Journey So Far

I am a Computer Science graduate driven by curiosity, creativity, and a desire to build meaningful tech solutions. My journey began with hands-on projects ranging from building RESTful APIs and desktop apps in Rust to crafting smooth user interfaces with React and Tailwind CSS.

I have gained practical experience through internships at IBM, Flora Extracts, and Inclusys while actively contributing to the tech community as a Tech Lead in GDSC Sahrdaya and a Core Team Member of IEEE SB Sahrdaya. These leadership roles sharpened my technical, organizational, and collaborative skills.

I have participated in several online and offline hackathons, some of which I have won and some I have not, but each one taught me the value of teamwork, the power of brainstorming innovative ideas, and the thrill of late-night coding sprints under pressure.

Outside of development, I enjoy sharing knowledge through blogging on Dev.to, mentoring as a Postman Student Expert, and sketching as a creative outlet. I am now eager to bring this energy, experience, and enthusiasm to impactful teams and real-world challenges.

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Projects

GeeksforGeeks Profile API

• Description: Provides an API to fetch profile details of users on GeeksforGeeks, including name, username, profile picture, rank, scores, institution, and the number of problems solved. It also supports generating and downloading a DSA card for users.
• Technologies: Node.js, Express.js, Cheerio, Axios.
• GitHub Link
• Live Project

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Downloads Organizer

• Description: A Rust application designed to automate organizing downloads by moving files to appropriate directories based on their extensions.
• Technologies: Rust, Crossbeam, Notify, Serde.
• GitHub Link

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StarBoard

• Description: A task management application built with Rust and Tauri. It allows users to organize tasks into pages, track completion statuses, and manage their workload efficiently.
• Technologies: Rust, Tauri, React.js, Tailwind CSS.
• GitHub Link

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AI Matchmaker

• Description: An interactive, retro-inspired chat game where users try to “woo” an AI with creativity, humor, and charm. This project was built for the Useless Hackathon hosted by ThinkerHub.
• Technologies: React.js, OpenAI API, Retro Design.
• GitHub Link
• Live Project

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KeyMomentum 🚀

• Description: A typing speed checking project designed to enhance typing skills with engaging challenges.
• Technologies: React.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS.
• Deployed Project

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Education

• Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science
  Sahrdaya College Of Engineering and Technology, 2021 - 2025
  CGPA: 7.48

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Experience

Software Developer, IBM

• Duration: July 2025 - present
• Role: Frontend Developer
• Responsibilities:
  • Developed and maintained enterprise-grade React components for IBM Watson Knowledge Catalog’s Governance UI using Carbon Design System.
  • Implemented accessibility enhancements across multiple modules by aligning components to WCAG 2.1 AA standards and conducting manual audits.
  • Collaborated with UX designers and backend developers to deliver cohesive, responsive, and consistent user experiences.

Software Developer Intern, IBM

• Duration: January 2025 - June 2025
• Role: Backend Developer
• Responsibilities:
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and implement software solutions.
  • Participating in code reviews and contributing to the optimization of existing systems.

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Frontend Web Developer, Flora Extracts

• Duration: February 2024 - June 2024
• Role: Frontend Web Developer
• Responsibilities:
  • Designed and implemented responsive web interfaces using React, Tailwind CSS, and Framer Motion.
  • Improved user experience through interactive and visually appealing frontend components.

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Inclusys Org Foundation - Internship

• Duration: May 2023 - Jun 2023
• Role: Alexa Skill Developer
• Responsibilities:
  • Developed Alexa skills to enhance memory and cognitive abilities.
  • Collaborated with researchers to create a user-friendly interface for older adults.

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GDSC Sahrdaya Core Team

• Duration: Aug 2023 - Dec 2024
• Role: Tech Lead
• Responsibilities:
  • Managed technical aspects of the club’s activities and events.

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Skills

Frontend

• React.js, Next.js, Svelte, Redux, Tailwind CSS, Material UI, Carbon Design System

Backend

• Node.js, Spring Boot, Flask

Cloud & Hosting

• Microsoft Azure, AWS, Vercel, Netlify

Other Technologies

• Rust, Tauri, Docker, JUnit, Alexa Skills Kit

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Interests

• Blogging: dev.to/joeljaison394
• Drawing