👋 Hi, I'm Hardik Arora

🎓 I'm an 18-year-old Computer Science undergrad, currently exploring how technology can solve real-world problems in finance and accessibility.

🧠 I'm especially interested in:

• Backend Development – Learning FastAPI and Node.js to build scalable APIs
• AI/ML – Exploring how AI can be used for fraud detection and decision-making
• Financial Tech – Working on projects that aim to make financial systems more inclusive and transparent

💼 Projects I've worked on:

• EarnEase – An Earned Wage Access platform focused on financial inclusion. I contributed to backend logic and AI research.
• HackHazards – A RegTech solution for detecting fraud in cross-border payments. My role was backend development using FastAPI and integrating Fluvio for real-time data streams.
• Blind Assist – A smart travel assistant to help visually impaired users with navigation.

🛠 Tech Stack:

• Languages: C++, Python, Java (beginner)
• Frontend: HTML, CSS, Tailwind, React (learning phase)
• Backend: FastAPI, Express.js (learning), MongoDB, PostgreSQL
• Other Tools: Git, Figma, Postman, Devfolio

📚 Currently Learning:

• DSA with C++ (Coding Blocks)
• Backend system design and API development
• Real-world project architecture and deployment

🎯 Goals:

• Build a strong foundation in backend and AI
• Get better at writing clean, production-level code
• Participate in impactful hackathons and real-world projects
• Stay consistent with DSA and development, even on low-motivation days

🌱 Believer in learning by building. Always open to new challenges and collaborations.

📬 Let's connect:

• GitHub: hardikarora011
• LeetCode: hardik_arora_011
• Linkedin: hardikaroraa