01 / ENGINEERING
Useful, thoughtful software.
Clear interfaces, dependable behavior, and an understanding of how the whole product works.
A LITTLE ABOUT ME
HARSHMETKEL.
Software engineer. Motorcycle enthusiast.
Usually thinking about the next thing to build or explore.
THE SHORT VERSION
I build things.
And get outside.
I am a full-stack engineer building web and mobile experiences at Viven.ai / TwinCafe. My work covers the interfaces people use and the systems that support them, including experiences for training a digital twin with knowledge and stories.
Previously, I worked on reporting and rich-text editing at Ontic. I enjoy making complex tools easier to use, and I have contributed to Meta’s Lexical editor.
Away from the screen, I ride motorcycles, trek in the Himalayas, and keep finding reasons to return to the mountains.
Say hello02 / MOTORCYCLES
The ride matters.
Solo rides, rides with friends, and learning what makes a motorcycle feel right for everyday use and longer journeys.
Open the ride log03 / THE MOUNTAINS
Always another trail.
Himalayan treks, preparation, early starts, and the experiences that stay with you afterward.
MY TOOLKIT
WHAT I BUILD WITH.
INTERFACES
React / Next.js / TypeScript / Lexical
MOBILE
React Native / Expo / Android
SYSTEMS & DATA
Node.js / Supabase / GraphQL / PostgreSQL
QUALITY
Vitest / React Testing Library / Playwright
OUTSIDE THE EDITOR
A FEW TRAIL NOTES.
MY FIRST HIMALAYAN TREK
Deoriatal Chandrashila
My first Himalayan trek, with a summit day that happened to be my birthday.
MY FIRST SNOW TREK
Kuari Pass
My first experience trekking in snow. I reached the summit, though I did not complete the full route.
PREPARATION & CAMP LIFE
Buran Ghati
My Buran Ghati stories cover gear, preparation, and joining the serving team during our group's DIY day.
STILL LEARNING
ON MY READING LIST.
Reading: 2 papers