Hi ๐, I'm Varun Khalate
- ๐ Full-stack developer with strong experience in React, TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, and modern backend ecosystems (Node, Flask, FastAPI).
- ๐ Pursuing MS in Computer Science at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC).
- ๐ผ Previously Software Engineer Intern at PayPal
- ๐ Passionate about performance engineering, product building, DX, and shipping user-facing experiences at scale.
- ๐ซ Reach me at khalatevarun@gmail.com
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The front end of the treetracker web map application - an environmental impact platform that helps track tree planting and forest conservation efforts worldwide.
My Contributions:
- Enhanced user interface components and user experience
- Implemented map visualization features
- Improved application performance and accessibility
- Contributed to environmental impact tracking technology
- View merged PRs
AI-powered natural language end-to-end testing framework that simplifies the testing process by using AI to understand and execute test instructions written in plain English.
My Contributions:
- Implemented key features and resolved critical bugs
- Improved framework reliability and user experience
- Enhanced AI test execution capabilities
- Won $1,100 in bounties for solving critical issues and implementing valuable features
- View merged PRs
Frontend: React, Next.js, Redux, TypeScript, JavaScript, Tailwind, SSR, SEO
Backend: Node.js, Express, Flask, FastAPI, Drizzle ORM, SQLite, JWT Auth
Mobile: Android (Java)


