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Gaurav Panchal

Tech Lead at Encora Technologies
New Jersey, US

Profile

As Tech Lead - UI at Encora Technologies, I lead frontend development initiatives with advanced proficiency in Web App Performance, NextJS, and PWA. My expertise includes architecting and deploying micro frontend solutions within cloud-based environments, enabling scalable and modular application design.

Skills & Expertise

  • An accomplished Web Architect, specializing in JavaScript / TypeScript Based Technology like React. Extensive technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient in architecting and implementing micro frontend solutions using module federation for both client-side rendering (CSR) and server-side rendering (SSR) applications.
  • Led a high performing frontend development and leadership team, overseeing recruitment, onboarding, and continuous professional development and training to ensure technical excellence and cohesive team dynamics.
  • Have fortified a strong understanding of payment gateway integration for e-commerce websites over several years.
  • Fostered a collaborative, inclusive culture by introducing regular knowledge-sharing sessions, code reviews, and mentorship initiatives, resulting in improved code quality and increased team engagement.
  • Utilized agile methodologies to optimize project workflows, increase efficiency, and adapt to evolving project requirements.

Experience

Tech Lead at Encora (formerly Sooryen Technologies)

New Jersey, US 09/2018 - Present encora.com
  • Leads the design and delivery of scalable front-end architectures for enterprise-grade applications, with a strong focus on performance, maintainability, and long-term extensibility.
  • Owns micro-frontend strategy and implementation, enabling independent team deployments while maintaining shared design systems and governance standards.
  • Drives development using Next.js, TypeScript, Redux, and Redux SAGA, ensuring high-quality UI engineering aligned with modern web standards.
  • Mentors senior and mid-level engineers, setting coding standards, conducting design reviews, and raising overall engineering maturity.
  • Actively explores AI-assisted front-end workflows and intelligent UI patterns to improve developer productivity and end-user outcomes.

Experience

Sr. Software Developer at Sooryen Technologies

Ahmedabad, IN 12/2015 - 08/2018 sooryen.com
  • Designed and implemented front-end technology architectures for multiple client projects, balancing speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
  • Built responsive web applications using AngularJS, Polymer, Bootstrap, and Foundation, tailored for both enterprise and startup environments.
  • Led payment gateway integrations for e-commerce platforms, ensuring secure, reliable, and seamless transaction flows.
  • Developed and maintained an internal HR management system using CodeIgniter, supporting operational workflows and data accuracy.
  • Worked directly with clients to deliver full-cycle websites on WordPress, translating business goals into functional and maintainable solutions.
  • Managed and supported local and AWS-based infrastructure, contributing to deployment stability and system reliability.
  • Strengthened application security awareness in front-end implementations, reducing vulnerabilities in production systems.

Placement Student at University of Hertfordshire

Hatfield, UK 08/2014 - 01/2015 herts.ac.uk
  • Contributed to academic research through the development of an In-Silico PCR bioinformatics tool, supporting experimental simulation and analysis.
  • Performed statistical analysis on PCR conditions, assisting in validating research outcomes and experimental reliability.
  • Managed and queried NCBI biological databases, ensuring accurate data handling for research workflows.
  • Collaborated with academic researchers, combining software development with computational biology principles.

Web Developer at Clubking Ltd - Part Time

Hertford, UK 04/2011 - 09/2014 clubking.co.uk
  • Developed and maintained web applications using HTML, CSS, PHP, jQuery, and AJAX, supporting business operations and customer engagement.
  • Built and administered newsletter and mail server systems using Dovecot and Postfix, improving communication reliability.
  • Managed MySQL and MSSQL databases, ensuring data integrity and performance across applications.
  • Provided hands-on IT support, including system maintenance and infrastructure upkeep.
  • Supported Amazon FBA operations, including warehouse coordination and process execution, gaining operational exposure beyond software development.

Projects

LG BlueSky US

Encora Technologies Jan 2022 - Present
React NextJS Atomic Design Redux Saga Material UI

Work as on Shore Lead and architect to deliver BlueSky project with advanced UI/UX approach using Atomic Design.

1800Flowers Enterprise React 4.2 PWA

Encora Technologies Oct 2020 - Dec 2021
React Redux Redux SAGA PWA Material UI

Working with React to build a Micro-frontend Website Solution for all brands of 1800flowers.

1800Flowers Polymer 2.0 PWA

Sooryen Technologies
Polymer 2 PWA Paper UI nodejs

Working with Polymer based web-components framework to deliver highly performing PWA e-commerce site.

Billion Dollar Paydown

Sooryen Technologies
vue WordPress PHP SCSS Bootstrap Docker

Build a dashboard on vueJS and WordPress Templates and Docker. Lead the team for development.

FolioDynamix Client Portal

Sooryen Technologies
React Redux SCSS Bootstrap Webpack

Building a React App for clients using Redux and Spring Boot APIs.

Financial Advisor Portal for Cetera Financial Group

Sooryen Technologies
AngularJS Bootstrap SCSS nodeJS

Build an on-boading Portal for clients on AngularJS and nodeJS.

SaveDay

Sooryen Technologies
AngularJS Foundation SCSS Grunt

Roth and 401K app built on Angular JS and proxied via nodejs to API.

In Silico PCR

University of Hertfordshire
PHP Python NCBI MYSQL HTML CSS

Bioinformatic tool on PHP, Python and NCBI database to get virtual results of PCR Cycles.

Open Source

There are a few technologies I developed in open source to stay ahead in technology

Wordpress Boilerplate

https://github.com/grvpanchal/wordpress-boilerplate

A Default boilerplate for working on any wordpress project using Docker and Underscores.

Bootstrap Essentials

https://github.com/grvpanchal/bootstrap-essentials

Collection of Bootstrap 4 features that are missing in Bootstrap 3 site.

Performance Maintainer

http://sf.net/projects/pcsm

Performance Maintainer is a software tool which can be used to perform regular maintenance checks on your PC, optimizing your system’s performance.

Education

MSc Biotechnology

University of Hertfordshire, UK 2013 - 2014 herts.ac.uk

Achieved Upper Second Class (2:1, 65%) with Speciality in Bioinformatic in Core Molecular Biology

BSc, Molecular Biology and Genetics

University of Hertfordshire, UK 2009 - 2013 herts.ac.uk

Achieved Lower Second Class (2:2) with 62% in Bioinformatics Project

A Level ISC Board, Science

SGVP International School, IN 2003 - 2008 sgvp.org

Scored A+ (78%)

Courses & Certifications

PMP Project Management Foundations (2025)

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate Level (2017)

Microsoft Certified System Administrator Messaging (2010)

Jetking: Networking and Linux Server Deployment (2010)

Training

I regularly provide training towards understanding UI and UX, Web Components and efficient JavaScript programming in general. We have developed Elegant Frontend Training program to advance trainee skilset to AI-driven development level. Please provide a call to schedule sessions with your developers to enhance their skillset in frontend technologies.