GAURAV SHARMA

Full Stack Engineer | Educator | Founder |
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Namaste, I am an Expert Full Stack Software Engineer with 4+ Years of experience, proficient in Django and React/NextJS, with expertise in Python, JavaScript(Typescript), also an author of Dev.Junction Blogs & YouTube Channel, expert in Python/Django, Rest Framework, ReactJS/NextJS and TypeScript, currently based in Pune, India. Skilled in problem-solving, collaborating effectively, and staying updated with the latest technologies.

Testimonials

Owen Dixon

Founder at Best Student Halls

""" Professional, skilled, efficient and trustworthy. Readily available throughout the project, he was happy to provide advice on areas he did not have to and had great communication skills. The work was completed on time too. We would happily work with Gaurav again and I would strongly recommend him to any business or individual requiring his skill set.

April 20, 2021

Viraj Deshwal

Leading AI @ Yum! Brands

""" I got a chance to work with Gaurav in building an AI platform. I would say Gaurav got an amazing skill set in bringing UX design to the real-world web app. It is hard to find a talent like Gaurav when it comes to building a web app from scratch. I will definitely recommend Gaurav to folks who want to build their web platform within no time :)

July 25, 2021

Ketan Bansal

Vice President of Technology, Skylark Labs

""" Gaurav Sharma is an asset to our team, showcasing exceptional organizational skills and a robust understanding of our products. His ability to work collaboratively ensures we stay on track and deliver effectively.

His quick grasp of complex concepts and his methodical approach to project execution make him a standout colleague. Gaurav is someone I confidently recommend for any role requiring strong product understanding and team collaboration.

November 07, 2023

Karthik Dasari

SDE-1 at Skylark Labs

""" I've had the pleasure of working with Gaurav Sharma for the past six months, and I highly recommend him as a Full Stack Developer. Gaurav's expertise in Django and React JS is top-notch, and his commitment to delivering high-quality work is commendable. He's a reliable and collaborative team member, and his problem-solving skills are exceptional. Gaurav would be a valuable addition to any team.

November 09, 2023

Mansi Sonawane

SDE-1 at Skylark Labs

""" I'm delighted to recommend Gaurav Sharma, a colleague whose helpful nature and solid knowledge base have been invaluable. Their cheerful personality adds a different vibe to our work environment, and he consistently manage to complete tasks promptly. Had good experience working with Gaurav Sharma.

December 20, 2023

Shobha Shelke

SDE-1 at Skylark Labs

""" As a software developer, I have worked with Gaurav and can attest to their coding and technical abilities. He is an expert in Django, Python, React, Javascript, and Typescript, and he has consistently created high-quality, scalable software solutions. He is an amazing teammate who is not only multi-skilled and intelligent, but also has an inspired strategy. Excellent individual.I recommend Gaurav to any company who will looking for a full-stack developer.

December 09, 2023

Revati Biskunde

Marketing & Strategic Business Planning Head

""" I've had the pleasure of knowing Gaurav both professionally and personally, and I can't recommend him enough. Gaurav is an incredibly talented individual with a strong work ethic and a keen eye for detail. His problem-solving skills and dedication to his work are truly admirable. Gaurav is not only a skilled professional but also a reliable and trustworthy friend. He's the kind of person you can always count on. I have no doubt that he will continue to achieve great things in his career, and I'm excited to see his future successes.

November 07, 2023

Lavlesh Pandey

Sr. UI/UX Designer

""" I had the pleasure of working with Gaurav Sharma and wholeheartedly recommend him. Gaurav is a multi-talented professional, excelling as a Full-Stack Developer. His development skills bring web applications to life seamlessly. Gaurav is a great collaborator, contributing valuable insights and going the extra mile to ensure project success. He's a versatile and dedicated team member who I'd gladly work with again in the future.

November 07, 2023

Prem Kumar Verma

Machine Learning Engineer

""" I strongly recommend Gaurav Sharma Sir, a senior full-stack developer at Skylark Labs. Gaurav's exceptional technical skills and dedication have significantly contributed to the success of our projects. Notably, he goes above and beyond by actively engaging in Machine Learning works, showcasing his versatility. His positive attitude, effective communication, and collaborative spirit make him an invaluable asset to any team. I wholeheartedly endorse Gaurav for his outstanding contributions in both full-stack development and Machine Learning.

December 20, 2023

Phani Ponnapalli

Founder at APlusTopper

""" Gaurav did an amazing job building Django Based web applications. We approached him for couple of Django projects.

June 22, 2022

Experience

Founder & Educator

Dev.Junction

Learning is a never ending process, I started this initiative to spread my knowledge to reach everyone through LinkedIn, YouTube and Discord. Dev.Junction is an online community, and a YouTube channel.

Nov 2020 - Present

Full Stack Engineer

Skylark Labs

Worked as a Full Stack Engineer at Skylark Labs India on security products such as Foreign Object Debris for Indian Navy, Intrusion Detection for Defense Organization of India and USA, and some other commercial products such Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS), Generic Dashboard also known as Multi Stream-Multi Solution for City Surveillance, ITMS, Fire Detection, PPE Detection etc. Lead a team of engineers for accident hotspot detection with Mercedes.

Feb 2023 - Present

Freelance Full Stack Developer

Individual Freelancer

Working as a Freelance developer with my primary stack Django(Python) + NextJS(React), helping startups and small businesses to help them build their online presence through Web Apps, Mobile Apps and websites.

May 2022 - Jan 2023

Full Stack Developer

Best Student Halls Pvt. Ltd.(London, England)

Worked as a Full Stack developer, making amazing user experiences, building the scalable backend through code.

Oct 2021 - April 2022

Freelance React Developer

Reinforce AI(California, USA)

Single-handedly built the full-fledged, optimized, and efficient frontend application for Reinforce AI, The one-stop platform for machine learning to build, train, and deploy.

June 2021 - October 2021

Freelance Web Developer

A Plus Topper Pvt. Ltd.(Hyderabad, Telengana - India)

Created a web based push notification management system for website owners.

May 2021 - May 2021

Freelance Django Developer

Best Student Halls Pvt. Ltd.(London, England)

Started working on BSH project migration to latest Django version and improving from the older system

March 2021 - April 2021

Jr. Software Engineer

Honest Conversations (Brandlogist Pvt. Ltd.)

Build the entire backend system of Honest Conversations, an online version of Offline meetup system, to solve lonliness and mental health issues.

August 2020 - Jan 2021

Full Stack Web Developer - Internship

EmpowerU (Promorph Solutions Pvt. Ltd.) - IIT Kanpur

Worked as a Full Stack Django Developer. Experience with REST API, Data Analytics and Database. Lead in building the EmpowerU Learning Platform Web Portal. Developed the Dashboard of EmpowerU Tripura project to showcase the live statistics of students and teachers from tripura schools.

December 2019 - June 2020

Education

Diploma in Information Technology

Government Polytechnic - Kanpur
Board Of Technical Education - Uttar Pradesh

79.30%

August 2016 - June 2019

B.Sc.(General)

Maa Sharda Mahavidyalaya, Bindki Road - Fatehpur
Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University - Kanpur

57.55%

August 2014 - May 2017

Class 12th - Intermediate

S.V.M. Inter College - Fatehpur
Board of High School and Intermediate Education - Uttar Pradesh

90.6%

July 2012 - May 2014

Skills

Programming Languages, Libraries & Tools
  • Python

    Python

  • JavaScript

    JavaScript

  • TypeScript

    TypeScript

  • Django

    Django

  • DRF

    DRF

  • React

    React

  • NextJS

    NextJS

  • Redux

    Redux

  • PostgreSQL

    PostgreSQL

  • MySQL

    MySQL

  • Docker

    Docker

  • Redis

    Redis

  • Elasticsearch

    Elasticsearch

  • Celery

    Celery

  • FCM

    FCM

  • Rest API

    Rest API

  • Linux

    Linux

  • AWS

    AWS

  • Nginx

    Nginx

  • MongoDB

    MongoDB

  • Bootstrap

    Bootstrap

  • Material UI

    Material UI

  • CSS3

    CSS

  • SASS

    SCSS

  • HTML

    HTML

Github top language statistics Github statistics

Deliverable(Services) & Workflow

Deliverables
  • Freelancing as a Full-Stack Engineer.
  • Consultation/Support
  • Landing Websites
  • Custom Web Applications
  • Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
  • Single Page Application (SPA)
  • Dashboards/Management Systems
Workflow
  • Mobile-First, Responsive Design.
  • Cross Browser Testing & Debugging.
  • Creating documentation of the project for further contribution.
  • Continuous integration and Continuous delivery.
  • Dockerizing the application.
  • API Development with Robust Authentication (MFA & OAuth).

Personal Projects

  • Dev Resources - One Destination for all the learning resources.
    Live | GitHub
  • E-Nursery - A Store to buy the plants from home.
    Live | GitHub
  • Insta Clone - Created as a part of my Video Session series named Easy Django on Youtube.
    Live | GitHub
  • Pushify - A Push Notification Management Application for any kind of websites.
    Live | GitHub
  • Word Count Visualizer - A word count visualizer using Flask + ChartJS + jQuery with Vanilla JS.
    Live | GitHub
  • The Linux Blog - My First ever personal project as a Django developer for learning purposes in 2019.
    Live | GitHub
  • Learn With Me - A Personal Blog built using jekyll.
    Live | GitHub
  • Lead Manager App - Build using ReactJS and Django Rest Framework.
    Live | GitHub
  • Weather Dashboard - Created as a part of my Video Session series named Easy Django on Youtube.
    Live | GitHub
  • ToDo App - A simple todo web app, created just for the purpose of learning in 2019 using Django.
    Live | GitHub

Awards & Certifications

  • INSPIRE Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE) by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India.
  • NPTEL Certification in ‘Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms in Python’. (Roll No.-NOC19CS40S21510062)
  • Full Stack with Django and ReactJS from Learn Code Online (LCO).
  • Udemy Certification in ‘Try Django 2.2 - Web Development with Python’.
  • Front-End Web UI Frameworks and Tools: Bootstrap 4 - Coursera
  • Introduction to databases and SQL Querying - Udemy
  • Using Databases With Python - Coursera

Interests

Other than being a Web Development Engineer, I am an active Cyclist, also involved in Teaching & Mentorship through my LinkedIn profile & my YouTube channel.

I have my own YouTube channel, where I teach people how to build efficient and scalable web applications in the easiest way possible. As I love teaching and sharing my knowledge any way possible and I regularly do it on my LinkedIn profile.

Live your life, we all have only one.

Thanks