Yash Vikram
Software Engineer & GenAI Developer
I write full-stack apps and AI pipelines.
Work Experience
SWE Intern
SMS DataTech
Working onsite in a Tokyo-based MNC
SDE Intern
Merkle Labs
(1) Built responsive web3 interfaces for multiple blockchain products along with working on smart contract integrations (2) Contributed to the development of a solana-based NFT marketplace, enhancing user experience and transaction security through UI/UX,wallet integrations and implementing core functionalities.
How I Build
The path from idea to shipped is the same every time, regardless of stack: contract, web app, desktop binary, or infra.
Ideate with AI
Iterating on the concept with AI first, throwing out rough versions, and refining until the idea holds up.
Architect before code
Mapping schemas, flows, and state machines in Excalidraw, debating tradeoffs until the 'why' is clear.
Build core, delegate repetitive
Writing backend logic and architecture myself, while offloading boilerplate to AI.
Argue until it makes sense
Pushing back against answers that just sound right until design tradeoffs are truly understood.
Polish until it looks right
Obsessing over spacing, copy, edge cases, and interactions until it feels genuinely finished.
Skills
GenAI
- Generative AI
- LLM APIs
- RAG
- Groq
Languages
- TypeScript
- Python
- Rust
- Solidity
Frontend
- Next.js
- React
- TailwindCSS
Backend & Data
- Node.js
- Django
- Celery
- REST APIs
- PostgreSQL
- MongoDB
- Redis
- Prisma
- Supabase
Web3
- Solana
- Anchor
- Sui
- Walrus
Proof of Work
I've worked on a variety of projects, from simple websites to complex web applications. Here are a few of my favorites.
bharatlegal
Completedan ai-powered civic legal-tech platform that makes indian law accessible through grounded legal q&a, document analysis, and case tracking
My Journey
A timeline of my work experience, hackathons, and engineering milestones.
- June 2026 - Ongoing
SWE Intern
jobSMS DataTech•Tokyo, JapanWorking onsite in a Tokyo-based MNC as a Software Engineering Intern.
TypeScriptNext.jsFull StackAPIs 
Design Learning
Quick 2-3 minute videos breaking down core system design fundamentals and architecture.
Design Minutes Ep:7 - Message Queues & System Decoupling
Producer-consumer patterns, message queues, worker threads, and decoupling systems.
Design Minutes Ep:6 - Stateless Architecture & Data Centers
Stateful vs stateless architecture, geoDNS routing, and scaling across multiple data centers.
Blogs
I write about blockchain, web development, and my experiences in tech. Here are some of my latest articles.
Understanding PDAs, Seeds and Bumps in Solana
PDAs in solana can be quite confusing for a beginner. Learn everything about PDAs and gain clarity like never before.
Learning Memory Management, Structs and Enums in Rust
A deep dive into understanding and implementing memory management in Rust, essential to understand Solana Programs.
Find Me Elsewhere
Personal corner on the internet — dev threads, design minutes, and travel vlogs.