Kartikeya Kotkar — Portfolio

Professional Overview

A dedicated BCA (Hons.) student with a strong passion for automation, system tooling, and DevOps workflows. My expertise lies in exploring how systems operate internally and building practical utilities that enhance developer productivity. I am committed to creating efficient backend tools, streamlining deployment pipelines, and implementing robust automation strategies. My work is driven by intellectual curiosity and a desire to solve real-world technical challenges through innovative solutions.

Key Skills & Technologies

Programming Languages: Python, C, C++, Java, Bash, JavaScript
DevOps & Tools: Git, Linux CLI, Docker, GitHub Actions, SSH, CI/CD, Kubernetes (fundamentals)
Backend Development: FastAPI, Flask, REST APIs, automation scripting
Databases: SQLite, PostgreSQL
Hardware & IoT: Raspberry Pi, embedded systems

Projects

Explore my work and contributions on GitHub.

Resume Refiner: A static web application integrated with Gemini API to intelligently refine resumes and export them in LaTeX format for professional typesetting. Streamlines the resume optimization process with AI-powered suggestions.
ScreenVsTime: An Android app that tracks daily device usage, builds a leaderboard for comparing screen time, and stores data securely using Firebase. Includes real time monitoring, history views, and accurate daily aggregation.
DevTools Helper: A pip-packaged utility tool designed to automate development environment setup. Simplifies the installation and configuration of essential development tools, reducing setup time and ensuring consistency across different machines.
Automation Scripts: Collection of custom Bash and Python scripts for automating repetitive system administration tasks, including backup automation, log management, and system monitoring utilities.

Education & Academic Background

Bachelor of Computer Applications (Hons.)

MIT World Peace University, Pune | 2022–2026

Pursuing a comprehensive curriculum focused on computer science fundamentals, software engineering principles, and modern development practices. Actively engaged in practical projects and hands-on learning experiences that bridge theoretical knowledge with real-world applications.

Certifications & Achievements

Cybersecurity Essentials: Completed comprehensive certification from Cisco Networking Academy, covering fundamental security concepts, network security protocols, and best practices for securing digital infrastructure.
National Academic Immersion Program: Participated in an intensive robotics program at Siemens Centre of Excellence, gaining hands-on experience with industrial automation, PLC programming, and robotics systems integration.
Inter-University Tech Innovation Competition: Contributed logic design and wireframes for a prototype solution, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative technical solutions for real-world challenges.

Technical Interests

My technical interests span across multiple domains including cloud infrastructure, containerization technologies, and system-level programming. I am particularly fascinated by the intersection of automation and infrastructure management, exploring how modern DevOps practices can enhance software delivery pipelines. Additionally, I maintain a keen interest in backend architecture patterns, API design principles, and the optimization of system performance through intelligent tooling and monitoring.