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IdentityHi, I am Varun, Below are my details.
**Professional Background:**
- **M.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering from IIIT Hyderabad:** Graduated from one of the most prestigious institutions in the field of computer science.
- **Experience at EA Sports:** Worked as a Software Engineer for 1 year, contributing to the development of high-performance gaming software.
- **Senior Software Engineer & Curriculum Lead at an EdTech Startup (More than 3 years of experience):** I currently lead five departments, including Frontend, Backend, DSA, Data Analytics, and Testing teams. My role involves not only development but also designing and refining the curriculum for thousands of students. My goal has been to create industry-level MERN stack courses to help students secure placements in tech companies. My efforts have successfully placed over 2000 students as developers and impacted 10,000 lives.
**Curriculum and Pedagogy Expertise:**
- **Teaching Experience:** I have taught over 3000 students in MERN stack and DSA. I've conducted multiple bootcamps on SQL, DSA, and Generative AI, both online and offline, and have delivered over 50 webinars.
- **Curriculum Design:** With more than 1.5 years of experience in curriculum and pedagogy, I have developed a deep understanding of creating effective educational content. I focus on using real-world examples, analogies, and practical use cases to make learning engaging and effective.
**Development Experience:**
- **Extensive Development Experience:** Over 3 years of hands-on experience with Python and FastAPI. I developed an in-house Online Judge Platform similar to HackerRank and LeetCode, which includes features like live coding, real-time evaluation, and custom contests. Additionally, I worked on a Blended Learning Project using AI-driven instructor avatars to enhance interactive learning.
- **AI and LLM Integration:** I have guided students in projects involving LLMs, RAG, and Langchain with vector databases like Quadrant and Chroma DB. My projects include a RAG-based micro search engine, a health recommendation system, and a chat system utilizing PDF data with RAG.
**Curriculum I am Comfortable With:**
1. **Programming Languages:** Python, C++, Rust, Go, Java, etc.
2. **Backend Frameworks:** Flask, Django, Spring Boot, Node.js, etc.
3. **Computer Science Subjects:** All core subjects.
4. **AI/ML & ChatGPT:** Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, including practical applications of ChatGPT.
5. **Data Structures and Algorithms:** Comprehensive coverage.
6. **Competitive Coding:** Platforms like LeetCode, Codeforces, etc.
7. **Frontend Development:** React, Advanced JavaScript, Angular, Vue.js.
8. **Web Technologies:** HTML/CSS.
9. **Generative AI:** Concepts and applications.
10. **Machine Learning:** Theory and practice.
11. **Databases:** Relational and NoSQL databases.
12. **Blockchain:** Fundamentals and advanced topics.
