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WELCOME TO MY UNIVERSE

Crafting Scalable Backends

I'm Harshad Nikam, a Backend Developer building high-performance APIs, cloud-integrated systems, and open-source tools.

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02 name: 'Harshad Nikam',
03 focus: 'Backend Mastery',
04 skills: ['Node.js', 'AWS', 'DevOps'],
05 passionate: true,
06 motto: "Build with Purpose"
07};
08developer.deploy();

DISCOVERY

About The Engineer

I'm Harshad Nikam, a dedicated Backend Developer specializing in Node.js and RESTful API architecture. I build full-stack systems using Next.js, Express, and AWS Lambda — with a strong focus on CI/CD automation and scalable cloud infrastructure.

Currently completing my BCA at Sandip University, Nashik, I'm actively upskilling in DevOps, Docker, and Kubernetes to transition into cloud-native engineering.

2+ Years

Learning

3+

Projects Shipped

2

Internships Completed

Education

Bachelor of Computer Application

Sandip University, Nashik · 2022–2025

GPA: 8.2 / 82%

Coursework: DSA, OOP, Computer Networks, OS, DBMS, AI, ML, Deep Learning

PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY

Work Experience

IT Support Team Associate

DATAMATICS SOFTWARE LTD.

May 2025 – Oct 2025
  • Managed analytical and physical breakdown resolution for computer systems across the organization.
  • Led a team of 7 to efficiently resolve employee IT complaints, improving response turnaround time.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to diagnose hardware/software issues, minimizing system downtime.
  • Documented recurring technical issues and built an internal knowledge base for faster resolutions.

Backend Developer Intern

BYTEUPRISE SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS (Remote)

Dec 2024 – May 2025
  • Developed RESTful APIs for the PrintIt website using Node.js and Express.
  • Designed and deployed 5+ scalable RESTful APIs, improving system modularity and response performance.
  • Automated CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, reducing deployment time by 40%.
  • Integrated AWS Lambda functions, cutting server infrastructure costs by 15%.
  • Collaborated in agile sprints, participating in code reviews and technical documentation.

PROJECTS SHOWCASE

Featured Creations

A selection of backend systems, full-stack apps, and open-source tools — built with focus on scalability, performance, and developer experience.

NextJS Portfolio Site

2025

Modern personal portfolio built with Next.js, featuring 3D UI integrations, smooth animations, and optimized SEO. Deployed on Vercel with continuous delivery via GitHub Actions.

Next.jsVercelGitHub ActionsSEO3D UI

JWT Shield

2025

Robust authentication backend implementing JWT-based session management, secure cookie-based auth flows, and role-based access control. Open-sourced on GitHub with community recognition.

Node.jsJWTRBACSecurityOpen Source

NextJS Todo

2025

Full-stack to-do application demonstrating server-side rendering, API routing, and persistent state management with Next.js.

Next.jsSSRAPI RoutesFull Stack

INVENTORY

The Tech Stack

AI-ML

PythonScikit-LearnData VisualizationPandasNumpyModel EvaluationDeployment

Languages

PythonCC++JavaJavaScriptHTML/CSSSQLNoSQLEmbedded CPython

Frontend

React.jsNext.jsTailwind CSS

Backend

Node.jsExpressRESTful APIsJWTFirebase

Cloud & DevOps

AWS LambdaGitHub ActionsCI/CDDocker (learning)Kubernetes (learning)LinuxVector Databases

Tools & Databases

SQLNoSQLFirebaseGitGitHub

Currently Learning

DockerInfrastructure-as-Code

COMMUNICATION

Let's Connect

Have a project in mind or just want to say hi? I'm always open to discussing new opportunities and creative ideas.

I'll get back to you within 24 hours.