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Hi, I'm Akarshan 👋

Currently working at IBM and studying Computer Science at the University of Alberta. My goal is to create meaningful and impactful software solutions.

Skills

Here are some of the skills I have acquired over my career, showcasing my expertise in various technologies and tools.

JavaScript
React
Node.js
CSS
HTML
TypeScript
Git
Docker
Kubernetes
Java
Spring Boot
Go Lang
OpenShift
gRPC
Python
SQL
NoSQL
MongoDB
PostgreSQL
Microservices
REST

Work Experience

Here are some of my professional experiences, showcasing my journey and contributions in various roles.

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    IBM Canada

    SDE Intern

    Worked in IBM Security on Guardium Insights.
    Java
    Spring Boot
    Docker
    Kubernetes
    Go Lang
    gRPC
  • A

    Adewunmi Skincare

    Full-Stack Developer Intern

    Utilized Figma, React, Next.js, and TypeScript to design and develop UI elements, resulting in a 25% increase in the visual appeal and usability of the upcoming product. Applied Agile principles to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality products.
    Successfully integrated Sanity CMS into the NextJs landing page, streamlining content management processes and reducing update times by 50%, leading to improved website performance and increased customer satisfaction.
    Developed serverless functions using Google BigQuery SQL database, achieving 30% faster data retrieval and processing times, which significantly improved the overall user experience.
    Figma
    React
    Next.js
    TypeScript
    Sanity CMS
    Google BigQuery
  • G

    GreyJay Energy

    Software Developer Intern

    Developed an Android app using Vue.js and Ionic Capacitor that visualizes energy usage and empowers users to make informed decisions, resulting in reduced energy consumption by end-users.
    Conducted log-linear analysis on data using Python's Scikit-Learn (sklearn) library to make future predictions and used Vue.js and ChartJs to create UI chart components.
    Vue.js
    Ionic Capacitor
    Python
    Scikit-Learn
    Chart.js

Explore my recent projects

I've created a range of projects, from basic websites to intricate web applications. Here are some of my top picks.

Study Mate

Study Mate

Hackathon project - An AI classroom helper aimed at aiding students with ADHD to be more focused and organized in the classroom. Uses AI to scan and correct notes.

Next.js
Typescript
PostgreSQL
DrizzleORM
TailwindCSS
Open AI SDK
Shadcn UI
Website
Source
Scale Platform

Scale Platform

Developed SCALE, a platform empowering community organizations with project management and social impact reporting. Features include data interfacing, real-time collaboration, and scalability, enhancing efficiency and transparency.

Next.js
Typescript
PostgreSQL
DrizzleORM
TailwindCSS
Shadcn UI
Website
Anubhava

Anubhava

Developed a job board web app for an Indian college, implementing a REST API with Node.js and Express.js, managing user authentication and data storage with Firebase, and designing a responsive UI with React.js and Tailwind CSS, handling over 20,000 concurrent users.

React.js
Express.js
TailwindCSS
MongoDB
Firebase
Node.js
Source
QR Go

QR Go

Developed an Android app for scanning QR codes as Pokemons and battling other users. Implemented UI with Android Studio and Java, wrote tests with JUnit and Mockito, set up CI/CD with GitHub Actions, and used Firebase for data storage.

Android Studio
Gradle
Java
Firebase
JUnit
Source