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Karan-Palan/README.md

Hey there 👋

I'm a 19 y/o CS sophomore, passionate about the future of technology, solving meaningful problems, and constantly learning along the way.

My Journey So Far

  • Started learning to code in August 23' through a couple of Udemy courses on web development and Python.
    Got introduced to open source through Hacktoberfest, and attended a few hackathons.

  • Achieved my first hackathon win in January 2024. Participated and won multiple hackathons after it.

    Here's a list of my hackathon wins so far:
    1. 1st Place — LNM Hacks 6.0 (Jan 2024)
    2. 2nd Runner-Up — IEEE Hackerzstreet 2.0 (Mar 2024)
    3. 2nd Runner-Up — MANTRA Chain Hacker's Hideout (Jul/Aug 2024)
    4. 1st Place — GDSC x Aptos Hackathon (Nov 2024)
    5. Winner — LNM Hacks 7.0 (Jan 2025)

  • Selected for Google Summer of Code 2024 with Sugar Labs, where I worked on prototyping visual bricks for MusicBlocks v4.

  • Completed multiple freelance projects using the MERN stack.
    Learned copywriting and paid ads, and applied them to help 3 local businesses.

  • Contributed to JSON Schema and developed a VS Code extension.
    Invited to join the Layer5 organization for my active contributions.

I've worked with MERN Stack, Next.js, Solidity and some experience with, C++, Rust, Machine Learning. Currently focused on writing more Server code, CI/CD and DevOps, Practicing algorithms and Re-inventing the wheel (e.g., building a multithreaded web server, an FPS game in C++)

Feel free to connect with me on my socials, always open to chat, collaborate, or just geek out over cool tech stuff.

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  1. GSoC-2024 GSoC-2024 Public

    This repository contains my work, proposal and a few other things regarding my GSoC project with SugarLabs

    TypeScript 3 1

  2. CHAEN_COLLECTIVE-AETERNITY CHAEN_COLLECTIVE-AETERNITY Public

    Forked from KRISH2832/CHAEN_COLLECTIVE-AETERNITY

    ChAEn Collective is a DAO implemented using Aeternity Js SDK, winner of First place in LNM Hacks 6.0

    CSS 1

  3. NEXUS_SPHERE-S.DAO NEXUS_SPHERE-S.DAO Public

    Forked from KRISH2832/NEXUS_SPHERE-S.DAO

    Social DAO implemented using React and solidity

    JavaScript

  4. SightAi_model SightAi_model Public

    Forked from KRISH2832/SightAi_model

    The ML model for SightAi built by Me and Krish for Micrsoft Imagine Cup round 2

    Python

  5. arcadia arcadia Public

    Arcadia is an innovative NFT maker platform that empowers users to effortlessly create, customize, and surprise themselves with unique digital collectibles, blending creativity with Aptos

    TypeScript 2

  6. jsonschema-blaze-vscode jsonschema-blaze-vscode Public

    High-performance JSON Schema validator and linter for VS Code powered by Blaze.

    TypeScript 1