Nikhil Bhandarkar
@nikhilbhandarkar
I build scalable full-stack applications, Node.js APIs, and developer platforms used by enterprise teams.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
At Vividly, I build full-stack enterprise products and an internal developer platform used daily by the entire 20-person engineering organization. I shipped a contract-generation application that reduced creation time from roughly two hours to under five minutes for 2,500+ users, and I own production APIs and services supporting forecast and analytics workloads.
As StrainBrain's founding engineer, I built its Node.js and TypeScript foundation from zero, including the API layer, data models, frontend, infrastructure, recommendation engine, and engineering practices. The services scaled to 100K+ daily active users across 130+ business customers in 15 markets without major rewrites.
I enjoy translating operational problems into maintainable systems, from secure ERP integrations and high-risk financial migrations to accessible React interfaces. I also mentor junior developers, lead cross-functional delivery, write RFCs, and establish practical standards for testing, code review, and CI/CD.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Full-Stack Engineer (AI / Platform)
Vividly
Oct 2023 - Present (2 years 10 months)
Designed and built an internal developer platform used by the entire engineering organization, including a Python CLI, MCP server, and CI/CD integrations. Shipped a full-stack contract generation application, cutting contract creation time by 95%.
Founding Engineer
StrainBrain
Feb 2021 - Sep 2023 (2 years 7 months)
Joined as the first engineer and built the entire API layer, data models, and infrastructure from scratch. Scaled Node.js services to 100K+ daily active users across 130+ business customers in 15 markets.
Full-Stack Developer
WayCool Foods
Jul 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 5 months)
Built full-stack features in Node.js and JavaScript for internal operations teams, including supply chain visibility, order management, and reporting dashboards.
Software Development Engineer, Intern
CaratLane
Nov 2018 - May 2019 (6 months)
Built and shipped production frontend features for a high-traffic consumer e-commerce platform.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SGGSIE&T Nanded
Bachelor of Technology, Information Technology
2015 - 2019
Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology from SGGSIE&T Nanded, completed in 2019.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
IndiaAuthorized to work in
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Skills
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