Hi, I'm Naval Bhandari, a seasoned software engineer and developer with extensive experience in full-stack development, cloud technologies, and AI integration. I enjoy working directly with clients to turn ideas into fully functional web applications, often leveraging modern stacks such as Node.js, Python, React, and cloud platforms like AWS and GCP. My background spans across various industries, including LegalTech, Marketing, and more. I have a strong passion for developing efficient microservices and deploying scalable solutions with Kubernetes. I am also skilled in integrating AI technologies like OpenAI's API for creating intelligent user experiences. When not coding, I like to explore innovative projects, from Chrome extensions to WearOS applications. I'm always eager to learn and contribute to cutting-edge technology solutions.

Naval Bhandari

Hi, I'm Naval Bhandari, a seasoned software engineer and developer with extensive experience in full-stack development, cloud technologies, and AI integration. I enjoy working directly with clients to turn ideas into fully functional web applications, often leveraging modern stacks such as Node.js, Python, React, and cloud platforms like AWS and GCP. My background spans across various industries, including LegalTech, Marketing, and more. I have a strong passion for developing efficient microservices and deploying scalable solutions with Kubernetes. I am also skilled in integrating AI technologies like OpenAI's API for creating intelligent user experiences. When not coding, I like to explore innovative projects, from Chrome extensions to WearOS applications. I'm always eager to learn and contribute to cutting-edge technology solutions.

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Hi, I’m Naval Bhandari, a seasoned software engineer and developer with extensive experience in full-stack development, cloud technologies, and AI integration. I enjoy working directly with clients to turn ideas into fully functional web applications, often leveraging modern stacks such as Node.js, Python, React, and cloud platforms like AWS and GCP. My background spans across various industries, including LegalTech, Marketing, and more.

I have a strong passion for developing efficient microservices and deploying scalable solutions with Kubernetes. I am also skilled in integrating AI technologies like OpenAI’s API for creating intelligent user experiences. When not coding, I like to explore innovative projects, from Chrome extensions to WearOS applications. I’m always eager to learn and contribute to cutting-edge technology solutions.

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Language

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Work Experience

Freelance
July 1, 2023 - June 18, 2024
Worked directly with clients to design, develop, and deploy full-stack web applications from technical discovery to implementation, deployment, and post-launch support. Projects were containerised using Docker and deployed to cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or DigitalOcean. Tech stack often centred around Node.js/Python for backend APIs, Prisma/SQLAlchemy ORM with PostgreSQL or MongoDB databases, and React.js for frontend interfaces. Developed specialized platforms for marketing and LegalTech clients, integrating AI prompt generation and automated identity verification.
Principal Software Engineer at Laka
June 1, 2022 - July 31, 2023
Designed, developed, and refactored a stack of backend microservices written in Golang, Node, and Typescript consumed by a Next.js React frontend using GraphQL. Managed microservice communication via gRPC. Implemented robust integration testing infrastructure using Kubernetes kind cluster and Gherkin/Cucumber syntax. Pioneered extensive Golang testing with gomock. Developed CI/CD pipelines using Github Actions for Docker image building and deployed to EKS Kubernetes clusters via Helm.
Senior Software Engineer at Laka
February 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022
Supported core development services and testing implementations for backend microservices and frontend GraphQL applications. Contributed to infrastructure and deployment automation.
Vice President of Software Engineering at Mystic
December 1, 2020 - October 31, 2021
Led development of Python Flask API and GraphQL interface for ML training/prediction. Developed Python library for ML framework serialization and asynchronous training pipelines. Streamlined CI/CD processes with CircleCI and git hooks. Architected containerized microservices with Docker and Kubernetes, including custom autoscaling and orchestration on AWS. Decomposed ML models and partially developed a compiler in C# for FPGA deployment.
Senior Software Engineer at Mystic
March 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Contributed to backend API and ML pipeline development, system orchestration, and testing.
Software Engineer at Mystic
September 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020
Worked on development and testing of APIs and machine learning related projects.
Research Engineer at BMT
October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2019
Developed AR and VR applications including real-time 3D flight path visualizations, multiplayer networking systems for VR, AR facial recognition apps for Microsoft Hololens, and streaming of spatial mesh and camera feed between AR and VR devices.
Research Assistant & Teaching Assistant at University of Bath
October 1, 2015 - September 30, 2019
Assisted in development of projector-based AR applications. Taught and marked computer graphics and vision modules for 2nd and 3rd year students.
Software Developer at OHS
August 1, 2013 - October 31, 2016
Developed PDF document generation system with backend in C# and frontend mobile apps for iOS and Android. Created digital surveying Android application and procedural C# desktop dashboard displaying analytical work data with custom widgets.

Education

EngD at University of Bath
October 1, 2015 - December 31, 2020
BSc Hons (Ind) at University of Leeds
September 1, 2011 - July 31, 2015

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Media & Entertainment