WEEKDAY

(FOUNDING SALES MANAGER ASSIGNMENT)

AGENDA

1. Candidates Shortlisted

2. Understanding Role & Industry

3. Candidate Selection Process

4. Filters Used & Thought Process

5. Feedback and Platform Suggestions

 SECTION 1

C A N D I D AT E S S H O RT L I S T E D

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C A N D I D AT E 1 0.5 Years
Worked as a Senior Developer developed API using Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC,
RITURAJ SINGH Mongo DB , AWS S3, AWS Gateway.

Senior Software Engineer

LEAD BACKEND DEVELOPER Kent, Cameye, Noida Area, India
Jul 2019 To Jan 2020
Experienced professional with extensive experience in web based 0.5 Years
development. Skilled in Java, J2EE technologies, Spring Framework Worked as a senior Java developer designed and created multiple API using spring boot,
(MVC, Core, REST, Security), Hibernate Framework, JPA, sql, RESTful Java8, MySql, Mongo DB, Hibernate, Spring MVC , Spring Data, Spring Security
web services. 11+ Years Experienced Professional
Senior Technical Consultant
WORK HISTORY: Iris Software Inc., Noida Area
Nov 2018 To Jul 2019
Lead Backend Developer 0.7 Years
Avizva, Noida Working as Senior Java developer
May 2023 To Present
1 Years IT Analyst
Leading the team for product Syta D Tcs,Bangalore
Nov 2015 To Oct 2018
Senior Software Engineer 2.9 Years
Infobelt, Hyderabad Worked as Java Developer
Aug 2020 To Apr 2023
2.7 Years Senior Software Engineer
Working as a Senior Software Engineer full stack in Infobelt in Orion developer team, and Igate, Bangalore
this product is user for archiving the data in Wells Fargo, an unique solution in this space Sep 2012 To Nov 2015
with multiple options available to save your archive data of all type into different storage 3.2 Years
either on Cloud(amazon s3, Google cloud, Hitachi HCP) or on DB(oracle, mysql), Salesforce Worked as Java developer for 3.3 years
etc. Working in Java, Spring Boot, Spring Security, Spring MVC, Angular 8, Hibernate, sql,
elastic search, apache drill, zookeeper. Software Trainee
Hogwash Design,Bangalore
May 2012 To Jun 2012
Senior Software Engineer
Ask,Bengaluru
Jan 2020 To Jul 2020
C A N D I D AT E 2 Build, deploy, and maintain business applications and critical infrastructure inside the
AWS Cloud using different AWS Services like ECS, EKS, Elastic BeanStalk, Elasticache,
I M T I YA Z A H M A D RDS. Monitoring the applications with CloudWatch, ELK and X-Ray. Using multiple AWS
services for different purposes. - Working on NodeJS,
A S S O C I AT E S O F T WA R E AWS, ReactJS, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, Redis, PHP/MySQL, Laravel,
ARCHITECT Symfony. Worked with microservices architecture along with Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka
AWS Certified Full Stack Architect / Developer | Node.js, React.js, following Agile, Scaled Agile and Scrum.
MongoDB, MySQL, Redis and AWS Skills. extensive knowledge and
skills in Node.js, AWS, React.js, MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, Sr.Software Engineer
Damco Solutions Pvt Ltd, Faridabad
PHP, Laravel, Symfony, Docker, Kubernetes, Queues (Kafka, SQS, Jun 2015 - Jun 2017 2.1 Years
ActiveMQ), and Agile methodologies. 13+ years experienced Worked as a senior Java developer designed and created multiple API using spring boot,
WORK HISTORY: Java8, MySql, Mongo DB, Hibernate, Spring MVC , Spring Data, Spring Security

Associate Software Architect Sr. Web Developer

Icreon, Noida Algorithmic Insight, New Delhi Area
Apr 2022 To Present Nov 2013 To Jun 2015 · 1.8
2.1 Years
Designing high-level structure of a software system (architecture), its main components and IT Analyst
their interfaces. Interactions of these components with each other and with external systems. - Tcs,Bangalore
Creating common files/components of the applications which will be used by all the Nov 2015 To Oct 2018
developers like common component for cache management, common component to manage 2.9 Years
NoSQL data. Working on NodeJS, AWS, ReactJS, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, Worked as Java Developer
Redis, PHP/MySQL, Laravel, Symfony. Worked with microservices architecture along with
Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka following Agile, Scaled Agile and Scrum. Senior Software Engineer
Igate, Bangalore
Sr.Technical Specialist Sep 2012 To Nov 2015
Icreon, Noida 3.3 Years
Apr 2021 To Jun 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos Worked as Java developer for 3.3 years

Senior Software Engineer Software Trainee

Icreon, Noida Hogwash Design,Bangalore
Jun 2017 To Mar 2021 May 2012 To Jun 2012
3.8 Years 2 Years
C A N D I D AT E 3 Planning the structure of large scale Database. Scheduling the application and Priorities the
task and requirements accordingly . Create the application flow and functionality of a
ASHSIH JANGRA business. Explaining the project or application to the designer , developer and QA. Ensuring
the application quality in from technical and business point of view
LEAD BACKEND DEVELOPER
Team Lead
13 years of experience in Software Development | Sound understanding of PHP, Smart Data Analytics, Mohali
Javascript, jQuery , CMS and writing SQL Queries | Capable of designing Nov 2011 - Mar 2013 1.5 Years
system architecture. Extensive knowledge in multiple verticals Compliance Project Lead/ Team Lead
System , HRS System , Headless eCommerce, Social Networking, e-Commerce, Client Call and Chat and Understanding the business requirement. Anticipating problems,
Real Estate. issues and solutions. Application Suggestion and explaining new future needs. Ensure the
project flow and functionality. Manage All Documents and CMM level Process of a project.
WORK HISTORY: Development of the various critical modules. Database design & UI changes.

Lead Backend Developer Web Developer

1E, Noida Vinove Software and Services Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
Mar 2021 To Present Sep 2010 To Oct 2011
3.4 Years 1.2 Years
Developing CMS based Projects
Sr.Backend Developer -Developing Components For Joomla
1E, Noida -Developing in-house projects
May 2017 To Mar 2021 -Resolving Team Queries
3.10 Years
Web Developer
Technical Architect/Project Manager Perisun Consultancy Pvt Limited, Bhiwani Area
Pixel Conception Technologies, Gurgaon Jul 2008 To Sep 2010
Mar 2013 To Apr 2017 2.3 Years
4.2 Years Worked as Web Developer
Coordinating with clients and understand the business model of the application and defining Create Joomla Template
the overall structure of the application or system. Breaking down large scale projects into Create Joomla Extension including Component , Modules , Plugins
manageable chunks. Working out which IT products to use based on cost benefit analysis and Customize existing extensions
Create WordPress Theme , Plugin and etc.
research. Agreeing plans with the client
Working On PHP Core , OOP & MVC
Producing documents that monitor progress and ensure the quality of the project
Advising the client on managing future IT needs
C A N D I D AT E 4 PHP Web Developer
3G IT Solutions, Delhi
RAHUL KUMAR Feb 2014 - Apr 2015 1.3 Years
PHP Web Developer using PHP and MySQL

A S S O C I AT E S O F T WA R E A R C H I T E C T Skill Set :
Webpack
12+ years of experience in software industry and around several years of
Representational State Transfer (REST)
relevant experience in MERN and LAMP stack. Having extensive knowledge on Amazon Web Services (AWS)
all stages of the MySQL life cycle including Analysis, Design & Development, TypeScript
Testing and Deployment with experience working in client-server environment. Object-Oriented Programing (OOP)
Also having expertise in creating web applications and mobile apps. Mongo DB
Node.js
React.js
WORK HISTORY: Javascript
jQuery
Sr. Software Engineer XML
Vinove Software and Services Pvt. Ltd, Noida MySQL
Nov 2020 To Present AJAX
3.8 Years Agile Methologies
Working as Javascript Full Stack Developer PHP
React JS | Node JS | Mongo DB | MySql | Javascript | AWS | REST |OOP | WebPack REST API’s

Development Team Lead

Hestabit, Noida
Mar 2018 To Nov 2020
2.9 Years
Software developer using MERN & LAMP

PHP Web Developer

Shine Web Solution Pvt Ltd, Noida
Mar 2015 To Mar 2018
3 Years
PHP Web Developer using PHP and MySQL
C A N D I D AT E 5 Acquired good knowledge and skills in Web Applications Development for different
Framework and CMS like Codeigniter Laravel WordPress Magento Keen to learn various
MANISH MISHRA Technologies , New Skills & Environments. Comfortable in all phases of the Application.
Engineering Life Cycle including Requirement Analysis, Technical Architecture, Design &
DEVELOPMENT TEAM LEAD Development. Excellent Presentation & Verbal Communication Skills.

Enjoy facing challenges in the world of Programming and coding. The passion
for latest technology and applications is clearly witnessed in the projects that I Skill Set :
have developed till now. Technical Skills Laguages- Javascript. Database- Webpack
Mysql, MongoDb Environments- Linux,Windows. (React JS and Representational State Transfer (REST)
Angular ,MySQL,Mongo DB, JavaScript,Jquery,Node Js, Scrapy,)12+ years Amazon Web Services (AWS)
experienced TypeScript
Object-Oriented Programing (OOP)
Mongo DB
Node.js
WORK HISTORY: React.js
Javascript
Development Team Lead jQuery
Clovity, Noida XML
Nov 2017 To Present MySQL
6.8 Years AJAX
Agile Methologies
PHP
Sr.PHP Developer REST API’s
AR Softech Pvt.Ltd., Gurgaon Laravel
Aug 2014 To Mar 2023 WordPress
8.3 Years CSS
CodeIgniter
JSON
Sr.PHP Developer MVC
Spaul Complete., Gurgaon AngularJS
Aug 2011 To Aug 2014
3 Years
 SECTION 2

R O L E A N D I N D U S T RY
O V E RV I E W

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JOB DESCRIPTION

BACKEND
DEVELOPER
(FOUNDING TEAM
MEMBER)

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BACKEND DEVELOPER (FOUNDING
TEAM MEMBER)

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES INDUSTRY FOCUS

DESCRIPTION Design, develop, and deploy Travel Technology with a
This critical role in a backend solutions using niche in visa accessibility,
startup company aims Node.js, manage databases, catering to the rising
to revolutionize travel work with DevOps tools for demand for user-friendly
accessibility in India deployment, and contribute to platforms that simplify
by shaping the core the technical strategy aligning travel processes.
functionalities of the with business goals.
platform from the
ground up. 11
 KEY SKILLS AND
EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED SKILLS
Expertise in Node.js and backend development,
strong understanding of database systems (e.g.,
MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL), familiarity with
DevOps principles and cloud platforms, and
experience working in a startup environment.

DESIRABLE QUALITIES
Previous experience in a successful startup,
background in building location-based services, and
passion for travel and improving visa accessibility.
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I D E A L C A N D I D AT E
AT T R I B U T E S J U D G E D

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TECHNICAL SKILLS

01 02 03
DevOps Familiarity
Node.js Expertise Database
Understanding of
Strong understanding of Management
DevOps principles and
Node.js concepts, Experience with experience with tools for
frameworks, and best designing, deployment, monitoring,
practices for building implementing, and and scaling cloud-based
robust and scalable optimizing database infrastructure.
backend services. schemas for efficient
data storage and
retrieval.
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SOFT SKILLS

START-UP ADAPTABILITY & COLLABORATION &

EXPERIENCE PROBLEM COMMUNICATION
Proven track record of SOLVING Excellent communication skills to
working in a fast-paced Ability to thrive in a dynamic collaborate effectively with the
startup environment, environment, tackle complex founding team and actively participate
driving projects from technical challenges with a in discussions.
concept to execution. proactive mindset.

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 BONUS ATTRIBUTES

L O C AT I O N B A S E D
S E RV I C E S E X P E R I E N C E
Prior experience building location-based services or
platforms would be advantageous.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Graduation from a reputable institution is a plus, but
strong industry experience can be considered
equivalent.

PA S S I O N F O R T R AV E L &
MISSION ALIGNMENT
A genuine interest in travel and a desire to improve
visa accessibility for all Indians would be a strong
indicator of cultural fit and motivation.
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 SECTION 4

F I LT E R S U S E D I N
SELECTION PROCESS

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MULTI-STAGE SELECTION PROCESS

RESUME / PROFILE TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT RELEVANT EXPERTISE &

SCREENING
Shortlist candidates based
on education, experience in
Node.js, database systems,
and DevOps.
BASIS PRELIMINARY INFO
Evaluate candidates' coding
proficiency and problem-solving
skills through past experience
and certifications relevant to
backend development.
EXPERIENCE
Deep dive into technical expertise
in Node.js, databases, and cloud
platforms. Assess understanding of
system design principles and ability
to troubleshoot complex issues.

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NO.
FILTERS USED
Evaluating and shortlisting
candidates through LinkedIn
basis someone who is
technically adept,
collaborative, and passionate
about travel and technology,
aiming to make a significant
impact in the travel and visa
accessibility sector.
FILTER
USED RANGE
Backend Developer + Exp in
Node.JS, MongoDB,
PostgreSQL, MySQL,
1 Title +(Skills)
database systems , Cloud
Platform , Javascript, DevOps
tools
2 Experience Min.5 yrs Max 15yrs
3 Location NOIDA
4 Graduation BE Computer Science
5 Startup Exp Work Experience
REASON
Assessing candidate on key
skills is primary to drive
the product development
journey
Should have enough
individual contribution exp
to work independently
Since it is a Hybrid work
model
Not mandatory but good to
have qualification
Start-ups come with a lot of
do-it-yourself tasks. Such
experience will prove
beneficial to adjust and
deliver results.
FEEDBACK
FEEDBACK
Weekday.work provides a solid foundation as a
job search platform with a clean interface and
useful features. By incorporating more
personalized and interactive elements, enhancing
transparency in job listings, and expanding
mobile accessibility, the platform can
significantly improve user experience and
engagement.
IMPROVEMENT SCOPE
Implement a more personalized user dashboard
where users can track their applications, saved
jobs, and receive tailored job recommendations.
Diverse range of job opportunities across various
industries and locations. Add a feature for job
seekers to directly communicate with recruiters or
company representatives for specific queries.
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THANK YOU

Gayatri Dandekar

+91-94221 09326
dandekargayatri@gmail.com