Projects
A curated set of my strongest work across full-stack, cloud, and AI.
Serverless Fintech Platform with AI Chatbot
Architected serverless fintech platform using Python, AWS CDK, Lambda, and DynamoDB, enabling ASU employees to calculate SECURE 2.0 retirement benefits through event-driven processing and real-time dashboards.
Key Achievements
Winner - TIAA x ASU Spark Challenge 2025
Engineered automated eligibility pipeline using AWS Lambda and DynamoDB streams
Reduced manual computation time by 35%
AI-powered chatbot with <2s response time using LangChain and Claude API
Technologies
Explainable Job-Search Copilot (Rasch/Guttman Scoring)
Built an explainable job-search copilot that parses a resume, searches a curated Excel dataset (~31K roles), and scores each requirement using Rasch/Guttman math with transparent per-item probabilities in a modern multi-step UI.
Key Achievements
Parsed PDF/DOC/DOCX/TXT resumes and estimated candidate ability (θ)
Dataset search with keyword + fuzzy matching across ~31K roles
Rasch/Guttman scoring exposes per-requirement match probabilities for explainability
Four-step workflow UI (resume → dataset → scoring → chat) with intent-aware guidance
Technologies
AWS IoT Greengrass + Lambda + SQS (Edge → Cloud Inference)
Designed a hybrid edge-cloud face recognition pipeline where Greengrass runs MTCNN detection at the edge and cloud Lambda performs FaceNet recognition via SQS request/response queues for low-latency, event-driven inference.
Key Achievements
Edge detection with MTCNN deployed as a Greengrass component
Event-driven orchestration via SQS request/response queues
Cloud inference using Lambda + FaceNet; results returned asynchronously
Security design with IAM least-privilege + TLS device authentication
Technologies
Real-time Multi-User Document Collaboration
Built real-time collaborative editor using React, Node.js with JavaScript with Yjs CRDTs and WebSockets supporting 100+ concurrent users with conflict-free synchronization.
Key Achievements
Supports 100+ concurrent users with conflict-free synchronization
Sub-100ms sync latency across distributed sessions
JWT authentication and role-based access control
Live presence features including autosave and typing indicators
Technologies
Experience
My journey across software engineering, teaching, and product-focused development.
Key Achievements
Conducted technical code reviews for 300+ Java/Spring Boot projects weekly, evaluating REST API design, JUnit testing coverage, MySQL schema optimization, and MVC architecture patterns.
Mentored 150+ students on REST API design patterns, database normalization, and version control workflows, improving code quality scores by 30% through one-on-one technical guidance.
Technologies
Key Achievements
Built full-stack web application for HR management using React, Node.js, Express, and MongoDB, streamlining workflows for 200+ employees and reducing manual effort by 40%.
Designed responsive UI with Tailwind CSS and reusable React components using Context API, improving page load speed by 25% and ensuring consistency across 5+ modules.
Technologies
Key Achievements
Developed REST APIs using Spring Boot for IT helpdesk system handling 1,000+ monthly tickets, improving support efficiency by 25% through intelligent routing and escalation workflows.
Optimized MySQL database schemas and implemented indexed queries, reducing query response time by 30% and enabling real-time dashboard analytics.
Technologies
Education
Academic foundation that shaped my engineering thinking
Highlights
Focus areas: Full-stack systems, cloud architecture, and AI-powered applications
Software Engineering TA — mentoring, code reviews, and technical guidance at scale
Strong academic performance with GPA 3.9/4.0
Highlights
Built a strong foundation in software engineering, databases, and web development
Graduated with honors (GPA 3.88/4.0)
Early projects in ML and full-stack development that shaped my interests
Technical Skills
Technologies I use to build and ship software
About Me
From childhood curiosity to building scalable systems that power the future
My Journey
As a kid, I was fascinated by how technology seemed like magic, the idea that someone could create something from anywhere in the world and impact millions of lives felt revolutionary. That curiosity grew into a passion, driving me to pursue Computer Science not just as a career, but as a way to turn ideas into reality.
I began my journey at Savitribai Phule Pune University with a Bachelor's in Information Technology, graduating with honors (GPA 3.88/4.0). There, I discovered my love for building systems that scale, from REST APIs to full-stack applications. I published research on deep learning, won hackathons, and realized that the intersection of creativity and engineering was where I belonged.
Today, I'm pursuing my Master's in Computer Science at Arizona State University (GPA 3.9/4.0), diving deeper into cloud computing, serverless architecture, and AI-powered applications. Along the way, I've won 3 hackathons including the TIAA x ASU Spark Challenge 2025, built production systems serving hundreds of users, and published research that bridges theory with real-world impact. I thrive at building systems that don't just work, they scale beautifully and solve meaningful problems.
Looking For
Opportunities
Roles
Visa Status
Achievements & Recognition
Hackathon wins, publications, and competitive achievements
TIAA x ASU Spark Challenge 2025
Built serverless fintech platform with AI chatbot
Pune Smart Health Hackathon
Developed healthcare solution with ML models
TIAA Intercollege 2023
Competed against top engineering colleges
Anime Face Generation using DC-GANs
AIP Conference Proceedings • December 2023
Indian Sign Language Interpreter
IJARIIT Journal • Research Publication
Let's Work Together
Open to discussing new opportunities, creative ideas, and potential collaborations
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