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Nirav Patel
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Nirav Patel

Chicago,IL

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Director of Software EngineeringSenior Software Engineering ManagerPrincipal Software EngineerSoftware EngineerDirector of Development (Hands On)

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Chicago, IL, US
Open to relocation: Yes

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureTeam Building / Company Retreats

Summary

Results-driven software engineering leader with extensive experience in managing high-performing teams. Expertise in enhancing productivity through agile methodologies and implementing innovative technologies. Focused on aligning technology solutions with strategic business objectives to ensure optimal project delivery.

Overview

1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Development (Hands On)

Enlightvision Technologies
Chicago, IL
01.2026 - Current
  • Defined and integrated roles, responsibilities, and processes for business team and data management organization.
  • Established technical strategy for entire company, accounting for overall business goals, budgetary limitations and resource allocation.
  • Partnered with business teams and IT personnel to align project goals with business strategy and define project milestones.
  • Worked with internal and external businesses and led cross-functional teams to develop intricate business plans.
  • Managed 5+ individual projects simultaneously for product lifecycle development.
  • Led team of 15+ developers in analysis and rebuild of software from conception through implementation.
  • Authored code fixes and enhancements for inclusion in future code releases and patches.
  • Optimized dust, temperature and humidity controls for installed systems.
  • Corrected, modified and upgraded software to improve performance.

Director of Software Engineering

Redsail Technologies
Oak Brook, Illinois
06.2016 - 12.2025
  • Led software engineering teams to deliver innovative technology solutions aligned with strategic goals.
  • Architected design and development of high visibility customer specific applications.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment with business objectives and timely execution.
  • Implemented agile methodologies to enhance productivity and project delivery.
  • Collaborated with product management to define project requirements and timelines.
  • Supervised projects to track feature requirements, milestones, resources, build releases and change requests.
  • Developed comprehensive plans for timely, within-budget project completion.
  • Evaluated new technologies to improve development processes and tools.
  • Recommended new technology and ideas to improve sprints and efficiency.
  • Conducted code reviews to ensure adherence to high-quality standards and best practices.
  • Mentored junior engineers, promoting skill development and knowledge sharing.
  • Developed processes to create high-quality products and customer satisfaction.
  • Recruited engineering personnel, technical staffing and decided on project team formation.
  • Provided continuing support and system metrics for client facing products.

Senior Software Engineering Manager

Redsail Technologies
Oak Brook, Illinois
02.2014 - 05.2017
  • Led successful delivery of client applications by overseeing software development projects from start to finish.
  • Managed 15 software engineers, handling recruitment, training, mentoring, task assignment, and performance evaluation.
  • Managed cross-functional teams, improving collaboration and streamlining workflows to enhance project delivery.
  • Developed engineering best practices, improving code quality and maintainability across projects.
  • Implemented continuous integration processes, reducing release cycle time to enable faster deployment.
  • Mentored junior engineers, fostering skill development and facilitating knowledge sharing to strengthen team capabilities.
  • Conducted code reviews, ensuring adherence to industry standards and company policies.
  • Ensured compliance with security protocols and regulations in all software development activities.

Principal Software Engineer

Redsail Technologies
Oak Brook, Illinois
02.2009 - 01.2014
  • Developed and maintained software applications using Microsoft .NET technologies, enhancing system functionality and user experience.
  • Integrated third-party APIs into existing systems, expanding capabilities and improving overall service offerings.
  • Optimized databases, improving query performance and overall responsiveness.
  • Implemented automated testing frameworks to improve reliability and performance.
  • Conducted code reviews to ensure compliance with coding standards and best practices.
  • Analyzed system performance metrics to identify optimization opportunities.
  • Coordinated feedback sessions with stakeholders to refine deliverables, ensuring alignment with project goals and requirements.
  • Documented software development processes for future reference.

Software Engineer

Dealertrack
Downers Grove, Illinois
11.2007 - 01.2009
  • Developed software solutions for automotive retail applications, improving user engagement and sales processes.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance system functionality and user experience, leading to increased customer satisfaction.
  • Designed and implemented APIs for seamless third-party system integration.
  • Developed, tested, debugged, and documented software programs using .NET, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
  • Designed databases for application data storage utilizing SQL Server technologies.
  • Troubleshot and resolved software defects to uphold high-performance standards.
  • Utilized version control systems to manage code changes and facilitate team collaboration.
  • Researched new technologies and methodologies to propose innovative software solutions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

North Gujarat University
Gujarat, India
01-2005

Skills

  • Technical leadership
  • DevOps practices
  • Continuous deployment
  • Microservices architecture
  • Performance optimization
  • Cloud computing
  • Big data technologies
  • Web application development
  • Back end development
  • C# programming
  • RESTful services
  • Entity framework
  • Database management
  • Agile work processes
  • Development lifecycle
  • Open source technologies
  • Technology integration
  • Programming languages
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Programming languages

Languages

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Gujarati
Full Professional

Accomplishments

  • Top Performer Award, Year 2022 - Technology Innovation

Certification

  • Microsoft Certified Professional
  • Microsoft Certified Desktop Application Developer

Work Availability

monday
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Affiliations

  • NCPDP

Quote

The best way out is always through.
Robert Frost

Software

Microsoft Visual Studio

Microsoft Copilot, Claude

Timeline

Director of Development (Hands On)

Enlightvision Technologies
01.2026 - Current

Director of Software Engineering

Redsail Technologies
06.2016 - 12.2025

Senior Software Engineering Manager

Redsail Technologies
02.2014 - 05.2017

Principal Software Engineer

Redsail Technologies
02.2009 - 01.2014

Software Engineer

Dealertrack
11.2007 - 01.2009

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

North Gujarat University

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