I'm a full-stack software developer based in Ottawa, Ontario, focusing on building scalable web applications with React, Next.js, Node.js, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and AWS. I enjoy translating complex requirements into robust features and collaborating closely with clients to deliver production-ready software. Over the past 2+ years, I've improved performance, implemented authentication, and automated deployments with CI/CD pipelines, while applying Agile practices for rapid feedback and reliable releases.

Kunal Bhatnagar

I'm a full-stack software developer based in Ottawa, Ontario, focusing on building scalable web applications with React, Next.js, Node.js, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and AWS. I enjoy translating complex requirements into robust features and collaborating closely with clients to deliver production-ready software. Over the past 2+ years, I've improved performance, implemented authentication, and automated deployments with CI/CD pipelines, while applying Agile practices for rapid feedback and reliable releases.

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I’m a full-stack software developer based in Ottawa, Ontario, focusing on building scalable web applications with React, Next.js, Node.js, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and AWS. I enjoy translating complex requirements into robust features and collaborating closely with clients to deliver production-ready software.

Over the past 2+ years, I’ve improved performance, implemented authentication, and automated deployments with CI/CD pipelines, while applying Agile practices for rapid feedback and reliable releases.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Independent Full-Stack Developer (Freelance) at Remote Canada
February 1, 2025 - Present
Built and deployed a Next.js e-commerce platform resulting in improved Lighthouse scores from 65 to over 92 and ensured 99.9% uptime. Integrated NextAuth.js authentication and Stripe Checkout achieving 100% successful transactions. Automated deployments with Vercel CI/CD and DevOps practices, reducing release time by 40%. Delivered features iteratively using Agile methodologies for rapid client feedback and collaborated directly with clients while maintaining technical documentation.
Full Stack Developer (Contract) at BuyerFolio, Ottawa, Canada
December 1, 2024 - August 26, 2025
Designed and optimized RESTful APIs improving efficiency by 30% and reducing load times by 1000 ms. Built responsive React/Node.js applications enhancing performance by 40%. Architected MongoDB schemas for over 1,000 records reducing query response time by 25%. Introduced Dockerized environments cutting onboarding setup time from 2 days to 2 hours. Conducted code reviews to ensure quality and standards.
Graduate Researcher at University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
April 1, 2024 - August 26, 2025
Analyzed vulnerabilities in MQTT-SN protocol for IoT and sensor networks identifying 5 critical security gaps. Proposed and documented 3 new security enhancements mitigating 80% of vulnerabilities. Presented findings to faculty by simplifying complex technical concepts for non-specialist audiences.
Full Stack Developer Intern at ImportOps, Udaipur, India
December 1, 2022 - August 26, 2025
Developed responsive user interfaces with React and optimized MongoDB schemas reducing query response time by 20%. Implemented JWT and OAuth 2.0 authentication boosting user engagement by 25%. Built REST APIs in Node.js microservices architecture improving efficiency by 25%. Performed debugging and software maintenance across more than 10 releases reducing errors by 15%.
Full-Stack Developer (Freelance) at Independent (Freelance)
February 1, 2025 - October 28, 2025
Built and deployed a Next.js e-commerce platform, improving Lighthouse scores from 65 to 92+ and achieving 99.9% uptime. Integrated NextAuth.js authentication and Stripe Checkout, enabling 100% successful transactions. Automated deployments with Vercel CI/CD and DevOps practices, reducing release time by 40%. Delivered features iteratively using Agile methodologies for rapid client feedback. Collaborated directly with clients, documenting requirements and maintaining technical documentation.
Full Stack Developer (Contract) at BuyerFolio
December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Designed and optimized RESTful APIs, improving efficiency by 30% and reducing average load times by 1000 ms. Built responsive React/Node.js applications, improving performance by 40%. Architected MongoDB schemas for 1,000+ records, reducing query response times by 25%. Introduced Dockerized environments, cutting onboarding from 2 days to 2 hours. Conducted code reviews to ensure quality and standards.
Graduate Researcher at University of Ottawa
April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
Analyzed vulnerabilities in MQTT-SN protocol for IoT/sensor networks, identifying 5 critical gaps. Proposed and documented 3 security enhancements, mitigating 80% of vulnerabilities. Presented findings to faculty, translating complex ideas for non-specialists.
Full Stack Developer Intern at ImportOps
December 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Developed responsive UIs with React and optimized MongoDB schemas, reducing query response time by 20%. Implemented JWT and OAuth 2.0 authentication, boosting user engagement by 25%. Built REST APIs in Node.js (microservices), improving efficiency by 25%. Performed debugging and software maintenance for 10+ releases, reducing errors by 15%.

Education

Master of Computer Science at University of Ottawa
September 1, 2022 - May 31, 2024
Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering at SRM Institute of Science and Technology
July 1, 2018 - May 31, 2022
Full Stack Web Development collaboration with Google at Udemy
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Machine Learning at Stanford University - Coursera
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Flutter Development at Udemy
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
DBMS at NPTEL
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Master of Computer Science at University of Ottawa
September 1, 2022 - May 1, 2024
B.Tech, Computer Science & Engineering at SRM Institute of Science & Technology
July 1, 2018 - May 1, 2022
Master of Computer Science at University of Ottawa
September 1, 2022 - May 1, 2024
B.Tech, Computer Science & Engineering at SRM Institute of Science & Technology
July 1, 2018 - May 1, 2022

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Agriculture & Mining, Transportation & Logistics, Education, Retail, Professional Services