Full-Stack Software Engineer | Building Scalable, User-Centered Solutions
🎓 MSCS Graduate, Khoury College of Computer Sciences, Northeastern University
Passionate about backend architecture, developer-friendly APIs, and intuitive web/mobile design
I turn complex ideas into clean, scalable software and love collaborating to make technology more human.
- 💡 Recent work includes full-stack platforms like ClubConnect, Job Junction, and Mood Master
- 🔧 Backend-focused: Node.js, Express, Spring Boot, REST APIs, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Firebase
- 🌐 Strong in full-stack delivery — React, TypeScript, Prisma, Redis, cloud deployments (AWS, Render, Vercel)
- 🧠 TA + Lab Leader at Northeastern — mentored 300+ students in Java, React, Kotlin and problem-solving
- 🏆 Honored with the Outstanding Network Student Award + inducted into Northeastern’s Laurel & Scroll 100
I’m currently seeking full-time roles in backend, full-stack, or platform engineering — let’s connect!
Languages
Java • JavaScript • TypeScript • Kotlin • Dart • Swift • C/C++
Backend
Node.js • Express.js • Spring Boot • Hibernate • REST APIs • OAuth 2.0 • Redis
Frontend & Mobile
React • Flutter • Angular • HTML/CSS • EJS • Webflow
Databases
PostgreSQL • MongoDB • MySQL • Firebase • Prisma • DynamoDB • Hive • AWS RDS • SQLite • DynamoDB
Cloud & DevOps
AWS • Docker • CI/CD • Render • Vercel
Tools & Practices
Git • Postman • Jira • Jenkins • Agile • Scrum • Wireshark
Web platform for student-run club operations — registration, role management, and event scheduling.
Tech: Node.js • Express.js • MongoDB • Redis • EJS • JavaScript
- Built full-stack with RESTful APIs and server-side rendering
- Used Redis for caching frequent data and reducing DB calls by ~40%
- Designed complex MongoDB aggregation queries for analytics like club growth and event stats
Full-stack job portal with authentication, job search, and saved jobs.
Tech: React • Node.js • Express.js • Prisma ORM • PostgreSQL • Auth0 • Vercel • Render
- Built secure Auth0-based login system
- Used Prisma for typed DB access and schema modeling
- Integrated external job data via RapidAPI
- Deployed with CI using Vercel (frontend) and Render (backend)
GitHub-style recipe platform — create, fork, edit, and browse recipes.
Tech: React • Firebase (Auth, Realtime DB, Hosting) • JavaScript • CSS
- Enabled recipe forking and user-specific profiles
- Used Firebase Auth for secure logins
- Deployed with Firebase Hosting (99.9% uptime)
Cross-platform app for digital metro ticketing and QR-based validation.
Tech: Flutter • Dart • Firebase Realtime DB • QR Scanner
- Implemented single-codebase app for Android/iOS
- Designed metro fare calculator + QR scan validator
- Firebase backend handled ticket creation + travel history
iOS app for mood-based journaling, voice notes, and personalized content.
Tech: Swift • SwiftUI • Firebase (Auth, Storage, Firestore)
- Supported mood-tagged journal entries + audio notes
- Synced data using Firestore + Storage for multimedia support
- Built in collaboration with peers across two NU campuses
React shopping interface for browsing, editing, and deleting products.
Tech: React • Firebase • Bootstrap • Vite
- Built responsive UI with Bootstrap + Vite
- Used Firebase for real-time product sync and deployment
- Implemented cart total calculation + dynamic updates
- Led cultural programming (Holi, Diwali) reaching 500+ students
- TA for 300+ students across CS2510/5010
- Launched a campus shuttle for grad commuters
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- Recognized for academic leadership, global service, and innovation
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- 🎓 Graduate Student Chair
- 🇮🇳 President & Founder – Junoon (Indian cultural club)
- ⚙️ Technical Manager – Google Developer Groups On Campus
I love collaborating on meaningful software — whether it's building platforms, mentoring developers, or solving backend challenges.
- 💌 Email: wadhwanidiya23@gmail.com
- 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/diya-wadhwani
- 💻 Portfolio: diyawadhwani-portfolio.netlify.app
- 🧠 GitHub: github.com/DiyaWadhwani
“My favorite bug is the one I just fixed.”