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Baalavignesh A

George Mason University

Masters in Computer Science

3x Hackathon Winner

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About Me

Full-stack developer with professional experience in cloud computing, web, and app development. Proficient in designing scalable solutions and collaborating effectively within teams. Currently shipping BuyTime in Swift—a productivity tool that syncs screen-time limits across devices.

2x Hackathon Winner

Reddit and Kiro: Community Games Challenge -

Honorable Mention - Kiro Developer Experience

Story3 -

Best Prototype Award

Skills

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TypeScript

Python

Swift

Node.js

MySQL

React

Next.js

AWS

Docker

Terraform

MongoDB

Professional Badges

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CKAD - Certified Kubernetes Application Developer
AWS Certified Solutions Architect
HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (003)
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Featured Projects

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BuyTime

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BuyTime is an iOS productivity app that revolutionizes screen time management through an innovative 'earned time' system. Users complete tasks to unlock screen time, turning productivity into a rewarding habit rather than a restriction.

SwiftScreen Time APIFamilyControls

Pager 2077

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A retro-futuristic messaging app with 90s pager aesthetics. Users get unique 6-digit codes as identity, add friends using those codes, and exchange messages through an authentic LCD display interface with T9-style text input.

React NativeTypeScriptExpo

StudyQuest

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StudyQuest transforms education into an epic gaming adventure by gamifying learning. The platform addresses student challenges like lack of progress visibility, overwhelming study materials, and procrastination through interactive level maps, daily missions, and competitive leaderboards.

Next.jsTypeScriptTailwind CSS

Donate Life

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Donate Life is a real-time blood donation platform that connects blood banks with nearby donors during emergencies. The platform uses geospatial search to find and notify potential donors via SMS and email, while also leveraging machine learning to predict future blood demand patterns.

ReactNode.jsExpress.js

HealthBridge AI

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HealthBridge AI is a telemedicine platform that breaks down language barriers in healthcare using AI-driven multilingual support. It enables seamless communication between patients and doctors through features like voice-based symptom analysis, intelligent doctor matching, and real-time translation.

ReactFastAPIAWS

MiResume

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MiResume generates personalized resumes using a uniform template based on LaTeX formatting using OpenAI. This ensures that the final document is not only aesthetically pleasing but also professional and organized.

ReactNode.jsCosmoDB

Professional Experience

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George Mason University

George Mason University

Graduate Research Assistant

Aug 2025 - Present

Researching game theory applications using Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning (MARL) with Python and RLlib, implementing Q-learning algorithms to model strategic interactions in competitive business environments. Investigating the Bertrand competition model through experimental simulations to analyze pricing strategies, Nash equilibrium convergence, and market dynamics in various scenarios.

PythonMulti-Agent Reinforcement LearningRLlibGame Theory

Motate

Motate

Software Engineer

May 2025 - Aug 2025

Building a serverless multilingual content platform using AWS Lambda/API Gateway with automated scaling. Implemented Terraform/GitHub Actions for AWS environments and optimized DynamoDB schemas with secondary indexes for improved query performance.

Amazon Web Services (AWS)TerraformNext.js

Presidio

Presidio

Associate Engineer

Sep 2023 - Jul 2024

Developed internal learning platforms and retro tools using React and AWS with a serverless approach. Worked on projects involving WebRTC, CI/CD pipeline design, and mobile app development. Gained hands-on experience with Azure, DevOps, Flutter, Kotlin, AWS, and React Native through various trainings and projects.

Amazon Web Services (AWS)React.js

Presidio

Presidio

Software Engineer Intern

Mar 2023 - Aug 2023

Completed foundational training in C#, Azure, GIT, and mobile app development, gaining a solid understanding of these technologies. Utilized this knowledge to develop and implement several internal applications for the organization, improving operational efficiency and streamlining internal processes.

Amazon Web Services (AWS)React.js

Toast

Toast

Software Engineer Intern

Jun 2022 - Jul 2022

Developed a full-stack application using React and AWS services, focusing on AWS architecture. Utilized API Gateway for request management, Lambda for serverless computing, and DynamoDB for scalable data storage. Gained experience in serverless architecture and coding best practices while optimizing both frontend and backend components.

Amazon Web Services (AWS)React.js

Zoho

Zoho

Software Engineer Intern

May 2021 - Nov 2021

Developed an application in Angular using the Zoho Catalyst. Used NgRx for state management and implemented authentication with AuthGuard and Services. Developed a product using Node.js called Impact Analyzer. Found files affected between two git commits using AST traversal

Node.jsAngularJS

FASSTER Vyazhan Technologies

FASSTER Vyazhan Technologies

App Developer Intern

Feb 2020 - Jun 2020

In the early stages of working with a startup, I developed the Flutter UI/UX for an image-to-text extraction app and designed the UI/UX for a new matrimony application, focusing on creating intuitive and user-friendly interfaces in a fast-paced environment.

Flutter

Zoho Corporation

Zoho Corporation

Web Development Intern

May 2019 - May 2019

Built an end-to-end Node.js app to send push notifications to users. Developed a web plugin to generate customized thumbnails of images

Node.js