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import React from "react"; |
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const sampleText = ( |
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<div> |
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This is gonna have some text, probably a story about what I did here. |
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Apollonius of Perga rich in heavy atoms great turbulent clouds citizens of |
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distant epochs the only home we've ever known hydrogen atoms? Bits of moving |
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fluff two ghostly white figures in coveralls and helmets are softly dancing |
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a still more glorious dawn awaits hearts of the stars extraordinary claims |
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require extraordinary evidence a very small stage in a vast cosmic arena. |
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</div> |
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); |
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export const experience = [ |
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{ |
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title: "The Feathers", |
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year: "2011-19", |
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tags: ["Programming", "Film", "Photography", "Design", "Writing"], |
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description: ( |
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<div> |
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<p> |
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The Feathers was a creative collective, comprising mostly of students |
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and amateur artists and entertainers pursuing various creative |
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endeavours. |
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</p> |
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<> |
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<p> |
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This varied from photography, typography, graphic design, short films, |
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music, to ad films and event coverage. |
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The Feathers was a creative collective primarily consisting of |
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students and amateur artists and entertainers who were exploring a |
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diverse range of creative fields. These fields spanned from |
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photography, typography, and graphic design to short films, music, |
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writing, programming, advertising films, and event coverage. |
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</p> |
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<p> |
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It was an early attempt at creating something out of pure passion, and |
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gave rise to such projects as StudioFlicks, OutFocus, and the like. |
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This collective represented an early and earnest attempt at creating |
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something driven purely by passion. It led to the development of |
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various projects, including StudioFlicks and OutFocus, among others. |
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</p> |
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<p> |
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It gives me immense pride and joy to see former members go on to build |
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amazing careers and pursue interests. |
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The collaborative spirit and shared dedication among members fostered |
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a nurturing environment for growth and innovation. I feel immense |
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pride and joy in seeing former members go on to build remarkable |
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careers and continue to pursue their creative interests with such |
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enthusiasm and success. |
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</p> |
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</div> |
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</> |
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), |
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logo: "TheFeathers.png", |
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}, |
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position: "Co-founder & Creative Head", |
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year: "2013-15", |
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tags: ["Design", "Writing"], |
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description: sampleText, |
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description: ( |
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<> |
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<p> |
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I co-founded StudioFlicks with Suresh after working together in |
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writing for another cinema news website that has since went down. I |
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was involved in the design and content creation for the website. We |
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covered movie reviews, news, and interviews. |
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</p> |
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<p> |
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We had a small team of writers and photographers who contribute to the |
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website. We had a good run for a couple of years before I moved on to |
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other projects. I designed the logo and stationery, and wrote a lot of |
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the content for the website. I also managed the social media accounts |
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and the community. |
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</p> |
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</> |
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), |
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logo: "StudioFlicks.png", |
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}, |
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{ |
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position: "Architectural Intern", |
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year: "2014", |
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tags: ["Architecture"], |
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description: sampleText, |
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description: ( |
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<> |
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<p> |
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I interned at Vinzas Solutions, a small but dynamic architectural firm |
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in Chennai, where I was involved in the design and execution of |
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several residential and commercial projects. This experience allowed |
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me to gain invaluable insights into the practical aspects of |
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architecture, working on projects from concept to completion. |
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</p> |
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<p> |
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This was my first experience working in a professional setting, and it |
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proved to be an exceptional learning opportunity. I learned |
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extensively about the design process, client interactions, and project |
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management, which significantly enhanced my understanding of the |
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industry. |
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</p> |
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<p> |
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Additionally, I became proficient in using various design software and |
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tools to create detailed drawings and presentations, further honing my |
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technical skills and creative abilities. |
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</p> |
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</> |
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), |
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logo: "Vinzas.png", |
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}, |
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{ |
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position: "Architectural Intern", |
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year: "2015", |
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tags: ["Architecture"], |
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description: sampleText, |
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description: ( |
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<> |
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<p> |
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I interned at Blue Cube, a leading architectural firm in Chennai, |
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where I worked on a variety of projects ranging from residential |
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buildings to commercial complexes. During my time there, I gained |
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hands-on experience in architectural design, drafting, and project |
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management, which significantly deepened my understanding of the |
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architectural process. |
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</p> |
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<p> |
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I also had the opportunity to collaborate with a team of experienced |
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architects and designers, learning from their expertise and |
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contributing to real-world projects. This experience was invaluable in |
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shaping my skills and preparing me for a career in architecture. |
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</p> |
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<p> |
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We worked on several notable projects, including A.R. Rahman's YM |
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Studios, a luxury spa in Tower Park, and various residential projects |
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in and around Chennai. |
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</p> |
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</> |
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), |
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logo: "BlueCube.png", |
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}, |
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{ |
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position: "Editor / Developer", |
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year: "2014-17", |
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tags: ["Design", "Programming", "Writing"], |
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description: sampleText, |
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description: ( |
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<> |
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<p> |
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OutFocus Magazine was a diverse publication dedicated to exploring |
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arts, culture, lifestyle, and science. As the editor and developer, I |
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curated content, designed the layout, and managed the website. |
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OutFocus covered a wide range of topics, including visual arts, music, |
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literature, science, and emerging cultural trends. |
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</p> |
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<p> |
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This broad approach allowed us to engage a wide audience and provide a |
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platform for various voices and perspectives. Through this |
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exploration, we celebrated creativity, innovation, and intellectual |
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curiosity. I founded OutFocus with friends from The Feathers, and |
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together we created a unique and engaging publication that offered a |
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fresh perspective on contemporary culture and society. One of our |
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notable achievements was raising international awareness about the |
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Chennai floods through our social presence. |
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</p> |
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</> |
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), |
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logo: "OutFocus.png", |
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}, |
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{ |
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position: "Technical Content Writer", |
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year: "2017", |
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tags: ["Writing"], |
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description: sampleText, |
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description: ( |
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<> |
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<p> |
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At Zoho, I served as a technical content writer, reporting directly to |
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the product manager. This role tasked me with creating documentation |
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and user guides for diverse software products. Under the product |
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manager's guidance, I ensured the content I produced aligned |
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seamlessly with each product's vision and objectives. |
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</p> |
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<p> |
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Working closely with the product manager streamlined collaboration and |
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decision-making processes. This direct line of communication |
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facilitated efficient feedback loops, allowing for the creation of |
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documentation that met both the product manager's standards and the |
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needs of end-users. Reporting solely to the product manager fostered a |
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strong sense of ownership and accountability, enabling me to deliver |
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high-quality technical content tailored to the specific requirements |
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of each software product. |
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</p> |
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</> |
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), |
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logo: "Zoho.png", |
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}, |
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{ |
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position: "Designer & Web Dev", |
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year: "2017", |
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tags: ["Design", "Programming"], |
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description: sampleText, |
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description: ( |
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<> |
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<p> |
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Based in Chennai, Manoj Exports is an established company with a long |
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history. They've been exporting fruits and other goods to countries |
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around the world for many years. When they wanted to start selling |
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locally, they asked me to help them update their website and create a |
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new look for their brand. I worked closely with the company's owners |
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to understand what they wanted their business to be about. |
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</p> |
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<p> |
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Getting to know Manoj Exports well, I carefully designed a new website |
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and brand style that matched their values. Everything from the website |
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to the brand logo was made to show off the company's past while also |
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looking fresh and modern. |
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</p> |
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</> |
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), |
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logo: "ManojExports.png", |
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}, |
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{ |
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position: "Full Stack Developer", |
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year: "2018", |
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tags: ["Programming"], |
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description: sampleText, |
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description: ( |
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<> |
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<p> |
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Klenty is a vibrant sales engagement platform crafted to streamline |
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communication processes for sales teams. It marked my debut in a |
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full-time programming role. |
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</p> |
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<p> |
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Joining during a period of rapid expansion, I encountered challenges |
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and opportunities for personal and professional growth. As a |
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full-stack developer, my responsibilities encompassed the development |
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and upkeep of the company's web applications. Working closely with the |
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product team, I spearheaded the integration of new features and |
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enhancements, ensuring a cohesive user experience across all |
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platforms. |
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</p> |
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<p> |
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Furthermore, I played a pivotal role in addressing challenges related |
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to scaling the system to accommodate the growing user base. I worked |
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to ensure the platform maintained optimal performance and reliability |
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even amidst increased usage and demand. |
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</p> |
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</> |
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), |
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logo: "Klenty.png", |
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}, |
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{ |
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position: "Full Stack Developer", |
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year: "2018-19", |
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tags: ["Programming"], |
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description: sampleText, |
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description: ( |
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<> |
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<p> |
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At Hugo's Way, I played a key role in stabilising their currency |
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exchange platform, ensuring smooth and reliable operations. |
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Recognising the imperative for scalability and adaptability, I |
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spearheaded the transition from a monolithic architecture to a more |
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agile and modular service-oriented one to achieve flexibility to |
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deploy as whitelabelled services. This structural overhaul not only |
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bolstered performance but also streamlined development cycles and |
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maintenance. |
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</p> |
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<p> |
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Additionally, I established standards for comprehensive documentation, |
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ensuring clarity and consistency in our processes. Through effective |
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communication and mentorship, I fostered a culture of collaboration, |
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innovation, and continuous improvement within the team, driving our |
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collective efforts towards achieving greater success. |
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</p> |
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</> |
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), |
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logo: "Hugosway.png", |
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}, |
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{ |
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position: "Lead Web Dev & Architect", |
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year: "2021-22", |
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tags: ["Programming", "Design"], |
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description: sampleText, |
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description: ( |
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<> |
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<p> |
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During my time leading a team at Navana, I directed important projects |
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that shaped our path. Initially, I worked on building Zabaan, a |
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single-line import to make localisation easier in mobile apps. When |
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the company pivoted to sayl.ai, a cutting-edge WhatsApp marketing |
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platform for direct-to-consumer use, I played a big role in |
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architecting and leading the team in building this innovative product. |
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</p> |
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<p> |
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As team lead, I focused on building a strong team spirit. I encouraged |
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everyone to share ideas and work together. This made us more |
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productive and committed to our goals. I also made sure our processes |
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were well-documented, which helped us work smoothly and welcome new |
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team members easily. We organised weekly events to foster team bonding |
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and continuous learning, complemented by insightful blog posts |
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detailing our development journey. |
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</p> |
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</> |
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), |
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logo: "NavanaTech.png", |
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}, |
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{ |
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position: "Chief Maker", |
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year: "2019-present", |
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tags: ["Programming", "Design", "Writing"], |
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description: sampleText, |
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description: ( |
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<> |
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<p> |
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At Feathers Studio, our transition from a creative collective to a |
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formally registered company has provided us with a platform for |
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innovation and experimentation. This shift allows us to explore |
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open-source initiatives and pursue ambitious moonshot ideas that |
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challenge conventional norms. |
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</p> |
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<p> |
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In addition to our exploration of cutting-edge concepts, we engage in |
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compelling projects aimed at redefining industry standards and |
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addressing critical user experience (UX) challenges. By pushing the |
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boundaries of creativity and technology, we continuously strive to |
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make meaningful contributions to our field while embracing a culture |
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of collaboration and innovation. |
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</p> |
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</> |
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), |
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logo: "FeathersStudio.png", |
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}, |
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].reverse(); |
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