HeyKaus

Senior Full Stack Developer

12+ years of experience designing, building, and scaling enterprise-grade applications

Calgary, AB
(403) 397-5416
khthakor@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/kaus-thakor
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About Me

I'm Kaus, a senior full-stack developer with over 12 years of experience designing, building, and scaling enterprise-grade applications. My background includes hands-on development with Java, PHP, C#, Python, React, and Node.js in cloud-native environments using AWS, GCP, and CI/CD pipelines.

I have led cross-functional teams, mentored developers, and driven technical strategy across web platforms and distributed systems. My expertise spans from frontend frameworks to backend architectures, with a focus on creating scalable, maintainable solutions that drive business value.

12+ Years Experience
250+ Web Applications
15+ Software Platforms

Technical Skills

Languages

Java PHP Python C# JavaScript (ES6+) TypeScript

Frameworks & Tools

React Node.js AngularJS Next.js SpringBoot Express

Databases

MySQL MongoDB PostgreSQL

Cloud & DevOps

AWS GCP Jenkins GitLab CI/CD Docker REST APIs

Infrastructure

Linux Ubuntu Server Bash Git Agile Scrum

Architecture & Other

Event-driven Architecture Loosely Coupled Systems Domain-driven Design Adobe Tools Jira Trello API Integration SEO Optimization

Work Experience

Software Developer

Reynolds & Reynolds / Storm Kiosks Inc
Calgary, AB
Mar 2021 - June 2024
  • Developed and maintained customer-facing kiosk applications and internal tools using React, Python, and C# on Linux and Windows platforms
  • Created and scaled back-end dashboards and REST APIs, implementing CI/CD using GitLab
  • Guided design decisions and mentored developers on architectural standards and code quality
  • Spearheaded custom scripting (shell/Python) for data transfer, reporting, and third-party integrations

Lead Full Stack Developer

Storm Division Inc / Storm Kiosks Inc
Calgary, AB
Sep 2013 - Feb 2021
  • Built and deployed over 250 web applications and 15 custom software platforms using PHP, JavaScript, and C++
  • Designed scalable backend APIs, integrated payment gateways, and led DevOps deployments via cloud servers (Google Cloud, FreeBSD)
  • Architected custom plugin systems for CMS and supported legacy systems migration
  • Actively participated in Agile teams, managed code reviews, and mentored junior engineers

Web Developer (Intern)

Pathmark Locum Services Inc
Sarnia, ON
Sep 2012 - Dec 2012
  • Built a company website with SEO optimization and analytics
  • Provided network and system support

PHP Developer

JZero Solutions
Surat, India
Jan 2011 - Jun 2011
  • Customized solutions using the eZ Publish framework
  • Built custom reports using analytics and PHP

Education

Post-Graduation in IT Professional & Web Design

Dean's Honour List
Lambton College
Sarnia, Ontario
Jan 2012 - Aug 2013

Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Engineering

C. K. Pithawala College of Engineering & Technology
Surat, India
Jun 2006 - Jun 2010

Certifications

Udemy React: The Complete Guide

Udemy The Complete Python Course

ChatGPT Prompt Engineering

Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)

CompTIA Project+

Diploma in Multilingual Computer Programming

C-DAC, Govt. of India

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Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada