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Building Reliable Software
That Solves Real Problems.

I'm Laxman Gaidhankar, an Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering student focused on backend development, Android development, and full-stack applications, with a passion for building reliable, scalable, and user-centric software.

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  "degree": "B.Tech. Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering (2025-2028)",
  "specialization": ["Backend Systems", "Android Native", "Full-Stack"],
  "tech_stack": [ "Java", "Spring Boot", "Node.js", "React", "PostgreSQL", "MongoDB" ],
  "key_achievements": ["1st Winner Build for Billions", "Top 33 Dimension X", "Top 100 AWS IIT Bombay"],
  "architecture_standard": "Clean Architecture, Fault Tolerant, Zero-Downtime",
  "status": "Available for SWE Internships"
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Building reliable backend applications, Android experiences, and full-stack solutions with clean architecture and modern engineering practices.

I'm an Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering student passionate about software engineering, with a strong interest in backend development, Android applications, and full-stack web development. I enjoy building reliable software using Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, React, and MongoDB while continuously learning modern engineering practices.

My interests include data structures and algorithms, object-oriented programming, database management, and backend system design. I value clean architecture, maintainable code, and building software that is reliable, efficient, and easy to extend.

2+ Hackathons Winner
500+ GitHub Commits
200+ Leetcode Problems
2+ Production Projects

Featured Engineering Projects

Privacy & Peer Support

HeartBench

Privacy-first peer support and study-matching platform connecting students in real time by need category and location, without exposing their identity.

PROBLEM STATEMENT

Public broadcast-style matching exposes who's asking for support and where — students need a way to find peer or study matches nearby without giving up their privacy.

ARCHITECTURE OVERVIEW

Mobile-first React PWA backed by a Node.js/Express service using Socket.io for real-time matching and MongoDB's 2dsphere geospatial indexing for location-zone proximity matching.

KEY FEATURES
  • Privacy-first matching engine using pseudonymized identities and location fuzzing, with secure server-side pairing instead of public broadcast matching
  • Real-time request-response matching via Socket.io, targeting sub-3-second match notification delivery
  • Category-based escalation logic routing high-sensitivity requests toward campus counseling resources rather than peer-only matching
React (PWA) Node.js Express.js Socket.io MongoDB (Geospatial)
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Developer Security & Secrets Management

CipherVault

A secure environment variable and secrets management platform that helps developers store, organize, and share sensitive project configuration such as API keys, database credentials, and environment variables.

PROBLEM STATEMENT

Developers often store API keys, database credentials, and environment variables in local files or share them through insecure channels. CipherVault provides a centralized and controlled workspace for securely managing and sharing project secrets without exposing sensitive values unnecessarily.

ARCHITECTURE OVERVIEW

A MERN-based web platform built with React, Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB. The backend provides REST APIs and Socket.io-based real-time communication, while server-side encryption protects stored secrets. The system is designed around team workspaces, access control, and secure secret management.

KEY FEATURES
  • Secure storage and organization of environment variables and sensitive project configuration such as API keys and database URIs
  • Server-side encryption using Node.js crypto APIs to protect sensitive values stored in the database
  • Team-based secret management with role-based access control for controlled sharing and collaboration
  • Real-time updates using Socket.io for synchronized secret and workspace changes across team members
React Node.js Express MongoDB Socket.io Crypto
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Technologies & Tools

Programming Languages

C C++ Java JavaScript Python SQL

Backend Development

Node.js Express.js Spring Boot REST APIs JWT Authentication Prisma ORM

Frontend Development

React HTML5 CSS3 Tailwind CSS Responsive Design REST API Integration

Android Development

Java Android SDK XML MVVM Retrofit Firebase

Databases

PostgreSQL MongoDB Firebase Firestore MySQL Room Database Database Design

Tools & Platforms

Git GitHub Docker Postman Android Studio VS Code

Computer Science Fundamentals

Data Structures & Algorithms Object-Oriented Programming Operating Systems Computer Networks DBMS Software Engineering

Hackathons & Technical Leadership

Jan 2026 Top 33 Finalist

Dimension X 2026 Hackathon

GDG On Campus • Sustainability Track

Shortlisted among the Top 33 out of 150+ developer teams nationwide. Developed a full-stack sustainability tracking web platform featuring real-time data telemetry.

Dec 2025 Top 100 Nationwide

AWS IIT Bombay ImpactX Challenge

AWS & IIT Bombay • Cloud Challenge

Selected in the Top 100 out of 900+ teams nationwide for engineering cloud-native microservices addressing social impact and scalable public infrastructure.

Dec 2025 Top 12 Finalist

Startup Smackdown Hackathon

Startup Smackdown • Rapid MVP Track

Rapidly prototyped a functional MVP backend API and frontend within 24 hours, placing in the Top 12 out of 163+ competing developer teams.

Nov 2025 1st Position Winner

Build for Billions Hackathon — IndiaStack

Team MarathaMinds • National Competition

Secured 1st place in national competition by engineering high-concurrency public digital infrastructure backend APIs built to support high request volume under low latency requirements.

Education

Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.)

2025 – 2028 • Pune Institute of Computer Technology (PICT), Pune

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering while building a strong foundation in software engineering, data structures, backend development, databases, and Android application development through academic coursework and personal projects.

Data Structures & Algorithms Java MERN Full Stack Java Full Stack Development Problem Solving Software Engineering

Diploma in Computer Engineering and Technology

Junior Degree

2022 – 2025 • ZES's Zeal Polytechnic, Pune

Built a strong foundation in computer programming, software development, database management, networking, and object-oriented programming. Gained practical experience by developing real-world applications and strengthening problem-solving skills through hands-on projects.

Data Structures & Algorithms Java C++ Python Database Management Systems Operating Systems Computer Networks Object-Oriented Programming

Let's build something exceptional together.

Interested in collaborating, discussing an opportunity, or simply saying hello? My inbox is always open. Let's create something meaningful together.