Ajay Kumar

B. Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering

Rayat Bahra Group of Institutes, April 2018

Computer Science

React Native: Advanced Concepts

Udemy

Issued: 5/1/2022 - Expires: 5/2/2022

Credential ID: https://www.udemy.com/certificate/UC-4b2dbd59-416d-4f75-bf5a-e15a38aac6d0/

React - The Complete Guide 2025 (incl. Next.js, Redux)

Udemy

Issued: 5/15/2022 - Expires: 5/15/2025

Credential ID: https://www.udemy.com/certificate/UC-3f5293c0-a933-4b14-b666-4884478858e4/

Squad: Habit Accountability

Squad is a habit accountability app that helps users build lasting habits through group challenges. With daily check-ins, progress tracking, and support from peers, it motivates users to stay consistent. Inspired by behavioral science, Squad makes habit formation engaging and effective. Technical Stack: React Native, Node.js, Firebase, Real-Time Communication (StreamChat), In-App Purchases, Firebase Firestore, Dynamic Links, Firebase Analytics, Mixpanel, Cloud Functions, Fastlane, Apple/Google Login, MobX, OpenAI, In-App Browser, Video Player, WebView. My Contribution to the Project - Impact: Achieved a notable increase in user retention and engagement, with 57% of users actively utilizing the habit tracking features consistently. - Challenges overcome: Developed new user engagement features, including customizable habit trackers and community messaging, enhancing user interaction and retention. Refactored and optimized the codebase, achieving a 32% improvement in app load times and overall performance. Implemented cloud functions to streamline backend operations, ensuring seamless scalability and real-time updates for a smoother user experience. Worked collaboratively with product owners to align new features with user expectations, delivering a product that meets and exceeds requirements. **Features Utilized** - Group Challenges: Participate in engaging 10-30 day challenges with small groups to build and maintain habits collectively. - Daily Check-Ins: Stay accountable with simple daily progress updates and habit tracking. - Customizable Habit Tracking: Tailor habits to fit personal goals and preferences for a more effective journey. - Community Support: Leverage motivation and encouragement from group members to stay on track. - Visual Progress Reports: Monitor progress through detailed charts and insights to celebrate achievements. - In-App Purchases: Unlock premium features to enhance the user experience and provide additional tools for habit building. - Real-Time Communication: Integrated group messaging for seamless interaction and collaboration. - Analytics Integration: Gain insights into habit-building trends and performance through user analytics. - Cross-Platform Accessibility: Available on Android, iOS, and web for a seamless experience across devices. **What Users Say About Squad** Elayne Earline: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Best accountability app Helped me get started building a habit of studying and exercising regularly. So much better than all the other habit apps out there!” Neo Kumar: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I'm absolutely thrilled with the "Squad" app and its concept of fostering group accountability for daily habits and routines. Being part of a squad has transformed my journey to achieving goals into a collaborative adventure. The app's user-friendly platform makes it a breeze to organize squads, set goals, and stay on track. With its emphasis on routines and consistent progress tracking, "Squad" has become my go-to tool for ensuring that my daily habits align with my aspirations.” **Explore more** Play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.joinsquad.app App store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/squad-accountability-tracker/id6443996585 Web: https://www.joinsquad.co/

ONSCREEN: Senior Video Calling

ONSCREEN is a user-friendly platform that transforms your television into a hub for video communication, specifically designed to keep seniors connected with their families and communities. By leveraging the familiar TV interface, ONSCREEN enables effortless video calls, live classes, health check-ins, and more, reducing the technological barriers often faced by older adults. **Technical Stack** React Native, Node.js, Video Calls (Zoom, Agora), Firebase Realtime Database, Firebase Cloud Functions, Staging & Production Setup, Firebase Crashlytics, Loggly, Firebase Analytics. **My Contribution to the Project** - Impact: The app received great feedback for being easy to use and helpful in keeping families connected, earning an average rating of 4.9 stars on the App Store. Better error tracking also made the app more reliable and stable. - Challenges overcome: Updated the technology stack to improve performance and ensure the app could handle more users as it grew. Added real-time communication between the mobile app and TV app to make the experience more interactive. Improved the design for seniors by using larger, easy-to-read buttons and simpler navigation. Added support for multiple languages, making the app accessible to people who don’t speak English. Enhanced error tracking and analytics, cutting down the time needed to fix critical issues by 38%. **Features** - TV-Based Video Calling: Enables effortless video communication through the TV, allowing seniors to stay connected with family and friends without requiring complicated devices. - Automated Call Handling: Automatically powers on the TV, interrupts current programming, and seamlessly connects calls for a hassle-free user experience. - Health Check-Ins: Provides automated daily wellness check-ins, giving families peace of mind about their loved ones' well-being. - Live Classes and Events: Offers access to live sessions and community events, fostering social interaction and engagement among seniors. - AI Companion: Integrates an AI-powered assistant to support and engage users, enhancing their experience and usability. - Multilingual Support: Provides multiple language options to make the app accessible for non-English speakers. - Real-Time Communication: Enables instant interaction between mobile and TV apps, creating a seamless and engaging user experience. - Error Reporting and Analytics: Features advanced tracking systems to quickly identify and resolve issues, ensuring reliable and smooth app performance. - Senior-Friendly Design: Includes large buttons, simple navigation, and an intuitive layout tailored specifically for older users. - In-App Purchases: Allows users to unlock premium features easily, offering flexibility and customization. **What Users Say About ONSCREEN** Costintuculescu:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The best experience for video calls Seeing my loved ones on the big screen doesn’t even begin to compare to small screens. This is how video calling was meant to be. Easy to use with Zoom meetings… looking forward to the upgrades that are coming too!" C2wbrown: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Happy with product This is one of the most innovative devices that really makes it easy to communicate with my 92 year old dad. He and I both love the device and he says it makes him feel less lonely when we use this technology." **Explore more** Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.onscreenphoneapp App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/onscreen-tv-video-calls/id1531264000 Web: https://onscreeninc.com/

Approva: Simplifying Mortgage Approvals

Approva is a cutting-edge platform designed to bridge the gap between end users and banks, streamlining the mortgage approval process for homebuyers. It offers a fast, transparent, and hassle-free solution, ensuring a seamless experience for users seeking mortgage approvals. **Technical Stack** Next.js, Material UI, Firebase Authentication, Stripe, Sentry, API integrations. My Contribution to the Project Implemented Firebase authentication for secure user access. Integrated Stripe for seamless payment processing. Developed a pixel-perfect, responsive design using Next.js. Used Material UI as the UI library for consistent and modern interfaces. Facilitated robust API integrations to enhance platform functionality. Utilized Sentry for crash reporting and efficient issue tracking. **Features** - Automated Workflows: Approva streamlines financial processes by automating workflows, reducing manual intervention, and increasing efficiency. - Real-Time Analytics: The platform provides real-time analytics and reporting, enabling users to make informed decisions based on up-to-date data. - Customizable Dashboards: Users can personalize their dashboards to focus on the metrics and information most relevant to their needs. - Integration with Third-Party Services: Approva seamlessly integrates with various third-party services, enhancing its functionality and adaptability to different business requirements. - User Access Controls: The platform offers robust user access controls, ensuring that sensitive information is only accessible to authorized personnel. Explore more: Web: https://approva.co/

Cricket Blog - For the Love of Cricket | Spin and Swing

Spin And Swing Spin and Swing is an all-in-one online platform for cricket enthusiasts, delivering engaging content on cricket matches, players, and historical moments. It covers major events like the Indian Premier League (IPL) and provides in-depth articles, web stories, and learning resources. Technical Stack: WordPress Key Features: Blog Section: Detailed articles on cricket legends, historic moments, and in-depth analyses. Learning Hub: Educational content on cricket rules, terminologies, and gameplay mechanics. Records & Stats: Highlights of top performances, records, and milestones in cricket history. Web Stories: Short, engaging cricket stories featuring player journeys, fun facts, and match predictions. Explore more: https://spinandswing.com/