About Me

Hey there! I'm Neeraj, a software developer based in Gurugram, India.

What I Do

I build things with code. Over the past 8+ years, I've worked on everything from analytics platforms to creative automation tools to security software. Currently, I'm a founding engineer at Adaptive, where we're building a data protection and privileged access management platform for fintech and healthcare companies.

My Journey

I started my career as a test engineer at Qualcomm in San Diego, where I worked on location modules for mobile devices. Since then, I've had the opportunity to work at several startups, wearing many hats along the way - from writing code to leading product development.

I've been fortunate to work on some interesting problems:

Building data pipelines that process millions of records
Creating tools that help businesses make better decisions
Developing systems that protect sensitive data

Education

I hold a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from The University of Texas at Arlington (2011-13) and a Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering from the University of Mumbai (2006-10). My academic background in electrical and electronics engineering gave me a strong foundation in problem-solving and systems thinking, which I've applied throughout my software development career.

Beyond Code

When I'm not coding, you'll find me:

Reading non-fiction books (I'm always looking for recommendations!)
Learning new languages (the human kind - I speak English, Marathi, Konkani, and Hindi fluently, and I'm learning Spanish)
Watching Formula 1 races and following the drama of the paddock

Tech I Love

I primarily work with Go and Python these days, but I've also spent a lot of time with JavaScript and React. I'm a fan of building cloud-native applications with Docker and Kubernetes, and I have a soft spot for PostgreSQL.

I believe in writing simple, maintainable code and building things that actually solve real problems.

Let's Connect

If you want to chat about software development, startups, or just want to say hi, feel free to reach out!