In many areas of my life, I initially faced challenges in finding direction. Coming from a non-CS background, I dedicated two years to the preparation for the UPSC Civil Services and GATE exams, ultimately achieving an AIR of 1755 in GATE. Although I didn’t reach my initial goals, these experiences taught me resilience, patience, and the importance of adaptability in the face of setbacks.With a renewed focus, I began learning coding casually, sparked by my enrollment in Angela Yu's web development course. This was a turning point for me. I prioritised conducting thorough research and gathering the right resources to enhance my skills and prepare for job interviews effectively.After landing a position at Onezero, I simultaneously pursued a BootCamp from Coding Ninjas while completing my master’s degree at Graphic Era University. These experiences deepened my critical thinking, problem-solving abilities and time management. I learned the significance of collaboration and adaptability, particularly as I embraced leadership roles, where I took responsibility for my team's projects, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.Currently, I work as a Software Engineer at Kommunicate. My journey has evolved from creating my first "Hello World" program in Java to developing complex features that enhance our Generative AI platform. I also enjoy mentoring early developers, guiding them on the best resources for improving their programming skills and preparing for job interviews.Looking ahead, I aspire to advance my career as a software developer. I have a keen interest in AI and machine learning, and I’m passionate about creating cross-domain solutions that address real-life challenges and make a positive impact.I am a collaborative team player with a strong growth mindset and a thirst for knowledge. I excel at translating complex problems into practical product solutions. I am truly grateful for the opportunities and the people I’ve encountered along this journey.My technical skills include:Client-side: HTML, CSS, React, Redux, React Query, Next.js, jQuery, Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS, JekyllServer-side: Node.js, Express, Mongoose, Firebase, MongoDB, SQLLanguages: JavaScript (ES6+), Java, PythonVersion Control: Git, GitHub, GitLabTesting: React testing library, JestThird-party Tools: Mixpanel, ActiveCampaign, Vim, Linux, Jira, Grafana, Kibana, SentryDeployment: AWS (Amplify, S3, EBS, EC2, CloudWatch, CodePipeline)Methodologies: AgileI would be delighted to connect at deepaktiwari6234@gmail.com. Please feel free to reach out!