---
title: "Harshwardhan Gaikwad - SDE Intern in Pune Division | Tal"
description: "Meet Harshwardhan Gaikwad, Backend Developer | Java | Spring Boot | REST API | Database | DSA | B.Tech 2026 | Fresher | Azure Certified | Java certified | 5⭐️ HackerRank | React.js | Open to Work based in Pune Division. AI stack includes claude code, claude, and gemini."
image: "https://tal.club/meet/harshwardhan-gaikwad/share-image"
---

# Harshwardhan Gaikwad on Tal

## Headline

Backend Developer \| Java \| Spring Boot \| REST API \| Database \| DSA \| B\.Tech 2026 \| Fresher \| Azure Certified \| Java certified \| 5⭐️ HackerRank \| React\.js \| Open to Work

## About

Java Backend Developer \| Aspiring Full\-Stack Developer \| Spring Boot • REST API • MySQL \| 2026 BTech Graduate \| Immediate Joiner — Open to SDE Internships & Full\-Time Roles 2026 B\.Tech Computer Science graduate specialising in Java backend development, currently expanding into full\-stack engineering \(React\.js, JavaScript\)\. I build REST APIs, work with Spring Boot, and design database\-backed systems using MySQL and MongoDB\. Core technical skills: \- Languages: Java \(Core, JDBC, Collections, Multithreading\), C, C\+\+, Python, SQL, JavaScript \- Backend: Spring, Spring Boot, REST API, Servlets, Maven \- Frontend \(in progress\): React\.js, HTML5, CSS3 \- Databases: MySQL, MongoDB \- Cloud/DevOps: AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, CI/CD, Linux, Git, GitHub \- Fundamentals: OOP, Data Structures & Algorithms \(DSA\), SDLC, Multithreading, HTTP, Networking Projects: \- Full\-stack multi\-module business web app \(React\.js, JavaScript, SQL, REST API\) — real\-time dashboards, CRUD workflows, cashback/rewards module \- Java/JDBC IoT energy optimization system — 30% cost reduction, 85% JUnit test coverage, RESTful device\-management API \- C\-based bank management system — OTP verification, 99% transaction accuracy Certifications: AWS Academy Graduate • Microsoft Azure DP\-900 \(Data Fundamentals\) • HackerRank 5\-Star \(C\+\+\) Also active as Training & Placement Coordinator at my college, coordinating recruitment drives for 200\+ students — I am comfortable working with both engineering and cross\-functional teams\. Open to any Software Developer / SDE role — backend, full\-stack, or general SDE internship — on\-site, hybrid, or remote, anywhere in India\. Available to join immediately\. harshwardhang18@gmail\.com \| \+91 9356227163

## Location

Pune Division

## AI stack

claude code

claude

gemini

github copilot

notion

ollama

## Work experience

SDE Intern at BasketHunt Pvt Ltd, Aug 2026 \- Present · 2 mos, Mumbai

Student at Aundh Toastmasters Club, Mar 2024 \- Present · 2 yrs 7 mos, Pune/Pimpri\-Chinchwad Area

Member at AISSMS IOIT ACM Student Chapter, Oct 2023 \- Apr 2026 · 2 yrs 7 mos, Pune District

Student Training & Placement Head at AISSMS Institute of Information Technology, Sep 2023 \- Feb 2026 · 2 yrs 6 mos, Pune District

Member at The GPU, May 2023 \- Jun 2025 · 2 yrs 2 mos, Pune/Pimpri\-Chinchwad Area

Event Executive Head at AISSMS Institute of Information Technology, Dec 2022 \- Aug 2023 · 9 mos, Pune District

## Education

Bachelor of Technology \- BTech, Savitribai Phule Pune University

High School Diploma, infant jesus high school

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