New Year, New You Portfolio Challenge - Samarth Shendre

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This is a submission for the New Year, New You Portfolio Challenge Presented by Google AI

👋 About Me

Hi, I’m Samarth Shendre, a Computer Engineering student with a strong interest in AI/ML, cloud technologies, and building real-world solutions. Over the past year, I’ve actively participated in hackathons, open-source programs, and technical communities, which helped me strengthen both my technical skills and problem-solving mindset.

This portfolio is a reflection of my journey — showcasing what I’ve learned, built, and experimented with. I wanted it to feel simple, honest, and purposeful, while clearly representing my interests in AI-driven and cloud-native development.

🌐 Portfolio

🔗 Live Portfolio:

https://nextjs-app-362790635810.asia-south1.run.app/#portfolio

The portfolio highlights:

My technical skills and areas of interest
Selected projects and hackathon experiences
Certifications, achievements, and community involvement
A clean and easy-to-navigate design focused on clarity

🛠️ How I Built It

Tech Stack

Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Deployment: GitHub Pages
Design Approach: Minimal, responsive, and content-focused

While building this portfolio, I focused on keeping the UI clean and readable, avoiding unnecessary complexity. I took inspiration from modern developer portfolios and aimed for a structure that allows visitors to quickly understand who I am and what I work on.

Google AI tools helped me refine content structure, improve clarity, and think more intentionally about how I present my work and learning journey.

🚀 What I’m Most Proud Of

Creating a portfolio that clearly represents my growth and consistency
Maintaining a clean design while keeping the content informative
Showcasing my journey across AI, hackathons, open source, and certifications in one place
Treating the portfolio as a living project that I’ll continue to improve

This portfolio isn’t just a showcase — it’s a checkpoint in my journey, and I’m excited to keep building from here.