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Hi, I'm

Rishi Pentyala.

I build things for the web.

I'm a Lead Software Development Engineer specializing in building exceptional payment systems and digital experiences. Currently leading teams at Mastercard to create accessible, scalable solutions that serve millions of users globally.

About Me

I'm Rishi, and I specialize in building scalable financial technology solutions that power global payment systems. With over 8 years of experience, I've led development teams that serve millions of users worldwide.

Currently, I'm a Lead Software Development Engineer at Mastercard, where I architect critical payment processing systems and mentor teams to deliver secure, high-performance applications at scale.

I bridge the gap between complex backend systems and intuitive user experiences, ensuring that sophisticated financial technology remains accessible and human-centered.

Technologies I work with:

  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • React
  • Node.js
  • Python
  • Next.js
  • Svelte
  • MongoDB
  • PostgreSQL
  • AWS
  • Docker
  • Git

Where I've Worked

— Present

Lead Software Development Engineer

@ Mastercard

Lead development of critical financial technology solutions and payment systems. Drive technical architecture decisions and mentor development teams to deliver scalable, secure applications serving millions of users globally.

  • Java
  • Spring Boot
  • React
  • Node.js
  • AWS
  • Kubernetes

Senior Software Engineer

@ Mastercard

Developed and maintained enterprise-level payment processing systems. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement new features and optimize existing applications for better performance and reliability.

  • Java
  • Spring
  • JavaScript
  • Oracle
  • Docker

Full Stack Developer

@ Best Buy

Built responsive web applications and e-commerce solutions. Implemented both frontend user interfaces and backend APIs to support retail operations and enhance customer shopping experience.

  • React
  • Node.js
  • Express
  • MongoDB
  • JavaScript

Frontend Engineer

@ Mastercard

Focused on developing user-facing applications and improving user experience across payment platforms. Worked closely with design teams to create intuitive interfaces for complex financial systems.

  • JavaScript
  • HTML/CSS
  • jQuery
  • Bootstrap
  • Git

Get In Touch

I'm always open to discussing new opportunities, interesting projects, or just having a conversation about technology and development. Whether you have a question or just want to say hello, feel free to reach out!

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