Kenil Kanani

Surat, Gujarat+91 9726914606private.kenil@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/kenill github.com/kenil-kanani kenill.me

Summary

Full Stack Engineer experienced in building scalable web applications, Chrome extensions, and automation tools. Skilled in React, Next.js, Node.js, and AWS with a track record of delivering user-centric products and solving real-world problems through smart automation.

Education

Government Engineering College, Bhavnagar

B.E. in Computer Engineering, CGPA: 8.15

Gujarat, India

Aug 2021 -- May 2025

Experience

Whattaplace

Software Developer | Remote

Oct 2025 -- Present

Built the property listing page with filters such as location, pricing, and activities; designed backend schemas and developed the UI.
Migrated all platform data from Framer to Supabase.
Implemented role-based access control (RBAC) for handling user roles and permissions.

Salaah Shots

Software Engineer Intern | Remote

May 2025 -- Jul 2025

Built a referral system enabling users to invite others, with reward mechanisms.
Created a timetable analysis feature, building and integrating backend services.
Developed a secure role-based authentication system, ensuring access control for different user types.

Taiyō.AI

UI Developer Intern | Remote

Mar 2025 -- Apr 2025

Implemented a chatbot pop-up UI on the landing page, allowing users to easily interact with the system.
Implemented infinite scrolling with in-memory caching for large datasets, optimizing performance and reducing redundant API calls.
Designed and delivered a new frontend feature to merge duplicate infrastructure project records (7–10 per search) into a single consolidated entry, improving data clarity on the dashboard.

Uppply

Frontend Developer Intern | Remote

Apr 2024 -- Jan 2025

Implemented role-based authentication with distinct access levels for admins, employers, and candidates, ensuring secure access management.
Built an internal reporting tool to automatically generate structured interview reports for candidates, improving efficiency and consistency in the hiring process.
Designed advanced search filters powered by Algolia, optimized for fast results and sharable URL queries.
Created responsive landing pages improving engagement and usability across multiple devices.

Projects

Hezalt – Auto-Fill Job Applications in 1-Click

Next.js, Tailwind, Node.js, MongoDB, OpenAI, Chrome Extension

Designed workflows to auto-fill job applications end-to-end with high accuracy, including custom flows for well-known job portals and a default workflow compatible with any site.
Developed a Google Chrome Extension for Chromium-based browsers, enabling users to auto-complete job applications seamlessly.
Implemented the backend LLM service (OpenAI API integration) to generate context-aware answers for application forms.
Built authentication flow (UI + backend) with third-party anti-spam email verification to prevent abuse and secure user onboarding.
Launched a production-ready platform adopted by 100+ registered users, helping job seekers reduce manual effort and save time.

B49 – Pre-Market Financial Reports

Node.js, Next.js, AWS Lambda, PostgreSQL, Razorpay, WhatsApp API

Built a serverless app generating automated pre-market reports with scheduling using AWS Lambda.
Integrated Razorpay for payments and WhatsApp Cloud API for secure, spam-free report delivery.
Scraped financial data to generate detailed reports including stock news, market mood, and mutual fund insights.

Technical Skills

Frontend:React, Next.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Tailwind

Backend:Node.js, Express.js, REST APIs, Microservices

Databases:MongoDB, MySQL, Firebase, PostgreSQL

Cloud/Tools:AWS Lambda, AWS S3, Git, NextAuth, Algolia, Razorpay, WhatsApp Cloud API, OpenAI API, Monorepo, Turborepo, Plasmo - Extension Framework