🎓 Inspiration
I changed university courses three times because I didn’t know which path fit me. Watching so many graduates struggle to find jobs, not because they lacked degrees but because they lacked the right skills, inspired me to create EPSIONYX.IO — a platform to help students discover their strengths, align with industry needs, and build employable skills before graduation.
đź’ˇ What EPSIONYX.IO Does
EPSIONYX.IO is an AI-powered career and education platform. Students can:
- Upload documents like CVs, transcripts, or essays.
- Receive AI-driven insights into their skills and strengths.
- Get recommendations on learning paths and real-world tasks that align with their profile.
- Access guidance through specialized AI agents that scan, analyze, tutor, and align their careers.
It’s a personal career co-pilot for students navigating uncertainty.
đź› How We Built It
I started coding from scratch, and Kiro became my coding partner:
- Spec-to-Code: I wrote detailed specs, and Kiro generated full backend and frontend modules.
- Agent Hooks: Automated workflows like file uploads, schema validation, and auth flows.
- Vibe Coding: Iteratively built the stack — frontend in Next.js, backend in Convex, auth with Clerk, and monetization with Stripe.
The most impressive Kiro-generated code was a full Convex backend function for secure document uploads, including metadata storage and client interface. This would have taken me days to implement manually.
⚡ Challenges
- Structuring AI prompts for actionable guidance.
- Aligning academic advice with real-world industry relevance.
- Integrating multiple services (Convex, Clerk, Stripe) seamlessly.
🏆 Accomplishments
- A working MVP where students can upload documents and get AI-driven insights.
- Specialized AI agents handling document scanning, skill-matching, and tutoring.
- A scalable tech stack ready for further expansion.
- Transforming personal struggles into a solution for millions of students.
đź“š Lessons Learned
- AI is most powerful when treated as a coding partner, not just a tool.
- Structured specs produce better, production-ready code.
- Building tools for students requires empathy as much as technical skill.
🔮 What’s Next
- Real-time AI career coaching.
- Partnerships with universities and bootcamps for skill-path alignment.
- Expanding across Africa and globally to tackle graduate unemployment.
✨ Final Thoughts
Working with Kiro made me more productive, confident, and capable of building features I didn’t think I could. EPSIONYX.IO is now not just a project, but a platform with the potential to transform student careers.
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