Varad Kulkarni

Frontend Developer | AI/ML Enthusiast
Kolhapur, IN.

About

Results-driven Frontend Developer with a strong foundation in AI/ML and full-stack development, eager to leverage expertise in React.js, Python, and cloud technologies to solve complex problems. Proven ability to enhance user experience and optimize system performance, demonstrated by improving mobile usability by 30% and reducing load times by 25% in AI-driven projects. Seeking to contribute innovative solutions and drive impactful technical advancements in a dynamic team environment.

Work

Betwob Infoserv PVT LTD
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Intern (Frontend Developer)

Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India

Summary

Contributed as a Frontend Developer to a live AI-based project, enhancing user experience and optimizing system performance.

Highlights

Developed and implemented 10+ responsive screens using React.js for a live AI-based project, significantly improving mobile and desktop usability by 30%.

Spearheaded 75% of frontend development for an AI chatbot, ensuring full responsiveness across mobile, tablet, and laptop devices.

Collaborated on integrating 5+ REST APIs and optimizing cloud resource usage, resulting in a 25% reduction in load times and a superior cross-platform user experience.

Volunteer

ED Cell and ITSA
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Volunteer

Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India

Summary

Volunteered at ED Cell and ITSA, actively contributing to event management and leadership initiatives.

Highlights

Enhanced event management and leadership skills through active participation in various organizational activities.

Contributed to the successful execution of multiple events, demonstrating strong teamwork and coordination.

Education

D Y Patil College of Engineering & Technology
Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India

Bachelor of Technology

Information Technology

Grade: CGPA: 7.93

Government Polytechnic Kolhapur
Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India

Diploma

Information Technology

Grade: 90.19%

New High School Kolhapur
Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India

10th SSC

Secondary School Certificate

Grade: 85.80%

Awards

Runner-Up in Rapidthon

Awarded By

Government Polytechnic, Kolhapur

Secured Runner-Up position in Rapidthon, a competitive technical event, demonstrating strong problem-solving and technical skills.

Publications

SIGNWAVE – Sign Language Recognition

Published by

International Journal of Scientific Research in Engineering and Management (IJSREM)

Summary

Co-authored a research paper on a real-time Sign Language Recognition system that detects and interprets 9 hand gestures using computer vision and deep learning techniques.

Certificates

Android App Development

Issued By

Udemy

DevOps Beginner to Advanced

Issued By

Udemy

Skills

Programming Languages

Java, Python, JavaScript.

Technologies

Cloud Computing, Machine Learning, Generative AI Basics, React.js, REST API, DevOps, MongoDB, Express.js, Node.js, Ant Design (AntD), OpenCV, MediaPipe, TensorFlow Keras, LSTM.

Core Skills

Data Structures & Algorithms, Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving, DBMS, Agile Collaboration, Full-stack Development, Frontend Development, Backend Development, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience (UX) Design, API Integration, Cloud Resource Optimization, Real-time Systems, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Team Leadership, Event Management.

Projects

SignWave: Sign Language Recognition

Summary

Developed a real-time Sign Language Recognition system that detects and interprets 9 hand gestures using computer vision and deep learning.

TrackCoin: Expense Tracking

Summary

Developed a full-stack Expense Tracker using the MERN stack to help users efficiently manage personal expense records.