Full-stack web appLive
AiRA
A full-stack Next.js application with a Prisma database layer, team features and file storage, deployed to production on Vercel.
MeetDave
Python ♞C++ ♞TypeScript ♞Next.js ♞Laravel ♞Generative AI ♞Prompt Engineering ♞DSA ♞Supabase ♞Cybersecurity ♞
About me
I think in moves, like a chess player. Find the problem, plan three steps ahead, then build the thing that actually solves it. Right now I'm in my third year of BCA, researching explainable AI, teaching AI workshops and turning ideas into working apps with Python, TypeScript and AI.
Top 10
Gujarat University rank in all four semesters so far: 5th, 4th, 4th and 8th
29
Public repositories on GitHub, and counting
3rd
Best research poster at ICMOTARSS 2026, an international conference
Selected work
Things I've built
Real projects, from a campus coding platform to a live e-commerce store. Scroll through the stack.
LJ Innovation VillageCampus platform
CodeVerse Campus
A gamified coding practice platform for college students. Problems are organised by year and semester, with badges, leaderboards, streaks and an admin analytics dashboard.
E-commerceLive
Sparsh Divine Art Studio
An online store for handmade candles, resin art and jewellery, with product catalogue, custom-order flow, WhatsApp ordering and an admin panel.
Personal financeFor students
BudgetBuddy
A budget tracker for students: log expenses, set monthly limits, keep daily streaks and unlock achievement badges, with reports on where the money goes.
Internship platform3D + motion
CodeSprint Labs
A student internship platform with interactive 3D graphics, particle backgrounds and Framer Motion transitions, built on Next.js 14 with full TypeScript.
AgritechResponsive web app
SmartAgri
A farmer-friendly responsive web app, designed in Figma and built mobile-first so it's simple to use in the field.
Research & recognition
Wins along the way
3rd Best Poster · ICMOTARSS 2026
An Explainable AI Framework for Early Burnout Risk Detection Using Behavioral and Self-Reported Indicators
My research poster at the 3rd International Conference on Modern Optimization and Technological Advancement for Resilient Smart Systems. It uses explainable AI so the prediction also shows why someone is at risk. Mentored by Prof. Parth Joshi.
- Conference
- ICMOTARSS 2026, hybrid
- Organised by
- LJK University with IFERP Academy
- Held
- 6–7 March 2026, Ahmedabad
- Areas
- Explainable AI · Burnout prediction
1st
Runner-up, CMAT Abhivyakti
Led our team to 1st runner-up in the PPT presentation competition by IMS Ahmedabad, presenting "Artificial Intelligence in India".
Workshops
Instructor, many times over
Conducted several workshops. Co-instructed an AI workshop with Prof. Parth Joshi on generative AI, prompt engineering and AI video, and gave a lecture on vibe coding. Received a Certificate of Appreciation.
SIH ×2
Smart India Hackathon
Participated twice in India's national hackathon.
2 projects
LJ Innovation Village 2026
Team leader, showcasing CodeVerse Campus and MindPlus at LJ University.
Certifications
AI FundamentalsGoogle, via Coursera
Vibe Coding Essentials: Build Apps with AIScrimba, via Coursera · 5 courses: Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, MCP, coding with AI
Python InternshipCodeSprintLab, Ahmedabad
Laravel Faculty Development ProgramBackend development with Laravel
Cybersecurity Workshop & CTFHexHunt at LJ University, workshop at C.C. Seth College
Journey
Every game has three acts
The Opening
Year 1 · Building the foundation
Semester 1
5th rank, Gujarat University
Started BCA at L J College of Computer Applications, Ahmedabad, and finished the first semester in the university's top five.
Semester 2
4th rank, Gujarat University
Moved up a place while getting deeper into C++ and programming fundamentals.
The Middlegame
Year 2 · Security, AI and research
Semester 3
4th rank again
Held a top-four university rank for a second semester in a row.
Cybersecurity
HexHunt, CTF & a workshop I co-ran
Competed in HexHunt and Capture The Flag challenges, then co-conducted a cybersecurity workshop with Prof. Parth Joshi at C.C. Seth College, featured in Ahmedabad Mirror.
SIH ×2
Smart India Hackathon
Took part in SIH twice, building solutions to real problem statements under hackathon pressure.
Oct–Nov 2025
Python Intern, CodeSprintLab
Built a strong base in Python: OOP, functions, and data-structure methods for strings, lists, tuples and dictionaries.
Early 2026
LJ Innovation Village 2026
Led my team and showcased two projects, CodeVerse Campus and MindPlus.
Mar 2026
3rd Best Poster, ICMOTARSS 2026
Presented my explainable-AI research on early burnout risk detection at an international conference.
Apr 2026
Vibe Coding Essentials
Completed a 5-course specialization on building apps with Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code and MCP.
Teaching
Workshops, again and again
Conducted several workshops, including co-instructing an AI workshop with Prof. Parth Joshi on generative AI, prompt engineering and AI video, plus a lecture on vibe coding.
Semester 4
8th rank, Gujarat University
Stayed in the university's top 10 for the fourth semester running, alongside research, teaching and projects.
The Endgame, in progress
Year 3 · Now
Jun 2026
1st Runner-up, CMAT Abhivyakti
Team leader for our presentation on "Artificial Intelligence in India" at IMS Ahmedabad.
Aug 2026
Google AI Fundamentals
Completed Google's AI Fundamentals course on Coursera.
Now
Researching & shipping
Going deeper into AI/ML and explainable AI, learning digital marketing, building apps like AiRA and Sparsh, and looking for an internship with a strong team.
Toolkit
What I work with
Languages
PythonC++JavaTypeScriptC
Web & backend
Next.jsReactLaravelHTML & CSSTailwindSupabasePrisma
AI & more
Generative AIExplainable AIPrompt EngineeringCursorClaude CodeGitHub CopilotMCPDSACybersecurityGitFigmaVercelDigital MarketingPoster Design
Beyond code
Off the keyboard
Chess
My training ground for strategy and patience.
Mime Award
Winner at the Gujarat University Youth Fest.
Events
Coordinated college tech and cultural events, and built the games for them.
Reading & writing
I read novels and books on tech and self-growth, and I've written books of my own.
Poster design
I design posters, often for the events and projects I work on.
Digital marketing
Learning how products get found, alongside how they get built.
Contact
Your move.
Have an internship, a project or an idea? I reply quickly and I'm always happy to talk tech.
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