# Saurabh Jaykar — Full Stack Engineer

I'm Saurabh Jaykar, a full stack engineer based in Mumbai, India. I build web and mobile products with React, Next.js, Node.js, and Python, with a focus on AI workflows, backend systems, payments, and cloud deployments.

Canonical page: https://saurabhjaykar.in/
Profile reviewed: 2026-09-13
Location: Mumbai, India

## Experience
### Full Stack Engineer — Vedic Rishi Astro Pvt. Ltd.

Aug 2025 – Present · Mumbai, Maharashtra

Building AI-powered astrology products from idea to production across reusable web experiences, backend platforms, payments, cloud deployments, and campaign automation.

- Contributed to AstroPages, an AI-powered no-code website builder for astrologers; delivered and maintained 24 reusable Astro templates and Cloudflare deployment components
- Owned backend development for Project Leads and Payment Currency Preference modules, including role-based REST APIs, INR/USD currency logic, concurrency-safe updates, and Python/FastAPI AI Builder workflows with reusable skills and MCP integrations
- Built UpAstro with Next.js, Cloudflare, Stripe and PayPal subscriptions and astrology reports; UpAstro and the AI-powered couple-compatibility experience together served 2,000+ international users
- Built campaign automation for WhatsApp, email, and push notifications with user segmentation, increasing open rates by 28%; integrated Amazon SES delivery, bounce, and spam tracking

Technologies: Next.js, Node.js, Python, FastAPI, REST APIs, MCP, Cloudflare, Stripe, PayPal, Amazon SES.

### Full Stack Developer — AffWorld Technologies Pvt Ltd

Jan 2024 – Jul 2025 · Dubai, UAE · Remote

Led the development of scalable CRM and AI-powered tools for international real estate firms.

- Developed Propfusion, a CRM used by 20 Dubai real estate firms and 1,000+ agents
- Created features for property listings, document management, and in-app chat
- Integrated AI features using Gemini API for lead follow-ups and auto property descriptions
- Implemented secure login, role-based access, and optimized database queries

Technologies: React.js, Node.js, REST APIs, Gemini API, MongoDB, RBAC.

### Full-stack Developer Intern — AffWorld Technologies Pvt Ltd

Jan 2024 – May 2024 · Jaipur, Rajasthan, India · On-site

Started as a trainee and worked on React.js, Node.js, and Express.js based applications. Worked closely with the core team to build production-grade features.

- Learned and applied database integration, authentication, and API handling
- Assisted in testing, bug fixing, and improving existing features
- Gained hands-on experience in real production projects and team-based development
- Built reusable UI components and integrated them with frontend state management

Technologies: React.js, Node.js, Express.js, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3.

## Projects
### AstroPages

An AI-powered no-code website builder that enables astrologers to create, customize, preview, and publish production-ready websites. Delivered 24 reusable Astro templates, Cloudflare deployment components, and Python/FastAPI AI Builder workflows.

Technologies: Next.js, Astro, Python, FastAPI, MCP, Cloudflare.

[Live project](https://astropages.dev/)

### UpAstro WebApp

A Western Astrology platform built with Next.js and Tailwind CSS, deployed on Cloudflare Pages. Features Stripe & PayPal integrations, AI-powered reports, and interactive charts using ApexCharts and Leaflet.

Technologies: Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Cloudflare Pages, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Zustand.

[Live project](https://upastrology.com/)

### Campaign Marketing Automation

A marketing tool for WhatsApp, Email, and Push campaigns. Implemented flow-based logic for auto-generating user targeting JSON and used Amazon SES for high-volume delivery.

Technologies: Node.js, Express, Amazon SES, Redis, Batch Processing.

### Multi-Product Admin Platform

A scalable Node.js + Express backend with a Next.js admin panel. Managed authentication, roles, payments, and analytics for multiple products with Redis caching optimization.

Technologies: Next.js, Node.js, Express, Redis, PostgreSQL.

### Propfusion CRM

An AI-powered real estate CRM integrated with Gemini API for lead follow-ups and property descriptions. Built for 20 Dubai firms to manage property listings and team collaboration.

Technologies: React.js, Node.js, Gemini API, REST APIs, MongoDB.

[Live project](https://www.propfusion.io/)

### QuickLinks

A full-stack URL shortener with a TypeScript Express + MongoDB backend and a React (Vite) client. Features JWT-based authentication, a user dashboard for managing short links, and per-link click tracking with analytics.

Technologies: React, Vite, Node.js, Express, TypeScript, MongoDB, JWT.

[Live project](https://quicklinks-y.onrender.com/) · [Source code](https://github.com/saurabhjaykar1603/quicklinks)

### Task Buddy

Secure MERN-based task management system with JWT authentication. Features CRUD, smart filters, and real-time updates with a modern UI built using React 19.

Technologies: MERN, JWT, React 19, Tailwind CSS, Vite.

[Live project](https://task-buddy-mern.vercel.app/) · [Source code](https://github.com/saurabhjaykar1603/TaskBuddyMern)

### toast-ninja

A lightweight, customizable React notification library built with TypeScript. Zero dependencies and designed for high performance and easy styling.

Technologies: React, TypeScript, NPM, Vercel.

[Live project](https://toast-ninja.vercel.app/) · [Source code](https://github.com/saurabhjaykar1603/toast-ninja)

### GuideDocs

Documentation platform built with Astro Starlight, covering 12 technology categories from HTML to DevOps. Actively used by students for learning.

Technologies: Astro, Starlight, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS.

[Live project](https://guidedocs.netlify.app/) · [Source code](https://github.com/saurabhjaykar1603/guide-docs)

## Skills
- Frontend: React.js, Next.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, Tailwind CSS, Material UI
- Backend & AI: Node.js, Express.js, Python, FastAPI, Fastify, REST APIs, LLM Integration, MCP, GraphQL, WebSocket, Socket.io, System Design, Microservices
- Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB
- Tools & Secondary: Git, GitHub, Redis, Docker, AWS, Cloudflare, CI/CD, SwiftUI, React Native, AI, Cursor, Antigravity

## Milestones
- 2,000+ International Users: Serving users worldwide across UpAstro and AI-powered astrology experiences
- +28% Email Open Rate: Improved campaign performance through user segmentation and automated campaigns
- 24 Reusable Templates: Delivered and maintained production-ready Astro templates for AstroPages
- 20 Dubai Firms: Propfusion CRM adopted by real estate businesses across Dubai
- 1,000+ CRM Agents: Supporting property, lead, document, and collaboration workflows
- 0 Runtime Dependencies: Published toast-ninja as a lightweight, zero-dependency React library

## Education
- Bachelor of Commerce, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Aug 2019 – March 2022

## Questions
### Who is Saurabh Jaykar?

I'm a full stack engineer in Mumbai with 2.5+ years of experience building web and mobile products. My work spans frontend development, backend APIs, AI integrations, and cloud deployments.

### What do I build?

I build AI-powered web applications, SaaS products, payment integrations, and automation tools with React, Next.js, Node.js, and Python/FastAPI. My projects include AstroPages, UpAstro, Propfusion CRM, and the open-source React library toast-ninja.

### What am I working on now?

Since August 2025, I've worked as a Full Stack Engineer at Vedic Rishi Astro in Mumbai. My contributions include AstroPages templates and AI Builder workflows, astrology platforms, payment modules, and campaign automation.

### How can you contact me about a role?

I'm open to full-stack and AI product engineering opportunities. Email me at jaykarsaurabh97@gmail.com or connect with me on LinkedIn to discuss a role or a product you're building.

## Writing
- [I'm Saurabh Jaykar: Full Stack Engineer Building AI-Powered Products](https://saurabhjaykar.in/blog/saurabh-jaykar-full-stack-ai-engineer): Meet Saurabh Jaykar, a full stack engineer in Mumbai. My work on AstroPages, UpAstro, Propfusion CRM, AI workflows, and open-source React tools.

## Contact
- [Email](mailto:jaykarsaurabh97@gmail.com)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/saurabh-jaykar/)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/saurabhjaykar1603)
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