Building ideas into working software.

Python developer focused on Django, REST APIs, databases, and full-stack web development,
currently exploring Generative AI and Prompt Engineering.

Hi! I'm Harshali Kulkarni, a Python developer and MCA student based in Pune, Maharashtra.

I build complete web applications — from database design and backend logic to REST APIs, frontend integration, third-party services, and deployment. My projects span AI-powered applications, e-commerce systems, grievance management, service marketplaces, and interactive platforms.

class Harshali:
    role         = "Python Developer"
    core_stack   = ["Python", "Django", "Django REST Framework", "SQL", "REST APIs"]
    frontend     = ["HTML", "CSS", "JavaScript", "Bootstrap", "AJAX"]
    integrations = ["Google Gemini AI", "Razorpay", "External APIs"]
    exploring    = ["Generative AI", "Prompt Engineering"]
    open_to      = ["Full-Time", "Internship", "Freelance", "Contract"]

Django MySQL Bootstrap Render

A grievance management platform designed around separate user and administrator workflows.

Features:

• 📋 User complaint submission and tracking
• 🔐 Role-based access — separate user and admin flows
• ✅ Administrative resolution workflow
• 🗃️ Database-driven architecture with MySQL
• 📱 Responsive interface
• 🚀 Production deployment on Render

🌐 View Live → resolvex-x1ka.onrender.com

Django Razorpay Bootstrap

An interview prep platform combining topic-wise assessments, progress tracking, and premium content access.

Features:

• 📝 Topic-wise MCQ engine
• 📊 Progress analytics dashboard
• 💎 Premium learning content
• 💳 Razorpay payment integration
• 🔒 Subscription-based access control

Django Google Gemini AI SQLite Bootstrap

Personalized AI story generation based on user-defined characters, genres, themes, age groups, and story length.

Features:

• 🧠 Google Gemini API integration
• ✍️ Dynamic prompt-based story generation
• 🎭 Character, genre, and theme selection
• 📚 Personal story library
• 🔄 Full CRUD functionality

Focus: GenAI Integration · Prompt Engineering · API Integration

Django REST Framework Token Authentication SQLite

A backend REST API implementing the core functionality of an online bookstore.

Features:

• 🔗 RESTful API architecture
• 🔑 Token-based authentication
• 🔒 Protected API routes
• 📖 Book catalog management
• 🛒 Cart management and checkout workflow
• ⚙️ DRF serializers and viewsets

Focus: REST APIs · DRF · Authentication · Backend Development

Django MySQL Bootstrap

A service marketplace connecting customers with professionals for household services.

Features:

• 👤 Customer and professional workflows
• 📅 Service booking and history
• 📊 Multi-dashboard architecture
• 🗄️ MySQL database integration
• ⚡ Dynamic service management

Focus: Django · MySQL · Multi-Role Systems · Full-Stack Development

Django JavaScript AJAX Bootstrap SQLite

A recipe platform designed around an interactive cooking experience.

Features:

• ⭐ AJAX-powered star ratings
• 🔖 Recipe bookmarking
• 🔎 Live search with multi-filter discovery
• ⚖️ Serving-size calculator
• ⏱️ Cooking countdown timer
• 🧩 Custom Django template filters
• 📱 Responsive interface

Django JavaScript External APIs

Live weather and environmental information for cities worldwide.

Features:

• 🌍 City-based weather search
• 📡 External API integration
• 📊 Dynamic data rendering
• 💻 JavaScript-powered interactive dashboard

Python + Django
      │
      ├── REST APIs
      ├── Databases
      ├── External Integrations
      └── Generative AI
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      AI-Powered Applications

I'm expanding into Generative AI and Prompt Engineering — understanding how AI can be combined with software engineering to build practical applications.
Already explored through Google Gemini in StoryVerse AI. Now building a stronger GenAI foundation.

Exploring: GenAI Fundamentals · Prompt Design & Optimization · Structured Prompting · LLM App Patterns · AI API Integration

Sinhgad Institute of Management, Pune · 2024–2026 · CGPA: 7.45

SSBES Institute of Technology and Management, Nanded · 2021–2024 · CGPA: 8.76

When I'm away from development, I enjoy:

🎨 Sketching & Painting · 💃 Dancing · 🌐 Exploring Web Development · 🤖 Learning AI & Emerging Technologies

I'm actively looking for opportunities to contribute to real-world software projects, learn from experienced teams, and grow as a developer.

Roles: Python Developer · Django Developer · Backend Developer · Full-Stack Developer · Software Developer

Arrangements: Full-Time · Internship · Freelance · Contract

Have an opportunity, project, or interesting idea? Let's build something useful. 🚀

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