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Sundaram Kumar Jha
Sundaram Kumar Jha

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Submission for Portfolio Challenge

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New Year, New You Portfolio Challenge Submission

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

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About Me

Hi, I'm Sundaram, a Backend Engineer based in New Delhi (GMT +5:30). I have a passion for building robust systems and believe that "Systems should feel easy."

My work spans across full-stack development, distributed systems, and AI agent architectures. I enjoy creating tools that improve developer experience and exploring the intersection of systems engineering and artificial intelligence.

Portfolio

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The portfolio showcases my journey and projects, wrapped in a unique hand-drawn aesthetic that breaks away from standard corporate designs.

How I Built It

My portfolio is a modern web application built with performance and design in mind.

Tech Stack

  • Framework: Next.js 16 (App Router) for server-side rendering and performance.
  • Language: TypeScript & React 19.
  • Styling: Tailwind CSS v4 for rapid styling, coupled with Framer Motion for fluid animations.
  • Deployment: containerized with Docker and deployed on Google Cloud Run for scalability and ease of management.

Google AI Integration

  • Antigravity: This Portfolio project uses Gemini Flash 3 (via Antigravity) alongside agent skills to build the best frontend design.
  • Google Cloud Run: The portfolio is hosted on Google Cloud Run, leveraging its serverless container platform for reliable, scalable delivery.

Design Decisions

I chose a Neo-Brutalist / Hand-Drawn aesthetic to make the site feel personal and creative.

  • Sticky/Badge Elements: Used to give a playful "notebook" feel.
  • Dynamic Animations: Elements float, rotate, and react to hover, making the interface feel alive.
  • Custom Illustrations: SVG doodles that reinforce the "sketchbook" vibe.

What I'm Most Proud Of

  • The Unique Aesthetic: I'm proud of stepping away from generic templates to create a design that truly reflects my personality—fun, creative, but technically grounded.
  • Next.js 16 Adoption: Implementing the latest features of Next.js 16 and React 19 ensures the site is future-proof and blazing fast.
  • The "Feel": I stayed true to my motto: "Systems should feel easy." The navigation is intuitive, and the content is presented in a way that is easy to digest despite the technical depth.

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