Ajay Kumar

About Ajay Kumar

Hi! I’m Ajay - a passionate and purpose-driven developer, currently in my 4th year at IIT Kharagpur. I love building products that are simple, fast, and impactful. Whether it’s crafting a scalable backend in Python/PostgreSQL, designing interactive React UIs, or exploring AI tools- I enjoy getting my hands dirty and learning along the way.Startups solving real-world problems at scale excite me, especially those at the intersection of AI, infrastructure, and user experience. I’ve recently been working on full-stack projects that integrate modern web frameworks with real-time data and backend services.Technologies I enjoy working with:Python, FastAPI, Node.js, PostgreSQL, React, Next.js, Tailwind, Git, MongoDBCurrently:Applying for Summer 2025 software engineering internshipsBuilding side projects and exploring AI agent architecturesConstantly improving my design thinking & system architecture skills

Experience

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   NSS UPES

   Nov 2022 — Present

   Community Service in Sholadhar Village:We regularly visit the primary school in Sholadhar, a village near the IIT Kharagpur campus, to deliver impactful services that uplift the community. Our initiatives include:Fostering Scientific Curiosity: We conduct hands-on, engaging science experiments to spark a passion for discovery and nurture a scientific mindset among students.Encouraging Creative Expression: Through vibrant art and craft activities, we inspire students to explore their creativity, making learning both fun and meaningful.Promoting Health Awareness: We organize awareness campaigns to educate villagers about the importance of timely vaccinations, hygiene, and overall well-being.Environmental Education: We introduce students to eco-friendly practices, such as tree planting and waste management, to instil a sense of environmental responsibility.On-Campus Contributions:We actively contribute to the vibrant IIT Kharagpur campus community by participating in various events, including:Blood Donation Drives: We collaborate with campus health services to organize and manage blood donation camps, supporting critical healthcare needs.National and Cultural Events: We play a key role in events like Independence Day and Republic Day celebrations, fostering unity and pride within the campus community.Campus Cleanliness Drives: We lead initiatives to maintain a clean and green campus, encouraging sustainable practices among students and staff.Exposure Visits for Holistic Learning:We organize exposure visits to significant locations. These visits enrich our understanding and inspire new ideas. Our experiences include:ISKCON Temple, Mayapur: This visit provided profound insights into spiritual values, community service, and sustainable living practices.we create a lasting positive impact, both within the IIT KGP campus and in the surrounding communities, by promoting education, health, environmental consciousness, and cultural understanding.

Education

• Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

  ENGINEERING

  2022 — 2027