HELLO!I AMDHANANJAY

Full Stack Developer

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Hey, I'm Dhananjay

Full Stack Developer from Pune, India currently pursuing MCA at IMCC. I build scalable backends and real-time systems that solve real problems.

Dhananjay Kakade
Building cool stuff 🚀
Open to work
Based in
Pune, India
Email
kakadedhananjay59@gmail.com
Focus
Backend & Full Stack
Specialty
Microservices & APIs

My Journey

The Beginning

From Curiosity to Code

Started my journey with a simple 'Hello World' and fell in love with problem-solving. BSc in Computer Science at Modern College, Pune laid the foundation.

Top 5% of class
The Craft

Backend Obsession

Discovered my passion for building the invisible infrastructure that powers applications. Microservices, APIs, and databases became my playground.

Node.js • MongoDB • Redis
The Leap

Real-World Impact

From IoT water monitoring systems for PCMC to building SaaS platforms serving 100+ users. Every project taught me that code should solve real problems.

80% automation achieved
The Recognition

Hackathon Champion

Runner-up at GDG InnoVyuh 2025 leading a 4-member team. Built an AI-powered grading system that handles 100+ concurrent submissions.

9+ hackathons competed

Want to know more? Let's connect!

Technologies & Tools

My Tech Stack

Building modern, scalable solutions with cutting-edge technologies

Core Stack

Primary technologies

Node.js95%
TypeScript90%
MongoDB88%
React85%

Frontend

JavaScript
React
Next.js
Tailwind
Redux
20+

Technologies

1+

Years Exp

Backend

Specialty
Node.js
Express
Python
Golang
REST API

Database

MongoDB
PostgreSQL
Redis
Prisma

DevOps

Docker
Git
Nginx
Linux

Always Learning

Currently exploring Kubernetes, GraphQL & System Design

15+
Projects Built
5+
Happy Clients
30+
APIs Created
Coffee Cups
Featured Work

Projects That Ship

Real-world applications built with modern technologies, serving actual users and solving genuine problems

AI / EdTech

Evolve AI

AI-powered grading system with Gemini API integration. Built with microservices architecture to handle 100+ concurrent submissions, reducing manual evaluation time by 60%.

100+
Submissions
60%
Faster
2nd
Hackathon
Node.jsPrismaGemini AIDockerMicroservices
SaaS

HowToStartAStartup

SaaS platform helping aspiring founders go from idea to execution with structured guidance. Currently serving 100+ active users with comprehensive startup resources.

100+
Active Users
Live
Status
SaaS
Platform
Next.jsMongoDBTypeScriptClerk AuthVercel
Event Platform

Interaction 25

Scalable event registration platform handling 600+ concurrent users with Docker containerization, load balancing via Nginx, and Redis caching for optimal performance.

600+
Users
99.9%
Uptime
Docker
Deploy
Node.jsDockerNginxMongoDBRedis
Client Work

MotionPix India

Professional animation studio website optimized for performance and SEO, attracting 1000+ monthly visitors. Built with modern Next.js 14 features and deployed on Vercel.

1000+
Monthly
95%
Performance
Optimized
SEO
Next.js 14TailwindTypeScriptVercelSEO

Want to see more? Check out my GitHub for additional projects

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Work Experience

My professional journey

Backend Developer Intern

vtex.ai, Pune (Remote)Sep 2025 – Nov 2025
  • Built microservices for LMS platform using Node.js, MongoDB, Redis with deployments on Render
  • Implemented caching with Upstash Redis reducing API latency by 30% for frequently accessed user data
  • Integrated MeiliSearch for search and ZeptoMail for email services enhancing platform functionality
Node.jsMongoDBRedisUpstashMeiliSearchZeptoMailRenderMicroservices

Freelance Full Stack Developer

Self-Employed, RemoteJun 2024 – Present
  • Developed an IoT-based Water Tank Monitoring System for GK Mirai Society, PCMC using ESP32 and Ultrasonic Sensors, enabling real-time water level tracking
  • Built backend and dashboard using Next.js (API routes), Node.js, MongoDB, and TypeScript, enabling automated alerts and reducing manual monitoring by 80%
  • Collaborated with Artwala Foundation to develop and maintain a web platform, improving digital presence and operational workflows
  • Designed and deployed scalable full-stack solutions using Next.js, Express.js, TypeScript, and REST APIs, ensuring high performance, reliability, and maintainability
Next.jsNode.jsMongoDBTypeScriptExpress.jsREST APIsESP32IoT

MCA Student

MES, Institute of Management & Career Courses (IMCC), PuneSept 2024 – May 2026
  • Led sprint planning and task tracking for a 4-member team using Agile (Scrum) and Jira, improving iteration speed and ensuring consistent on-time project delivery
AgileScrumJiraProject Management

BSc Computer Science

Modern College, PuneJul 2021 – May 2024
  • Ranked in the top 5% of the class out of 120+ students based on academic performance
Data StructuresAlgorithmsSoftware Engineering

Latest Blogs

Insights, tutorials, and stories from my tech journey

10+
Articles Published
5K+
Total Reads
15+
Tech Topics
95%
Reader Satisfaction
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Whether it's a project, collaboration, or just a chat about tech — I'm always excited to connect!

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Hey Dhananjay! We need a full-stack developer for our startup. Are you available?
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Dhananjay1m ago
Hi! Yes, I'd love to hear about your project. What tech stack are you looking at? 🚀
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We're building a SaaS platform. Need Node.js, React, and MongoDB expertise.
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Current Status

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