Hi, I'm Varun 👋
Software Engineer. I love building things, helping people & lifting weights.
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Quick intro about me

Full-stack Software Engineer with 5+ years of experience building production web applications, backend services, and cloud-native platforms across fintech, edtech, and retail. I moved to the US in 2023 to pursue a Master's in Computer Science at Georgia State University after working for 2 years in India at LTIMindtree. Since then, I've built everything from credit decisioning systems processing 10,000+ daily transactions to AI-powered platforms serving 10,000+ users. I work primarily with Java, Spring Boot, React, TypeScript, and Node.js, with hands-on experience designing event-driven microservices, REST APIs, and real-time data pipelines on AWS — including production RAG pipelines using LangChain and OpenAI.

Outside of work, I enjoy rock climbing, running, lifting weights, and reading self-help books — keeping a balanced lifestyle that fuels my curiosity both on and off the keyboard.

Work Experience

Skills

Java
JavaScript
TypeScript
Python
React
Redux
Node.js
Spring Boot
Express
NestJS
Flask
Django
Next.js
PostgreSQL
MySQL
MongoDB
DynamoDB
Redis
Apache Kafka
Docker
Kubernetes
AWS
Terraform
Jenkins
GitHub Actions
JUnit
Cypress
REST API
JWT
OAuth 2.0
LangChain
OpenAI API
Git
HTML5
CSS3
My Projects

Check out my latest work

I've worked on a variety of projects, from simple websites to complex web applications. Here are a few of my favorites.

Community Restoration (Hackathon)

Community Restoration (Hackathon)

A MERN stack app for the Community Restoration Project, featuring event management, volunteer coordination, and a points system. Built with React.js, MongoDB, MaterialUI, ExpressJS, and JavaScript, it uses Gemini API and Generative AI for a chatbot integration.

React.js
MongoDB
MaterialUI
JavaScript
ExpressJS
Gemini API
Generative AI
Crypto Hunter

Crypto Hunter

A React.js cryptocurrency tracking app using CoinGecko API, Chart.js, and Firebase Authentication. Offers coin rankings, news, watchlists, and price chart analysis

React.js
Firebase Authentication
Chart.js
CoinGecko API
Context API
Moviebase

Moviebase

A React-based movie and TV show information platform utilizing TMDB API. Features React Router, Context API, and React Carousel for seamless navigation and an engaging user experience.

React.js
Context API
React Router Dom
Axios
React Carousel
TMDB API
AI Course Generator

AI Course Generator

A full-stack web application built with Next.js, React, and TailwindCSS. Utilizes Gemini API for content generation, YouTube API for video integration, and Clerk for authentication. Enables users to create custom courses with AI-generated content and curated video resources.

Next.js
Drizzle ORM
Prisma
TailwindCSS
Shadcn UI
Clerk
Gemini API
Generative AI
Disaster Data Management System

Disaster Data Management System

A Python ETL pipeline processing and storing GIS datasets from EM-DAT & NOAA databases using AWS S3 for scalable data delivery, integrating ReactJS frontend with Spring Boot backend for real-time visualization and analysis.

Python
React.js
Spring Boot
AWS S3
ETL
GIS
Hackathons

I like building things

During my time at university, I took part in 1+ hackathons, where people from across the country collaborated to create impressive projects within just 2-3 days. I'm constantly learning and developing new skills through these opportunities, fueled by the thrill of building innovative solutions with others who share the same passion.

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    Code to Give by Morgan Stanley

    Alpharetta, Georgia

    We've built a MERN stack app to help the Community Restoration Project improve connections in their housing programs. It includes features for managing events, volunteers, and discussions, plus a points system to encourage participation. Although we didn't win the hackathon, the experience of developing this solution was invaluable, providing insights into real-world community needs and collaborative problem-solving.
Contact

Get in Touch

Want to chat? Just shoot me a dm with a direct question on Linkedin and I'll respond whenever I can.

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