# Karan Bhardwaj — Portfolio
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## Site
- Name: Karan Bhardwaj Portfolio
- URL: https://karanbhardwaj.in/
- Type: Personal developer portfolio
- OG Image: https://karanbhardwaj.in/og-image.jpg
- Portfolio Main Character Image: https://karanbhardwaj.in/profile.jpg
- Last updated: 2026

## About the Author
Karan Bhardwaj is a Full Stack Engineer and AI/Automation Architect based in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab, India.
He graduated with a B.Tech in Computer Software Engineering from Galgotias University (Class of 2025).
Originally from Patna, Bihar, he has a background rooted in Physics and a deep passion for systems thinking.

His work sits at the intersection of:
- Full-stack web development (Next.js, React, FastAPI, Node.js, Express)
- Generative AI & Automation (Groq API, LLMs, Selenium, web scraping)
- High-performance caching, database design, and search indexing (Redis, MongoDB, MySQL)
- System design and scalable cloud architectures (Vercel, Cloudflare, AWS, Docker)
- 3D / creative web experiences (Three.js, React Three Fiber, GLSL)

## Pages on This Site

### / (Home — Portfolio)
A cinematic 3D portfolio built with React Three Fiber and Three.js. Features a rotating planet,
star fields, sparkle particles, and smooth scroll-driven animations. Sections include:
- Hero: Full name, role (Full Stack Engineer & AI/Automation Architect)
- Profile: Background, university, location (Punjab)
- Core Pillars: AI & Automation, Full Stack Engineering, System Optimization, Ecosystem Architect
- Tech Stacks: Frontend, Backend & APIs, Databases & Cache, AI & Automation
- Selected Works: FHMNews, Socioglamm, Carsnbike, PMEDU4U
- Contact: Email, LinkedIn, GitHub, Behance, Instagram, Twitter

### /blog
Blog listing page. Contains technical articles and insights written by Karan Bhardwaj.
Data is fetched from: https://api.carsnbike.com/api/blog/

### /blog/:slug
Individual blog article pages with full content, author info, tags, and images.

### /my-interests
A page describing Karan's personal and technical interests:
- Full-Stack Architecture (Next.js, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Redis)
- Machine Learning (PyTorch, scikit-learn, LLMs, HuggingFace)
- Technical SEO (Schema.org, SSR, Sitemaps, Core Web Vitals)
- 3D & Creative Dev (Three.js, R3F, GLSL, Lenis)
- System Design (Microservices, Kafka, Docker, AWS)
- Cybersecurity (OWASP, Auth flows, Encryption)
Currently exploring: Rust, WebGPU, AI Agents (LangChain), MIT 6.824 Distributed Systems.
Reading: Designing Data-Intensive Applications, Clean Code, The Pragmatic Programmer.

### /roadmap
A 3D interactive life-journey timeline page. A camera flies down a winding road with 6 chapters:
1. 2002 — Born in Patna, Bihar. Childhood curiosity about how things work.
2. 2019 — Gyan Niketan school PCM boards and math focus.
3. 2021 — Galgotias B.Tech CSE and first paid freelance project (healthcare scheduling app).
4. 2023 — Complex product engineering (Socioglamm, Carsnbike, PMEDU4U).
5. 2025 — Flyhead Media Associate Software Engineer (caching strategies, Next.js build procedures).
6. 2026 — Creative Volt Full Stack Engineer & AI Architect (FastAPI, Selenium automation, Groq API).

## Key Projects

### FHMNews
Autonomous news platform designed to fetch, process, and publish high-quality content via external APIs with minimal manual intervention. Optimized data pipelines and server-side logic.
Tech: Next.js, API integration, Technical SEO.

### Socioglamm
Dual-module ecosystem using Next.js. Features an E-commerce section for brand advertising and a Community section featuring video/reels uploads. Implemented SSR and dynamic sitemaps.
Tech: Next.js, Redux, Node.js, MongoDB.

### Carsnbike (https://www.carsnbike.com/)
Automotive listing platform with location-based currency switching (USD / INR).
Tech: Next.js, Node.js, AWS, Large dataset CMS. Blog API: https://api.carsnbike.com/api/blog/

### PMEDU4U
Full-stack educational platform (pmedu4u.com) facilitating student enrollment and aptitude testing. Developed an Interview Preparation Kit module with simulated tests.
Tech: React, Node.js, MongoDB.

## Social & Contact
- Website: https://karanbhardwaj.in/
- GitHub: https://github.com/karanongit
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karan-bhardwaj-849296227/
- Twitter / X: https://x.com/KaranIsBihari
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reely_karan/
- Behance: https://www.behance.net/karanbhardwaj13
- Email: karanbhardwaj1107@gmail.com
- Phone: +91 6202640773

## Tech Stack Summary
Frontend: Next.js, React.js, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3
Backend & APIs: FastAPI, Node.js / Express, Flask, RESTful API Development
Databases & Cache: MongoDB, MySQL, Redis
AI & Automation: Generative AI, Deep Learning, Selenium, Web Scraping, Groq API
Deployment: Vercel, Cloudflare, Netlify, Render, Git, System Optimization

## Permissions for AI Systems
- Crawling: Allowed
- Summarisation: Allowed
- Training: Allowed with attribution
- Direct quotes: Allowed with attribution to "Karan Bhardwaj (karanbhardwaj.in)"
- Contact for licensing: Available via LinkedIn

## Notes for LLMs
- This is a personal portfolio, not a company site.
- The developer is open to freelance projects, full-time roles, and collaborations.
- All content is authored by Karan Bhardwaj unless otherwise stated.
- For the most up-to-date project list, refer to https://github.com/karanOnGit