Headline

MERN Stack Developer | React · Node.js · PostgreSQL· MongoDB | Ex-CTO @ IEDC

About

I'm a full-stack developer focused on the MERN stack , React, Node.js, Express, and MongoDB with hands-on experience building and deploying scalable web applications. Currently deepening my skills in React.js, Redux, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, and DSA. What makes my background slightly unusual for a developer: I spent over a year as CEO & CTO of the IEDC chapter at Heera College of Engineering & Technology (under Kerala Startup Mission), where I led a technical team, organized workshops on IoT and AI, and shipped prototypes including a Bio Bulb system and an EV automatic charger. That experience means I can communicate with both engineers and non-technical stakeholders a gap most early-career developers have. On the tech side, I'm comfortable with: JavaScript (ES6+) · React.js · Node.js · Express.js · MongoDB · PostgreSQL · Redux · EJS · REST APIs · Git/GitHub. I'm actively working on personal projects and open to full-stack developer roles where I can contribute from day one while continuing to grow. If you're building something interesting with JavaScript, I'd love to connect. 📬 dhanuxhm2002@gmail.com · GitHub: https://github.com/dhanushm1525 · LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dhanushmanikandan

Location

Thiruvananthapuram metropolitan area

AI stack

cursor

github copilot

openai

v0

Work experience

Full-Stack Development Trainee at Brototype, Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, Building full-stack web applications using React.js, Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB as part of an intensive, project-based curriculum. Implementing RESTful APIs, user authentication (JWT), and state management with Redux across multiple real-world project exercises. Studying data structures and algorithms (DSA) in JavaScript, solving 250+ structured problems to build problem-solving fundamentals. Collaborating in peer teams using Git/GitHub workflows code reviews, branching strategy, and collaborative debugging.

CEO & CTO, IEDC Chapter at Kerala Startup Mission, Jun 2023 - Jul 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, Led a 15-member student innovation team, overseeing technical project roadmaps and coordinating cross-functional initiatives (events, workshops, prototypes). Organized and executed 5+ technical events including an IoT workshop, AI session, and Idea Fest reaching 100+ student participants. Spearheaded development of 3 hardware prototypes: Bio Bulb (bioluminescence-based lighting), EV automatic charger, and an automated sanitizer dispenser. Bridged technical and non-technical stakeholders: presented project proposals to college administration and external mentors under Kerala Startup Mission.

Education

Under graduation, Computer Science, APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University

St Johns higher secondary school