with improved query performance.
• • Built analytics dashboards using aggregated operational data to generate reports, charts, and business insights.
• • Managed complete application lifecycle including backend development, API integrations, debugging, production deployments, Play Store releases, App Store releases, and post-production support.
• • Improved application stability, scalability, and overall performance through continuous optimization and production issue resolution.

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Hybrid App Developer

Geek Theory Pvt Ltd · Dec 2024 – Mar 2026

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• Engineered real-time railway applications supporting live train tracking, cancellation tracking, geolocation-based search, scheduling, platform information, and route intelligence using Node.js and REST APIs.
• Built backend services for real-time log transmission and automated train announcements, maintaining reliable data flow between desktop systems and core railway platforms.
• Developed route recommendation and scheduling APIs that processed destination-based user requirements and real-time operational data.
• Designed backend data pipelines and dashboards integrated with Google Maps APIs for live train visualization, log management, historical data, and operational monitoring.
• Designed and managed MySQL and MongoDB data models for large-scale railway data, improving data retrieval, processing, and application responsiveness.
• Implemented real-time location tracking and emergency alert functionality for marine navigation applications, supporting faster operational response to critical events.
• Debugged and optimized production APIs and cross-platform applications, improving reliability, responsiveness, and stability across mobile and dashboard environments.
• Managed end-to-end Play Store and App Store deployment workflows for production mobile applications, including release preparation, troubleshooting, and post-release support.

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MERN Stack Intern

Geek Theory Pvt Ltd · May 2024 – Nov 2024

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• Developed full-stack modules using JavaScript, Node.js, PHP, and MySQL, including authentication, payment workflows, backend APIs, and administrative functionality.
• Built dynamic stock-market data visualizations using pie charts and bar graphs backed by processed and aggregated application data.
• Designed reusable REST API components and modular backend structures, reducing code duplication and improving maintainability.
• Extended web applications to desktop environments using Electron.js and automated notification workflows using PHPMailer.

MERN Stack Intern

Geektheory · May 2024 – Nov 2024

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• Started my software engineering journey by building full-stack web and desktop applications while gaining hands-on experience in backend development, databases, deployment, and production-ready software development practices.
• • Developed full-stack applications using Node.js, PHP, JavaScript, MySQL, HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap.
• • Built secure admin panels, authentication modules, payment integrations, and KYC management workflows.
• • Designed modular backend architectures and reusable REST APIs following clean coding principles.
• • Converted web applications into cross-platform desktop applications using Electron.js.
• • Automated backend workflows using PHPMailer, reducing manual processes and improving operational efficiency.
• • Worked with MySQL database design, query optimization, debugging, and application performance improvements.
• • Gained hands-on exposure to Git, GitHub, deployment workflows, cloud hosting, and production application management.