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Senior Experience Engineer

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Suraj Sanwal

Frontend Architecture · React · Next.js · GenAI · Cloud-native

Crafting scalable, high-performance web and mobile solutions with a focus on accessibility, API integration, and microservices — across healthcare, telecom, and logistics.

Publicis Sapient · 8+ years engineering experience

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Production system topology

  1. User

    Client

  2. React

    Web & Native

  3. Next.js

    App Router

  4. API / AI

    Vertex AI

  5. Cloud

    GCP

  6. Data

    Node · SQL

Impact

  • 8+

    Years Experience

  • Publicis Sapient

    Current Company

  • Winner

    ASPIRE SPEED 2026

  • Leza-MDLZ

    Enterprise AI Platform

  • 9

    LinkedIn Recommendations

  • React · Next.js

    Frontend Architecture

Experience

8+ years · Publicis Sapient · Healthcare, telecom, logistics

  1. Sep 2025 – Present

    1.1 yrs

    ▲ ACTIVE

    Senior Experience Engineer

    Publicis Sapient · Gurugram, India (opens in a new tab)

    Leading frontend architecture and delivery for Verizon’s NGD (Next Generation Digital) BYOD journey — translating complex business requirements into scalable, high-performance, user-centric web experiences.

    • Spearheading frontend architecture and delivery for Verizon’s BYOD journey under the NGD transformation.
    • Leading, mentoring, and scaling a team of 10 frontend engineers while partnering with product, design, and backend teams.
    • Winner of The PS Aspire SPEED Awards 2026 for innovation and rapid problem-solving.
    • Driving Architecture, Automation, and Upgrade (AU) initiatives to improve performance, scalability, and maintainability.
    • Championing modern frontend practices, reusable components, and design-system adoption.
    • React
    • Tailwind CSS
    • TanStack Query
    • JavaScript
    • API Integration
    • Python
    • Performance

  2. Jul 2021 – Sep 2025

    4.2 yrs

    Experience Engineer L2

    Publicis Sapient · Gurugram, India (opens in a new tab)

    Delivered performance-driven web applications for a major US telecommunications client across Sales, Logistics, Telecommunications, and Education.

    • Drove site optimization that improved load time, responsiveness, and overall user experience on large customer-facing platforms.
    • Specialized in non-functional requirements: performance, accessibility (a11y), and SEO.
    • Led Webpack optimization and bundle analysis to reduce application size and improve runtime efficiency.
    • Built and enhanced learning platforms with Next.js, semantic HTML, modern CSS, and test-driven development.
    • Strengthened quality with Jest, Cypress, and Playwright for unit, component, and end-to-end tests.
    • Provided production support with a focus on availability, incident resolution, and reliability.
    • React
    • Next.js
    • Webpack
    • JavaScript
    • HTML5
    • CSS3
    • Jest
    • Cypress
    • Playwright
    • SEO
    • Accessibility

  3. Aug 2020 – Jul 2021

    0.9 yrs

    Software Engineer

    Appinventiv · Noida, India (opens in a new tab)

    Frontend delivery with React and React Native across healthcare and marketplace platforms, including client-facing product work.

    • Led React.js application development with an emphasis on performance, scalability, and clean architecture.
    • Shipped Arabic mobile experiences with RTL layout support and localization-aware UI.
    • Built interactive UI with advanced animations and reusable components.
    • Participated in client communication, requirement gathering, and solution design.
    • Mentored engineers on React.js and React Native delivery.
    • Implemented Sharetribe Flex for customizable marketplace solutions.
    • Led frontend work on a US healthcare platform for COVID-19 operations across patients, hospitals, and labs.
    • React
    • React Native
    • JavaScript
    • REST APIs
    • Sharetribe Flex
    • RTL
    • Healthcare

  4. Sep 2019 – Jun 2020

    0.8 yrs

    Software Associate II

    smartData Enterprises · Chandigarh, India (opens in a new tab)

    Web and mobile frontend across healthcare and retail, with expanding Node.js full-stack work.

    • Built scalable UI components in React.js and React Native with a focus on performance and usability.
    • Collaborated with design, backend, and QA to ship reliable releases.
    • Led frontend efforts on healthcare products to improve interface quality and flow.
    • Contributed as a Node.js developer on selected projects, improving API performance and server-side behavior.
    • Worked on Arabic and multilingual applications with LTR/RTL and localization practices.
    • React
    • React Native
    • Node.js
    • JavaScript
    • REST APIs
    • RTL
    • Healthcare

  5. Sep 2018 – Aug 2019

    0.9 yrs

    Software Associate I

    smartData Enterprises · Chandigarh, India (opens in a new tab)

    Scalable web and mobile interfaces, with growing full-stack responsibility.

    • Implemented responsive React.js and React Native interfaces with attention to performance.
    • Translated client requirements into technical specs and maintainable implementations.
    • Debugged production issues to keep applications reliable.
    • Integrated APIs and contributed to Node.js backend work as part of system delivery.
    • Practiced Agile delivery with design, backend, and QA partners.
    • React
    • React Native
    • Node.js
    • JavaScript
    • REST APIs
    • Agile

  6. Jan 2018 – Aug 2018

    0.6 yrs

    Software Consultant

    smartData Enterprises · Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India (opens in a new tab)

    Foundation in full-stack web development across React.js and Node.js, from feature design through delivery.

    • Built and troubleshot real-world React.js and Node.js applications.
    • Designed end-to-end features and learned full-stack architecture patterns.
    • Improved reliability through debugging and performance work.
    • Practiced coding standards and SDLC with team and client collaboration.
    • Gained early exposure to project management and on-time delivery.
    • React
    • Node.js
    • JavaScript
    • HTML5
    • CSS3
    • REST APIs
    • SDLC

Projects

  • HarriotReviveAI

    AI-powered solution helping hospitality businesses recover from declining occupancy through data-driven strategy. ASPIRE SPEED Hackathon 2026 winner with team Turbo Titans.

    • Generative AI
    • Multi-Agent AI
    • Sapient Slingshot
    • Sapient Bodhi

  • Verizon BYOD Journey

    The Verizon BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) project is a next-generation migration of the BYOD journey for Verizon. It focuses on implementing complex logic, improving user experience, and integrating microfrontend architecture for seamless device onboarding.

    • React
    • Kibana
    • Microfrontend Architecture

  • Verizon Innovative Learning HQ

    The Verizon Innovative Learning HQ (VILS) program is an educational platform designed to provide free resources and tools for students and educators, enhancing STEM learning experiences through an intuitive and interactive digital platform.

    • Next.js
    • React
    • AWS

  • Livia USA

    Livia is a web-based react website where pharmacies and patient professionals can log in and get consultation on various types of issues related to health, with a focus on COVID-19 testing and doses.

    • React

  • Adidas

    Adidas designs for and with athletes of all kinds. Consumer app and shop experiences across iOS, Android and web.

    • Circular Drive (CIDR)

      CircularDrive was created to help shuttle providers and transportation companies streamline their operations—providing ease and convenience to riders, and boosting the company’s reputation and income generation in the process.

      • ACT Nurses Portal

        ACT Home Health Services, Inc. is a home care agency that services residents throughout the 5 major counties of Pennsylvania. The nurses portal supports quality home-health care delivery.

        • Ajivar — The Resiliency App

          Ajivar uses artificial intelligence (AI) to create a journey of self-discovery through mindfulness training, positive affirmations, journaling, and out-of-zone challenges.

          • Overture Health Care

            Healthy habit change and chronic disease management platform using behavior change-centered clinical coaching, smartphone technology, and data analytics.

            • Procure Network Core

              Procure Network helps non-profit organizations save money to serve more people — schools, colleges, hospitals, religious and service organizations.

              • ReachLive

                Reach Live is a video streaming platform where content creators can build, curate, and manage their own pay-per-view content service.

                AI & Innovation

                Enterprise GenAI and agentic AI work at Publicis Sapient — from the Leza-MDLZ internal GPT platform to the winning HarriotReviveAI hackathon build.

                • Leza-MDLZ AI Platform

                  Custom GPT solution for Mondelez International: text-to-text, text-to-image, chat history, prompt formatting, SAML/Ping Federation and secure internal AI access on Vertex AI and GCP.

                • HarriotReviveAI

                  ASPIRE SPEED Hackathon 2026 winner with Turbo Titans. Multi-agent hospitality recovery: pricing, channel optimization, explainable recommendations and projected RevPAR impact.

                • Agentic AI & RAG

                  Practice area spanning generative AI, agentic systems, RAG, Gemini, Vertex AI and AI-assisted development — not a substitute for unverified client metrics.

                Technology

                • Frontend

                  • React
                  • Next.js
                  • TypeScript
                  • JavaScript
                  • Vue.js
                  • HTML
                  • CSS
                  • SCSS
                  • Tailwind CSS
                  • Bootstrap
                  • Material UI

                • Mobile

                  • React Native
                  • Android
                  • iOS
                  • Flutter

                • Architecture

                  • Frontend Architecture
                  • Microfrontends
                  • Reusable Component Architecture
                  • Microservices
                  • Sharetribe Flex

                • State & Data

                  • TanStack Query
                  • Redux
                  • Redux Thunk
                  • Redux Saga
                  • RTK Query
                  • Zustand

                • AI

                  • Generative AI
                  • Agentic AI
                  • RAG
                  • Google Vertex AI
                  • Vector Databases
                  • AI-assisted Development

                • Backend

                  • Node.js
                  • Express.js
                  • Hapi.js
                  • Python
                  • FastAPI

                • Databases

                  • MongoDB
                  • SQL
                  • PL/SQL

                • Cloud & CI/CD

                  • AWS
                  • Google Cloud / GCP
                  • Jenkins
                  • GitLab CI
                  • GitHub Actions
                  • AWS CodePipeline
                  • Fastlane

                • Quality & NFR

                  • Web Vitals
                  • Accessibility
                  • Performance
                  • Security
                  • SEO
                  • Jest
                  • Cypress
                  • Playwright
                  • React Testing Library

                • Tools

                  • Git
                  • Bitbucket
                  • GitLab
                  • JIRA
                  • Swagger
                  • Postman
                  • Docker

                Engineering principles

                1. 01

                  Performance First

                2. 02

                  Accessible by Default

                3. 03

                  Composable Architecture

                4. 04

                  Data-Driven UI

                5. 05

                  AI Where It Creates Real Value

                Achievements

                • Winner

                  The PS Aspire SPEED Awards 2026

                  Publicis Sapient · HarriotReviveAI · Team Turbo Titans · 48 hours

                  Recognized for innovation and rapid problem-solving in a 48-hour hackathon, spanning technical excellence, business impact, and collaborative execution.

                • Honor

                  Best Coder of the Floor

                  Engineering recognition

                  Peer and leadership recognition for coding quality, problem-solving, and consistent delivery on the engineering floor.

                Certifications

                • Non-Functional Requirements in the Cloud Part 1: Overview

                  Cloud / architecture

                • Software Architecture: From Developer to Architect

                  Architecture

                • React Testing Library with Jest / Vitest

                  Testing

                • SQL (Basic) Certificate

                  HackerRank · 2021

                • JavaScript Intermediate

                  HackerRank · 2021

                • JavaScript Basic

                  HackerRank · 2021

                • Front End Web Development: Complete Guide

                  Udemy · 2021

                • Certificate in Computer Application

                  Computer applications

                • php MySQL

                  Amrapali Group of Institutes

                • CutShort JavaScript Basic

                  CutShort

                • CutShort React Native Basic

                  CutShort

                • Translating Policy to Practice

                  Right to Education

                Publications

                About

                Seasoned AI-assisted software developer with 8+ years of hands-on web and mobile experience across the full lifecycle — from concept and analysis through deployment and maintenance.

                I focus on scalable, high-performance web and mobile solutions with accessibility, API integration, and microservices in mind. Domain experience includes healthcare, telecommunications, and logistics.

                Currently Senior Experience Engineer at Publicis Sapient, leading frontend architecture for Verizon’s NGD BYOD journey and pairing engineering excellence with AI-assisted delivery.

                Career path: Software Consultant → Software Associate → Software Engineer → Experience Engineer L2 → Senior Experience Engineer, with growing ownership of architecture, quality (NFR), and GenAI platforms.

                Education

                • Master of Computer Applications (MCA), Computer Science

                  Amrapali Group of Institutes, Haldwani · 2016–2018 · 75%

                • Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA), Computer Science

                  Amrapali Group of Institutes, Haldwani · 2013–2016

                Senior Engineer

                Frontend architecture, React / Next.js, and enterprise delivery for large customer-facing platforms.

                AI Builder

                AI-assisted development and enterprise GenAI work, including Leza-MDLZ and HarriotReviveAI.

                Quality & NFR

                Performance, accessibility, security, SEO, and test automation (Jest, Cypress, Playwright) as first-class product requirements.

                Languages

                • EnglishProfessional working proficiency
                • HindiNative or bilingual proficiency
                • KumauniNative or bilingual proficiency
                • PunjabiElementary proficiency