Milind Sonawane.
Senior full-stack engineer building fast, reliable platforms used by millions.
Selected work
Platforms where the engineering decision mattered as much as the interface.
HDFC Sky
Leading engineering initiatives for a high-scale FinTech platform serving millions of users, coordinating cross-functional teams and technical execution.
99.9%
platform uptime
Angel One
Developed and optimized a high-traffic enterprise platform serving millions of users with Elasticsearch, AMP, and performance optimizations over a six-year engagement.
90+
PageSpeed score
Atomberg 2.0
Revamped the e-commerce platform with custom WordPress development and Vue.js frontend, significantly improving performance and user experience.
50%
faster load times
Career
The roles at KraftPixel Digital Solutions, from intern to senior.
June 2022 to Present
Senior Web Developer
Lead a team of 4 developers through sprint planning, technical mentoring, and code reviews, shipping 40+ features on schedule across 2 product teams.
January 2019 to May 2022
Web Developer
Built 15+ custom WordPress themes and plugins for enterprise clients, handling 200K+ monthly visitors across platforms.
July 2018 to January 2019
Web Developer Intern
Built backend integrations using Node.js and PHP for WooCommerce and WordPress platforms.
Toolkit
What I would reach for on a new project today, and what I have already shipped with.
Front-facing
The layer users touch, and the one I care most about.
In production
- React
- TypeScript
- Next.js
- JavaScript
- HTML5
- SCSS
Also worked with
- Vue.js
- Nuxt 3
- Vue 3
- Pinia
- Vite
- AMP
Under the hood
Data, caching, and the services that keep a platform up.
In production
- Node.js
- PHP
- REST APIs
- MySQL
- Redis
Also worked with
- Docker
- Elasticsearch
- Express
- Firebase
- Cloudflare
- Nitro
- Axios
- Node-RED
Toolbelt
What I reach for to ship, measure, and fix the rest.
In production
- Git
- WordPress
- GitHub Actions
Also worked with
- AWS
- Linux
- Kubernetes
- Nginx
- WooCommerce
- BigCommerce
- ACF
- Webpack
- Gulp
- Composer
- Razorpay
- Facebook Pixel
- Google Sheets API
- Critical CSS
Writing
Notes on engineering, architecture, and the parts of the job that are not code.
Absurd But Effective Techniques
Unconventional programming techniques that defy best practices yet somehow work reliably in production.
4 min readAbsurd But Real Concepts
Programming concepts that sound ridiculous but are actual, well-documented phenomena in software engineering.
4 min readData is the New Oil, But Are We Refining It Right?
Exploring how organizations collect vast amounts of data but often fail to extract meaningful value from it.
3 min readLabs
Smaller things I build to test an idea or make a repeated job cheaper.
PDF Platform
TypeScriptA modern suite of PDF tools focused on speed, privacy and usability. Built to explore large-scale document processing and conversion workflows.
AI Workflow Experiments
TypeScriptA collection of experiments around AI agents, automation workflows and productivity systems designed to reduce repetitive engineering tasks.
Performance Toolkit
TypeScriptA set of utilities and internal tools used to audit websites, identify bottlenecks and improve Core Web Vitals across production applications.
What colleagues say
Five people I have shipped with. Open a name to read the quote.
Praful SawantFullstack Developer, Network18
“Milind is an exceptional colleague whose expertise as a developer is truly impressive. His deep knowledge and passion for coding are evident in the innovative solutions he consistently delivers.”
Nikhil RatateBackend Lead, TimesPro
“I recommend Milind with enthusiasm. He is extremely smart working and knowledgeable. He is a fantastic person to work with and a multi-skilled and insightful colleague.”
Rahul DadwalProject Manager, KraftPixel
“One of the strongest qualities Milind brings is ownership. From architecture discussions to production releases, he focuses on delivering solutions rather than simply completing tasks.”
Darshan TandelMarketing Lead, Angel One
“Working with Milind was straightforward and efficient. Communication was clear, timelines were respected, and the final implementation exceeded expectations.”
Abhishek GharatFounder and CEO, KraftPixel
“Milind consistently approached problems from both technical and business perspectives. His ability to balance performance, maintainability, and user experience made him a valuable part of the team.”
Availability
Available for new opportunities
I am open to selected freelance projects, consulting engagements, and senior engineering roles. I work best with teams that care about performance, product quality, and long-term maintainability.
- Freelance
- Consulting
- Contract
- Full time
Based in Pune, Maharashtra. Remote by default. Replies within 24 hours.