Hi, I'm Akshar

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I am a computer science student eager to learn from experienced mentors in the field of software engineering. In my free time, I enjoy watching sports such as basketball and football, as well as listening to music!

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Projects

Find Fake Friends

JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Git
  • Built a privacy-first web app that analyzes Instagram data entirely in the browser.
  • Designed a responsive UI with drag-and-drop ZIP file upload for seamless user experience.
  • Automated categorization of followers into mutuals, non-followers, and one-sided followers.
  • Enabled interactive list management, allowing users to remove entries for personal tracking.
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Bear Necessities Market

JavaScript, Vue.js, Docker, HTML, CSS, RabbitMQ, Git
  • Contributed to an open-source software used by the Bear Necessities Market food pantry to manage inventory, track anonymous visits, and generate usage reports for hundreds of students and community members.
  • Developed a microservice-based reporting system to separate reporting logic from core services, improving modularity and maintainability.
  • Integrated RabbitMQ to enable asynchronous, real-time data syncing across microservice databases for consistent visit and inventory tracking.
  • Implemented unit and integration tests using Mocha and Chai to ensure accurate, anonymized data reporting and reliable inter-service communication.
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ourPLCC

Python, Java, Docker, Git
  • A Programming Languages Compiler Compiler that auto-generates code from a grammar file containing lexical, syntactic (BNF), and semantic rules, enabling users to build custom programming languages
  • Expanded the semantics section to allow for a new section that accepts user written Python code, generating corresponding code in both Python and Java
  • Implemented comprehensive bats tests for all 32 predefined languages, ensuring full test coverage and reliability
  • Deployed a Dockerized testing environment and integrated it with a GitHub Actions pipeline to streamline and optimize the testing process
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Portfolio

JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Git
  • A personal portfolio website that highlights projects, skills, and experiences, includes links to social media profiles, and offers a user-friendly inquiry form
  • Developed a modern and responsive portfolio website using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, hosted on GitHub pages
  • Added a light/dark mode toggle that retains user preferences across page reloads and initializes based on the device's theme settings
  • Integrated a functional 'Contact Me' form that enables users to send messages directly through the website
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Get Spotify Stats

Python, Flask, HTML, CSS, Git
  • A Flask website that enables users to discover trending new songs, view their Spotify account statistics, and generate personalized song recommendations to explore new sounds
  • Leveraged the Spotify API to deliver real-time account statistics to users
  • Automated the creation of a personalized Discover Weekly homepage for each visit, utilizing the most popular songs
  • Implemented features that display users' recent songs, top tracks, top artists, and recommended songs across various time frames, providing a comprehensive overview of their account
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Skills

Python
Java
JavaScript
TypeScript
Go
HTML/CSS
Docker
Flask
RabbitMQ
SQL
Git
Adobe Experience Manager

Experience

University

2021 - 2025
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
  • GPA: 3.99
  • Relevant Courses: Software Engineering, Parallel Computing, Programming Languages, Data Structures, Design & Analysis of Algorithms, Software Development, Software Design, Adv Discrete Mathematics, Design Database Management Systems, Image Processing, Theory of Computation, Foundations HCI, and more!

Peer Tutor

2023 - 2024
  • Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and ensure comprehension of challenging subjects
  • Developed supplementary materials and resources to reinforce learning and address specific student needs
  • Facilitated one-on-one tutoring sessions, helping students grasp complex concepts in computer science and improve their academic performance
  • Assisted peers in understanding programming languages and algorithms through tailored explanations and practical examples

Desktop Support Assistant

2023 - Present
  • Provided technical support by answering phone calls and remotely accessing users' devices to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently
  • Assisted users in-person, addressing walk-in inquiries and delivering prompt solutions to technical challenges
  • Re-imaged devices to maintain system integrity and improve performance, facilitating a smooth user experience
  • Set up labs, classrooms, and faculty workstations, ensuring all equipment was operational and ready for use
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline support processes and improve response times for user inquiries

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