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akshay — 2026
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER // BIOGRAPHY

I BUILD THINGS,
BREAK THINGS,
THEN MAKE THEM BETTER.

Software Developer who enjoys turning ideas into working products. I spend most of my time with React, Next.js, TypeScript, and whatever else the project throws at me. I like understanding how things work under the hood, building clean interfaces, and occasionally going way too deep down a technical rabbit hole.

Akshay Ajay Kalekar
Goa, India
CAREER_PATH

EXPERIENCE.

01
Travel LYKKE
Software Developer
Apr 2025 — Present
Impact
  • Led frontend development for the B2B platform (DMC Circle) from foundation to production using Next.js 16 and Material UI.
  • Owned architecture, API integrations, authentication flows, and a frontend permission gateway / RBAC enablement.
02
Faym Co.
Software Engineer Intern
Dec 2023 — 2024-02
Impact
  • Fixed React bugs, implemented complex UI logic, and built an internal admin dashboard.
  • Built internal workflows with Streamlit and Python automation after researching Instagram API tooling.
SELECTED_WORK

CRAFTED_SYSTEMS.

PROFESSIONAL SYSTEMS
01
Travel LYKKE Platform
Consumer Platform

A high-performance consumer travel platform solving complex booking flows and itinerary planning. Designed end-to-end to provide users with a fast, intuitive way to discover and book curated global experiences, complete with secure payment gateway integrations and a robust feedback system.

Next.jsshadcn/uiTailwind CSSTanStack Query
02
LYKKE Portals
B2B Portals

Dedicated B2B platforms bridging the gap between travel content creators and tour operators. Solves inventory management and audience monetization with seamless end-to-end frontend architecture. Features a user-friendly Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) system for secure and simplified permission management.

Next.jsshadcn/uiTailwind CSSTanStack Query
03
DMC Circle
B2B Marketplace

A comprehensive marketplace designed to connect Destination Management Companies directly with travel agents. Eliminates operational friction by providing a robust, accessible interface for discovering and managing B2B relationships.

Next.jsshadcn/uiTailwind CSSTanStack Query
INDEPENDENT PRODUCTS
VIEW ALL APPS
01
OwnR
Expo app

A personal inventory and item lifecycle tracker built to keep everything you own organized in one place.

React NativeExpoTypeScriptMobile-first UX
02
Water Timeout
Expo app

Hydration reminder app focused on habit formation with smart notifications, simple tracking, and a motivational mascot.

React NativeRedux ToolkitPush Notifications
03
Money on Track
Expo app

Offline-first money tracking app with structured Collect/Pay books to track lends, dues, and settlements.

React NativeExpoOffline-firstCharts/Insights
CONTINUOUS_LEARNING

CERTIFICATIONS.

Frontend Mastery

01
Master.dev (Formerly Frontend Masters)
Issued Mar 2026
User Experience (UX)User Research
02
Master.dev (Formerly Frontend Masters)
Issued Mar 2026
TypeScript
03
Master.dev (Formerly Frontend Masters)
Issued Mar 2026
VimDocker
04
Master.dev (Formerly Frontend Masters)
Issued Feb 2026
ExpoReact Native
05
Master.dev (Formerly Frontend Masters)
Issued Feb 2026
Performance Improvement
TECHNICAL_STACK

THE ARSENAL.

Languages

01

Python

Data processing, scripting, and versatile backend logic.

02

JavaScript

Production-minded engineering with clean abstractions.

03

TypeScript

Type-safe development for scalable systems.

Frameworks

01

Next.js

SSR/SSG, routing and production-ready performance.

02

Django

REST APIs and robust backend delivery.

03

Streamlit

Rapid prototyping and data-driven Python web apps.

04

Express

Production-minded engineering with clean abstractions.

05

TanStack

Data fetching, tables, and client state with a cohesive toolkit.

Libraries & Tools

01

React

Composable UI architecture and state-driven interfaces.

02

Node.js

Backend fundamentals and efficient runtime design.

03

n8n

Workflow automation and versatile API integrations.

04

Three.js

3D graphics and interactive web experiences.

05

Docker

Reproducible builds and environment consistency.

06

AWS

Scalable cloud infrastructure and deployment.

07

Material UI (MUI)

Production-minded engineering with clean abstractions.

08

TanStack Query

Data fetching, tables, and client state with a cohesive toolkit.

09

Tailwind

Utility-first styling with clean design tokens.

10

Redux

Production-minded engineering with clean abstractions.

11

shadcn/ui

Production-minded engineering with clean abstractions.

12

Storybook

Isolated UI development, docs, and visual regression workflows.

13

Next Build Analyzer

SSR/SSG, routing and production-ready performance.