Backend developer building AI-powered Django platforms — REST APIs, secure authentication, payment-gated access, and production-deployed products. Comfortable across the full stack, from Django REST Framework to Google Gemini AI integrations and Razorpay payment flows.
Solid foundation in Django's MVT architecture, relational database design, and clean UI implementation with Bootstrap. Currently finishing my MCA and actively looking for a Python/Django role where I can ship real, production-grade features.
🚀 Open to Python Developer, Django Backend Developer, and Full-Stack Developer roles — on-site (Pune), hybrid, remote, or relocation.
>>> whoami
class HarshaliKulkarni:
# ── Identity ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────
name = "Harshali Abhay Kulkarni"
role = "Python / Django Backend Developer"
location = "Pune, Maharashtra, India"
contact = "harshaliak14@gmail.com"
# ── Education ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
masters = "MCA @ Sinhgad Institute of Management, Pune (2024–2026)"
bachelors = "BCA @ SSBES Institute of Technology, Nanded | CGPA: 8.76"
# ── Career ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
status = "Seeking entry-level Python/Django opportunities"
open_to = ["Internship", "Full-Time", "Freelance", "Contract"]
currently_building = "RecipeHub — community recipe platform (AJAX ratings, live search)"Languages
Frameworks & Libraries
Databases
Integrations & Tools
>>> backend_engineering| Area | Skills |
|---|---|
| API Design | REST API Design · DRF Serializers · ViewSets · Class/Function-Based Views |
| Auth & Access | Session Auth · Role-Based Access Control · Razorpay-Gated Premium Access |
| Database | Schema Design · Django ORM · Query Optimization |
| Integrations | Google Gemini AI API · Razorpay Payment Gateway |
| Architecture | MVT Pattern · Custom Template Filters/Tags · Multi-App Django Projects |
| Frontend | Bootstrap · AJAX (star ratings, live search) · Web Speech API |
| Deployment | Render (production config) · Git/GitHub version control |
>>> projects|
StoryVerse AI
AI-powered story generator using the Google Gemini API. Users customize stories by character, theme, keyword, length, and age group — with a personal story library and full CRUD management. |
RecipeHub
Full-featured community recipe platform with CRUD, AJAX star ratings, bookmarking, a countdown cook timer, a live servings scaler, and search/filter/sort controls. |
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ResolveX Role-based complaint management system with separate user/admin portals, real-time status tracking, and an admin resolution dashboard. Deployed and live on Render. |
Readio
Online bookstore REST API covering the full e-commerce flow — registration, auth, catalog browsing, cart management, and order processing — secured with token-based auth. |
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Homedo
Dual-dashboard household services marketplace connecting customers with providers — separate role-based portals, real-time booking updates, and service history. |
PrepEdge
Interview prep SaaS with a topic-based MCQ engine, per-user progress analytics, and Razorpay-gated premium access — architected around free and paid tiers. |
>>> education| Degree | Institution | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCA | Sinhgad Institute of Management, Pune | 2024 – 2026 | Pursuing |
| BCA | SSBES Institute of Technology, Nanded | 2021 – 2024 | CGPA 8.76 |
| Achievement | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Stack Project Development | Built multiple real-world Django applications with REST APIs, MySQL, and modern frontend design |
| AI Integration | Developed AI-powered apps using Google Gemini API with dynamic, personalized content generation |
| Backend Development | Built secure backend systems with authentication, CRUD, RBAC, and clean database architecture |
| Deployment Experience | Deployed Django applications with production configs on Render |
| Payment Integration | Integrated Razorpay for gated premium access in a full subscription-style flow |
| Project Portfolio | Shipped StoryVerse AI, RecipeHub, ResolveX, Readio, Homedo, and PrepEdge |
Open to Python & Django roles — internship, full-time, freelance, or contract.
