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Nilesh Raut
’m Nilesh, a Software Development Engineer with 2+ years of experience, specializing in Go, JavaScript, Python, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, Jenkins, microservices, and system design (LLD/HLD), backed by a strong foundation in data structures and algorithms. Alongside my engineering journey, I bring 4+ years of hands-on experience in SEO, where I’ve worked extensively on content strategy, keyword research, technical SEO, and organic growth, helping products and businesses scale efficiently by aligning solid technology with search-driven performance.
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