Druv kushwaha

Python Backend Developer | Django & FastAPI | REST APIs | Web Scraping | Celery | AI Prompting & Fine-Tuning | MySQL

Delhi, India

About

I’m Druv Kushwaha, a Python Backend Developer with hands-on experience building scalable, API-driven applications using Django and FastAPI. I specialize in designing secure REST APIs, background task processing, web scraping pipelines, and AI-powered backend workflows. I enjoy working on systems that handle real data, real users, and real scale. 💼 What I Work On Backend development using Python, Django, FastAPI API design with JWT authentication & role-based access Web scraping & automation using Selenium Background processing with Celery & Redis OCR pipelines for image-based data extraction AI prompting & fine-tuning for intelligent automation Database design using MySQL & Django ORM Agile workflow & task management using Jira 🚀 Key Projects Eduadda – Educational platform for selling courses & notes with payment integration Built custom authentication systems (without Django’s default auth) Developed image-processing APIs to extract nutrition & ingredient data Implemented asynchronous scraping systems for large-scale data collection 🎯 What I’m Looking For Opportunities as a Python Developer / Backend Developer / Django–FastAPI Developer / AI-Focused job, where I can build scalable systems, learn continuously, and contribute to meaningful products. 📧 Email: [email protected] 🔗 Open to Full-time roles, Internships, Freelance work & technical discussions

Experience

  • Python full stack developer at Self Employed
    Feb 2026 - Present · 5 mos

    As a freelance Python Full Stack Developer, I design, develop, and deploy scalable web applications and backend systems tailored to business needs. I work closely with clients to deliver clean, secure, and performance-optimized solutions across web development, automation, and data processing. Key Responsibilities & Services: • Developed full-stack web applications using Python, Django, Django REST Framework, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, and JavaScript • Built RESTful APIs for authentication, user management, and business workflows (JWT-based authentication) • Implemented custom admin panels, dashboards, and role-based access systems • Performed web scraping & automation using Selenium, BeautifulSoup, and background task processing with Celery • Worked on OCR-based solutions to extract text, nutrition data, and ingredients from images using OpenCV & Tesseract • Integrated payment gateways, third-party APIs, and cloud services • Designed and managed databases using MySQL & PostgreSQL • Deployed and maintained applications with production-ready configurations • Provided ongoing bug fixes, performance optimization, and feature enhancements

  • Python Developer at bizhues
    Apr 2025 - Jan 2026 · 10 mos

    • Developed scalable, API-driven applications using Python, Django, and FastAPI. • Designed and integrated secure RESTful APIs with role-based access for enhanced security. • Implemented web scraping and automation with Selenium for efficient data extraction. • Worked on AI-driven features, including prompt engineering and fine-tuning for intelligent data processing • Supported OCR-based pipelines for extracting data from uploaded documents and images • Optimized backend performance and handled background tasks using Celery and Redis • Collaborated in an Agile environment with cross-functional teams using Git and Jira.

  • Python Developer at Cognifyz Technologies
    Jun 2024 - Jul 2024 · 2 mos

    • Completed a Python Developer Internship at Cognifyz Technologies, focusing on core Python concepts. • Engaged in automation tasks to streamline processes and enhance efficiency. • Developed mini-projects to solidify programming fundamentals and practical application of skills.

  • Python Developer at CodSoft
    May 2024 - May 2024 · 1 mo

    • Developed Python applications and scripts, ensuring adherence to coding standards and deadlines. • Engaged in debugging and problem-solving tasks to enhance application functionality. • Implemented core programming concepts and modular programming techniques to streamline processes.

  • Python Developer at CodeBright Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
    Jul 2023 - May 2024 · 11 mos

    • Developed scalable web applications using Python and Django, enhancing backend functionality. • Integrated RESTful APIs for user authentication and data management, improving user experience. • Designed optimized database schemas with MySQL and Django ORM, ensuring efficient data handling. • Collaborated in an Agile environment, utilizing Git for version control and team coordination.