Harsh Walavalkar

Contributed 500+ production-level code commits across backend APIs, database optimization, testing, and feature development in a fast-paced startup environment. Spearheaded development of core Mentor Connect and Partner Connect features using Node.js and React.js, enabling seamless user workflows and scalable platform interactions.

Improved

DynamoDB performance by 40%+ by implementing Global Secondary Indexes (GSIs) and replacing full table scans with paginated queries using Dynamoose.

Software Development Engineer Intern at Fundenable (2026-01 – Present)

• Contributed 500+ production-level code commits across backend APIs, database optimization, testing, and feature development in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Spearheaded development of core Mentor Connect and Partner Connect features using Node.js and React.js, enabling seamless user workflows and scalable platform interactions.
• Improved DynamoDB performance by 40%+ by implementing Global Secondary Indexes (GSIs) and replacing full table scans with paginated queries using Dynamoose.
• Built an automated SMTP-based Contact System with Calendly integration, reducing manual email handling and improving inquiry response time by 60%+.
• Enhanced backend reliability and observability through logging and 90+ Jest tests, reducing debugging time by 30%; additionally created and maintained Test case documentation to track feature coverage, execution status, and testing workflows.

Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering – Sardar Patel Institute of Technology (2022-06 – 2026-05)