B.Tech — Computer Science & Engineering (AI/ML)
Parul University · Vadodara, GJ
Sep 2025 – May 2028
CGPA 7.07
Nihal Machhi
Software Engineerpolymathnihalmachhi11@gmail.com
Love to build cool stuff, Engineer & polymath.
I'm a full-stack engineer and builder crafting minimal, fast products across web platforms and applied AI. Over the past few years, I've focused on designing beautiful, high-performance software that solves real-world problems.
I regularly write about my engineering experiments, system architecture, and hard-won lessons from my journey as a developer. These notes are my way of thinking through challenges and sharing what I've learned along the way.
When I'm not coding, I love exploring applied AI, competing in hackathons, and contributing to open-source projects. There's something special about building systems from the ground up.
Always open to interesting conversations about software design, AI, and startup ideas. Say hello or follow me on GitHub, LinkedIn, or X.
GitHub Activity
Last year on GitHub
@nihalmachhi2006 ↗Education
Academic background
Diploma — Information Technology
Parul University · Vadodara, GJ
Sep 2022 – May 2025
CGPA 7.53
SSC — 10th
Sardar Vallabhbhai Vidhyalaya · Gujarat, India
2021 - 2022
56%
Experience
Work history
Placement Coordinator Intern
CompletedParul University
- • Coordinated 20+ recruitment drives by managing student-company data and placement workflows.
- • Collaborated with 15+ recruiters and placement teams, supporting 80+ student placements.
- • Maintained and updated placement databases, ensuring accurate student and recruiter records.
Aug 2024 – May 2025
Vadodara, GJ (On-Site)
Projects
Things I've built
Skills
Tools I work with
Programming
Full Stack
AI & ML
Cloud & DevOps
Tools
Achievements
- • Runner-Up at KananHack 2026 among 24 competing teams in a 24–48hr sprint.
- • Built prototypes across 5 hackathons including Google The Big Code and HackerRank Orchestrate.
- • 500+ DSA problems on LeetCode with contest rating 1400+.
- • Applied Computer Networks and cryptography coursework to DPI-Engine and MeshPay.
- • Completed Anthropic Claude API and Claude Code certifications.
Hackathons
Built under pressure
KananHack 2026
Kanan × Parul University
Google The Big Code
Odoo × Parul University
Odoo
Blog
View archive →Notes on engineering, design, and learning in public.
Building products with AI without losing craft
How to use AI tooling as an accelerator for thoughtful engineering instead of a shortcut.
Feb 2026
Why clear interfaces feel faster
A short note on spacing, hierarchy, and why calmer UI is often the better UI.
Jan 2026
A practical ML learning path for software engineers
From linear algebra refreshes to shipping a fine-tuned model — a roadmap that respects your time.
Mar 2026