BuildingDigital Productswith Intelligence
I’m Shekhar — a full-stack engineer crafting AI-native products with Next.js, TypeScript, Python and modern backend architecture. From polished frontend experiences to scalable APIs and intelligent systems.
Experience
Building Products withEngineering Precision
Crafting scalable applications, modern architectures, and AI-native digital experiences.
Lead Frontend Engineer (Contract) | Shipyard
April 2026 - May 2026Lead Frontend Engineer (Contract) | Shipyard
April 2026 - May 2026- Architected a React/TypeScript client for an AI agentic orchestrator, interfacing with a Python backend for complex LLM workflows.
- Engineered a non-blocking live chatbox to handle asynchronous state and real-time Python data streams.
- Led frontend technical direction, collaborating directly with the founder while managing open-source contributions.
Independent Product Engineer | CareConnect
July 2023 - PresentIndependent Product Engineer | CareConnect
July 2023 - Present- Engineered a secure clinical collaboration platform with Next.js App Router and MongoDB, enforcing strict role-based access.
- Optimized real-time AI/LLM response streaming using Next.js Streaming and React Suspense to prevent UI blocking.
- Designed a resilient data pipeline with Zod validation and Next.js Server Actions, reducing database read latency.
Independent Product Engineer | ShipSpace
July 2023 - PresentIndependent Product Engineer | ShipSpace
July 2023 - Present- Architected a multi-tenant B2B portal using Next.js 15 and Payload CMS with strict RBAC for agency data isolation.
- Optimized dashboard data fetching via React Query and tRPC, ensuring real-time state synchronization across sessions.
- Integrated Stripe webhooks to build automated subscription tiering and secure monetization pipelines.
Independent Frontend Engineer | Visual Experience
2023 - PresentIndependent Frontend Engineer | Visual Experience
2023 - Present- Developed a cinematic landing page with complex, scroll-triggered DOM animations using GSAP.
- Achieved stable 60fps on main-thread animations by leveraging GPU acceleration, reducing React overhead by 40%.
- Optimized Core Web Vitals to sub-100ms LCP, ensuring zero layout shift on consumer-grade devices.
Selected Work
Architecture &Case Studies
A collection of products, engineering systems, and AI-powered applications built with performance, scale, and thoughtful design.
CareConnect | Clinical Collaboration Platform
Engineered a secure full-stack platform using Next.js App Router and MongoDB. Implemented React Suspense for real-time AI/LLM response streaming without UI blocking.
ShipSpace | B2B Client Portal SaaS
Architected a multi-tenant B2B portal with Payload CMS. Engineered strict RBAC and optimized data fetching via React Query and tRPC to isolate agency environments.
Visual Experience Engine
Developed a performance-optimized landing page featuring complex GSAP DOM animations, achieving stable 60fps and reducing React reconciliation overhead by 40%.