Harshil Barad

About Harshil Barad

Hi, I’m Harshil BaradFull Stack MERN Developer | AI & Blockchain Enthusiast | Cloud & DevOps Explorer About MeI’m a passionate Full Stack Developer specializing in the MERN stack, with a strong drive to build modern, scalable, and high-performance web applications. I thrive at the intersection of technology and innovation, blending deep technical expertise with a creative mindset to craft seamless digital experiences.Additionally, I specialize in insurance and claims—leveraging technology to streamline insurance processes, and create efficient claims management systems🧠 I’m constantly exploring emerging tech—AI/ML, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, DevOps, and Payment Gateway Integrations—to stay ahead of the curve and deliver forward-thinking solutions. Core Skills & Technologies Frontend DevelopmentReact.js, Next.js, Vue.js JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML, CSS, SCSSRedux Toolkit, Tailwind CSS, MUI, Chakra UI Backend DevelopmentNode.js, Express.js, REST APIs, GraphQLFirebase, Blockchain dApps, Web3 DatabasesMongoDB, PostgreSQL, FirebaseMongoose, Prisma ORM Cloud & DevOpsAWS, Heroku, Vercel, NetlifyDocker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Cloud Functions Version Control & CollaborationGit, GitHub, BitbucketJira, Trello, Slack, Notion Testing & QACypress, Mocha, Jest UI/UX DesignResponsive Design, Figma, Tailwind CSS, Material UI AI & Machine LearningTensorFlow, PyTorch, Neural NetworksOpenAI GPT-3/4 Integration for chatbots and NLP features Payment Gateway IntegrationStripe, PayPal, RazorpaySecure payment solutions for e-commerce and subscription-based services My Development PhilosophyClean Code & Scalable ArchitectureI build maintainable codebases with performance and security in mind.End-to-End OwnershipFrom ideation to deployment, I handle full-stack development, ensuring reliability across the board.DevOps & Cloud-Native MindsetUsing Docker and Kubernetes, I streamline deployment and ensure applications scale seamlessly in the cloud.AI-Driven InnovationI integrate OpenAI models to enhance user experiences with intelligent, natural language-based interactions.Payment SolutionsI integrate seamless payment gateways like Stripe and PayPal, ensuring secure and reliable transactions for e-commerce platforms.🤝 Let’s CollaborateI love connecting with fellow developers, innovators, and tech enthusiasts. Whether you\'re building a startup, scaling a product, or exploring the next big idea—I\'m always up for a challenge. Let’s connect and create something amazing.

Experience

1. Junior Software Engineer

   Opash Software

   Jul 2024 — Present · Surat, IN

   Methaq Takaful Insurance (UAE)| methaq.ae-Built a self-service portal for customers to manage their insurance policies, renewals, and payments reducing the need for customer support-Developed online features for users to easily file and track insurance claims with real-time updates-Improved internal claim systems to make team workflows faster and more efficient-Used OCR to quickly read and process uploaded documents like ID and policy papers-Integrated AI tools to help auto-fill forms and speed up the creation of new insurance policies and claim approvals.esanad.com (UAE BROKER) – User PortalHelped build an online platform that lets users in the UAE compare and buy different types of insurance (motor, health, travel, and pet). Focused on making the experience smooth and easy to use.admin.esanad.com (UAE BROKER) – Admin PortalDeveloped tools for the admin team, including dashboards, secure data features, and systems to manage insurance policies effectively.

Education

• Uka Tarsadia University

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Information Technology

• shree swaminarayan Gurukul

  HSC, Science