Mahendra Dabhi

Mahendra Dabhi

Manager | SDE III | Full Stack Developer | Ruby On Rails

Mumbai, India

About Me

Full Stack Software Engineer with 8+ years of experience building scalable web applications using Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, and modern web technologies. Passionate about leveraging AI-powered development tools and cloud platforms to deliver high-impact solutions. Proven track record leading engineering teams of 13+ developers, mentoring junior engineers, and shipping end-to-end products from concept to production in fast-paced startup environments.

Key Highlights

  • 8+ years of Ruby on Rails full-stack development (Rails 7/8, React, Node.js, TypeScript)
  • Led and mentored engineering teams of 13+ developers with focus on code reviews and technical excellence
  • Built and scaled SaaS applications on AWS, Azure, Heroku, and Google Cloud platforms
  • Integrated complex third-party APIs including Razorpay, PayPal, Paytm, Twilio, and SendGrid
  • AI-augmented development workflow using Claude AI, Cursor AI, and GitHub Copilot for accelerated delivery
  • Cloud infrastructure experience with Azure (App Service, Functions, Blob Storage, DevOps Pipelines)
  • Best Performance Award winner (2021-2022, 2023-2024) for exceptional contributions and impact

Technical Skills

  • Languages & Frameworks: Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Node.js, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap
  • AI & Productivity: Claude AI, Cursor AI, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, AI-assisted code review and development
  • Cloud & DevOps: AWS (S3, EC2, Lambda), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD Pipelines
  • Databases & Data: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, Elasticsearch, GraphQL, RESTful APIs
  • Real-time & Background: Action Cable, WebSockets, Sidekiq, Resque, Background Jobs
  • Testing & Quality: RSpec, Capybara, TDD/BDD, Automated Testing, Code Reviews, Agile/Scrum

Projects

XceedNet

XceedNet

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Full Stack Developer & Architect

Ruby on Rails 7 Mysql Redis Sidekiq +10

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DevFolio

DevFolio

Featured In Progress

Solo Developer

Ruby on Rails PostgreSQL Tailwind CSS DaisyUI +1

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Digital Signage

Digital Signage

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Tech Lead

Ruby on Rails PostgreSQL Redis Sidekiq +5

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Skills & Expertise

AI & Productivity

ChatGPT 80%
Claude AI 90%
Cursor AI 85%
GitHub Copilot 85%

Databases

Mysql 87%
PostgreSQL 90%
Redis 80%

DevOps

AWS 82%
Azure 50%
CI/CD 75%
Docker 70%

Frameworks

Node.js 65%
React 70%
Ruby on Rails 95%

Tools

Elasticsearch 70%
Git 90%
Linux 85%

Experience

Ruby on Rails Developer & Team Lead

Xeedo Technologies (Reliance JIO)

Jan 2021 — Sep 2024 · Mumbai, India

  • Lead Ruby on Rails applications (Rails 7) serving thousands of users, managing frontend, backend, and database architecture
  • Worked as technical generalist across the entire stack: Rails backend, JavaScript/jQuery frontend PostgreSQL database, and AWS infrastructure
  • Developed RESTful APIs for mobile applications and third-party integrations, ensuring scalability and performance
  • Implemented real-time features using Action Cable for live notifications and updates, enhancing user engagement
  • Integrated multiple payment gateways (Paytm, Razorpay, PayPal, M-Pesa) and SMS services, enabling seamless transactions
  • Built Node.js application for WhatsApp notification system handling multiple concurrent sessions Designed and optimized PostgreSQL database with complex queries, stored procedures, normalization strategies
  • Implemented comprehensive test coverage using RSpec, ensuring code quality and reducing production bugs
  • Managed background jobs (Sidekiq, Delayed Job) for improved application performance and user experience
  • Collaborated with product team to prioritize features, conducted sprint planning, and delivered projects on schedule

Ruby on Rails Developer

Xceednet

Nov 2017 — Jan 2021 · Mumbai, India
  • Contributed to multiple Ruby on Rails products, participating in full software development lifecycle
  • Developed RESTful APIs for Android applications using Rails, following best practices for API design
  • Built React Native mobile application, demonstrating versatility across web and mobile platforms
  • Integrated payment gateways (Paytm, Atom, Razorpay, PayPal) handling secure payment processing
  • Performed code reviews and production deployments, ensuring code quality and smooth releases
  • Worked with Elasticsearch for search functionality and data indexing
  • Implemented automated testing using RSpec to maintain code reliability
  • Managed application frontend and backend, using Bootstrap, jQuery, and modern web technologies
  • Deployed applications to AWS cloud platform with proper configuration and monitoring

Senior Network Engineer

Omnet Broadband

Feb 2015 — Oct 2017 · Deesa, Gujrat
  • Managed network infrastructure including wireless, fiber, and broadband installations
  • Configured Mikrotik routers (PPPoE, BGP, NAT, firewalls, load balancing) for optimal network performance
  • Set up and maintained RADIUS servers, hotspot systems, and BMS software solutions
  • Designed network architecture for scalability and reliability

Lead Product Manager & Engineering Lead

Current

Jio Platform LTD.

Sep 2024 — Present · Mumbai, India
  • Lead technical direction and hands-on development for product features, working closely with engineering, design, product, and support teams to deliver best-in-class user experiences
  • Mentor and manage 13+ engineers, conducting code reviews, promoting best practices, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence
  • Own features end-to-end from ideation to production deployment, balancing business requirements with engineering best practices
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions
  • Implement robust security measures including data encryption, authentication services, and industry compliance standards
  • Optimize database schema design and queries to handle large datasets efficiently, reducing page load times
  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for smooth, automated deployments across staging and production environments
  • Integrate third-party APIs (payment gateways, authentication services) to enhance application functionality
  • Manage background jobs using Sidekiq for asynchronous processing, improving application responsiveness
  • Built real-time collaborative features using Action Cable (WebSockets) for live updates and notifications
  • Utilized Elasticsearch for advanced search functionality, full-text search, and analytics across large datasets
  • Implemented GraphQL APIs alongside RESTful services for flexible, efficient data querying

Education

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)

NIMS University

Software development

2009 — 2013

Get In Touch

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