Darshan Jaju

About

I am a dedicated open source contributor with experience using NextJS and the MERN stack to create full-stack web applications. I am currently studying CSE TE. I have contributed to projects which are live and used by 1000+ students and built an ed-tech platform using MERN STACK with payment gateway integrated and with 3 types of authentication (student, instructor, and administrator) and many other features

Education

• Thakur College of Engineering and Technology (2021 - 2025)
  • B.E Computer Engineering, CGPA: 8.7

Experience

• TCET OPEN SOURCE
  Frontend Developer (June 2023 - July 2023)
  Spearhead front-end development for TCET-Open Source, contributing to the enhancement and maintenance of 3+ web applications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement user-friendly interfaces, ensuring a seamless user experience. Contributed to the development of the college’s new website and 5+ community websites, demonstrating a commitment to open-source projects and community driven initiatives.
  https://github.com/tcet-opensource
  • Actively participate in 10+ code reviews to optimize performance and write efficient and clean code.
  • Contribute to the growth of the open-source community by sharing knowledge and collaborating with 15+ fellow developers.
  • Technologies Used: React, AstroJs, Tailwind CSS.

Skills

• Languages: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Node.js, Git, C/C++,
• Frameworks: React (Library), Astro.js, TailwindCSS, Express.js,Razor Pay, Next.js
• Databases: mySQL, MongoDB, Firebase
• Areas of Interest: Web Development, Cyber security
• Soft Skills: Problem-Solving, Communication, Project Management, Teamwork, Presentation

Projects

1. Study Notion

   • Developed a full-stack EdTech platform featuring three-tier authentication (Student, Instructor, and Admin in the backend)

2. Shopping cart

   • Developed a Shopping Cart React App allowing users to add and delete 50+ items to their cart and automatically generating the total amount for easy payment processing

3. Ai Weather

   • Voice-activated weather forecasting with AI

Achievements

• Github HacktoberFest 2023 (Open Source Contributor)
• Startruck (More than 20 starts on an repo Study Notion)
• Hacknova 3.0 (2024)(2 position in Mindfullme domain)