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Journey

A timeline of my learning, projects, and milestones.

My Journey

A concise yet honest timeline of how I learned, built, failed, improved, and kept moving forward.

Early Curiosity

My journey didn’t start with a single big moment. It started with curiosity — breaking things, fixing them, and wondering how software actually works behind the screen. Over time, that curiosity turned into discipline and long hours of learning.

2022 – Foundations

  • Achieved AIR 5 in IERT Entrance Exam
  • Secured Rank 200 in Polytechnic Entrance Exam
  • Learned core programming fundamentals with C, C++, and Python
  • Understood basic data structures & algorithms
  • Built small console-based programs to strengthen logic
  • Developed strong interest in software engineering and web development

2023 – Entering Web Development

  • Learned HTML, CSS, JavaScript deeply
  • Built multiple frontend projects focused on layouts and responsiveness
  • Explored Git & GitHub for version control
  • Started writing small blogs and documenting learnings
  • Built early full-stack projects using Node.js & Express
  • Won a Startup Pitching Hackathon (2023) for an early-stage product idea

2024 – Full Stack, Open Source & Scale

  • Won a Startup Pitching Hackathon (2024) with a refined product pitch and execution

  • Mastered MongoDB, Mongoose, REST APIs

  • Built complete full-stack applications:

    • Moviesta – Movie ticket booking platform
    • PrimeEstate – Real estate website
    • Gravity News – Real-time news application

  • Solved 1800+ competitive programming problems across platforms

  • 1950+ rating on LeetCode

  • 1850+ rating on HackerRank

  • Achieved Top 10K rank on HackerRank and 5⭐ rating

  • Earned certifications:

    • HackerRank Certificate
    • Postman API Student Expert
    • Hacktoberfest digital badges

  • Active contributor to GSSoC, SWOC, and open-source ecosystems

  • Started freelancing and mentoring on Topmate & Freelancer.com

  • Participated in hackathons and open‑source programs

2025 – Scale, AI, ML & Generative AI

  • Selected for Internshala Internship

  • Completed 3 paid internships in development roles

  • Interviewed and cleared Promptly AI for Full Stack role

  • Built advanced platforms:

    • EduAI – AI-powered tutor platform
    • AI Tools Aggregation Platform (200+ tools)
    • GravityX – Developer showcase platform
    • InternGravity – Internship platform (MSME & ISO aligned)
    • Fiesta Finder – Event & wedding guest house booking startup

  • Integrated AI APIs (Gemini), authentication, dashboards, admin panels

  • Learned Machine Learning & Deep Learning fundamentals

  • Built 5+ ML/DL projects adopted by 100+ users

  • Focused on Generative AI & Prompt Engineering

  • Built and shipped GenAI-based projects with real user adoption

  • Worked with React, Next.js, Vite, Tailwind, Redux

  • Used AWS, Firebase, Appwrite for backend & cloud

  • Selected for Google Summer of Code (GSoC) application process

  • Selected as Campus Ambassador for GDG (Google Developer Groups) and Google Gemini initiatives

  • Reached 20K+ followers on LinkedIn by consistently sharing tech, startup, and learning content

  • Ranked Top 1% mentor on Topmate

  • Mentored 300+ students, conducted 100+ 1:1 meetings on Topmate

Open Source, Mentorship & Community

  • Active open-source contributor across multiple programs
  • **- Top 10K Contributor on Hacktoberfest (Global Open Source Program)
  • 5⭐ HackerRank with strong DSA & problem-solving skills
  • Contributor & Mentor at GirlScript Summer of Code (GSSoC)
  • Mentor at Social Winter of Code (SWOC) guiding contributors end-to-end
  • Hacktoberfest Contributor (2024)
  • Conducted code reviews, issue triaging, and contributor onboarding

Leadership, Ambassadorship & Impact

  • Google Student Ambassador (GSA) — Promoting AI literacy, organizing workshops, and building student–Google bridges
  • Campus Lead @ GeeksforGeeks (GFG)
  • Campus Ambassador for Google Gemini, Physics Wallah, MyGov India, LetsUpgrade, Zuno by Foundit
  • Community Leader @ DevDisplay (Global Tech Hub)
  • Contingent Leader & Digital Marketing Intern at Mood Indigo, IIT Bombay
  • McKinsey Forward Program participant

Public Policy & Civic Learning

  • Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Certification — Issued by Ministry of Home Affairs, Jul 2024

    • Participated in a national-level MyGov quiz focused on the objectives, provisions, and impact of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
    • Gained understanding of legal reforms aimed at modernizing India’s criminal justice system and improving public legal awareness

Freelancing, Mentoring & Industry Work

  • Worked with 10+ US-based clients
  • Successfully delivered 25+ freelance projects across web & full-stack domains
  • Top 1% Mentor on Topmate
  • Mentored 300+ students and conducted 100+ 1:1 sessions

Professional Experience Highlights

  • Ex-Intern @ IIT Bombay (Mood Indigo) — Digital Marketing & Community Growth

  • Ex-Intern @ Promptly AI — Full Stack Developer (AI-powered platforms)

  • Ex-Intern @ Mittal Alliance — Backend Developer

    • Worked on backend APIs, database design, and scalable server-side logic
    • Improved performance, security, and data handling workflows

  • Completed 3+ paid internships across backend, full-stack, and growth roles

Philosophy

I believe in:

  • Learning by building
  • Shipping imperfect but improving fast
  • Writing clean, scalable code
  • Helping others grow alongside me

What’s Next

  • Deeper work in AI + Full Stack
  • Building products that solve real problems
  • Scaling startups and open‑source impact
  • Continuous learning — no finish line

This journey is still in progress.

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