[ 00 // PROFILE ]

Hi, my name is Vinayaka H Shankara, a Computer Science graduate who specializes in building full-stack web applications, robust APIs, and cross-platform systems. I have taken projects from initial schema design to complete cloud deployment, crafting reliable database layers, building performant REST APIs, and styling responsive web interfaces that operate seamlessly across desktop and mobile.

With experience extending into mobile (Kotlin/Android), systems (Rust), and browser extensions, I hold a strong foundation in client-server architecture, local-first workflows, and edge-case testing.

My engineering philosophy centers on shipping robust, production-grade applications that operate reliably under constrained environments and solve real-world problems.

[ 01 // EXPERIENCE ]

Android App Development Intern — GenAI Track
MindMatrix (VTU Internship Program)
Feb 2026 — Mar 2026
  • Shipped Grama-Vaxi, a production-grade Livestock Health Alert System consisting of an offline-first Android app and a Next.js 14 admin dashboard with a unified Firebase backend.
  • Consolidated 4 distinct generative AI provider APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, OpenRouter) behind a single prompt dispatch layer to route prompts and normalize responses.
  • Implemented WorkManager-based vaccination reminder scheduling months in advance, ensuring reliable background execution on resource-constrained Android devices (2 GB RAM, Android 8.0+).
  • Established FCM topic-based push notification routing for camp alerts, targeting >95% delivery rate to registered farmers across 50+ villages.
  • Designed role-based access control using Firebase custom claims and server-side Firestore Security Rules to enforce zero unauthorized admin access.
  • Built the Next.js admin dashboard using TanStack Table grids, Recharts visual layouts, bulk record management, and CSV export for 1,000+ records in under 5 seconds.
  • Delivered Kannada-first UI with 48dp minimum touch targets and WCAG-compliant high-contrast visuals for low-literacy rural users.

[ 02 // EDUCATION ]

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science
Sai Vidya Institute of Technology
Dec 2022 — Jun 2026
  • CGPA: 7.9 / 10.0
  • Relevant Coursework: Data Structures & Algorithms, Database Management Systems, Object-Oriented Programming, Operating Systems, Computer Networks, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence

[ 03 // LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES ]

PR & Editorial Director
Rotaract Club, SVIT
Jul 2024 — Jun 2026
  • Directed go-to-market communication strategy and editorial content for a 50+ member organization, coordinating cross-functional messaging across 10+ events and digital campaigns.
Head Coordinator & UI Contributor
SVIT College Fest
Jun 2025
  • Orchestrated end-to-end logistics and cross-functional coordination for a 500+ attendee campus event, tracking deliverables against SLA and resolving operational blockers in real time.
  • Created compelling event promotional assets and responsive UI components for the fest website, increasing digital engagement across promotion channels.
  • Secured 2nd place in a college-level hackathon competing against 10+ teams, delivering a working prototype under a time-constrained format.