I am a passionate Software Development Engineer (SDE-2) with expertise in Node.js, Fastify, MongoDB, Java, C++ and event-driven architectures. With a strong background in backend development and data pipeline optimization, I enjoy solving complex problems and building scalable applications. I started my journey with a Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) at Modern College, Pune, followed by a rigorous Full-Stack Web Development program at Masai School, where I gained hands-on experience with the MERN stack. Since then, I have worked extensively on financial services applications, API development, Kafka event streaming, and MongoDB query optimization. Currently, I am contributing to impactful projects at Zype, where I work on loan management, payments, caching mechanisms for high-performance applications, and event-driven data pipelines. I take pride in writing efficient, production-ready code and continuously refining my skills. Technical Expertise: ✅ Backend: Node.js, Fastify, NestJS, Express.js ✅ Frontend: React.js, JavaScript, HTML, CSS ✅ Database: MongoDB, TiDB, PostgreSQL ✅ DevOps & Tools: Docker, Kafka, Redis, AWS (S3, Lambda), Git/GitHub ✅ Other Skills: Data Structures & Algorithms (DSA), API development, Performance Optimization I am always eager to learn new technologies, take on challenging projects, and contribute to innovative solutions. Open to networking, collaborations, and exciting opportunities in the tech space! 📩 Feel free to connect or reach out at akshaykanherkar7@gmail.com 🔗 Check out my GitHub: github.com/akshaykanherkar7