Chirag Kakkad

Overview

PathPal is a web-based wellbeing and connection platform for Individual users and Workplace employees — onboarding, community discovery, workshops, subscriptions, and 1:1 chat.

Challenges

• Supporting dual user types (individuals vs workplace) with different auth flows.
• Stripe subscriptions, free trials, and upgrade paths without friction.
• Real-time matching, chat, and admin operations at scale.

Solution

Built a modular Laravel + React stack with Google OAuth (individuals), email KYC, Stripe billing, workshop booking/reviews, daily affirmations, resources, and a full admin CMS for users, workplaces, coaches, and analytics.

Architecture

SPA frontend, REST APIs, role-based admin panel, payment webhooks, and notification workflows for engagement and retention.

Technology Stack

Responsibilities

• Database design, development, PR reviews, deployment, and team communication.
• Led delivery cadence and technical decisions as Team Lead.

Results

Improved user satisfaction and retention through personalization, intuitive navigation, and scalable workshop/community features.

Overview

GatherHall brings people together over shared interests — profiles, groups, chat, and local events. Wave adds short-video creation with filters, trim, and sharing.

Challenges

• Keeping social feeds and chat responsive under concurrent usage.
• Smooth media processing for short-form video experiences.

Solution

Interest-based group discovery, event attendance, realtime chat, and a media pipeline for Wave videos with visual effects.

Architecture

React client, Laravel APIs, event & group modules, and video processing workflow for Wave.

Technology Stack

Responsibilities

• Led the project, client communication, requirement analysis, WBS, and ETA ownership.

Results

Higher engagement around hobbies and an expanded social surface via short-form video.

Overview

Specialized platform providing assessment and treatment services for patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder symptoms.

Challenges

• Sensitive healthcare data workflows for patients, caregivers, and specialists.
• Structured therapy coordination and measurable progress tracking.

Solution

Behavioral assessments, therapy scheduling, caregiver resource library, specialist communication, and reporting/analytics.

Architecture

Laravel-backed healthcare modules with role-aware access and reporting for clinical stakeholders.

Technology Stack

Responsibilities

• Lead FE/BE developer: client communication, requirement analysis, task breakdown, ETA, and team assignment.

Results

Centralized care tooling that improved visibility into treatment progress for families and providers.

Overview

Digital loyalty platform featuring wallet-based passes for Apple Wallet and Google Wallet, with apps and portals for customers, merchants, and admins.

Challenges

• Multi-role platform control with consistent engagement tooling.
• Wallet pass lifecycle and merchant/customer experiences.

Solution

Hybrid mobile + web portals, pass management, campaigns, and centralized admin with RBAC.

Architecture

Rewards engine, notification layer, admin analytics, and wallet integration endpoints.

Technology Stack

Responsibilities

• Led project delivery: requirements, WBS, ETA, mentoring, and development oversight.

Results

Unified loyalty experience that strengthened retention for merchants and end customers.

Overview

A health and wellness digital platform focused on helping customers improve back health through educational content, product experiences, and ongoing engagement journeys.

Challenges

• Connecting content, commerce, and customer engagement in one coherent experience.
• Supporting scalable content and product workflows for a wellness brand audience.

Solution

Delivered full-stack features spanning customer-facing experiences and backend/admin support for products, content, and engagement flows.

Architecture

PHP/Laravel application modules with ecommerce-oriented catalog/content flows and admin tooling for day-to-day operations.

Technology Stack

Responsibilities

• Feature development, integrations, and delivery support across frontend/backend modules.
• Collaboration with stakeholders on requirements and release readiness.

Results

Stronger digital presence for the brand with a clearer path from education to product engagement.

Overview

Backend APIs and Admin Panel (Django/Python) powering mPower for multiple field personas with consistent role-based experiences.

Challenges

• Supporting MM BDE, KAE NC, and KAE Renovation & Repair personas securely.
• Performance across large field datasets and offline-friendly sync patterns.

Solution

Core modules: dashboard, member, meeting, calendar, site, case management, PCMS integration, structured feedback, and support workflows.

Architecture

Scoped data access, caching, delta sync, and efficient listings for mobile/field performance.

Technology Stack

Responsibilities

• Team Lead: client communication, requirements, WBS, ETA, task assignment, and delivery.

Results

A scalable multi-persona field platform with faster listings and reliable operational workflows.

Overview

Progressive Web App for USG Middle East enabling applicators to earn loyalty points by scanning product QR codes.

Challenges

• Frictionless onboarding and QR-based point collection in the field.
• Third-party gift card redemption and program analytics.

Solution

PWA with QR scanning, wallet of points, YouGottaGift redemption, and engagement analytics dashboards.

Architecture

Mobile-first PWA, loyalty ledger APIs, partner redemption integration, analytics layer.

Technology Stack

Responsibilities

• Managed team, assigned tasks, client communication, and hands-on development.

Results

Increased applicator engagement through measurable loyalty incentives and seamless redeem flows.

Overview

A loyalty and engagement platform designed to help brands reward members, drive repeat interactions, and manage campaigns through a centralized rewards experience.

Challenges

• Designing earn/burn flows that stay clear for members and operators.
• Supporting campaign-driven engagement without fragmented tooling.

Solution

Built loyalty program capabilities spanning membership, points/rewards handling, campaign engagement, and admin controls for program operations.

Architecture

Web application with loyalty business logic, member-facing experiences, and admin modules for rewards configuration and reporting.

Technology Stack

Responsibilities

• Led delivery with requirement analysis, task breakdown, mentoring, and hands-on development.
• Client communication and release coordination.

Results

Improved member engagement with a cohesive rewards platform and clearer program operations for the business team.

Overview

Migration of an existing Drupal CMS website to HubSpot using a clean custom HubSpot theme aligned with Figma designs.

Challenges

• Parity with legacy site structure while modernizing layout and CMS ops.
• Coordinating design-to-build fidelity at pace.

Solution

Custom HubSpot theme implementation, page builds from Figma, and content model optimization.

Architecture

HubSpot CMS theme modules, reusable components, and performance-oriented templates.

Technology Stack

Responsibilities

• Managed team, assigned work, development, and client communication.

Results

Modern site experience with simpler content operations and improved performance posture.

Overview

Python middleware capturing Contact Us submissions from RevAShelf and Tresco Lighting websites and creating Salesforce cases.

Challenges

• Reliable, secure form-to-CRM handoff across two brands.
• Reducing manual support case creation overhead.

Solution

Automated case creation via Salesforce Case API / Web-to-Case with validated payload processing.

Architecture

Python middleware service between web forms and Salesforce, with logging and retry-safe processing.

Technology Stack

Responsibilities

• Led delivery including requirements, WBS, ETA, mentoring, and implementation.

Results

Faster, more reliable support tracking with automated CRM case creation.

Overview

Digital ecommerce community for skydiving gear — sale and wanted listings that connect buyers and sellers.

Challenges

• Marketplace flows for niche equipment communities.
• Stable APIs for listing and discovery experiences.

Solution

Web marketplace with database design, API development, and front-panel functionality for listings.

Architecture

PHP application with REST-style APIs and structured product/listing data models.

Technology Stack

Responsibilities

• Database design, API development, and web development.

Results

Enabled a community marketplace experience tailored to skydiving gear buyers and sellers.