const nikhil: SeniorFullStackEngineer = {
name: "Nikhil Dhawan",
github: "@nkdhawan76",
location: "Jaipur, Rajasthan, India",
role: "Full Stack Engineer & Founder @ DevSparks India",
experience: "15+ years (since 2006)",
currentFocus: [
"Designing scalable SaaS architecture with long-term clarity",
"AI-augmented development workflows with practical impact",
"Helping teams ship reliable software faster",
],
philosophy:
"Prefer simple systems, explicit contracts, and frequent shipping.",
};2006 βββΊ Started web development with HTML, CSS, and PHP
2009 βββΊ Evolved into full-stack product engineering
2012 βββΊ Standardized framework-led architecture practices
2015 βββΊ Shifted to JavaScript-first systems (React + Node.js)
2018 βββΊ Founded DevSparks India
2020 βββΊ Scaled delivery with TypeScript and cloud pipelines
2022 βββΊ Integrated AI tooling into real product workflows
2024 βββΊ Focused on AI-augmented SaaS execution
2026 βββΊ Shipping with quality, speed, and intent
| Project | Description | Stack |
|---|---|---|
| SIFF 2026 | Official website for Sikkim International Film Festival | JavaScript, Laravel |
| AI Engineering Hub | AI workflows, prompts, and engineering resources | Jupyter, Python |
| Ludo by Nikhil | Full-featured Ludo game built from scratch | JavaScript |
| Hotel Laravel Project | Hotel management system with booking engine | TypeScript, Laravel |
| Daily Money Manage | Personal finance tracker with analytics | TypeScript |
| System Prompts AI Tools | Curated system prompts for AI-powered apps | Markdown, JavaScript |
- Architecture first: strong foundations reduce long-term complexity.
- Ship in loops: release, learn, refine.
- Clarity over cleverness: readable systems scale better.
- People over tools: strong teams build lasting products.