Sachin Shirsat

Project Software Engineer | IIT Bombay, Mumbai

• Spearheading the full-cycle development of the Indian Culture 2.0 portal as a Senior Software Developer, leveraging ReactJS, REST APIs, Leaflet Map APIs, and modern frontend technologies to deliver scalable, high-performance web solutions.
• Designed and implemented Progressive Web App (PWA) features to enable offline support and improve load speed and reliability across low-bandwidth environments.
• Built and maintained highly responsive, cross-device layouts, ensuring pixel-perfect UI and enhanced user experience through mobile-first design principles and accessibility standards.
• Integrated dynamic RESTful APIs with frontend components, enabling real-time content rendering and seamless backend communication across the platform.
• Developed modular, reusable React components and optimized code structures, achieving a 40–50% reduction in development time and improving maintainability across teams.
• Collaborated closely with UI/UX designers via Figma, translating wireframes into intuitive interfaces and ensuring WCAG compliance for inclusive access to cultural content.

Jr. Software Engineer | IIT Bombay, Mumbai

• Built and maintained dynamic, mobile-responsive user interfaces for the Indian Culture 2.0 portals using ReactJS, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript—resulting in a 40% improvement in page load speed and enhanced accessibility across devices.
• Migrated content and refactored legacy codebase, improving maintainability and performance; ensured 100% cross-browser compatibility, contributing to a 20% increase in user engagement through consistent and optimized UI/UX.

Jr. Software Engineer | IIT Bombay, Mumbai

• Managed and enhanced OpenEdX CMS & LMS, including course deployment, QA, platform upgrades, and frontend component development; improved web documentation using Sphinx.
• Represented IIT Bombay at national edX conferences (Kerala, Delhi, Pune), sharing insights on online learning innovations and contributing to platform strategy discussions.
• Mentored interns during summer internships to enhance their understanding of software development.

Technical Assistant | IIT Bombay, Mumbai

• Created interactive eBooks in .epub format using frontend stacks, Sigil and Graphic designing tools.
• Designed digital learning material for Grades 1–12 in collaboration with NCERT academic experts.

Project Assistant | IIT Bombay, Mumbai

• Developed and maintained the ek-Shiksha education Portal, a web application that provides access to a wide range of educational content from across India.
• Built and maintained dynamic, mobile-responsive user interfaces for the ek-Shiksha Portal using Core Java, JSP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Three.js, and Graphic designing tools—resulting in a 40% improvement in page load speed and enhanced accessibility across devices.
• Migrated content and refactored legacy codebase, improving maintainability and performance; ensured 100% cross-browser compatibility, contributing to a 20% increase in user engagement through consistent and optimized UI/UX.

D Y Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune

PDF Compare Tool

I have mentored a team of 3 students in the development of a PDF compare tool using ReactJS, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. The tool allows users to compare two PDF files and highlight the differences between them.
PDF Compare Tool is a utility that allows users to efficiently compare the contents of two PDF documents. It highlights textual differences, formatting inconsistencies, and layout changes to help users identify edits, revisions, or errors between versions.

HTML Editor for Open-EdX Courseware Management System

A custom-built HTML content editor designed specifically for Open-EdX CMS and LMS platforms. Enables course creators to easily edit and preview content blocks using a user-friendly interface, reducing dependency on raw HTML and minimizing formatting errors.

Peer Assessment Tool for e-learning platform

Designed and developed a Peer Assessment Tool integrated into an e-learning platform to facilitate student-driven evaluations. This tool enables learners to review and provide constructive feedback on peer submissions, promoting collaborative learning, critical thinking, and engagement within online courses. The system supports customizable rubrics, anonymous reviews, and automated scoring summaries to streamline instructor workload and enhance learning outcomes.

e-Book for Aakash Tablet

Developed an e-book for Aakash Tablet, a 7-inch Android-based tablet designed for education. The e-book features interactive content, multimedia elements, and a user-friendly interface to enhance learning experiences on the device.
The e-book was developed using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, and was designed to be compatible with the Aakash Tablet's screen size and resolution. The e-book also features a user-friendly interface, with a navigation bar at the bottom of the screen, and a sidebar for quick access to different sections of the e-book.