From Kolkata to the World of AI Agents
"Why do programmers prefer dark mode? Because light attracts bugs."
This is my go-to joke, and honestly, it says a lot about how I like to keep things light even when the code gets heavy.
By Aniruddha Adak | aniruddhaadak everywhere online
Table of Contents
- Who Am I: A Quick Snapshot
- The Beginning: How It All Started
- What I Actually Do
- My Complete Online Presence
- Skills and Proficiency
- Projects I Am Proud Of
- Writing, Talks, and Content Creation
- Achievements and Recognition
- Certifications and Training
- Where I See AI Heading
- My Philosophy and Core Beliefs
- My Hobbies and Favorite Things
- Connect With Me
Who Am I: A Quick Snapshot
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Aniruddha Adak |
| Base | Kolkata, India |
| Born | September 9, 2003 |
| Role | AI Agent Engineer, Full Stack Developer, Technical Writer |
| Education | B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, Budge Budge Institute of Technology (BBIT), since 2022 |
| Core Stack | Python, TensorFlow, React, Next.js, Node.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS |
| Focus Area | Autonomous AI agents, agentic systems, and building things fast |
| Online Home | aniruddhaadak.tech |
| aniruddhaadak80@gmail.com | |
| Phone | +91-7291555691 |
I am a B.Tech Computer Science student passionate about software development. I specialize in building dynamic web applications and real-time data tools using modern JavaScript frameworks, cloud technologies, and version control. I have a strong record in hackathons and open-source contributions.
The Beginning: How It All Started
I was born and raised in Kolkata, and that is where my love for coding began. I did not come from some fancy tech family or coding bootcamp background. I just found problem-solving addictive early on, and that feeling never really left me.
In 2022, I joined the Budge Budge Institute of Technology to study Computer Science and Engineering. College gave me the structure, but the internet gave me the playground. Between assignments and exams, I kept building small projects, breaking them, and building them again. That habit of starting big and fixing later is still very much a part of who I am.
Somewhere along the way, I stopped calling myself just a "developer" and started calling myself a builder of ideas. I love turning a rough thought into something people can actually click, use, and enjoy.
"I did not come from some fancy tech family or coding bootcamp background. I just found problem-solving addictive early on, and that feeling never really left me."
What I Actually Do
I describe myself as an AI Agent Engineer focused on creating self-directed AI systems. In simple words, I build software that can think through steps, adapt when something changes, and finish a task without me babysitting every click.
My work sits at the intersection of three things:
Full stack web development using React, Next.js, Node.js, and MongoDB
Machine learning and deep learning using Python and TensorFlow
Agentic AI systems that plan, act, and learn on their own
I like to say code plus ML equals magic, and that pretty much sums up how I approach my projects.
My Mission Statement
"To democratize AI by building intelligent agents that empower individuals and organizations to achieve more with less effort, making complex automation accessible to everyone."
Three Core Beliefs
AI Should Augment, Not Replace: The best AI systems work alongside humans, enhancing their capabilities rather than replacing them. I build tools that make people more effective, not obsolete.
Agents Should Be Trustworthy: Building reliable, explainable AI agents that users can trust with important tasks is not optional. It is the foundation of useful AI.
Open Source Powers Progress: Sharing knowledge and code accelerates innovation for everyone. I contribute to open source not just because it helps my career, but because it helps the entire community move forward.
My Complete Online Presence
Primary Social Profiles
LinkedIn is where I share technical insights, project breakdowns, and my thoughts on where AI agents and agentic systems are heading. I try to keep my professional presence rooted in what I am actually building rather than just talking theory.
GitHub is my digital home. I maintain multiple accounts where I host dozens of repositories spanning web apps, AI tools, and experimental agent frameworks.
https://github.com/AniruddhaAdak
X (formerly Twitter) is where I test and share all the latest updates on AI, AI agents, and new LLM releases. One post that got a lot of attention was a thread comparing GPT Image and Gemini Nano Banana Pro through a detailed infographic.
DEV Community is where I write the most. You will find me breaking down my projects, my failures, and my lessons in a way I hope is useful to other developers.
CodePen is where I experiment with frontend ideas and share small interactive demos.
Portfolio is the place where everything comes together. Built with Next.js and deployed on Vercel, it showcases my best work.
Telegram is where you can reach me directly for quick conversations.
Linktree holds all my links in one clean place.
Facebook and Instagram are where I share more personal sides of my journey.
YouTube is where I share video content about tech and AI.
Developer and Coding Platforms
LeetCode is where I sharpen my problem-solving skills. I have completed over 100 coding problems and continue to practice daily.
GeeksforGeeks is another platform where I engage with the coding community.
Replit is where I quickly prototype ideas and share them with others.
Sololearn is where I started my structured learning journey.
Roadmap.sh is where I track my learning path and share it with the community.
Code 360 is another coding platform where I practice and compete.
Technical Writing and Content Platforms
Medium is where I publish longer-form articles about AI, web development, and my personal journey.
Substack is my newsletter home where I share deeper insights about AI trends and agentic systems.
Daily.dev is where I curate and share the best developer content I come across.
DevDojo is another developer community where I share my thoughts.
Shifters is where I contribute technical articles.
CodeNewbie is a community I actively participate in to help beginners.
Product Launch and Professional Platforms
Product Hunt is where I launch my projects and discover new tools.
Peerlist is my professional developer profile.
Fueler.io is where I showcase my proof of work.
StartupBase is where I list my startup ideas and projects.
Dev Hunt is another platform where I share my developer tools.
Uneed is where I list my products for discovery.
Open Source and Contribution Tracking
GitHub Sponsors is where people can support my open-source work.
Holopin is where I collect badges for my open-source contributions, especially Hacktoberfest.
OpenSauced tracks my open-source impact and contributions.
Gitroll shows my code quality and contribution metrics.
GitHub Unwrapped gives a yearly summary of my GitHub activity.
WakaTime tracks my coding time and language preferences.
GitLab is where I mirror some of my projects.
AI and Machine Learning Platforms
Hugging Face is where I explore and share ML models.
Kaggle is where I compete in data science competitions.
Searchpromptly is related to my AI prompt engineering work.
Vibestack is another AI-related platform I use.
MakerThrive is where I showcase my maker projects.
Starc.ai is related to my AI film experiments.
Other Social and Creative Platforms
SoundCloud is where I share audio experiments.
Blogger is my older blogging platform.
ProPeers is a professional networking platform I use.
Wonderful.dev is my developer profile.
Portfolio and Resume Links
Hand-Drawn Portfolio for 2026 is a unique, artistic take on my portfolio.
https://aniruddhaadak80.github.io/my-hand-drawn-portfolio-for-2026/
Lovable Express Portfolio is another experimental portfolio.
Netlify Portfolio is an older version of my portfolio.
Scribd hosts my detailed resumes and dossiers.
https://www.scribd.com/document/1039070378/2026-Agentic-Engineer-Blueprint-ANIRUDDHA-ADAK
https://www.scribd.com/document/873253358/Aniruddha-Adak-Software-Developer-skills-Resume
https://www.scribd.com/document/886781292/Aniruddha-Adak-Professional-Resume
https://www.scribd.com/document/1039070372/Aniruddha-Adak-2026-Strategic-Dossier-ANIRUDDHA-ADAK
SlideShare hosts my professional presentations.
https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/professional-detailed-resume-of-aniruddha-adak/279288885
https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/professional-resume-of-aniruddha-adak/274808855
https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/a-comprehensive-research-report-on-aniruddha-adak-pdf/284164723
Skills and Proficiency
Frontend Development
I have spent years crafting user interfaces that feel alive. My frontend work is built on a foundation of React.js and Next.js, which I use to build fast, responsive interfaces that users actually enjoy. I write most of my code in TypeScript because I believe strongly in writing code that does not break at 2 AM. For styling, I rely heavily on Tailwind CSS and Framer Motion to create designs that feel alive and interactive. I also use Chart.js for data visualization inside dashboards, making complex data easy to understand at a glance.
Backend and Data
On the backend side, I use Node.js for building services and APIs that power my applications. For data storage, I work with MongoDB for flexible document storage, PostgreSQL for relational data, and MySQL when the project calls for it. I also use Firebase for real-time applications and rapid prototyping. For data handling and analysis, I use NumPy and Python. One of my favorite technologies is WebSockets, which I used heavily in my stock visualizer project to push real-time data to the frontend without constant polling.
AI and Machine Learning
This is where my heart truly lies. I use Python and TensorFlow for building and training models. I understand neural networks and deep learning fundamentals at a practical level. I work extensively with generative AI tools and large language model integration. My specialty is building and orchestrating AI agents that can complete multi-step tasks independently. I also practice prompt engineering across multiple AI agent challenges and platforms, constantly refining how I communicate with these models to get the best results.
Tools and Workflow
I use GitFlow for version control discipline, ensuring that my projects maintain clean history and safe deployment practices. I believe in teamwork and collaboration across open-source repositories, and I have an independent contributor mindset, meaning I can own a project from idea to deployment without constant supervision.
Projects I Am Proud Of
I have built way too many things to list them all, but here are the ones closest to my heart.
SkillSphere
SkillSphere is a unified platform that bundles ten different mini applications into one place, all aimed at improving daily productivity and well-being. I built this to break free from tutorial-only learning and actually ship something layered and complex. It uses React and Node.js under the hood.
FolioMotion
FolioMotion is an interactive, animation-rich portfolio template built with Next.js and Tailwind CSS. It exists so other developers can showcase their own work without starting their portfolio from zero. I believe every developer deserves a beautiful portfolio, and this is my contribution to that idea.
MercatoLive
MercatoLive is my take on the future of e-commerce, built with TypeScript and focused on a dynamic and engaging shopping experience. It uses React.js and MongoDB to handle the product catalog and user interactions.
VocalScribe
VocalScribe is a real-time speech-to-text transcription tool powered by AssemblyAI's LEMUR API. This one taught me a lot about handling live audio streams gracefully and converting sound into actionable text.
MarketPulse AI
MarketPulse AI is an AI system that aggregates and analyzes market intelligence automatically using TensorFlow-based pipelines. This project pushed me deeper into applied machine learning and showed me how AI can make sense of noisy financial data.
Real-Time Stock Data Visualizer
Built using React, WebSockets, and the TradingView Charting Library. This project sharpened my skills in handling live financial data on the frontend and making it beautiful and useful.
MindCare AI
MindCare AI and MindQuotes are mental health and wellness focused AI tools, because I believe technology should also take care of people, not just impress them. The MindCare AI app uses the Gemini API for mental health diagnosis support.
SupplyGuard AI
SupplyGuard AI is an AI system for real-time supply chain risk detection, scanning global sources for early disruption alerts. This was my attempt to solve real-world logistics problems using machine learning.
Smart Resume Analyzer
Smart Resume Analyzer is an AI-powered resume analysis tool that extracts skills, matches job requirements, and provides actionable improvement suggestions. It uses Next.js and OpenAI under the hood.
Agentic Workflow Engine
A framework for building, visualizing, and executing complex agentic workflows with human-in-the-loop capabilities. Built with Python, FastAPI, and React.
Knowledge Graph Builder
An automated system that constructs and maintains knowledge graphs from unstructured documents using LLMs and graph databases. It uses Neo4j and LangChain.
The YouWare Experiment: 27 Apps in 45 Days
I also went through a phase where I built 27 AI apps in 45 days, all with zero code, using a platform called YouWare. It was intense, a little chaotic, and honestly one of the most fun stretches of building I have ever had. It proved to me that the barrier to building is lower than ever, and creativity matters more than syntax.
Writing, Talks, and Content Creation
I write a lot. You will mostly find me on DEV Community and Medium, where I break down my projects, my failures, and my lessons in a way I hope is useful to other developers.
Some of my most talked about pieces include:
"I'm Aniruddha Adak, And This Is My YouWare Addiction: 27 Apps In 45 Days"
"Hey World, I'm Aniruddha Adak, The Guy Who Posted 49 Images In One Thread"
"Building an AI-Powered Recipe Assistant with Agentic Postgres"
"Contribution Chronicles: My Epic Hacktoberfest 2025 Adventure"
"A2A vs MCP Protocol: Choosing the Right Communication Framework for AI Systems"
"The Top 5 AI Agent Trends for 2025"
"Responsible AI: The Ethical Framework for Modern Development"
"Every AI Tool, Agent, and Site Builder a Developer Should Know in 2026"
"My Developer Portfolio: Showcasing My Journey and Projects"
"I'm Aniruddha Adak: The AI Agent Engineer from Kolkata, and here is my story"
On X (formerly Twitter), my whole feed is dedicated to testing and sharing the latest updates on AI, AI agents, and new LLM releases. I once posted a thread of 49 images generated using an AI image model, and it genuinely broke my own timeline in terms of engagement. That thread, plus a few others, ended up getting written about by AI models themselves, which felt surreal the first time I read it.
Achievements and Recognition
I am proud of the work I have put in, and here are some milestones that mean a lot to me.
I completed 200 plus pull requests during Hacktoberfest, across two consecutive years. Some sources say it was 238 pull requests in 2024 alone. Either way, it was a marathon of contribution that taught me the value of consistent, small efforts adding up to something big.
I built and shipped 27 AI applications in 45 days without writing traditional code. This proved that the tools we have today are incredibly powerful, and that creativity and vision matter just as much as coding ability.
I scored 92% in Class XII and 83% in Class X under the West Bengal Board. Academics were never my only focus, but I believe in doing well at whatever I commit to.
I was recognized among top performers during my B.Tech program, and I topped my college for three semesters.
I earned multiple Holopin badges for open-source participation, including Hacktoberfest 2024.
I completed Google Cloud Skills Boost certifications in Introduction to Large Language Models and Introduction to Generative AI.
I built a growing presence across DEV Community, Medium, X, LinkedIn, and Product Hunt, with over 6,000 followers on LinkedIn and 54.8K posts on X.
I earned the GitHub Foundation Certificate, which validated my understanding of GitHub's ecosystem and best practices.
I completed 100+ coding problems on LeetCode in 2024, and I continue to practice daily.
I won first place at CodeStreet Hackathon 2023, where I led a team to victory.
I ranked in the Top 5% in the National Coding Olympiad 2023.
I secured second place in the intra-college tech quiz in 2024.
Certifications and Training
I am currently pursuing my Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering at Budge Budge Institute of Technology, affiliated with MAKAUT. My current CGPA is around 8.9, and I have topped my college for three semesters.
I have completed several certifications that have shaped my technical knowledge:
Natural Language Processing from Skillsoft
Hacktoberfest Contributor for multiple years
Front End Development from Coursera, 2024
Google Cloud AI from Google Cloud, 2023
Cybersecurity Introduction from Cisco, 2022
Introduction to Large Language Models from Google Cloud Skills Boost
Introduction to Generative AI from Google Cloud Skills Boost
Deep Learning Specialization from DeepLearning.AI
Machine Learning by Stanford from Coursera
LangChain for LLM Development from DeepLearning.AI
AWS Machine Learning Specialty from Amazon Web Services
Generative AI with LLMs from AWS and DeepLearning.AI
Serverless Computing from Coursera
Preparing a Great Virtual Presentation from Coursera
React.js Tutorial from Coursera
HTML, CSS, JavaScript from Coursera
Where I See AI Heading
I am genuinely fascinated by autonomous AI agents, and I spend a lot of my time exploring where AGI and even ASI conversations are heading. My honest take is simple: the next real shift in software will not be about writing more code, it will be about designing systems that can reason, plan, and execute tasks with very little hand holding.
I believe agentic AI, where multiple small agents work together like a team, will become the normal way we build software within the next few years. That is exactly why I keep experimenting with agent marketplaces, multi-agent DevSecOps systems, and self-directed pipelines in my own projects.
I do not treat these as wild predictions. I treat them as the direction I am already building toward, one project at a time.
My Philosophy and Core Beliefs
I believe in three core principles that guide my work:
AI Should Augment, Not Replace: The best AI systems work alongside humans, enhancing their capabilities rather than replacing them. I build tools that make people more effective, not obsolete.
Agents Should Be Trustworthy: Building reliable, explainable AI agents that users can trust with important tasks is not optional. It is the foundation of useful AI.
Open Source Powers Progress: Sharing knowledge and code accelerates innovation for everyone. I contribute to open source not just because it helps my career, but because it helps the entire community move forward.
My Hobbies and Favorite Things
Outside of code, here is what keeps me going.
Coffee, always. If you want to start a conversation with me, just bring up your favorite coffee recipe. I am particularly fond of cold brew, and I run on approximately four cups a day during heavy coding sessions.
Late night building sessions, usually somewhere between midnight and 4 AM, fueled by chai or the occasional energy drink. There is something about the quiet of the night that makes the best ideas surface.
AI generated art and image experiments, especially comparing different models side by side. I love seeing how GPT Image, Gemini, Midjourney, and others interpret the same prompt differently.
Dogs and cats, I have a soft spot for both. Animals do not judge your code, and that is a kind of peace I appreciate.
Dark mode everything, on principle. If it does not have a dark mode, I probably will not use it for long.
A good developer joke, especially the kind that only makes sense to people who have debugged something at 3 AM.
Chess and strategy games, because game theory parallels agent design in fascinating ways.
Street photography and nature shots, when I need to step away from the screen and see the world through a different lens.
Running and morning jogs, to clear the mind and reset after intense coding sessions.
Lo-fi beats while coding, because music and code share similar patterns of rhythm and flow.
Reading research papers, I have read over 50 research papers on AI and ML, always hunting for breakthroughs.
Connect With Me
I am always open to new opportunities, collaborations, and interesting projects. If you want to talk about AI agents, full-stack development, or just share your favorite coffee recipe, I am here.
Email: aniruddhaadak80@gmail.com
Phone: +91-7291555691
Telegram: https://t.me/aniruddhaadak
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aniruddha-adak
X (Twitter): https://x.com/aniruddhadak
DEV.to: https://dev.to/aniruddhaadak
GitHub: https://github.com/aniruddhaadak80
Portfolio: https://aniruddha-adak.vercel.app
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/aniruddha.adak
"Code, create, innovate."
That is what I live by, and that is what I will keep doing.
Thank you for reading my story. I look forward to connecting with you and maybe building something amazing together.
Written with care by Aniruddha Adak. Last updated: July 2026.
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