Student · Creator · Innovator
Hi, I'm Shashwat.
I build thoughtful digital experiences.
A student focused on creating thoughtful digital experiences and exploring the intersection of literature, startups, and intentional design.
Selected work
A few systems I've built. Each one solves a real problem for real people.
Campus Connect
Bridging communication gaps in university communities
Problem
Students struggled to find relevant events, connect with peers in similar courses, and stay updated on campus activities. Information was scattered across multiple platforms.
Approach
Built a centralized platform with event discovery, interest-based groups, and real-time notifications. Focused on intuitive filtering and minimal friction.
Outcome
Used by 2,000+ students across 3 campuses. Average session time increased by 40%, with 70% weekly retention.
Task Flow
A structured approach to team coordination
Problem
Small teams lacked visibility into project progress and often missed dependencies. Existing tools were either too complex or too simple.
Approach
Created a lightweight task manager with dependency tracking, milestone views, and automated reminders. Designed for teams of 5-15 people.
Outcome
Adopted by 4 startup teams. Reduced missed deadlines by 60% and improved cross-functional visibility.
Open Research Archive
Making academic research accessible and discoverable
Problem
Undergraduate research papers were locked in institutional repositories with poor search and discoverability. Students couldn't learn from past work.
Approach
Built an open archive with semantic search, topic clustering, and citation graphs. Partnered with 3 universities to pilot the platform.
Outcome
Indexed 10,000+ papers. 500+ active researchers using the platform monthly. Featured in university tech newsletter.
Experience & Milestones
Regional Hackathon Winner
2024Tech Innovators Forum
First place for building an AI-powered accessibility tool for visually impaired students.
Dean's Excellence Award
2023 - 2025University of Technology
Recognized for consistent academic excellence and contributions to the student tech community.
Full Stack Engineering Intern
Early Stage Startup
- Leading the development of a real-time collaboration engine using WebSockets and conflict-free replicated data types (CRDTs).
- Optimizing database queries which led to a 30% reduction in API response latency.
- Collaborating directly with the CEO to define product roadmap and user experience patterns.
Student Lead
University Tech Lab
- Managed a team of 5 student developers to build an internal resource management system used by the entire department.
- Implemented automated CI/CD pipelines, reducing deployment errors by 40%.
- Mentored junior students in React and modern CSS practices.
How I think
A few principles that guide my work and decision-making.
Build for clarity
Good systems don't need instructions. They guide users naturally.
Think in flows, not features
Features exist in isolation. Flows connect experiences.
Optimize for the long term
Quick wins fade. Sustainable systems compound.
Ship, then refine
Perfection is a moving target. Momentum beats polish.
About
I'm a college student who builds platforms, systems, and tools that connect people and simplify complex processes. I care about outcomes, not just outputs.
My work often sits at the intersection of structure and simplicity. I think deeply about how systems scale, how users navigate flows, and how decisions compound over time.
Beyond code, I'm drawn to literature, reflection, and long-form thinking. I believe the best builders are also students of human behavior, clear communication, and intentional design.
I'm interested in early-stage startups, open-source collaboration, and opportunities where I can learn by doing. If you're building something meaningful, I'd love to hear about it.
Let's talk
I'm open to internships, research opportunities, open-source collaborations, and early-stage projects. If you're working on something interesting, reach out.