Journey

A timeline of my learning, projects, and milestones.

2026 — Building AI-Powered Software 🧠

Currently working as an Associate Software Developer, where I design scalable backend systems and build AI-powered applications.

Highlights

  • Building production-ready applications using FastAPI and Python.
  • Developing AI solutions with LangChain, Google Gemini, Whisper, and F5-TTS.
  • Deploying applications on Google Cloud Platform and Hugging Face Spaces.
  • Working with PostgreSQL, REST APIs, WebSockets, and asynchronous programming.
  • Continuously exploring Generative AI, LLMs, and cloud technologies.

2025 — Growing as a Software Engineer ⚙️

Focused on backend engineering, cloud deployment, and modern AI technologies while building real-world applications.

Highlights

  • Designed scalable REST APIs.
  • Built AI-powered backend services.
  • Expanded expertise in cloud deployment and software architecture.
  • Redesigned my personal portfolio to better showcase projects, achievements, and technical journey.

2024 — Open Source, Mentorship & Community 🤝

A milestone year where I transitioned from contributor to mentor.

Highlights

  • Graduated with a B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering (CGPA: 8.32/10).
  • Selected as a Mentor for GirlScript Summer of Code 2024.
  • Mentored 2 open-source projects.
  • Reviewed 100+ Pull Requests and guided contributors.
  • Helped organize WittyHacks 4.0, one of Central India's largest 36-hour hackathons.
  • Continued mentoring students through Datacode's Student Learning Club.

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2023 — First Industry Experience 💼

Started my professional software engineering journey.

Highlights

  • Completed a Java Developer Internship at Ardent Computech Pvt. Ltd., gaining my first professional software development experience.
  • Developed a Library Management System using Spring Boot and Hibernate.
  • Joined Datacode as a Core Team Member, contributing to technical initiatives and community-driven activities.
  • Conducted technical workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions on Web Development, Git, GitHub, and Artificial Intelligence.
  • Helped organize WittyHacks 3.0, WittyHacks 4.0, and multiple community events.
  • Guided more than 100 students through the Student Learning Club.

2022 — Discovering Software Development 💻

Moved beyond classroom learning by building projects and exploring full-stack development.

Highlights

  • Built projects using Python, React.js, Flask, JavaScript, and SQL.
  • Learned backend development, databases, APIs, and software engineering fundamentals.
  • Started contributing to technical communities and collaborative projects.

2020 — Beginning My Engineering Journey 🎓

Started my Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Engineering.

Highlights

  • Learned programming fundamentals.
  • Studied Data Structures & Algorithms, OOP, DBMS, OS, and Computer Networks.
  • Built my first software projects, turning classroom concepts into practical applications.

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2016 — Representing My School Internationally (Singapore) ✈️

One of the proudest moments of my life.

Highlights

  • Represented Global Indian International School, Indore at the GIIS Global Convention in Singapore.
  • Secured 4th place in the Innovative Social Entrepreneurship Challenge (ISEC).
  • Achieved 4th place in the Turn Coat Debate Competition.
  • Strengthened my confidence in public speaking and leadership.
  • Presented ideas, competed, and collaborated with students from different schools and backgrounds on an international platform.
  • Developed stronger public speaking, communication, confidence, and leadership skills.
  • Experienced my first international journey and became the first person in my family to travel abroad.
  • Gained an early appreciation for global exposure, cultural exchange, and stepping outside my comfort zone.

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2014–2019 — Building Leadership Skills 🏆

These years laid the foundation for my leadership journey.

Highlights

  • Served as the first Red (Hibiscus) House Captain for 6 consecutive years.
  • Led the house to four Overall House Championship victories.
  • Organized school events, sports competitions, and cultural programs.
  • Developed leadership, communication, event management, and teamwork skills.
  • Took responsibility for planning, delegation, coordination, and execution of house activities.
  • Developed strong leadership, communication, decision-making, & teamwork skills.
  • Learned to lead by example, motivate teammates, and work collaboratively toward shared goals.

Investiture Ceremony Investiture Ceremony Celebration Hibiscus House Winner Trophie Entrepreneurship Activity Investiture Ceremony Investiture Ceremony


2014–2020 — Competitive Sports 🏃‍♀️

Sports taught me discipline, resilience, and teamwork long before I entered software engineering.

Highlights

  • State Champion in Under-14 Netball.
  • State-level Archery Player.
  • Karate Orange Belt.
  • Represented my school in Inter GIIS Cricket Competition at Bengaluru.
  • Participated in various inter-school and state-level sporting competitions.
  • Represented my school in inter-school competitions across Handball, Netball, Throwball, Softball, and other unconventional sports.
  • Participated in EduSports athletic activities, including Long Jump, Shot Put, Medicine Ball Throw, Frisbee, Sprinting, Relay Races, and other track-and-field events.
  • Earned 200+ certificates and 30+ medals in academics, sports, and extracurricular activities.

Football Edu Sports Premere League Football Vollyball Netball Football Cricket State Level Netball Tournament State Level Archery Competition Cricket


The Journey Continues...✨

Technology evolves every day, and so do I.

I'm passionate about building scalable software, contributing to open source, mentoring developers, and creating AI-powered products that solve meaningful problems.

The technologies will change. The challenges will evolve. The learning never stops.

The best chapters are still ahead.

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