Gaurav Thakkar


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About

Myself

Self-taught programmer and a budding Computer Engineer, teaching computers to do some crazy stuff and learning their ways for three years now. Every day in this field is an adventure and it continues to marvel me how a few lines of optimised code turn bland into brilliant. Highly motivated to work on Linux. I currently use Arch Linux. I find that just a functional application is not enough - it needs to visually appeal and harmoniously live with the content it has been trusted to present.

Skills

What I can do for you

Web Design

I am a beginner Web Designer and have been recently exploring this beautiful side of the Web (:p). I plan to learn to design Websites from scratch, Stay Tuned!

Web Development

I can build professional websites using JavaScript completely and I am currently working on using WordPress and other CMS. I can also perform Scraping and Automation.

Android Development

I have over 6 months experience working with Android, I prefer using Java as my primary language and I am exploring Kotlin and Flutter currently, after all, who wouldn't like aesthetically pleasing apps?

Languages & Tools

Languages I know And Tools I use

Languages

CSS3

Shell Scripting

Basic Python

C

C++

NodeJS

MySQL

Java

MongoDB

Bootstrap

Javascript

jQuery

Tools

Visual Studio Code

Github

Pycharm

Portfolio

What I've done
WHAT THIS IS:

An Android App made in Kotlin to track the statistics of Corona spread in the City of Pune,Maharashtra

GOAL:

Make a visually appealing Corona Tracker, something that's different from all other already present COVID Trackers

LEARNING POINTS:

Make an Android App that shows all possible info about COVID-19 in my home location. Additional Perks: Easy to Use, Lag Free and as conducive as possible

  • Search for an API that sends out data (region specific).If none, then create one
    • Learned to sniff websites and found out a non conventional data source
    • Many sections each handling a different aspect about the disease
    • Add a map, showing red zones
  • One of the most interesting challenges was that I had to design most of the graphics by myself,deal with the hassle of changing data sources.I also learnt about doing background tasks like downloading data, updating it without disturbing the user so as to not spoil the user experience The most interesting part is that this project started as a fun idea by Nikhil Kharade but resulted in a grand success with 158 users and still counting

Personal

Who is the person behind the keyboard?

I come from Pune, The Oxford of The East and an important part of The Silicon Triangle of India. I am really passionate about how everything works, Engineering basically xD I am currently pursuing CSE from MIT ADT University, Pune.

My first experience of the beautiful world of Gadgets was back when I rooted my first phone when I was 16. Hacking and Rooting interests everyone doesn't it? (cough). I love pets, Besides Programming(of course) my interests include Music. I am learning to play the guitar. I know a good deal of Biology too. Spirituality and the existence of the human mind and body beyond the physical dimension is another thing that interests I am always up for intellectual discussions of all kinds and would love to learn and know from you and honestly believe that everyone can be a source of learning (even you, even though your parents won't agree)

When free, you can always find me near my laptop with the headphones on, doing a gig or fixing something.
FUN FACT: The human brain would be able to perform 38 quadrillions (38 thousand-trillion) operations per second if it were a computer, Why do I still suck at math?


It would take 2,511 years to have more money than Bill Gates if you made $1 per second, so don't waste time. It took me 72 hours to build this website and I was Just In Time Don't believe me? Take a Look Here!

Contact

Let's create something together! Get in touch: thakkargaurav409@gmail.com