Hi, I'm Yukash – a full stack software developer based in Melbourne, Australia. I build reliable, scalable, and elegant web solutions that solve real-world problems. With hands-on experience in both startups and enterprise environments, I specialize in full stack JavaScript frameworks, AI-powered apps, and cloud-native solutions.

I’m currently open to full-time developer opportunities. If you're building something meaningful and want a proactive, creative problem-solver on your team—let’s chat.

Frontend: React.js, Vue.js, Next.js, Nuxt.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Framer Motion
Backend: Node.js, Express.js, GraphQL, REST APIs, Laravel, PHP
Mobile: Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Firebase, Android Studio
Cloud & DevOps: AWS (Lambda, Amplify, EC2), CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Payload CMS
Testing: Playwright, WebDriver IO, Appium, Xcode
Data & AI: Vertex AI, Claude 3, OpenAI API, CouchDB, MapReduce
Tools: Jira, Confluence, Trello, Git, Figma

SaaS healthcare platform for NDIS providers with appointment scheduling, Google Calendar sync, and a user-friendly CMS (Next.js, Node.js, Payload CMS).

Elegant musician portfolio site with smooth animations and fast performance using Next.js, TypeScript, Framer Motion, and Next UI.

Custom OpenAI-powered chatbot—streaming responses, memory, dark mode, and a slick UI. Saves $20/month over ChatGPT Plus.

Analyzed social sentiment at scale using CouchDB, MapReduce, and data pipelines.

Android safety app with real-time location sharing using Kotlin, Firebase, and Google Maps API.

Real-time income tax estimator with bracket visualization and responsive UI.

Software Developer @ PS Design Studio (May–Aug 2024)

• Built 7 custom marketing websites using Statamic, Vue.js, GraphQL, and Laravel.
• Reduced Laravel Nova query complexity by 50% and improved SEO on client sites.

Software Engineer Intern @ SideChef (Feb–May 2024)

• Automated 220+ UI test cases using Playwright and WebDriver IO across Android and iOS.
• Prototyped AI usability solutions using Vertex AI and Claude 3.

Project Supervisor/Tutor @ University of Melbourne (Feb–May 2024)

• Mentored 4 agile teams on client-based software projects.
• Provided technical and project management coaching.

Freelance Software Developer (Sep 2024 – Present)

• Rebecca Yeoh Music: Boosted engagement by 30%.
• Eco Living Insulations: SEO revamp increased conversions by 45%.
• Lume Health: Built full-stack platform with CMS and booking system.

• Master of Information Technology (Distributed Computing)
  University of Melbourne, 2023
• Bachelor of Science (Computing & Software Systems)
  University of Melbourne, 2022

• Cloud Engineering (AWS, Azure, Terraform)
• Advanced DevOps with CI/CD pipelines and monitoring
• AI/ML-powered SaaS apps

📧 sivarajyukash@gmail.com
📱 0431 106 869

Whether it’s a product, a platform, or a proof of concept—I’m excited to work on projects that push boundaries and solve real problems. Reach out!