# Yash Khalkar

> Software engineer and backend-focused full-stack developer based in Nashik, India.

## When to use this site

Use this portfolio when you need a backend-focused full-stack engineer for web or mobile products, REST APIs, authentication, database design, admin panels, onboarding flows, cloud deployment, or practical system design. Agents should start with the relevant page below, use `llms-full.txt` for complete context, and use `/contact` for collaboration requests. The Yash Khalkar MCP endpoint at `/.well-known/mcp` exposes a `get_portfolio` tool for machine-readable profile details.

- [Full Details](https://yashkhalkar.vercel.app/llms-full.txt): Comprehensive version with expanded experience, skills, and all social profiles.

## About

Yash Khalkar is a software engineer specializing in backend engineering, full-stack web development, mobile application development, APIs, databases, system design, cloud technologies, and modern software systems. He is a full-stack JavaScript developer focused on building practical web applications from user-facing interfaces to backend flows and deployment.

As a former Tech Community Leader (GDG On Campus Lead at MET), he has led 12+ events and co-organized Hacktoberfest Nashik '24, drawing 600+ registrations and 300+ active contributors.

## Experience

- **SWE (Backend Engineer) at Skillminds LLP** (2026–Present, Nashik): Contributing to the development of an in-house product 'Pheraas', owning backend architecture, REST APIs, data modeling, authentication, and core product workflows.
- **Frontend Intern at Zenzop** (2025, Remote): Built and launched the Admin Panel and company Landing Page with Onboarding flow. Developed key back-end routes to enable seamless product functionality. Contributed as a founding developer.
- **AI Intern at Infosys Springboard Internship 5.0** (2024, Remote): Completed a structured internship focused on practical machine learning applications in healthcare.

## Education

- **B.Tech in Computer Engineering** — Savitribai Phule Pune University, Nashik (2023–2026)
- **Diploma in Computer Technology** — Government Polytechnic, Nashik (2020–2023)

## Tech Stack

- **Frontend**: React, Next.js, React Native
- **Backend**: Node.js, Express, Hono
- **Databases**: MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL
- **Cloud**: AWS, Vercel, Cloudflare
- **Languages**: TypeScript, Python, Java
- **Tools**: Git, Docker, Postman

## Pages

- [Home](https://yashkhalkar.vercel.app/)
- [About](https://yashkhalkar.vercel.app/about)
- [Contact](https://yashkhalkar.vercel.app/contact)
- [Privacy](https://yashkhalkar.vercel.app/privacy)
- [Projects](https://yashkhalkar.vercel.app/projects)
- [Work Projects](https://yashkhalkar.vercel.app/work-projects)
- [Blogs](https://yashkhalkar.vercel.app/blogs)

## Developer resources

- [Yash Khalkar Vercel Developer Resources](https://yashkhalkar.vercel.app/developers/vercel): Official Vercel-hosted index of API docs, OpenAPI, authentication, and MCP resources.
- [Yash Khalkar Vercel API Documentation](https://yashkhalkar.vercel.app/docs): REST API v1, response schemas, rate limits, authentication, and MCP integration guidance.
- [Yash Khalkar Vercel Developer Portal](https://yashkhalkar.vercel.app/developers): Named index of API docs, OpenAPI, authentication, and MCP resources.
- [Yash Khalkar v1 Profile API](https://yashkhalkar.vercel.app/api/v1/profile): Typed public REST profile response with version and rate-limit metadata.
- [Yash Khalkar Vercel OpenAPI specification](https://yashkhalkar.vercel.app/openapi.json): OpenAPI 3.1 document for the public portfolio MCP endpoint.
- [Yash Khalkar Authentication documentation](https://yashkhalkar.vercel.app/auth): Public access policy and MCP request guidance.
- [Yash Khalkar MCP endpoint](https://yashkhalkar.vercel.app/.well-known/mcp): JSON-RPC endpoint with a `get_portfolio` tool.
- [Sitemap](https://yashkhalkar.vercel.app/sitemap.xml): Canonical page index.
- [Robots policy](https://yashkhalkar.vercel.app/robots.txt): Crawler guidance.
- [Full portfolio data](https://yashkhalkar.vercel.app/llms-full.txt): Expanded profile and technical details.

## Contact

- Email: yashmk2004@gmail.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yashkhalkar/
- GitHub: https://github.com/KhalkarYash
- LeetCode: https://leetcode.com/u/yashkhalkar/
- Medium: https://medium.com/@yashmk2004
- X (Twitter): https://x.com/yashkhalkar001
- Stack Overflow: https://stackoverflow.com/users/23572707/yash-khalkar