Rakesh Tagadghar
Senior Frontend Engineer | GenAI & FinTech Specialist
London, United Kingdom
Summary
Senior Frontend Engineer with 7+ years of experience building scalable, high-performance web applications in FinTech and GenAI. Proven track record of leading frontend teams, architecting complex platforms (Zilo, Zeta), and delivering AI-powered solutions. Expert in React, Next.js, TypeScript, and Design Systems.
Experience
Senior Frontend Engineer / Lead
DLT Apps Limited (UK)
Leading frontend engineering for multiple FinTech and GenAI products (Zeta, Zilo, Quin). Collaborating with global cross-functional teams to deliver next-gen financial platforms.
- Zeta (AI Wealth Advisory): Integrated GenAI chat with real-time streaming, speech-to-text, and dynamic report generation.
- Zilo (Transfer Agency): Delivered a next-gen platform in partnership with Citi, leading architecture and component design using React/TypeScript.
- Quin (AML/KYC): Developed a configurable onboarding solution with dynamic forms adapting to client risk profiles.
- Promoted scalable design systems, accessibility (WCAG), and test-driven development (Jest/RTL).
Senior Frontend Engineer
DLT Apps Limited (India)
Spearheaded frontend efforts for Zilo and Serology, establishing architecture guidelines and best practices.
- Zilo: Delivered dynamic onboarding flows for retail investors, creating reusable UI components with React Hook Form and Zustand.
- Serology (MedTech): Built a medical application supporting patient onboarding, video consultations, and prescription management.
- Focused on data privacy, performance, and responsive UI for healthcare professionals and patients.
- Played a key role in building the foundation for the UK-facing Zilo rollout.
Frontend Developer
Bit Order Technologies
Contributed to ChainClear, a FinTech monitoring platform for Transfer Agency and Fund Distribution.
- Developed interactive dashboards for real-time routing and monitoring of stock transactions.
- Implemented configuration screens for fund creation and dealing parameters.
- Ensured UI integration with backend APIs and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Frontend Developer
Cashapona Technologies
Focused engagement on a MedTech platform for visualizing clinical data.
- Maintained and extended the charts module for patient health metrics.
- Integrated new chart types using Highcharts, ensuring data accuracy and cross-browser compatibility.
- Collaborated with backend teams to bind components to real-time clinical datasets.
Software Engineer
IEsoft Technologies
Started as intern, transitioned to full-time. Worked on ESG Reporting, HousingTech, and Automation.
- Campaigns (ESG): Built UI for company onboarding and policy creation; implemented PDF export using HTML/jQuery.
- Zaasna (HousingTech): Developed parts of a 3D interactive housing showcase app in React Native.
- UI Path: Automated digitization of physical documents into structured formats.
Skills
Frontend & Core
AI & Integration
State & Architecture
UI & Tools
Education
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad
Master of Technology in Power Electronics
Graduated with distinction.
Osmania University, Hyderabad
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication Engineering in Electricals and Electronics Engineering
Graduated with distinction.