Yash Solanki
5+ years of shipping scalable software, from full-stack applications to AI agents, for startups.
A bit about me
I build robust, user-focused products for startups, from full-stack foundations to agentic AI.
I'm a full-stack and AI engineer based in Mumbai, India, with 5+ years of experience building scalable products for high-growth startups, including Y Combinator companies. As the first engineer at Craze (YC S22), I've helped shape the product from the ground up: we began with an HRMS platform, then moved into agentic AI, and today I'm focused on AI video generation, architecting and shipping AI-driven products end to end. My focus now is firmly on AI: designing agentic systems, LLM and RAG pipelines, and generative-video tooling, all built on a solid full-stack foundation of React, Node.js, and Angular. I thrive in fast-paced startup environments and love turning ambitious, open-ended ideas into robust, user-focused products.
AI & Generative
Frontend
Backend
Mobile
Cloud & Tools
The journey so far
Leaving my mark, one startup at a time.
Craze
YC S22Founding Engineer
Fyle
Acquired by Sage- Member of Technical Staff IIAug 2022 - Aug 2023
- Member of Technical Staff IJan 2022 - Jul 2022
- Full Stack Developer InternAug 2021 - Jan 2022
Jeevam Health
YC S20Backend Intern
Samsung Research Institute
SDE Intern
Things I've built
A selection of side projects spanning mobile apps, developer tooling, and open-source plugins.
Comet
A mobile application designed for personal daily journaling and self-reflection. It enables users to upload images and receive daily reminders to write in their journal, making it easier to establish a consistent journaling habit.
CalendarX
A meeting scheduling web application that enables users to share their availibility with others and allows invitees to select a time which works best for them.
Google Data Studio Connector
A connector that allows users to upload excel files to Google Data Studio and create reports from them. Users can upload files from their computer or search for attachments in their Gmail inbox with a search query.
Words & tutorials
I write about Node.js, JavaScript internals, and building things, published on Dev.to, Scaler Topics, and Fyle Stories.
How Did I Build Cropping of Receipts
Deep dive into one of my first projects at Fyle.
Node.js REST API: Complete Guide
Comprehensive guide to building robust REST APIs with Node.js, covering best practices and real-world examples.
Node.js Fetch: Modern HTTP Requests
Master the fetch API in Node.js for handling HTTP requests with modern JavaScript patterns and error handling.
Node.js vs PHP: Complete Comparison
In-depth comparison between Node.js and PHP for backend development, performance analysis, and use cases.
Closure in JavaScript: Deep Dive
Understanding JavaScript closures with practical examples, common patterns, and advanced use cases.
NPM Publish: Complete Guide
Step-by-step guide to publishing your packages to NPM, including best practices and automation strategies.
Noob's Guide to Using Any Google API in Node.js
Beginner-friendly tutorial for integrating Google APIs into Node.js applications with authentication and best practices.
Require vs Import in Node.js
Understanding the differences between CommonJS require and ES6 import/export in Node.js applications.