Hi, I'm Aditya Borkar
Resume / CV
I engineer interfaces, products, and systems, from early concepts to full-fledged products, by partnering closely with designers, engineering peers and customers. I have done a bit of everything from web design, UX, front-end, back-end, hardware, and AI development. My goal is to use technology to help people thrive in their work and create delightful human experiences.
How did I discover Tech?
Technology has always fascinated meβnot just for what it is, but for what it can do to transform lives. At 14, I built my first HTML-JS solution to automate my dad's business, reducing man-hours by a staggering 80%. That small success fueled my passion, pushing me to learn PHP and MySQL to build more robust software. Starting with my family, I semi-automated our traditional transportation business. I also had the privilege of working with the Raspberry Pi Foundation on the NTTT and Translation Programme, helping make computing accessible to underprivileged children. As I explored further, I picked up Python to automate invoice generation for our family business, eventually moving 80% of its processes online. exploring Java, Python, PHP, C++, and JavaScript. JavaScript, in particular, felt revolutionaryβit empowered me to build beautiful, high-performance user interfaces and ship cross-platform apps within days. With the rise of PWAs and cutting-edge web capabilities, I chose to specialize in Software Engineering on the Web. I landed my first gig for a US based client when I was 17. At the age of 19, I took a brief break to explore and specialize in product development and customer experience.
My journey towards Product Engineer
My passion for product development stems from the joy of creating. I started working on products that I wanted to use daily (like a second brain, etc - check my projects). The process of creating led me to discover the field. Now, The joy of creating exceptional products is what drives me.
I love to set high-standards for software, and make them feel magical, fluid, and joy to use. I aspire to build products that are fast, deeply integrated yet open, and seamless. I also love exploring the latest advancements in web technology to create delightful, high-performance experiences.
Things I do in my free time!
I love to engage in sports - badminton, pickleball, cycling, running, swimming, chess. I also love to brew coffee and spend time with my friends. Alongside, I love discovering new things and seeking knowledge, applying it to my lifestyle in some way. I recently started running and completed 10km at India's only sea-bridge marathon. You can check my stats on Strava.