MANAV AJAY

• Led technology selection and rollout, focusing on organizational planning and supplier service-level agreements.
• Developed software for desktop and mobile operating systems.
• Guided organizational technology strategy and roadmaps.
• Collaborated with other departments to help meet IT needs and properly integrate and secure systems.
• Maintained high-level expertise in React state management strategies.

• Developed a prototype for a waste trading feature on the Bunnings website to enable the sustainable exchange of unused DIY materials, earning the "Most Creative Prototype" award for leading the conceptualization and design of the solution.
• Applied IT skills in data analysis, programming, and prototyping to effectively reduce estimated material waste by 20%.
• Collaborated with Bunnings representatives and academic peers from Monash University, driving innovative outcomes through a cooperative approach.
• Employed a user-centered design strategy, integrating user feedback to refine the prototype, improving potential user engagement and functionality.

Frontend Designer & Backend Developer | React, Node.js, Docker | Year 3, Monash University

• Project Description: Developed an AI-driven travel planner leveraging the ChatGPT API to generate personalized travel itineraries. The application featured a chatbot interface allowing users to interact with AI for tailored travel plans.
• Responsibilities:Designed the frontend interface focusing on user interaction with the chatbot.
  Contributed to backend development, integrating multiple APIs for maps, currency exchange, and weather updates.
  Utilized JSON for structuring prompts and implementing logic to filter out non-travel related user queries.
  Collaborated in a team environment to ensure seamless integration of front-end and back-end components.
  

Backend Lead | TypeScript, Node.js, Supabase, AWS S3 | Year 3, Monash University

• Project Description: Currently developing a prototype for 'Brain Surfers,' aimed at helping students and parents manage academic certificates and achievements. The platform enables users to create dynamic portfolios that can be customized for various applications.
• Responsibilities:Led the backend development and architectural decision-making, opting for an MVC architecture.
  Implemented core features including user authentication, two-factor authentication, and initial homepage layout.
  Managed the integration of the backend with the frontend UI, focusing on database connectivity and application hosting using AWS S3.
  Ensured robust security and efficient data handling, facilitating a seamless user experience for managing educational achievements.