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KARISHMA BHATIA

Queens,NY

Summary

Seasoned Lead Software Engineer with comprehensive experience in managing high-quality software development projects. Strengths include strong leadership, effective communication skills, and deep knowledge of modern programming languages. Able to drive innovation and efficiency while maintaining tight schedules and budgets. Proven track record for delivering robust solutions that increase business productivity.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Software Engineer

Nike Virtual Studios
02.2025 - Current
  • Lead preorder feature development, creating a new e-commerce channel for Nike reporting directly to Senior Director of Engineering.
  • Work closely with Head of Preorder program to understand supply chain requirements.
  • Architect, build and develop async order intake along with integrations with more than 5 different vendors.
  • Resolve complex technical issues, ensuring seamless user experience.
  • Build relationships with integration partners and vendors such OMS provider, Ware house management provider, shipping and logistics, email provider.

Owner

Midnight Solutions
New York, NY
09.2024 - Current
  • Architected software platforms for startups in fintech, real estate, and e-commerce, leveraging Next JS, Vercel, and Google Cloud Platform.
  • Developed quick prototypes for startup clients using advanced technologies such as Open AI APIs and integrating LLMs.
  • Provided expert software consulting services to startups, enhancing platform architecture with cutting-edge technologies.

Senior Backend Engineer

Nike Virtual Studios
New York City
08.2022 - 02.2025
  • Architected and implemented scalable backend systems to enhance customer experience at Nike.
  • Built and deployed scalable APIs utilizing TypeScript, AWS, and Kubernetes.
  • Integrated WEB3 partners and payment providers to improve digital service offerings.
  • Guided technical initiatives, ensuring execution of innovative programs and adherence to best practices.
  • Drove successful project outcomes, including Swoosh ID minting and EPIC games integration.
  • Designed highly available systems for the creation of digital goods.
  • Provided technical leadership to initiate, plan, and execute unique engineering programs.

Senior Software Engineer

Snkrs
New York, NY
02.2020 - 08.2022
  • Led the development of SNKRs Pass services using python by collaborating with iOS, Android, and internal backend teams.
  • Built scalable services, including the SNKRS polling service, to handle high traffic.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and scale SNKRs Pass services for high-traffic environments.

Lead Software Developer

Alexander Wang
New York, NY
05.2018 - 02.2020
  • Lead developer for Alexander Wang's new e-commerce platform, built with SFCC (Salesforce Commerce Cloud), leveraging SFRA architecture and a custom-built templating engine using Redux and Mustache instead of the out-of-the-box options provided by Salesforce. Reported directly to the VP of Engineering.
  • Integrated Salesforce Commerce Cloud introduces Alexander Wang's e-commerce ecosystem.
  • Implement customer-facing features on the e-commerce website.
  • Implement repeatable templates for content and marketing pages on the e-commerce website.
  • Work with internal product teams to gather requirements, and write technical specifications for features.
  • Work with a cross-functional team to find opportunities for automation and create automation scripts for existing manual workflows.

Full Stack Developer

Ralph Lauren
New York, NY
12.2014 - 04.2018
  • Lead DevOps and test automation teams to create CI pipelines for easy deploys as well as automated testing suites.
  • Lead developer for RL's mobile website. Managed day to day development efforts along with a team of 7 offshore developers as well as delivery of technical features.
  • Implementing core rest web services for supporting current ecommerce platform.
  • Implementing and maintaining features and internal applications that support multi-locale, marketing and e-Commerce web sites.
  • Collaborating with multiple teams including and not limited to product management, QA, creative, analytics, UI/UX to create cohesive Web applications.
  • Implementing features for the mobile implementation of RL's core site using ReactJs and ES6.
  • Developing tools and process pipeline to assist with publishing campaigns in various environments via single adaptive source code.

Software Developer

PlayOn! Sports
Atlanta, GA
06.2013 - 12.2014

Implemented core REST web services in Grape API Framework/Ruby to achieve scalability.

Developed applications including CMS portal, video library, and subscription platform utilizing Stripe and Test Driven Development.

Integrated application features using Ruby on Rails while leveraging AWS/Heroku stack to support NFHS Network video platform.

Researched and developed search functionality for primary website using AJAX and AWS CloudSearch.

Software Developer/Technical Lead

Amovius
Melbourne, FL
08.2010 - 06.2013

Led team in maintaining and enhancing business process flow applications using VB.NET and PL/SQL.

Designed and implemented user management module with authentication features for inventory supply management application.

Developed role-based authentication with Active Directory integration for Silverlight MVVM admin application.

Solely implemented transaction module, enabling processing of transactions and fees per loan agreements.

Integrated SOAP services in robust backend for airline-satellite communication system.

Education

MASTER OF SCIENCE - COMPUTER SCIENCE (INTERACTIVE/ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE)

Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA
05.2025

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - COMPUTER SCIENCE

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL
01.2010

Skills

  • TypeScript and JavaScript
  • Cloud computing with AWS and GCP
  • Infrastructure as code with Terraform
  • DynamoDB
  • Container orchestration with Kubernetes
  • Backend development with Nodejs
  • Programming in Python
  • Ruby on Rails
  • Object-oriented programming
  • Web3 integrations
  • Technical leadership
  • SFCC integrations
  • Database querying with SQL
  • API development
  • Open AI API
  • Event-driven architecture

Timeline

Lead Software Engineer

Nike Virtual Studios
02.2025 - Current

Owner

Midnight Solutions
09.2024 - Current

Senior Backend Engineer

Nike Virtual Studios
08.2022 - 02.2025

Senior Software Engineer

Snkrs
02.2020 - 08.2022

Lead Software Developer

Alexander Wang
05.2018 - 02.2020

Full Stack Developer

Ralph Lauren
12.2014 - 04.2018

Software Developer

PlayOn! Sports
06.2013 - 12.2014

Software Developer/Technical Lead

Amovius
08.2010 - 06.2013

MASTER OF SCIENCE - COMPUTER SCIENCE (INTERACTIVE/ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE)

Georgia Institute of Technology

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - COMPUTER SCIENCE

Florida Institute of Technology