I'm a 3rd-year Software Engineering student and Full Stack Developer passionate about building scalable web applications and leveraging AI/ML to solve real-world problems. I thrive in hackathons, and competitive coding environments, constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible with modern technology.

• 🎓 Software Engineering Student | 3rd Year
• 🔭 Currently working on AI-powered Full Stack applications
• 🌱 Exploring Generative AI, LLMs, and advanced web architectures
• 🏆 Active participant in International Hackathons & Coding Contests
• 💡 Specialized in Django + Next.js + Machine Learning
• 💬 Ask me about Full Stack Development, Django REST APIs, Next.js, or Generative AI
• 🌐 Portfolio: zarashahid.vercel.app
• ⚡ Fun fact: I love the adrenaline rush of 48-hour hackathons!

• 🎨 Frontend Development: Crafting responsive, modern UIs with Next.js, React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS
• ⚙️ Backend Development: Building robust APIs and server-side applications with Django and Django REST Framework
• 🤖 AI/ML Integration: Implementing Generative AI and Machine Learning solutions into real-world applications
• 💾 Database Management: Designing and optimizing databases with MySQL
• 🏅 Hackathon Enthusiast: Rapidly prototyping innovative solutions under pressure
• 🔧 Problem Solving: Solving LeetCode problems daily and tackling complex challenges in competitive coding contests

• 🥇 International Hackathon Winner - Secured 1st place in a global hackathon competition
• 🧩 CS50x Puzzle Day Winner - Achieved victory in Harvard's CS50x Puzzle Day challenge
• 🏅 CodeSprint LA 2025 - Team ranked 25th in the competitive coding contest
• 💻 LeetCode Enthusiast - Solved 300+ problems and counting
• 🔬 Research Experience - Worked as a researcher at Non-trivial
• ⚡ Speed Typist - Typing speed of 70+ WPM for rapid development
• 🚀 Full Stack Specialist - Building production-ready applications with Django + Next.js
• 🤖 AI/ML Practitioner - Integrating Generative AI & Machine Learning into real-world solutions

Showcasing solutions that make a difference through code and innovation.

Building intelligent systems that leverage LLMs, Generative AI, and ML models to solve real-world challenges. Integrating cutting-edge AI technologies with robust full-stack architectures.

Rapid prototyping award-winning projects under tight deadlines - from ideation to deployment in 48 hours. Winner of international hackathons and CS50x Puzzle Day, specializing in building MVPs that impress judges and users alike.

End-to-end web applications combining modern frontend frameworks (Next.js, React, TypeScript) with robust Django REST backends and MySQL databases. Clean code, scalable architecture, and pixel-perfect UI/UX.

Contributing to cutting-edge research at Non-trivial, exploring new frontiers in software engineering and AI/ML applications. Bridging the gap between academic research and practical implementation.

Daily problem-solving on LeetCode (300+ problems solved) and participation in coding contests. Team ranked 25th in CodeSprint LA 2025, demonstrating strong algorithmic thinking and collaboration skills.

I'm always excited to connect with fellow developers and build amazing things together!

Open to:

• 🏆 Hackathon Teams - Let's create winning solutions in 48 hours!
• 💻 Open Source Contributions - Especially in AI/ML and full-stack development
• 🚀 Startup Collaborations - Turning innovative ideas into reality
• 🎓 Knowledge Sharing - Discussing Django, Next.js, Generative AI, or competitive programming

Let's Talk About:

• Full-stack development best practices
• AI/ML integration in web applications
• Hackathon strategies and rapid prototyping
• LeetCode problem-solving techniques

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"The only way to do great work is to love what you do." – Steve Jobs