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Rajesh Panchal

Frontend Architect | Sr. React Developer

About Me

Highly skilled Project Lead & Senior Frontend Developer with over 12 years of experience in designing and developing scalable, high-performance web applications. Expertise in React, Next.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, and modern UI frameworks to build responsive, user-friendly, and optimized web solutions.

Adept at leading cross-functional teams, mentoring developers, and ensuring seamless collaboration between design and backend teams. Passionate about performance optimization, state management, and accessibility, with a keen eye for delivering intuitive and business-driven digital experiences.

Passionate about integrating AI into modern development workflows. Actively leverage AI-based tools like GitHub Copilot and Cursor IDE to boost coding efficiency, reduce development time, and maintain high-quality standards. Skilled in using AI for code generation, debugging, documentation, and performance tuning.

Strong problem-solving abilities, a deep understanding of frontend architecture, and a commitment to following best practices, testing strategies.

Work Experience

Persistent Systems Ltd. | Project Lead
July 2022 – Present
  • Develop new user-facing features using React and other frontend tech stacks.
  • Build reusable components and libraries for future use.
  • Translate designs and wireframes into high-quality code.
  • Optimize components for maximum performance across a vast array of web-capable devices and browsers.
  • AI-assisted coding practices, enhancing development efficiency and reducing repetitive tasks.
  • Collaborate with the backend development team to design and integrate APIs for seamless frontend-backend interactions.

Key Projects:

  • Intuit Sales Portal | Tech Stack: React, TypeScript, RestAPI, Cursor IDE, Github Copilot JavaScript, SCSS, Jira, Jest
  • Intuit Feedback Widget & Storybook | Tech Stack: React, GraphQL API, Cursor IDE, Github Copilot TypeScript, SCSS, Jest
Green Apex Technolabs Pvt Ltd | Team Lead
October 2019 – July 2022
  • Managed a team of developers to create innovative web apps using React, Next.js, and other cutting-edge technologies.
  • Worked in agile methodologies to streamline development processes and ensure timely project delivery.
  • Successfully launched multiple projects, resulting in increased user engagement and positive feedback from clients.

Key Projects:

  • Scraye | Tech Stack: React, Next JS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, SCSS, REST API.
  • Lamsah | Tech Stack: React, Next JS, Material UI, JavaScript, REST API.
Investis Digital Ltd. | Sr. Frontend Developer
December 2015 – October 2019
  • Managed frontend development for web apps and websites using customized Sitecore CMS.
  • Collaborated with clients like Anglo American, FORD, and De Beers for successful project deliveries.
  • Utilized HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, jQuery, XML-XSLT, JSON, and JavaScript frameworks for development.

Key Projects:

  • Anglo American Corporate Site | Tech Stack: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Sitecore CMS
  • Ford Investor Site | Tech Stack: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Sitecore CMS
  • De Beers Corporate Site | Tech Stack: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Sitecore CMS
Darshan Softech Pvt Ltd | Sr. UI Developer
October 2014 – December 2015
  • Created and updated website UIs using custom PHP CMS, including designing email newsletters.
  • Developed and optimized UI for hospitality projects.
Milestone Inc. | UI Developer
December 2010 – October 2014
  • Enhanced responsive websites using ASP.NET CMS based on project requirements and design specifications.

Key Projects:

  • Hospitality Websites

Tech Stacks

Frontend Development:

  • React | TypeScript | Next.js | JavaScript (ES6+)
  • Redux Toolkit | React Query | Context API | Zustand
  • HTML5 | CSS3 | SCSS | CSS-in-JS
  • Material UI | Tailwind | Styled Components | Bootstrap
  • Web Components | Micro Frontends
  • Code Splitting | Lazy Loading | Memoization
  • Performance Optimization (React Profiler, Virtualization)
  • AI code generation | AI debugging | AI performance tuning

Backend & API Integration:

  • Node.js | Express.js | MongoDB
  • RESTful APIs | GraphQL API

Testing & Debugging:

  • Jest | React Testing Library | Playwright | Enzyme | Cypress
  • Storybook for UI Testing
  • Debugging with Chrome DevTools | React DevTools

Design & UI/UX Tools:

  • Figma | Adobe XD | Sketch
  • Responsive Design | Accessibility (WCAG)
  • CSS Animations

Workflow and Build:

  • Docker | CI/CD (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Netlify, Vercel)
  • GitHub | GitLab | Bitbucket
  • Jira | Trello
  • Agile | Scrum | Kanban

Miscellaneous:

  • Progressive Web Apps (PWA)
  • Mobile App Development with React Native
  • SEO Best Practices for React Apps

Education

  • B.Sc. in Information Technology
    Sikkim Manipal University
    2012 - 2014
  • Diploma in Information Technology
    Government Polytechnic Ahmedabad
    2006 - 2009

Certificates

  • Digital Transformation - Masterclass
    Udemy - 2024
  • Software Architecture & Technology of Large-Scale Systems
    Udemy - 2025
  • The Project Management Course: Beginner to PROject Manager
    Udemy - 2025