Portrait of Yashwanth Venkatesan
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Hello, I'm Yash. A full-stack developer with 4+ years building React & Next.js apps, from AI-powered tools to interactive 3D experiences on the web.

About Me

Hi, I'm Yashwanth! I'm a Full Stack Developer passionate about creating engaging and efficient web applications using modern technologies like React, Next.js, and TypeScript. My journey into tech began with an Information Communication Technology degree (and CS minor) from the University of Kentucky. From there, I dove headfirst into self-directed learning and targeted courses (including Advanced React & Next.js, and delving into areas like Three.js for 3D graphics) to build a strong foundation.

I especially enjoy crafting intuitive and responsive user interfaces that work beautifully across devices. My experience extends beyond traditional websites; I've developed custom React components for unique interactive environments, like contributing to a community RAGE MP GTA 5 server, and explored mobile app development using React Native. I thrive in collaborative settings. With Chingu, I've led frontend development for Scrum teams of 6–8 developers. Integrating necessary APIs, implementing user authentication, and managing application state are all aspects I handle confidently to ensure a complete and functional product.

Today I'm a Quality Engineering Analyst at Cognizant, working with BMO, which has sharpened how I think about building software that is reliable and well tested. I'm a quick learner, always excited by new tools and frameworks, and I keep building on the side, from AI apps to 3D experiences on the web.

Outside of work, you can usually find me playing video games, catching up on movies/TV, or getting some exercise in with gymnastics rings. I also love opportunities to travel and connect with people.

My Experience

  1. 2026 – Present

    Quality Engineering Analyst

    Cognizant · Client: BMO

    Quality Engineering & Assurance for BMO as part of Cognizant's QEA practice. Placeholder: describe what you test, the tools you use, and the impact.

  2. 2023 – 2026 · Remote

    Frontend Developer

    Chingu

    Led frontend development for cross-functional teams of 6–8 developers using Scrum. Architected auth flows with React Hook Form + Zod, built admin dashboards, integrated Mapbox routing, set coding standards, and reviewed/merged 30+ PRs.

  3. Jan 2022 – Feb 2025 · Remote

    Frontend UI Engineer

    Paleto Bay GTA 5 Roleplay Server

    Built in-game React UIs for a 500+ member community: a gas station interface wired to RAGE MP for real-time vehicle fuel data, a context-aware hook that surfaces UIs near map locations, and animated HUD and login screens.

My Projects

Multi-chat app for talking to several LLMs at once, side by side. Bring your own API keys, with streaming responses via the AI SDK and auth via Better Auth.

  • AI SDK
  • TanStack Start
  • TypeScript
  • Convex
  • Better Auth

An explorable park I modeled in Blender, with billboards showcasing my projects. Walk around as Frieren with physics-based movement.

  • TypeScript
  • Blender
  • Rapier
  • R3F
  • Drei

A collection of shader experiments built with Three.js and React Three Fiber, each one a distinct visual effect for the web.

  • GSAP
  • Three.js
  • TypeScript
  • GLSL
  • TSL

Built with a Chingu Voyage team: a full-stack app for a solar panel installation company, with admin and client dashboards and Mapbox route planning.

  • Vite
  • React
  • Mapbox
  • Supabase
  • Zod

A Pokédex with an AI assistant that identifies Pokémon in images from your webcam, pulling data from the PokéAPI.

  • Next.js
  • AI SDK
  • TypeScript
  • React Webcam
  • Zustand

A social mobile app built with Expo where users share images, like and comment on posts, and follow other users.

  • React Native
  • Expo
  • TypeScript
  • Tailwind
  • Convex

My Skills

Contact Me

Please contact me directly at yashwanth.venkatesan@gmail.com or through this form.