Omkar Lad
Software Engineer | Full Stack Developer | Mobile Application Developer
I build practical, user-focused web, mobile, and backend applications using React, TypeScript, Swift, Python, and modern engineering tools. Melbourne, Australia
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About Me
I'm a software engineer with 6+ years of professional experience building web and mobile applications across publishing, healthcare, and education. My strongest area is frontend development, where I focus on creating clean, responsive, and user-friendly interfaces, while also contributing confidently across backend systems when needed.
I've worked with technologies such as React, JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, PHP, Python, and Swift, building practical solutions from idea to delivery. Alongside my industry experience, I completed a Master of Information Technology at RMIT University in Melbourne, where I strengthened my skills in software engineering, mobile development, cloud, and AI.
I'm currently looking for opportunities where I can contribute to real product development, continue learning, and help teams build useful, high-quality digital experiences.

Core Skills
Frontend
React, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS — building responsive, user-focused interfaces and modern web experiences.
Backend
Python, FastAPI, Node.js, PHP — developing APIs, application logic, authentication flows, and full-stack features.
Mobile
Swift, SwiftUI, iOS, WidgetKit — building mobile-first experiences, structured workflows, and interactive app features.
Databases & Tools
MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, Docker, Git, GitHub, Xcode, VS Code — working across development, testing, and delivery workflows.
Product & Collaboration
Experience working with designers, QA, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to turn requirements into practical product features.

Professional Experience
Full Stack Developer
Cactus Communications | Maharashtra, India
September 2017 – January 2024
Key achievements
  • Built and maintained web and mobile applications across publishing, healthcare, and education domains using React, Angular, Node.js, PHP, Drupal, and React Native.
  • Delivered responsive, user-focused frontend experiences while also contributing to backend development, feature enhancements, bug fixes, and release support.
  • Worked with designers, QA, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into practical, scalable product features.
  • Contributed across the full software development lifecycle, from implementation and testing support to deployment readiness.
  • Recognized with the Technology Champion of the Quarter award twice and contributed to multiple Project of the Year award-winning teams.

Selected Projects
A selection of projects that reflect my experience across iOS, backend, full-stack development, real-time systems, and product-focused engineering.
Pathmate
An iOS app designed to help international students navigate their relocation journey, organise settlement tasks, and track progress across key life stages in Australia.
What I built:
Built the app experience using SwiftUI, structured the student journey into guided stages, implemented checklist and planner flows, and integrated interactive widget support for quick daily visibility.
Technologies:
Swift, SwiftUI, SwiftData, WidgetKit, App Intents, OpenAlex API
Outcome:
Turned a complex relocation process into a simple, trackable mobile experience with structured task management and useful day-to-day guidance.

AI Mily Health Interpreter
A real-time medical interpretation platform built to support multilingual healthcare conversations through translated speech and shared transcripts between clinicians and patients.
What I built:
Contributed to a team-based healthcare product focused on real-time communication, backend-driven interaction flows, transcript-based usability, and privacy-aware system design.
Technologies:
Python, FastAPI, Next.js, WebSockets, Docker, Google Cloud, JavaScript
Outcome:
Demonstrated full-stack and real-time engineering thinking in a healthcare setting, with a strong focus on usability, communication efficiency, and product practicality.

Secure FastAPI Library System
A security-focused web application that demonstrates secure user authentication, OTP verification, password reset, role-based access control, and protected resource access in a library management scenario.
What I built:
Designed and implemented core authentication workflows, backend access-control logic, and full-stack application structure using FastAPI and Python.
Technologies:
FastAPI, Python, SQLite/PostgreSQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Outcome:
Showcased secure backend design principles and practical authentication and authorization workflows in a working full-stack system.

Education
Master of Information Technology
RMIT University, Melbourne
February 2024 – December 2025
Focused on software engineering, mobile development, cloud, AI, and modern development practices through academic and project-based work.
Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology
KJ Somaiya College of Engineering, Vidyavihar
2013 – 2017
Built a strong foundation in software development, web technologies, and core computer science concepts.
Awards & Recognition
Technology Champion of the Quarter
Awarded twice at Cactus Communications for strong contribution and delivery.
Project Recognition
Contributed to multiple Project of the Year award-winning teams.
Open to Opportunities
I'm currently open to Frontend Developer, Full Stack Developer, Software Engineer, and iOS-related opportunities in Melbourne and across Australia.
If you'd like to discuss a role, collaboration, or project, feel free to reach out.
Phone
+61 468 396 752
LinkedIn
linkedin.com/in/omkarlad008
GitHub
github.com/omkarlad008
Location
Melbourne, Australia
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