Kirtan Bodawala

Full Stack Developer | Google Certified Cloud Architect

Crafting scalable web apps using React, Node.js & GCP. Based in LA, delivering results globally.

Kirtan Bodawala

About Me

With over 8 years of experience as a Full Stack Developer and Google Cloud Certified Architect, I specialize in building scalable, high-performance web applications that solve real business problems.

Based in Los Angeles, I've worked with startups and enterprise clients across various industries, delivering solutions that combine technical excellence with business value.

My expertise spans the entire development lifecycle—from architecting cloud solutions to implementing responsive frontends and optimizing backend performance.

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Experience

8+ Years

Specialization

Full Stack Development

Certification

Google Cloud Certified

Explore My Skills

Technical Skills

Comprehensive expertise across the full development stack, with specialized knowledge in modern web technologies and cloud platforms.

Frontend Development

Frontend

React.js Next.js Angular Vue.js TypeScript Tailwind CSS

Backend

Node.js Nest.js Python PHP
Database Technologies

Databases

PostgreSQL MySQL MongoDB DynamoDB

Tools

Git Jest Cypress GraphQL REST APIs

Cloud/DevOps

GCP
AWS
firebase
Firebase
Docker
Kubernetes
ci_cd_line CI/CD

Professional Experience

Over 8 years of experience building scalable applications and leading development teams.

Senior Full Stack Developer

SADA Systems

North Hollywood, CA

Jan 2022 – Present

  • Modernized legacy apps using Angular and Tailwind (40% faster load times)
  • Architected scalable mobile apps using React Native
  • Collaborated across backend, UI/UX, and product teams
  • Reduced development bottlenecks by 60% with custom reverse proxy

Full Stack Developer

Fox Dealer

Pasadena, CA

Mar 2019 – Jan 2022

  • Led a team of 2-5 developers to deliver custom WordPress solutions
  • Built Node.js APIs connecting to multiple automotive data sources
  • Improved site performance by 35% through image optimization and CDN implementation
  • Optimized WordPress sites for speed and SEO using tools like Yoast SEO, and Google PageSpeed Insights

Junior Developer

Fox Dealer

Pasadena, CA

Mar 2017 – Feb 2019

  • Developed and customized WordPress themes using HTML, CSS, PHP, and JavaScript
  • Created and edited custom WordPress plugins to extend website functionality
  • Debugged and resolved issues in WordPress core, themes, and plugins to improve performance and user experience

Featured Projects

Highlighted work showcasing my technical expertise and problem-solving skills.

Smart Route Optimizer

Smart Route Optimizer

React Native Google Maps SDK Node.js MongoDB
  • Improved driver routing efficiency by 30%
  • Built AI-based route planning algorithm handling 200+ locations
  • Integrated real-time traffic and weather conditions for dynamic updates
GM Canada Reservation Portal

GM Canada Reservation Portal

React AWS Node.js PostgreSQL
  • Built a national vehicle reservation platform for Cadillac dealerships
  • Implemented secure payment processing with multi-factor authentication
  • Scaled solution to handle 50,000+ monthly transactions across 200+ dealerships

Resume

My comprehensive professional background, education, and qualifications.

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Resume Highlights

  • 8+ years of full stack development experience
  • Google Cloud Certified Professional Architect
  • Proven track record with enterprise clients
  • Expert in modern JavaScript frameworks

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Response time: 24-48 hours

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