Hi there! 👋
I'm Jitesh Gadage.
Based in Jersey City, New Jersey, I'm a Software Engineer with a passion for building scalable backend systems and optimized frontend experiences. I specialize in full-stack development, real-time applications, and cloud infrastructure using Node.js, React, TypeScript, and AWS.
ABOUT
I'm a passionate software engineer pursuing a Master's in Computer Science at Stevens Institute of Technology. With hands-on experience in full-stack development, real-time systems, and cloud infrastructure, I specialize in building scalable backend systems and optimized frontend experiences.
My professional journey includes designing real-time multiplayer infrastructure at PlayerzPot serving 8,000+ concurrent players, architecting microservices from scratch, and building production applications with modern tech stacks. I've also explored machine learning and AI through award-winning projects like FraudLens AI and Trustworthy Science.
I'm driven by solving complex problems with clean code and thoughtful design. I thrive in collaborative environments and am passionate about continuous learning and staying at the forefront of emerging technologies.
My Journey
Journey Timeline
Software Engineer @ PlayerzPot Pvt. Ltd.
Jul 2021 - Jul 2024
Designed real-time multiplayer infrastructure serving 8,000+ concurrent players with P95 latency of 85ms. Built RESTful APIs in Spring Boot processing 2,000+ daily transactions. Developed admin dashboards in React and Node.js. Implemented CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, cutting failed deployments by 70%.
Mumbai, India
Software Engineer Intern @ N&J Innovation Hub LLC
May 2025 - Aug 2025
Architected backend from scratch as sole engineer, designing 4 independently deployable Node.js services. Reduced REST API latency from 450ms to 90ms through MongoDB optimization. Built security layer with rate limiting and JWT verification, clearing internal security review with zero critical findings.
Jersey City, New Jersey
Frontend Engineering Intern @ FiPet
Sep 2025 - Dec 2025
Built production web application in Next.js/TypeScript from Figma designs, reducing initial load time by 30%. Architected shared TypeScript component library eliminating 25% duplicate rendering logic. Implemented Redux Toolkit state management, eliminating 8+ stale state bugs.
Jersey City, New Jersey
SKILLS
Frontend
Languages
Backend & Infra
Cloud & DevOps
Databases
ML & LLM
Architecture
Methodologies
FEATURED PROJECTS
Trustworthy Science
Apr 2026
Research paper credibility scoring system using retraction checks, predatory venue detection, and statistical integrity analysis. Runnerup at HackPrinceton (400+ Hackers).
FraudLens AI
Mar 2026
ML-driven fraud detection combining computer vision signals with NLP classifier to identify AI-generated and manipulated media. Winner at Stevens QuackHacks 2026.
CliniJoy AI
Oct 2025
Intelligent telemedicine shift optimization system that automates provider assignment and predicts patient demand across multiple hospitals. Rutgers Health Hack 2025.
CareConnect
Oct 2025
Caregiving collaboration platform with real-time messaging using Socket.IO supporting 50+ concurrent sessions across 3 user roles. Full-stack with Docker containerization and CI/CD.
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Computer Science
Stevens Institute of Technology
Jersey City, New Jersey