Python & Django backend developer focused on building production-ready web applications, REST APIs, and AI-integrated systems. I work across the full backend lifecycle — schema design, API development, third-party integrations, and cloud deployment.
class HarshaliKulkarni:
name = "Harshali Abhay Kulkarni"
role = "Python / Django Backend Developer"
location = "Pune, Maharashtra, India"
email = "harshaliak14@gmail.com"
open_to = ["Full-Time", "Internship", "Freelance", "Contract"]
stack = ["Python", "Django", "DRF", "MySQL", "SQLite",
"Bootstrap", "Google Gemini AI", "Razorpay"]What I build:
- Production-ready Django applications with clean architecture
- RESTful APIs using Django REST Framework — auth, CRUD, serializers, viewsets
- AI-powered features via Google Gemini API
- Third-party integrations: payment gateways, weather APIs, generative AI services
- Database-driven systems with optimized ORM queries and schema design
- Cloud-deployed apps on Render and PythonAnywhere
| Category | Technologies |
|---|---|
| Languages | Python · JavaScript · HTML5 · CSS3 |
| Frameworks | Django · Django REST Framework · Bootstrap |
| Databases | MySQL · SQLite |
| APIs & Services | Google Gemini AI · Razorpay · OpenWeatherMap |
| Tools & Deployment | Git · GitHub · Render · PythonAnywhere |
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Role-Based Grievance Management System
Dual-portal system for user submissions and admin resolution workflows. Deployed live on Render with full production configuration. |
StoryVerse AI AI-Powered Story Generator
Generates personalized stories from character, genre, theme, age group, and length inputs via Gemini API. Includes personal story library with full CRUD. |
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RecipeHub Community Culinary Platform
Live serving scaler, countdown cook timer, AJAX star ratings, bookmarking, and multi-filter live search. Custom template filters and food-editorial UI. |
PrepEdge Interview Preparation SaaS
Topic-wise MCQ testing engine with progress analytics and tier-gated premium content. Razorpay payment gateway for subscription management. |
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Readio API E-Commerce Bookstore REST API
Complete e-commerce API — catalog, cart, and checkout flows. Token-based auth, route protection, and optimized DRF serializers and viewsets. |
Homedo Household Services Marketplace
Marketplace connecting customers with service professionals. Multi-dashboard architecture for dynamic bookings and service history tracking. |
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WeatherFlow Real-Time Weather Dashboard
Real-time weather and environmental metrics for any city worldwide. Responsive, interactive UI dashboard with live API data. |
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| Degree | Institution | Timeline | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCA | Sinhgad Institute of Management, Pune | 2024 – 2026 | CGPA 7.45 |
| BCA | SSBES Institute of Technology, Nanded | 2021 – 2024 | CGPA 8.76 |
- Python Backend Development — UV Technocrats
- Selenium Automation Testing — SoftGrid Info
