Rakesh Tagadghar

Senior Frontend Engineer | GenAI & FinTech Specialist

London, United Kingdom

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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)

2023-04 - Present

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).
ReactTypeScriptNext.jsGenAILLMZustandStorybook

Senior Frontend Engineer

DLT Apps Limited (India)

2021-08 - 2023-03

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.
ReactTypeScriptReact Hook FormVideo StreamingShared Libraries

Frontend Developer

Bit Order Technologies

2019-11 - 2021-07

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.
ReactJavaScriptREST APIsFinTech

Frontend Developer

Cashapona Technologies

2019-07 - 2019-10

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.
ReactHighchartsData Visualization

Software Engineer

IEsoft Technologies

2018-05 - 2019-07

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.
React NativejQueryHTML/CSSUI Path

Skills

Frontend & Core

ReactNext.jsTypeScriptJavaScript (ES6+)HTML5/CSS3React Native

AI & Integration

GenAI IntegrationLLM-powered ServicesReal-time StreamingSpeech-to-TextWebSocketsRESTful APIs

State & Architecture

ZustandReduxReact QueryMicro-frontendsViteWebpack

UI & Tools

Tailwind CSSStorybookFramer MotionHighchartsJestReact Testing Library

Education

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad

Master of Technology in Power Electronics

2014 - 2016

Graduated with distinction.

Osmania University, Hyderabad

Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication Engineering in Electricals and Electronics Engineering

2010 - 2014

Graduated with distinction.