Hi I'm
Chirag
Multidisciplinary Software & Systems Engineer. Building scalable distributed systems, interactive platforms, and exploring the intersection of software and hardware.
Engineering Beyond
The Browser
I'm Chirag Bhalotia, an engineering student at MIT World Peace University and a systems builder. Over the past 4 years, I've architected everything from high-throughput Golang microservices to dynamic Next.js applications.
My engineering journey doesn't stop at software. I am deeply fascinated by how hardware and software intersect, frequently exploring drone telemetry, microcontrollers, and looking forward to the architecture of electric vehicles.
Always Building
How I Think
Engineering Philosophy
Curiosity-Driven Mastery
Driven by curiosity to understand how things work at their core. I learn new technologies not by tutorials, but by reading source code, understanding architecture, and building small projects. This approach turns learning into ownership.
Solving Problems, Not Evangelizing Tools
My loyalty is to solving problems efficiently. I'm comfortable across different technology ecosystems because I focus on principles that transcend any single tool or framework.
Hardware Proximity
Great software engineers understand hardware. My exploration into drones and microcontrollers gives me a deeper appreciation for memory allocation and raw performance.
Technical Domains
I don't just learn frameworks; I learn paradigms. Here is how my expertise spans across the engineering stack, from hardware interfaces to cloud infrastructure.
Systems & Infrastructure
Architecting and deploying scalable, containerized applications with a focus on high availability.
Core Languages
Foundation in systems-level and high-level programming for versatile problem-solving.
Data Architecture
Designing efficient schemas, indexing strategies, and caching layers for both SQL and NoSQL ecosystems.
Web & Platforms
Building responsive, SSR/SSG optimized, and highly interactive user interfaces.
Hardware & Explorations
Bridging the gap between software and the physical world through hands-on hardware integrations.
Things I've Built
A mix of complex systems and quick builds — from production dashboards to UI experiments.
Spotlight
4 projects
SpotlightHyperflake Go
Open-source Go library for Snowflake-style distributed ID generation. 64-bit IDs with 41-bit timestamp, 5-bit datacenter, 5-bit machine, and 12-bit sequence fields. Benchmarked at 4.1M IDs/sec with 96.9% test coverage.
Snowflake-style 64-bit ID generation with custom epoch support, built-in decode, and separated datacenter+machine addressing (1,024 unique node pairs). Thread-safe via sync.Mutex, zero heap allocations, 11 semantic-versioned releases.
SpotlightLMS Monorepo
Contract-first gRPC backend for a loan management system — 11 domain services, 96 RPC methods, 35 PostgreSQL tables, and layered security (Argon2id, JWT rotation, TOTP + WebAuthn MFA, RBAC across 5 roles).
11 bounded domains (Auth, Loan, KYC, Chat, Admin, Branch, Media, Onboarding, Query, Remark, DST) with 165 type-safe sqlc queries. State separated: PostgreSQL for durable relational data, Redis for ephemeral session/auth state. Async audit logger with 100-entry buffered channel.
SpotlightDistributed URL Shortener
Full-stack URL shortener with 17 REST endpoints split across 2 Go microservices — a management API and a dedicated redirect service — plus a Next.js 14 frontend with analytics dashboard.
Service separation for independent scaling: redirect service handles low-latency code resolution with Redis cache-aside (1-hour TTL), management API handles auth, CRUD, and analytics. Click events published to Redis Stream in fire-and-forget goroutine, consumed asynchronously by background worker. Analytics dashboard with 4 dimensions: summary deltas, time-series, and top-N breakdowns by referrer/device/browser.
SpotlightRegatta Draw Pro
Offline-first tournament management platform for the Rowing Federation of India and Maharashtra Rowing Association. Manages the full regatta lifecycle across 38 state associations — zero server dependency at dam/lake venues.
Zero-server-dependency architecture using IndexedDB (8 object stores) with Dexie. Heat scheduling and lane seeding algorithms (Fisher-Yates shuffle + priority-based middle-lane placement) with 26 predefined progression templates for 3- and 4-lane configurations. Shipped across 5 channels (Web, PWA, Windows, macOS, Linux) via Tauri v2 with 9 platform-specific binaries and automated CI/CD.
More Projects
8 projectsLanding pages, platforms, and experiments — smaller in scope, still shipped and live.
Filter by Technology
Enterprise-grade academic management system with multi-stakeholder integration. Manages student data, course scheduling, attendance tracking, and grade management with real-time analytics.
A feature-rich Android finance app for tracking personal expenses, managing recurring subscriptions, and saving towards goals. Features AI-powered Quick Add from natural language, receipt scanning, biometric lock, local-first storage with Room, and a home dashboard with daily budget guidance and weekly spending trends.
High-performance client landing page optimized for speed and conversion. Features smooth animations, responsive design, and fast load times under 1 second.
Cinematic production house website built to present services, projects, and brand positioning with a premium visual language. Focused on motion-led storytelling, strong typography, and polished responsive presentation.
Experience & Education
My journey in web development from self-taught beginnings to professional freelancing and academic pursuits.
Freelance Full-Stack Developer
Self-Employed
Building modern web applications and backend systems for clients across various industries. Specializing in NextJS, Golang, React, and MongoDB stack. Delivered 15+ production-ready projects including enterprise management systems, landing pages, and scalable API services.
Key Highlights
Developed Student ERP Dashboard for higher education institutions
Built Payment Tracker Android app with Jetpack Compose, Room, WorkManager, and Gemini/Claude AI integration
Built Go Backend Template with JWT auth, S3 integration, and image optimization
Created Grow Surely landing page with optimized performance
Designed and developed RCS CTF 2024 website for LPU Tech Fest
Implemented full-stack solutions using NextJS, Golang, and MongoDB
Delivered projects with focus on scalability, clean code, and user experience
Let's Connect
Have a project in mind or want to discuss opportunities? I'd love to hear from you!
Location
Pune, Maharashtra, India