About Me

Hey there! I'm Ishwar Sarade, a Full Stack Developer with over 4.5 years of experience in building scalable web applications using the MERN Stack.

I specialize in leveraging cutting-edge technologies and cloud services (AWS) to implement robust architectures such as microservices and video conferencing solutions. Throughout my career, I've worked on diverse projects ranging from educational ERPs and learning management systems to social media platforms and corporate video production tools.

My experience as a cofounder at Bitsmith Technologies has given me valuable insights into product development, team management, and business operations. I'm passionate about developing comprehensive backend boilerplates, integrating third-party APIs, and ensuring code quality through rigorous testing and DevOps practices.

Beyond my technical expertise, I have a strong interest in the intersection of technology and law, which led me to complete a Diploma in Cyber Law. This legal knowledge, combined with my technical background, gives me a unique perspective on data privacy, security, and compliance issues facing modern applications.

I'm an avid enthusiast of homelab and self-hosted solutions, constantly experimenting with infrastructure setups reminiscent of Tony Stark's server racks. These personal projects have strengthened my understanding of system architecture and DevOps principles at scale. Currently, I'm preparing to launch an open-source project called vx-engine, an ExpressJS boilerplate on steroids that allows developers to simply add models and deploy production-ready applications.

As a quick learner with diverse interests spanning aviation, biopharmaceuticals, and human languages (I read and write Urdu with a particular interest in Ishq e haqiqi), I bring a multidisciplinary approach to problem-solving. This breadth of knowledge allows me to communicate effectively with stakeholders across various domains.

Ishwar

My Tech Journey

A not-so-brief history of my complicated relationship with web technologies. It's been a wild ride! 🎢

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2014

The Beginning

Started with basic HTML, CSS, and jQuery. The classic trio! 🏆

HTML5CSS3jQueryBootstrap 3
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2016

JavaScript Awakening

Discovered the true power of JavaScript. Started building SPAs and fell into the framework rabbit hole. 🕳️

ReactAngularNode.jsExpressMongoDB
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2018

The TypeScript Era

Found religion in static typing. Never looked back. Sorry, vanilla JS! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

TypeScriptNext.jsGraphQLPostgreSQL
2020

Performance Obsession

Started caring way too much about lighthouse scores and bundle sizes. Became that person who talks about tree-shaking at parties.

WebpackRollupSvelteWeb Performance APIs
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2022

Modern Web & Beyond

Embracing new standards and frameworks. Started building with edge functions and became obsessed with DX.

AstroTailwind CSSCloudflare WorkersDenotRPC
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2024

AI Integration & The Future

Exploring the intersection of AI and web development. Building smarter applications with ML integration.

OpenAI APIVercel AI SDKWebGPURust (for WASM)

My Development Philosophy

User-Centric Design

I believe that great technology should serve people, not the other way around. Every line of code should ultimately enhance the user experience.

Pragmatic Solutions

I value practical approaches over theoretical perfection. The best solution is often the one that solves the problem efficiently without unnecessary complexity.

Continuous Learning

The tech landscape evolves rapidly, and staying current requires commitment to ongoing education and adaptation. I embrace new challenges as learning opportunities.

Open Collaboration

The best products emerge from diverse perspectives and open exchange of ideas. I thrive in collaborative environments where knowledge is freely shared.

Beyond Coding

Technology Infrastructure

I'm passionate about homelab setups and self-hosted infrastructure, exploring enterprise-grade solutions on a personal scale. My current setup includes optimized media servers and Immich for photo/video backup—all designed to eliminate cloud costs while maintaining professional standards for security and reliability.

Open Source

I'm actively developing vx-engine, an ExpressJS backend framework that streamlines API development. By simply adding models, developers get authentication, authorization, auditing, database connections, cron jobs, and passport plugins configured automatically. A React frontend version is also in development to create a complete full-stack solution.

Technology & Law

With my Diploma in Cyber Law, I explore the evolving legal landscape around technology. I follow industry developments on platforms like Bar and Bench, analyzing how legal frameworks impact software development.

Biopharmaceutical Exploration

Though currently a hobby, I'm fascinated by the potential of customized protein, RNA, and DNA breakdown and synthesis capabilities. I'm particularly interested in how these technologies could revolutionize the health sector with personalized medicine approaches and targeted therapies.