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Hi, I'm Nagendra Gandla

Lead UI Developer & Architect

Building scalable, SEO-friendly, and high-performance web applications with 12+ years of experience in React, Next.js, Angular, Node.js, and modern frontend architectures.

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About Me

I'm a Lead UI Developer & Architect with deep expertise in frontend architecture, micro-frontends, design systems, and SEO-driven development. I specialize in building scalable, performant web applications that deliver exceptional user experiences.

Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of leading teams, architecting frontend solutions, and delivering enterprise-grade platforms for fintech, e-commerce, and SaaS companies. I'm passionate about code quality, performance optimization, and mentoring developers.

My approach combines technical excellence with strategic thinking, ensuring that every solution not only meets current needs but scales for future growth.

12+

Years Experience

10+

Projects Delivered

Team Members Led

20+

Technologies

Core Skills

Expertise across modern frontend technologies, frameworks, and best practices

Frameworks

ReactNext.jsAngularNode.jsSpring BootRedux Toolkit

Languages

TypeScriptJavaScriptHTML5CSS3Java

Styling & UI

Tailwind CSSShadCN UIMaterial UIAnt DesignStyled ComponentsStorybook

Architecture

Micro-frontendsDesign SystemsSSR/SSGMicroservicesMonorepos

Testing

PlaywrightJestReact Testing LibraryCypress

Tools & Cloud

AWSDockerGitWebpackViteCI/CDDynatraceAzureNXPNPM

Work Experience

Lead UI Developer & Architect

American Airlines

April 2025 - Present

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Leading the development of a modern web application to streamline airline revenue and pricing workflows. Working with business analysts, product managers, and backend teams to translate complex airline pricing logic into responsive, user-friendly interfaces.

Key Achievements:

•Coordinate with the Business and Product teams for feature discussions, requirement clarifications, and planning
•Build and maintain web applications using Next.js and React, ensuring high performance and scalability
•Design and develop scalable services to process and expose airline fare data and pricing rules received from Airline Tariff Publishing Company (ATPCO) feeds
•Work closely with data engineering teams to integrate fare datasets processed in Databricks for downstream airline applications
•Design and build reusable, accessible, and themeable UI components using ShadCN and Tailwind
•Implement complex data grids and tables using AG Grid, ensuring efficient rendering, filtering, and export functionality
•Developing more reusable components using React and React Hooks
•Building type-safe forms with React Hook Form and Zod in Next.js
•Integrated SSO/OAuth authentication via PingFederate for secure user access
•Developed server components and client components to optimize rendering performance
•Built API routes within the App Directory to handle backend interactions seamlessly
•Implemented dynamic routing, nested layouts, and parallel routes for complex UI flows
•Drive frontend architecture decisions, enforce coding standards, and guide best practices across the team
•Conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and ensure the quality of the codebase
•Optimize application performance using Dynatrace to proactively identify bottlenecks
•Lead the implementation of unit tests with React Testing Library (RTL) and E2E tests with Cypress
•Continuously improve the development process through Docker automation, CI/CD, and dev tooling enhancements

Next.jsReactTypeScriptDatabricksShadCN UIAG GridTailwind CSSReact Hook FormZodReact Testing LibraryCypressDockerCI/CDOAuthDynatraceAzure

Frontend Team Lead

Moniepoint Inc.

August 2024 - February 2025

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Led the Settlement, Reconciliation and Accounting Tools team at this fintech company providing digital banking and payment solutions. Built comprehensive dashboards for Ledger, Journal, Netsuite, Invoices, Vendor management, and Approval workflows using micro-frontend architecture.

Key Achievements:

•Built moniepoint's design framework using micro-frontend with NX platform
•Designed and implemented dashboards for financial operations and accounting
•Developed reusable components and respective Storybook documentation
•Contributed to Moniepoint's internal design framework called KAMONA
•Conducted code reviews and maintained high code quality standards
•Led frontend architecture decisions for fintech application suite

ReactTypeScriptRedux ToolkitTailwind CSSNx MonorepoMicro-frontendsStorybookAntdDesign SystemsFintech

Lead Fullstack Developer

BeepKart

Dec 2022 - July 2024

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Led frontend development for BeepKart's digital platform transforming the used vehicle market in India. Oversaw the entire development lifecycle from reporting to delivery, building a seamless, transparent, and secure experience for buying and selling pre-owned vehicles with data-driven insights and end-to-end support.

Key Achievements:

•Led frontend team and participated in roadmap discussions to align development with strategic goals
•Built scalable, high-performance applications using Next.js SSR for fast load times and smooth UX
•Integrated React components with Material UI and Antd for consistent design system
•Optimized performance with React.memo, useCallback, and useMemo techniques
•Led Scrum ceremonies ensuring timely delivery and continuous improvement
•Set up AWS EC2, S3, and Nginx hosting, optimizing deployment workflows
•Mentored junior developers and conducted code reviews following React best practices
•Integrated Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics for data-driven insights
•Developed OpenAI-powered agent tools using Next.js for intelligent customer support
•Implemented lazy loading, code splitting, and component reuse for optimal performance
•Delivered responsive applications optimizing user engagement across all devices

Next.jsReactTypeScriptMaterial UIAntdTailwind CSSAWSNginxSSROpenAIE-Commerce

Software Development Engineer - III

OLX

Dec 2019 - Dec 2022

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Developed frontend applications for OLX, a leading workforce management platform providing end-to-end digital solutions for blue-collar workforce hiring, onboarding, compliance, payroll, and upskilling. Built MyRocket (Employer POD) connecting employers with job seekers for seamless hiring and workforce management.

Key Achievements:

•Developed and maintained frontend applications for MyRocket using Next.js, React, and Antd
•Implemented server-side rendering (SSR) and client-side optimizations for enhanced performance and SEO
•Utilized React Context API and MobX for efficient state management
•Developed reusable components using React Hooks for improved code maintainability
•Led UI/UX improvements ensuring responsive, accessible, and high-performing interfaces
•Collaborated with backend teams to integrate APIs efficiently using Axios
•Conducted code reviews, optimized frontend architecture, and mentored junior developers
•Led scrum meetings, managed sprint planning, and facilitated agile processes
•Delivered feature development, bug fixes, and enhancements for better user experience

Next.jsReactTypeScriptMobXAngularAntdTailwind CSSSSRHRMSGit

Senior Frontend Developer

Morgan Stanley

Nov 2016 - Dec 2019

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Developed QWEST (Query Workflow Exception Service Technology), a post-trading activity management application for Morgan Stanley's Operations and Admin teams. Led the migration from legacy Flex to modern Angular framework, enabling efficient management of post-trading activities, inquiries, emails, trading statuses, and analysis.

Key Achievements:

•Successfully migrated legacy Flex application to Angular framework
•Utilized Angular Formly for dynamic and complex forms with SCSS customizations
•Implemented NgRx state management for efficient handling of complex application states
•Integrated RESTful APIs using HttpClient for data retrieval and updates
•Implemented Angular Interceptors to handle HTTP requests and responses
•Wrote comprehensive unit tests using Jasmine and Karma
•Followed Test-Driven Development (TDD) approach for high code quality
•Optimized application for post-trading workflow management and analysis

AngularTypeScriptNgRxAngular FormlySCSSJasmineKarmaTDDRESTful APIsFinancial Services

Software Engineering Senior Analyst

NOL-Singapore (via Accenture)

Jul 2014 - Aug 2016

Singapore

Developed Logistics Super Suite (LSS), a comprehensive logistics management platform for a major Singapore-listed shipping company. Built end-to-end modules for Booking, Purchase Orders, User and Customer Onboarding, Product Tracking, and Master Data Management, enabling seamless shipment booking, workflow management, and real-time product tracking across global supply chains.

Key Achievements:

•Involved in designing the UI layer using HTML5, CSS3, and Bootstrap
•Developed Directives, Services, Factories, and Filters using AngularJS to build reusable and modular components
•Developed and integrated RESTful APIs using Node.js for supporting logistics workflows and application features
•Implemented Node.js clustering to improve server scalability and handle concurrent requests efficiently
•Designed and implemented MongoDB collections and document schemas using Mongoose
•Created dynamic data structures in MongoDB to support configurable fields used in custom AngularJS directives

AngularJSNode.jsMongoDBMongooseJavaScriptHTML5CSS3BootstrapRESTful APIsLogisticsSupply Chain

Application Developer

AT&T (via IBM India Pvt. Ltd.)

May 2013 - July 2014

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Developed GIOM BVoIP (Global Integrated Order Manager - Business Voice over IP), an intuitive ordering application for AT&T enabling users to place VoIP phone orders for customer sites. Built middleware solution sourcing data from multiple applications (GCSM, SOE, CSI, Phoenix), processing it, and passing to subsystems (SPP, CADM, GCP) using web services, providing unified one-stop shopping experience for order management.

Key Achievements:

•Built VoIP ordering application for AT&T telecom services
•Developed middleware integration connecting multiple source applications
•Implemented web services for seamless data flow between systems
•Integrated with GCSM, SOE, CSI, and Phoenix source applications
•Connected to SPP, CADM, and GCP subsystems for order processing
•Streamlined order management process for improved efficiency
•Delivered unified ordering experience for VoIP phone services
•Managed end-to-end order workflow for customer sites

JavaScriptWeb ServicesMiddlewareVoIPOrder ManagementSystem IntegrationTelecomAT&T

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