Utkarsha Gawade

Software Engineer @ Saayam For All

About

Software Engineer with 3+ years of experience building scalable backend systems, microservices, and full-stack applications. Proficient in Java, Python, JavaScript, Spring Boot, React, and cloud technologies including AWS and Azure. I enjoy solving complex problems across the stack — whether it's designing event-driven architectures, optimizing database performance, building responsive user interfaces, or setting up CI/CD pipelines. My work has spanned fintech, enterprise automation, nonprofit platforms, and client-facing applications.

Country

City

United States

Industry

Computer Software

Skill

Engineering Fundamentals, Technical Coordination, Distributed Systems, Backend Systems, System Design, Technical Program Coordination, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Regulatory & Compliance Programs, Enterprise Backend Systems, Roadmap & Milestone Tracking, Dependency Management, Cross-Team Engineering Coordination, Dependency & Risk Management, Cross-Functional Program Coordination, Operational Readiness & Launch Management, Execution Tracking & Program Status Reviews, Payments & Authorization Systems, Transaction Processing Systems, Technical Program Management (TPM), Program Planning & Execution

Experience

Software Engineer

Saayam For All

2025-8 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

San Francisco, CA

Software Engineer

Global Payments Inc.

2024-6 - 2024-8 · 3 mos

Georgia, United States

Data Science Intern

Excelerate

2023-6 - 2023-8 · 3 mos

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Software Engineer

WorqHat

2023-1 - 2023-6 · 6 mos

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Software Engineer

Source Code Technology

2021-7 - 2022-12 · 1 yr 6 mos

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Education

Illinois Institute of Technology

Computer Science

Focused on advanced coursework in distributed systems, backend architectures, and large-scale data processing. Applied technical concepts to real-world problem solving involving system design, scalability, and execution trade-offs. Actively led and contributed to cross-functional academic initiatives, strengthening program execution and stakeholder coordination skills.

MIT Academy of Engineering, Alandi, Pune

Computer Software Engineering

Built a strong foundation in engineering fundamentals, software systems, and structured problem solving. Collaborated on team-based academic projects requiring planning, execution tracking, and on-time delivery. Developed early leadership and coordination skills through academic teamwork and technical initiatives.