Dhruv Panchal

About

Computer Engineering student and full-stack developer with hands-on experience building MERN stack applications, REST APIs, and cloud-deployed projects. Interested in creating scalable web applications and growing as a MERN Stack Developer.

Experience

• Tech Event Intern
  Laracon India · Ahmedabad
  Jan 2026 – Jan 2026

  Supported on-ground execution of a large-scale tech conference: stage setup, presenter coordination, and attendee experience. Managed registration/information booths and resolved logistical issues on the spot, demonstrating strong communication and attention to detail under time pressure. Coordinated with organizers and speakers to keep sessions running smoothly across the event.

• Full Stack Developer Intern
  Kaizenith Teachology LLP · Ahmedabad
  Sep 2025 – Dec 2025

  Built and maintained full-stack features for an ERP system using the MERN stack, working across React.js frontend interfaces and Node.js/Express.js REST APIs. Implemented and maintained role-based authentication and authorization, controlling access to application features based on user roles and permissions. Collaborated with the development team on debugging, code reviews, Git-based version control, and delivering features in an agile development environment.

Education

• 2023 MY
  Higher Secondary (XII, PCM)

  M.Y. High School

  Science · Jun 2022 – May 2023

  Science · Jun 2022 – May 2023
• 2023
  B.Tech. Computer Engineering

  Silver Oak University

  Computer Engineering · Aug 2023

  Computer Engineering · Aug 2023

Skills

Tools / apps / platforms

Projects

• AI-Powered Customer Support Chatbot Platform
  React, Node.js, MongoDB, AWS, LangChain.js

  Built a RAG-based AI chatbot (LangChain.js, FAISS) deployed on AWS, with authentication, document management, and chat features on the MERN stack and JWT. Developed an embeddable chatbot widget that can be integrated into any website, including deployment configuration and monitoring of the live demo. Designed and integrated RESTful APIs with the backend to manage users, documents, conversations, and chatbot interactions using Node.js and Express.js.

• CI/CD Pipeline for Node.js App on AWS EC2
  AWS, EC2, Ubuntu, Nginx, PM2, Git, SSH

  Provisioned and configured an AWS EC2 (Ubuntu) instance with security groups, Node.js, npm, and Nginx as a reverse proxy for a production-style deployment. Built a full CI/CD pipeline in GitHub Actions (deploy.yml) to automate build and deployment on every push to main, cutting manual deployment time by ~80%. Secured the pipeline using GitHub Secrets for SSH keys and server credentials, following security best practices for infrastructure automation.

⚽ Extracurricular activities

• Volunteer / Crew Member — JavaScript Gujarat Community

  Supported the organization of JavaScript meetups, developer events, and technical sessions across Gujarat, contributing to event operations, coordination, and community engagement.

• Volunteer — GDG Gandhinagar

  Supported technical sessions, developer events, and student-focused activities while coordinating with the GDG community and event teams.

• Volunteer — IEEE Student Branch

  Contributed to on-campus technical activities and student events, supporting event coordination, communication, and engagement with the student developer community.