Hi ! This is Vikti on the line.. 

Welcome to my adventures! I’m a tech enthusiast at Goldman Sachs, diving into the cool mix of tech and finance. Let's chat and swap stories about our journeys!

Places where I fueled my brainpower

  • Rutgers, my transformative haven! Here, I unraveled the power of hard work and the art of self-branding, all while falling head over heels for the world of computers. It wasn't just about classes; Rutgers prepared me to face the world. And oh, the sweet victory—I landed my very first paycheck as a web developer right here! Cheers to Rutgers, where dreams were crafted and paychecks began to tell tales of passion and persistence. 🌟

  • Mumbai University, oh what a ride! Beyond mastering electronics, I picked up life's essentials: networking like a pro, influencing with a smile, and always staying in the loop. And guess what? In the midst of it all, I found not just circuits but love—I met my now-husband here! So here's to Mumbai U, where learning electronics was just the beginning of life's awesome adventures!

Places where I brought ideas to life

  • I’m a software engineer focused on building reliable, scalable systems and improving the experiences they support. I work across teams to turn complex requirements into practical solutions, troubleshoot production issues, and deliver improvements that make a difference for users.

    Earlier in my career, I worked on technology supporting financial markets, including risk management and data visualization. I enjoy collaborative, iterative development and bringing thoughtful engineering to complex problems.

  • I've been up to some tech adventures—playing with REST APIs using Spring Boot for Infrastructure tasks. At Nomura, I led a project to jazz up Cloud infrastructure monitoring with Spring Boot. Explored OpenTSDB for storing server metrics efficiently and made data dance in real-time with Apache Kafka. Built user-friendly interfaces with Angular 6 and Material Design vibes, threw in some Ansible magic for automation, and had a bit of fun with big-data, storing info smartly and poking around with Apache Drill. 🚀

  • Ventured into the world of ADP's accounting product, navigating the MERN stack—MongoDB, Express, React.js, and Node.js. Wore the developer hat, crafted features with Express and ReactJS, and neatly packaged everything with Webpack. Fine-tuned NoSQL database schemas for that extra finesse. 🚀

  • Dove into the tech toolbox for nearly the first time, employing Apache for servers, MySQL for databases, and the classic combo of PHP, SQL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Played the role of a digital handyman, creating, updating, maintaining, and debugging websites for both staff and students.

    Took automation to the next level by scheduling cron-tasks, ensuring seamless form submissions even in the face of server hiccups. This little trick boosted student participation in events by a solid 31.33%. Also, kept things up-to-date by rolling out upgrades to PHP and MySQL versions and making corresponding changes across all websites. 🌐✨

Unwinding in my own vibe: catching waves and spinning tunes

Things that have my heart include, but not limited to :) <3

Dancing

Dancing is my go-to groove—it's not just a hobby, it's my happy place! It's like this magical escape from reality, where I get to be all sorts of versions of myself. Super cathartic, you know?

Civic Engagement

Always thrilled to be part of community adventures! Whether it's supporting local causes or just being there to lend a helping hand, I'm all in. I aspire to make a real impact by actively engaging with communities.

Being Creative

Be it writing an article or crocheting a handbag, I consider any creative art as a form of self-expression. I have always loved creative arts like painting, embroidery and crochet.

Delicate threads weave intricate tales, and the rhythmic click of crochet needles creates a warm embrace of creativity which intrigues me ! I will be excited to share some pieces I have made soon.

Check out my Blogosphere

I've always been passionate about writing, so much so that my parents often told me to consider taking up journalism or literature as a career :) But staying consistent at it has been a challenge. Good news, though—my New Year's resolution is to write more often about the things I deeply care about and the thoughts that frequently cross my mind.

Below are a couple of articles / blogs that I have written over the years as a child until adulthood hit. Hoping to add many more :)

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/pomodoro-technique-work-vikti-desai/

Let’s Connect !