Hi, I'm Manu.

I'm a software engineer studying at Northwestern University, Evanston, IL. Working on improving my full-stack development skills to enhance the quality of life for people.

Projects

About me

Get to know me!

Hi, I'm Manu and I attend Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois. I'm a problem solver, and an inquisitive, enthusiastic, and committed student. As a graduating senior, I am pursuing a major in Computer Science, complemented by a minor in Economics.

I'm the current CTO of Student Holdings, a student-run business catering to Northwestern students in Evanston, IL, as well as a Data Science Intern with the SONIC Research Group at Northwestern. At SONIC I specialize in building custom sentiment analysis tools using machine learning for social networks research.

I was also an app developer intern at Origin Robots Company, a robotics startup focused on creating prostheses for bionics research and amputees.

I code primarily in Python for data structures, machine learning, and app development, with experience in C++ and Java. I also do computer systems programming in C and Linux and app development with React, Javascript, and other frameworks. I hope to integrate my interest in economics with computer science as a developer.

My hobbies and passions include basketball, gaming, clothing design, reading, dance, and more. I'm always trying to integrate these passions with my skills in computer science and make them more fun!

My Skills

Python

JavaScript

TypeScript

C++

React

HTML

CSS

Figma

TailwindCSS

Java

Linux

Git

SQLite

AWS

npm

Node.js

Next.js

Electron

Express

Working On

Docker

Scala

Kotlin

Swift

Projects

SuggestME

SuggestME is a full-stack app that lets users explore artists, view shows, and get music recommendations. Built with a Next.js frontend and a serverless AWS Lambda backend, it integrates the Spotify, Ticketmaster, and OpenWeatherMap APIs for seamless playlist management and personalized music discovery.

RetroScan

An embedded systems project using the Microbit v2 microcontroller and various sensors to enable RFID tagging and display of vinyl and VHS media. This project features custom-written libraries for the Nordic nRF52833 SoC utilizing I2C, SPI, and ADC communication, written in C.

Tamagotchi

A web app deployed on Next.js and Firebase that accurately digitizes the Tamagotchi experience! It features a persistent state powered by Context API and FireStore, interactive actions and logging, and authenticated multiple-user support. Written in TypeScript and styled with Tailwind.

PAM

A virtual AI receptionist for the Northwestern Computer Science department that streamlines access to information on professors and department events. PAM is powered by a custom-made LLM using OpenAI, Hugging Face, and SQlite3, deployed as a Flask application.

IntervU

A Python program that uses computer vision algorithms and Tensorflow models to track an applicant’s body posture, expressions, and eye movements to encourage appropriate body language during an interview, with a Flask backend and React frontend in progress.

OptiSkate

A simple solution to sensing and illuminating the ground when skateboarding at night. Ideated, rapidly prototyped, developed, and tested over 10 weeks of market research for an engineering design class.

Netflix Redesign

A Figma prototyping of a redesigned interface for Netflix based on user interviews, implementing dynamic UI and HCI design standards.

ORCO App Executable

The ORCO desktop app provides control and visualization for Origin Robots Company's prosthetic arm. Prototyped with Figma, built with electronJS and React.

Ludobots

I used the Ludobots MOOC and inspiration from Professor Sam Kriegman's Xenobots Lab to model the evolution of artifical life forms. Built with Python and the Pyrosim interface.

TetrisC

TetrisC is a rework of the popular Tetris game built in C++ with the ge211 game engine.

Portfolio Website

This website was built with NextJS and TailwindCSS. It is a work in progress and I am always looking for ways to improve it!

Mag-2-Web

A collection of digital editions of North By Northwestern's magazine articles, designed by me as an Interactives Editor for NbN.