Behind the Code

SCENE 1: THE GRAND PREMIERE

Lokesh Manchikantistarring asFull-Stack Developer & Software Engineer

Passionate about building robust, scalable web applications with a focus on clean code and user-centric design. Seeking challenging roles to contribute innovative solutions and drive project success. Let's create the next digital blockbuster together.

NEXT SCENE: THE SCRIPT

SCENE 2: THE SCRIPT

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INT. DEVELOPER'S WORKSPACE – DAYNatural light cuts across a neatly organized desk stacked with dual monitors, code editors glowing with promise. Lines of JavaScript, React components, and Django backends unfold like magic under deft hands. Lokesh, deeply immersed in creation, builds not just software — but experiences. The hum of AWS servers and the occasional click-clack of the keyboard set the rhythm of innovation.

CHARACTER BIO (DEVELOPER PROFILE)

Lokesh Manchikanti

A passionate and versatile Software Engineer with strong foundations in building scalable full-stack applications. Adept at bringing complex ideas to life through clean, efficient code and a relentless focus on user experience. Thrives in collaborative 'writers’ rooms' (teams) and believes in iterative storytelling (agile development) to deliver impactful digital narratives. A fast learner with a creative spark, always exploring new tools, technologies, and frameworks to perfect the craft.

PLOT POINT (CAREER OBJECTIVE)

Seeking a Software Developer role where skills in React.js, Node.js, Django, AWS, and full-stack development can bring stories (projects) to audiences (users) worldwide. Looking to join an innovative studio (company) where craftsmanship, collaboration, and continuous improvement are at the heart of production, while pushing the boundaries of what modern software can achieve.

PRODUCTION NOTES (EDUCATION & SKILLS)

Lokesh Manchikanti earned his Master’s degree in Computer Science from Illinois Institute of Technology (Aug 2023 – Present), where he sharpened his skills in Software Project Management, Advanced Databases, Computer Networks, and Mobile Application Development. Earlier, he completed his Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science at Keshav Memorial Institute of Technology (May 2019 – May 2023), building a strong foundation in algorithms, systems, and web technologies. Lokesh’s tech stack spans across languages like Python, Java, JavaScript, C/C++, SQL, and HTML/CSS. He crafts powerful user interfaces and scalable systems using frameworks such as React.js, Node.js, Django, and Redux. His toolkit also includes expertise in MySQL, Firebase, AWS (S3, EC2), Git, Docker, and Postman, ensuring seamless deployments, cloud integrations, and version control. Whether front-end or back-end, Lokesh orchestrates full-stack web applications with clean architecture and an eye for performance.(Refer to 'Special Effects' section for full skill breakdown)

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NEXT SCENE: CAREER MONTAGE

SCENE 3: CAREER MONTAGE

🎬 Career Montage

Master of Science in Computer Science
Aug 2023 - Present
Illinois Institute of Technology
  • Relevant Coursework: Software Project Management, Advanced Database Organization, Computer Networks, Mobile Application Development.
Software Developer Intern
Jan 2023 - Jun 2023
Rapha Medic
  • Developed and launched 5+ web applications using React.js, increasing user interactions by 25%.
  • Implemented Redux for state management, reducing load times by 15%, and integrated Axios to handle 100+ HTTP requests daily.
  • Designed and built scalable back-end services using Django, optimizing data retrieval with 10+ MySQL data models.
  • Conducted API testing using Postman, achieving 98% functionality and reliability across all endpoints.
React.js
Redux
Axios
Django
MySQL
Postman
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science
May 2019 - May 2023
Keshav Memorial Institute of Technology
  • Relevant Coursework: Web Technologies, Object-Oriented Programming in Java, Automata Theory, Computer Organization, Operating Systems, Data Structures and Algorithms, Database Management Systems, Computer Networks.
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SCENE 4: FEATURE FILMS

🎬 Feature Films

Event Management System Poster
Event Management System Preview
Event Management System

Built a web-based event management system supporting 50+ concurrent users, reducing event setup time by 20%. Implemented user authentication and registration with a MySQL database and collaborated using Git for version control.

HTML
CSS
JavaScript
SQL
MySQL
Authentication
Git
Learning Management System Poster
Learning Management System Preview
Learning Management System

Developed a student dashboard accessed by 25+ users, improving course material accessibility by 40%. Integrated Firebase authentication and participated in weekly code reviews to enhance code quality.

HTML
CSS
JavaScript
Firebase
Authentication
Dashboard
FinApp - Expense Tracker Poster
FinApp - Expense Tracker Preview
FinApp - Expense Tracker

Designed and implemented an expense tracking application supporting 10+ expense categories. Deployed the application on AWS (S3, EC2) with 99.5% uptime, handling 1,000+ monthly transactions.

AWS S3
AWS EC2
MySQL
Express.js
Expense Tracking
Deployment
NEXT SCENE: SPECIAL EFFECTS

SCENE 5: THE SPECIAL EFFECTS DEPARTMENT

🪄 The Special Effects Department

Frontend Set Design
React
4 out of 5 stars
Next.js
4 out of 5 stars
JavaScript (ES6+)
4 out of 5 stars
TypeScript
3 out of 5 stars
HTML5 & CSS3
4 out of 5 stars
Tailwind CSS
4 out of 5 stars
Bootstrap
3 out of 5 stars
Backend Logistics
Node.js
4 out of 5 stars
Express.js
4 out of 5 stars
Python
3 out of 5 stars
Flask
3 out of 5 stars
RESTful APIs
4 out of 5 stars
C++
3 out of 5 stars
Data Vault Management
MongoDB
4 out of 5 stars
PostgreSQL
3 out of 5 stars
SQL Server
3 out of 5 stars
Firebase (Firestore)
3 out of 5 stars
SQL & NoSQL Principles
4 out of 5 stars
Production Tools & Pipeline
Git & GitHub
4 out of 5 stars
Docker
3 out of 5 stars
AWS (EC2, S3)
2 out of 5 stars
Netlify
3 out of 5 stars
Core Concepts & Platforms
Object-Oriented Programming
4 out of 5 stars
Data Structures & Algorithms
4 out of 5 stars
Problem Solving
4 out of 5 stars
NEXT SCENE: AWARDS

SCENE 6: AWARDS SHOWCASE

🏆 Awards Showcase

Graduate Program Scholarship

Issued by: Illinois Institute of Technology2023

Awarded a $12,000 Graduate Program Scholarship for outstanding academic and professional performance in Computer Science.

Academic
Elite Certification in Data Science

Issued by: NPTEL2022

Achieved Elite Certification with 85% distinction-level performance in a 12-week intensive Data Science program conducted by NPTEL.

Certification
Elite Status in Java Programming

Issued by: NPTEL2021

Ranked in the top 10% of 5,000+ participants nationwide, earning Elite Status in Java Programming through NPTEL’s national-level certification program.

Certification
Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)

Issued by: University of Michigan - CourseraAugust 16, 2020

Completed the Programming for Everybody course with a verified account and achieved a 100% score. Approximately 18 hours of coursework on foundational Python programming concepts.

Certification
Neural Networks and Deep Learning

Issued by: CourseraMay 7, 2020

Successfully completed the Neural Networks and Deep Learning course with a verified account, earning a 100% grade across 24 hours of coursework.

Certification
NEXT SCENE: ROLL CREDITS

SCENE 7: ROLL CREDITS...

🎬 Roll Credits...

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