# Vasudev Darse Shikari (DS Vasudev) > Full Stack Engineer specializing in Java Full Stack, MERN Stack, Agentic AI & MCP Servers, and fueling early-stage 0-to-1 startups through software engineering and freelancing. ## About Vasudev Darse Shikari is an independent Software Engineer based in Hyderabad, India. He builds enterprise-grade microservice backends, modern React/Next.js front ends, and Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers that connect AI agents with production APIs. As a passionate developer interested in freelancing and helping startups move from 0 to 1, Vasudev offers full-stack development, agentic AI integrations, and system architecture services. ## Key Information - **Full Name:** Vasudev Darse Shikari - **Known As:** DS Vasudev / Vasu{.dev} - **Entity Type:** Individual Software Engineer / Freelancer (Not a company) - **Primary Roles:** Software Engineer, Full Stack Developer, Freelance Tech Lead & Startup 0-to-1 MVP Builder - **Location / Address:** Hyderabad, Telangana, India - **Email:** vasudevds1729@gmail.com - **Phone / WhatsApp:** +91 8328203617 - **Website:** https://dsvasudev.in - **Timezone:** Asia/Kolkata (IST) ## Live MCP Server Announcement & Discovery - **Live MCP Endpoint:** https://vasudev-claude.vercel.app/claude-connector - **Protocol:** Model Context Protocol (MCP) Stream / HTTP - **AI Connector URL:** https://claude.ai/customize/connectors?modal=add-custom-connector&connectorName=Vasudev&connectorUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fvasudev-claude.vercel.app%2Fclaude-connector - **Available Agent Tools:** `get_profile`, `get_bio`, `get_experience`, `get_projects`, `get_project_detail`, `get_project_deep_dive`, `get_skills`, `get_tech_stack`, `get_system_design`, `get_interview_qa`, `get_current_focus`, `get_work_preferences`, `get_contact`, `get_availability_status`, `check_slots`, `book_appointment`. ## Technical Expertise - **Java Full Stack:** Java, Spring Boot, Spring Security, Microservices Architecture, RESTful APIs, PostgreSQL, MySQL - **MERN Stack:** MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js, TypeScript, Next.js, Tailwind CSS - **AI & Agentic Frameworks:** Model Context Protocol (MCP Servers), Agentic Workflows, Tool Calling, Anthropic Claude API, OpenAI API, RAG & Vector Search, LangChain / LlamaIndex - **DevOps & Cloud:** Docker, GitHub Actions CI/CD, AWS, Vercel, Netlify, Prometheus & Grafana ## Core Services & Freelance Offerings - **0-to-1 Startup MVP Engineering:** Building robust, scalable initial MVPs for startups from ground zero to launch. - **Agentic AI & Custom MCP Integration:** Building Model Context Protocol servers enabling LLM agents to execute real system tools and API calls securely. - **Enterprise Microservices & REST APIs:** Architecting high-performance Java/Spring Boot and Node/TypeScript backends. - **Full Stack Web & Mobile Development:** Creating responsive React / Next.js web applications and cross-platform React Native apps. ## Key Projects 1. **Portfolio MCP Connector:** Model Context Protocol (MCP) server exposing profile, projects, skills, system design, and calendar booking as callable tools for AI agents like Claude & ChatGPT. 2. **CORE (AI Native Collaborative Organizational Resource Engine):** Enterprise startup management platform built with DDD & microservices — MCP servers let AI agents delegate tasks and execute platform actions in natural language. 3. **ElevateHub:** AI-native learning management system & AI solutions provider — AI Interview Coach, Skill Gap Analyzer, AI Resume Builder, RAG Q&A, and live skill graph. 4. **DigiSchool Apps:** Upcoming AI-powered platform for managing whole school operations (staff, students, academics, attendance, and administrative workflows) across 8 microservices. 5. **Co-Investing Platform (Kupa Inc):** Co-investment workflows and real-time portfolio tracking for high-net-worth investors across multiple asset classes. 6. **ProjeXpert:** Enterprise project management platform built on Node.js, Express, React, MySQL, and GitHub API. 7. **SmartTransit System:** Microservices-based public transit system utilizing Java Spring Boot, Netflix Eureka, Ola Maps API, and Docker. 8. **Vehicle Rentals System:** Vehicle rental marketplace with vendor listings, reservations, and Angular/React interfaces built on Spring Boot. 9. **Chatterbox:** Real-time chat app built with Node.js, Express, Socket.IO, and React. 10. **Banking Website:** Secure banking web portal with robust multi-layered architecture. 11. **roughAge E-Commerce:** Produce delivery platform built on React, Node.js, and MongoDB. ## Social Media & Profiles - **Website:** [https://dsvasudev.in](https://dsvasudev.in) - **GitHub:** [https://github.com/dsvasudev19](https://github.com/dsvasudev19) (@dsvasudev19) - **LinkedIn:** [https://www.linkedin.com/in/darseshikarivasudev/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/darseshikarivasudev/) (@darseshikarivasudev) - **Instagram:** [https://www.instagram.com/ds.vasudev/](https://www.instagram.com/ds.vasudev/) (@ds.vasudev) ## Links - [Full LLM Details](https://dsvasudev.in/llms-full.txt): Complete profile details, projects, skills, and MCP capabilities. - [Personal Portfolio](https://dsvasudev.in): Primary website. - [Solutions & Services](https://dsvasudev.in/solutions): Productized service packages for startups and teams.