Yash Patkar

Backend Engineer

Mumbai, India

Summary

Backend Developer skilled in Python, Django, and Django REST Framework, with hands-on experience building and deploying real-world applications. Developed an event-based ride-sharing platform using Django, Vue.js and a turf booking app with Node.js + Express. At Kuvaka Tech, improved a 40 - 70 hour risky email validation process by designing an optimized DRF backend with Celery, Redis, and async pipelines, integrating APIs like ZeroBounce and MillionVerifier. Strong in designing REST APIs, role-based authentication, and database management with PostgreSQL, MySQL, and SQLite. Experienced with Docker, Git/GitHub, and task queues. Comfortable with Vue.js Composition API and Tailwind CSS for building responsive UIs, but focused on backend development and API design. Passionate about scalable systems, performance optimization, and clean code. Actively seeking a backend or full-stack role where I can apply my skills in Python, DRF, and databases, contribute to impactful projects, and grow with a collaborative team.

Languages:

English, Hindi, Marathi (Marāṭhī)

Favorite Python Packages:

Django, FastAPI, Flask, Pandas, requests

Skills

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Backend Development, Celery, Django, Django REST Framework, Docker, FastAPI, Frontend Development, Fullstack Development, Git, Linux, Pandas, PostgreSQL, ReactJS, SQL, Vue.js, Web Development