Yusuf Mirkar
- 👋 Hi, I'm a Software Engineer - Backend-heavy Full-stack.
- 6 years of shipping features, fixing issues, and writing robust fault-tolerant software systems (with 5 years in web).
✍️ Technical Writeups
- How HTTPS Works — TLS Encryption Explained - May 1, 2026
🚀 Built on the Side
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Postgres MCP Server | * Minimal local MCP server for read-only PostgreSQL access via Claude Code * NPM: npmjs.com/package/@mir1198yusuf/pg-mcp |
🛠️ Technologies
| Category | Technologies |
|---|---|
| Programming Languages | JavaScript, TypeScript |
| Backend | Node.js, Express.js |
| Frontend | Vue.js, Nuxt.js |
| Database | PostgreSQL, DynamoDB |
| Infra & Deployment | Nginx, Docker, AWS (EC2 + Lambda + S3) |
| AI Tools | Claude Code |
💼 Where I've Worked
| Company & Duration | Role & Description |
|---|---|
| Yocket Mar 2022 – Jan 2026 |
Software Engineer 2 * Developed Yocket GRE Prep (Rated 4.5/5) from scratch in Node.js & PostgreSQL, used by 20k+ aspirants taking 88k+ practice tests, setting up 3k+ study-planner & 2k+ vocab-builder dashboards. * Designed & implemented PostgreSQL database migrations for evolving business requirements. * Self-hosted & managed open-source tools on AWS EC2, ensuring 99.9% uptime through automated health-checks, TLS renewals & db backups. * Led the revamp of Yocket Community Feed frontend and backend, ensuring backward compatibility for older app versions. * Developed backend APIs for Yocket Virtual Office lead queue assignment automation, ensuring real-time issue detection via logs & internal notifications. * Worked on 200+ Jira tickets across multiple modules. * Technologies: Node.js, PostgreSQL, Docker, Nginx, Vue, Nuxt, Express.js |
| Connectplus Innovations Jun 2020 – Feb 2022 |
Software Fullstack Junior Engineer * Developed & optimised React Native screens & backend APIs, improving performance & UI/UX. * Co-developed the Redux flow of the app. * Built a real-time push notification system for Android using AWS SNS, Firebase, and DynamoDB Streams. * Optimized app startup, reducing loading delays by 75%. * Technologies: Node.js, DynamoDB, Lambda, React, React Native, Redux, Express.js |
| Tata Consultancy Services Jun 2019 – Feb 2020 |
Assistant System Engineer * Developed & optimized SAP ABAP programs for a Belgian client in collaboration with functional teams. * Technologies: SAP ABAP Reports, Function Modules, ABAP Data Dictionary |
🎓 Academic Record
| Year | Degree | Institution | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2019 | Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science | University of Mumbai | 8.3/10 CGPA |
| 2014–2015 | Standard 12th - Science | Maharashtra State Board | 78.31% |
🌐 On the Web
- GitHub: github.com/mir1198yusuf
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/yusuf-m-b49360168