Pratap Kumar
Panabaka
Software Engineer
Building production-ready React and full-stack systems for complex enterprise workflows, with a focus on scalable architecture, performance, and maintainability.
Currently building a Clinical Research Platform that supports oncology research through configurable eCRF workflows, reusable frontend architecture, and Spring Boot integrations.
GitHub
pratap-panabaka
Production projects, engineering experiments, and open-source work.
AskUbuntu
23K+ Reputation
Trusted Linux contributor with 23K+ community reputation.
GNOME
Shell Extension Developer
Building desktop extensions and contributing to the GNOME ecosystem since 2018.
About
Engineering systems that stay maintainable as they grow
I began my career in Civil Engineering, working on large infrastructure projects where planning, coordination, and structured problem-solving were essential. That experience taught me how to approach complex systems, collaborate across teams, and build solutions that needed to be reliable and maintainable.
I later transitioned into software engineering, where I found the same engineering mindset applied to web applications and product development. Today I build enterprise software with a focus on scalable architecture, reusable systems, and long-term maintainability.
My current work involves a Clinical Research Platform supporting oncology workflows through configurable eCRF systems and frontend architecture that can evolve with changing business requirements.
Outside of work, I build open-source software for the Linux and GNOME ecosystem, creating tools that solve practical problems and are used by real users across the open-source community.
Experience
Building software that solves real-world problems
My work has focused on enterprise applications, configurable platforms, and frontend systems that remain maintainable as products and teams grow.
Software Engineer
Manuh Technologies
Building enterprise software for a Clinical Research Platform supporting oncology workflows through configurable eCRF systems, reusable frontend architecture, and workflow-driven UI.
Apr 2025 – Present
Visakhapatnam, India
Key contributions
- Developed configurable dynamic form architecture for electronic Case Report Forms (eCRFs)
- Built reusable React components for workflow-driven enterprise applications
- Refactored routing, state management, and page configuration architecture
- Integrated frontend systems with Spring Boot APIs and backend workflows
- Collaborated with backend engineers on configurable platform features
React & Full Stack Developer
Freelance & Consulting
Delivered production-ready web applications with a focus on scalable frontend architecture, performance optimization, and maintainable component systems.
Feb 2023 – Apr 2025
Remote
Key contributions
- Built responsive React and Next.js applications
- Designed reusable UI components and modular frontend architecture
- Integrated REST APIs and authentication workflows
- Optimized application performance and developer experience
- Delivered end-to-end features from frontend to backend integration
Selected work
Projects that demonstrate engineering depth
A selection of enterprise software and open-source projects focused on scalable architecture, reusable systems, and real user impact.
Enterprise Software
Clinical Research Platform
A configurable React and Spring Boot platform supporting oncology research workflows through dynamic electronic Case Report Forms (eCRFs), reusable component architecture, and workflow-driven interfaces.
Key outcomes
- Built dynamic form rendering from server-provided metadata
- Designed reusable frontend architecture for configurable workflows
- Integrated React applications with Spring Boot backend services
- Improved maintainability through shared UI components and state management
Open Source
GDM Extension
A GNOME Shell extension that enables login-screen customization with support for wallpapers, themes, blur effects, fonts, icons, and branding.
Key outcomes
- Adopted by Linux users across multiple distributions
- Recommended within the GNOME community
- Recognized for solving a long-standing desktop customization problem
Open source
Building software that people actually use
I’ve been contributing to the Linux and GNOME ecosystem for several years, building desktop extensions and open-source tools that solve practical problems for users across multiple distributions.
23K+
AskUbuntu reputation
8+
Years contributing to open source
GNOME
Shell extensions and desktop tooling
Linux
Community-focused engineering
Community recognition
My GDM Extension has been recommended within the GNOME and Linux community for login-screen customization, and users have publicly shared that it solved problems they had been struggling with for a long time.
“That worked. You saved my neck.”
Skills
Technologies and engineering strengths
I focus on building scalable frontend systems, configurable enterprise applications, and maintainable software architecture.
Frontend
Backend
Architecture
Open Source & Linux
Frontend architecture
Designing reusable component systems and scalable React applications.
Enterprise workflows
Building configurable platforms that adapt to changing business requirements.
Open source engineering
Creating Linux and GNOME tools used by the open-source community.
Contact
Let’s build something meaningful
I’m interested in frontend architecture, enterprise software, full-stack product development, and engineering-focused teams solving complex real-world problems.
Get in touch
The best way to reach me is by email. I’m always open to discussing software engineering, React architecture, open-source collaboration, or interesting product challenges.
© 2026 Pratap Kumar Panabaka. Built with React, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS.
Software Engineer · Open Source Contributor · Linux Enthusiast