Full-stack engineer, serial builder, outdoor obsessive.
I'm Girish Patil, from Hubli / Bangalore. I've been building things since I was 12, freelancing at 16, co-founding a last-mile delivery startup before finishing college, then spending 5 years as a founding engineer at Hashnode while it grew from a seed-stage pivot to 1M+ monthly active users.
Today I lead platform and infra at IndiaHikes cutting CMS costs by 75%, shipping backend preview environments, building a full rentals platform, while working on Certhive (e-certificate SaaS) on the side.
Off the computer: hiking the Western Ghats, learning rock climbing, woodworking, trading markets. Co-organizing GDG Hubli since 2018, with 2,500+ developers and counting.
Ongoing projects
Certhive - E-certificate platform
Create e-certificates from scratch or upload your own designs, import a recipient list, and send out certificates in bulk. Recipients get a shareable link to view, download, and verify their certificate. Built with Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS.
PropLinker - Real estate listing tool
Converts property video content into formal real estate listings automatically. Built for brokers who capture casual reels but need professional listings, with no manual work required.
My Resume
Work
- Read about my experience here
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- IndiaHikes
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- Frontend Tech Lead
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- Warshall Technologies
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- Consultant · RAG & AI Systems
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- Read about my experience here
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- Hashnode
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- Full-stack engineer
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- Fastpack
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- Co-founder and developer
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- Freelancer
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- Web developer and designer
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Community
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- GDG Hubli
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- Co-organizer
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Testimonials
5 out of 5 stars
I had the privilege of working with Girish on the Hashnode developer team for a couple of years. What really impressed me was his ability to problem solve and bring any task he was given to life. Girish was a key part of the team that cemented Hashnode’s blog product as a performant and beloved blogging option of the developer community. He was also instrumental in delivering some of Hashnode’s GitHub integrated features.
On a personal level, he was always warm, friendly, and helpful if I was ever in need of some guidance. More so he was always happy to share his thoughts and input during group discussions to help the team find the best way forward. I fully believe Girish would be an invaluable asset to any team.
LT5 out of 5 stars
I have had the privilege of working with Girish on multiple projects, including Citykatha, Fastpack, GDG Hubli, and several personal hack initiatives. Throughout our collaborations, I have consistently been impressed by his exceptional creativity and innovative mindset. He stays up to date with the latest technologies, not just within his domain but across various fields, allowing him to bring fresh perspectives and ideas to every project. His keen problem-solving skills and deep interest in every task he takes on ensure that he always delivers the best possible solutions.
Beyond his technical expertise, Girish is a great mentor and a true team player. He actively shares his knowledge, guiding others with patience and clarity. His passion for networking and connecting with like-minded individuals makes him a valuable asset to any team or community. Whether working on a project or engaging in discussions, he fosters a collaborative environment that encourages learning and growth.
LT5 out of 5 stars
I had the pleasure of working with Girish Patil for 4 years, and he’s easily one of the smartest engineers I’ve ever met. As a Full Stack Software Engineer, there wasn’t a problem he couldn’t solve - his ability to tackle complex challenges was unmatched.
I have learned a lot from working alongside him as well. His expertise spans the entire stack, and he approaches every task with precision and creativity.
Beyond his technical skills, Girish is a fantastic team player, always willing to mentor and collaborate. His work ethic and positive attitude make him a true asset to any team. I highly recommend Girish, any team would be lucky to have him onboard.
LT5 out of 5 stars
I've had the pleasure of working alongside Girish as we collaborated on several key projects utilizing Node.js, TypeScript, Next.js, and MongoDB. He demonstrated exceptional technical proficiency during our server migration from ExpressJS to Vercel, as well as throughout our Next.js implementation. Their contributions to the Hashnode redesign and the GitHub sync feature for post drafts were instrumental. Girish consistently delivers clean, efficient code while maintaining good communication. Their technical expertise combined with their collaborative approach makes them a valuable asset to any development team.
LT5 out of 5 stars
I’ve worked closely with Girish on multiple features at Hashnode, with the WYSIWYG editor being our longest collaboration. He takes ownership, iterates quickly on feedback, and brings great energy to every project he’s involved in.
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