Completed Fall 2016 - 2019

Hackathon Participation & Web Development

Active participation in multiple hackathons from 2016-2019, developing web applications in collaborative 36-hour intensive software development competitions focused on innovative solutions.

Duration

Fall 2016 - 2019

Team Size

4 members

Role

Full-Stack Developer

Technologies

Web DevelopmentJavaScriptHTML/CSSNode.jsReactAPIsDatabase Design

Overview

Active participation in multiple hackathons during university years, engaging in intensive 36-hour collaborative software development competitions.

Focused on rapid prototyping and development of innovative web applications, working in diverse teams to solve real-world challenges and create functional solutions.

Gained valuable experience in agile development, teamwork under pressure, and rapid technology adoption while building a portfolio of creative projects.

Specifications

Event Participation

Duration

2016-2019 (Multiple Events)

Format

36-hour collaborative projects

Focus

Web application development

Team Size

3-5 developers per team

Objective

Innovative problem solving

Portfolio

Multiple completed projects

Technical Skills

Frontend

HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React

Backend

Node.js, Express, APIs

Database

MongoDB, MySQL

Tools

Git, GitHub, Cloud platforms

Methodology

Agile, rapid prototyping

Collaboration

Team-based development

Key Features

Development Skills

  • Rapid prototyping and MVP development
  • Full-stack web application architecture
  • RESTful API design and implementation
  • Responsive user interface design
  • Database integration and management
  • Version control and collaborative coding

Soft Skills

  • Team collaboration under time pressure
  • Creative problem-solving approaches
  • Rapid technology learning and adoption
  • Project presentation and pitching
  • Time management and prioritization
  • Networking and community engagement

Development Process

1

Problem Analysis

Quickly analyzed hackathon challenges and brainstormed innovative solutions with team members during initial planning phase.

2

Rapid Development

Implemented web applications using agile methodologies, focusing on core functionality and user experience within time constraints.

3

Integration & Testing

Integrated frontend and backend components, conducted testing, and prepared applications for demonstration and judging.

4

Presentation & Networking

Presented projects to judges and attendees, gathered feedback, and built connections within the developer community.

Results & Impact

Achievements

  • Participated in 10+ hackathon events over 4 years
  • Developed multiple functional web applications
  • Enhanced rapid development and prototyping skills
  • Built network within developer community
  • Gained experience in diverse technology stacks
  • Improved presentation and communication skills

Applications

  • Web application development
  • Rapid prototyping methodologies
  • Team collaboration and leadership
  • Innovation and creative problem solving
  • Technology evangelism and community building
  • Startup and entrepreneurship preparation