Hello, I'm
Harsh Makwana
Building Scalable Backend Solutions
I'm a results-driven Software Engineer with 5+ years of expertise in architecting high-performance backend systems. I specialize in building scalable microservices, GraphQL APIs, and cloud-native applications that solve complex business challenges.
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About Me
I'm a Senior Backend Engineer with 5+ years of experience crafting high-performance, scalable solutions. My expertise spans Node.js, NestJS, GraphQL, and cloud infrastructure, with a focus on event-driven architectures and microservices that can handle substantial traffic demands.
I excel at optimizing system performance, implementing caching strategies, and designing efficient database schemas. My approach combines deep technical knowledge with business-focused problem-solving to deliver solutions that align with organizational goals.
I continuously explore emerging technologies and methodologies, staying at the forefront of backend development best practices. This commitment ensures I deliver robust solutions that leverage the most appropriate technologies for each specific challenge.
Core Values
Continuous Learning
Always exploring new technologies and methodologies
Quality Craftsmanship
Committed to clean, maintainable, and efficient code
Performance Optimization
Obsessed with creating high-performance systems
Key Areas of Expertise
Backend Development
Expert in Node.js, NestJS, Express.js, GraphQL, and gRPC. Specialized in building scalable APIs, microservices architectures, and event-driven systems that handle high traffic efficiently.
Database & Caching
Deep expertise in PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis. Skilled in designing optimized schemas, implementing advanced indexing strategies, and developing efficient caching layers that dramatically improve performance.
DevOps & Cloud
Proficient with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines. Extensive experience with AWS services including EC2, ECS, S3, Lambda, CloudFront, and SES. Specialized in automating infrastructure and deployment workflows.
System Architecture
Experienced in designing fault-tolerant, scalable systems. Skilled in implementing advanced architectural patterns, optimizing performance, and creating maintainable codebases that grow with your business needs.
Work Experience
My professional journey as a backend engineer
Sr. Software Engineer
Simform Solutions
Key Accomplishments
Built and optimized GraphQL APIs with Apollo Server and NestJS, cutting response times by 40% for 10,000+ concurrent users
Designed microservices using gRPC and Temporal workflows, improving system reliability and inter-service communication
Implemented CI/CD for Electron.js apps with CircleCI, creating approval workflows and multi-platform packaging via S3
Reduced Electron app memory usage by 65% while integrating real-time notifications using React
Developed high-performance payment processing services using cloud-native, event-driven architecture
Refactored legacy applications with scalable patterns and clean code practices, enhancing system stability
Technology Stack
Frontend
Backend
Database
Devops
Technical Skills
Here's a comprehensive overview of my technical skills across various domains. Each skill represents technologies I've used in professional projects.
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Featured Projects
Explore some of my recent work and personal projects
NestJS Microservices Boilerplate
Enterprise-ready microservices foundation with messaging, authentication, and infrastructure as code.
NestJS Starter Template
Production-ready NestJS foundation with authentication, RBAC, and extensive documentation.
NestJS gRPC
Type-safe gRPC for NestJS with codegen, decorators, logging, auth, and monitoring dashboard.
NestJS Temporal Core
Seamless Temporal.io integration for NestJS with type-safe workflows, declarative activities, and robust distributed application support.
NestJS Redis Cache
Flexible Redis caching for NestJS with smart keys, multiple strategies, and optimal performance patterns.