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( About Me )

SHivam Kumar SHukla

I build systems. It's what keeps me curious.

I'm a Python/Django developer focused on building secure, scalable applications and reliable backend systems. I enjoy turning complex engineering problems into practical software that people can depend on.

Most of my work revolves around Django REST Framework, API design, authentication, database design, and real-time communication. I've worked with technologies like Redis, Kafka, WebSockets, and Docker, and I keep exploring better ways to design and operate production-ready systems.

What keeps me curious
I like understanding how things work under the hood, from request lifecycles and data flow to distributed services, performance, and failure handling. I enjoy learning by building, solving problems thoughtfully, and making complex systems easier to use and maintain.

Where I'm heading
I'm going deeper into system design, cloud infrastructure, and distributed architecture, while exploring Generative AI, LLMs, RAG pipelines, vector search, and AI agents.

Engineering values I care about:
  • Clarity over unnecessary complexity
  • Reliability and security by design
  • Useful software built around real problems

What I'm good at

Backend Engineering

  • Python, Django & DRF
  • REST API Design
  • Authentication, OAuth2 & SSO
  • Database Design & Optimization

Systems & Architecture

  • System Design
  • Redis, Kafka & WebSockets
  • Distributed Systems
  • Docker & Deployment Workflows

Tools I Use

Backend

  • Python
  • Django
  • Django REST Framework
  • PostgreSQL

Infrastructure

  • Docker
  • Redis
  • Kafka
  • AWS (exploring)

AI & Workflow

  • LLMs & RAG
  • Vector Search
  • Git
  • Linux