About me

Hello! I’m Pranay Gupta, a passionate Software Engineer from India, with a deep love for both engineering and design. I enjoy building user-centric web and mobile experiences with a focus on clean design and efficient functionality. Whether it’s crafting elegant interfaces or diving into code, I thrive on solving problems and creating impactful digital solutions.

My journey into the world of technology began at a very early age when I was introduced to MS Logo in school. It sparked a lifelong curiosity that led me to explore various programming languages, starting with QBasic, which was my very first official programming language. From there, I moved on to Java, C, and eventually Javascript. Throughout my academic journey, I dove deeper into development, building my own projects, and honing my skills. One of my earliest projects was a website for an inter-college competition called Digital India, which you can view here. I know it might look a bit rough around the edges, but it was my first website, and I’m proud to say it earned me the 2nd position in the competition!

Fast forward to today, and I’ve built several web and mobile applications for both personal learning and freelance clients. My experience has spanned across a range of technologies, including JavaScript frameworks like React and Next.js, back-end technologies such as Express, Java Spring Boot, and cloud platforms like AWS and Azure. Along with these, I have also worked with Salesforce to expand my skill set.

Over the years, through my freelance work and my time spent in companies, I’ve gained extensive knowledge of full-stack development and have learned the importance of building scalable and maintainable applications. My favorite stack to work with includes React and Next.js for the front-end, paired with Express for the back-end, and I often rely on AWS or Vercel for cloud services.

When I’m not immersed in code, you’ll find me exploring new places and ticking off items from my travel bucket list. I’m also an avid fan of sci-fi and thriller movies, which help me unwind after long coding sessions. Another passion of mine is brainstorming ideas for potential startups, which is my favorite pastime after obsessing over syntax errors!

Here’s a little about my preferred stack:

• Framework: Next.js
• Database: MongoDB, PostgreSQL
• CSS: TailwindCSS

With these tools, there’s virtually no limit to what you can create. Next.js is a powerful framework built on top of Node.js, enabling seamless React-based web applications with server-side rendering and static site generation. MongoDB and PostgreSQL are my go-to databases for their flexibility and scalability, while TailwindCSS allows me to create beautiful, responsive designs with minimal effort.

I love what I do, and while it comes with its frustrations, the joy of solving problems and creating something impactful keeps me motivated. Feel free to explore my portfolio, and if you have any questions or would like to collaborate, don’t hesitate to reach out to me. You can connect with me on LinkedIn or shoot me an email at hi@pranaygupta.in.

Looking forward to connecting with you!